Lenox Scott Napier
@lenox
Spanish expat in Spain
Forum posts
28
About me
Spanish
Lives in Moj谩car
Registration: 17 January 2006
Activity
How to make friends in Almeria by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Almeria :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Almeria?? Thanks in ...
Spaniards are very friendly and are easy to meet. Asking a question is a good start. You should go to a popular Spanish activity - soccer game, bullfight (hee hee) or to a museum. When you need an 'English' fix, there are several towns full of ... Read More
World Cup by Sench
Last eight teams: Vote for your favorite. This friendly match may give you an idea: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrShK-NVMIU Video Description Germany vs. Greece And here are their line-ups: Germany: 1 LEIBNIZ,2 I.KANT,3 HEGEL,4 SCHOPENHAUER,5 ...
Ooh Ooh - am I too late? Read More
Expatriate or Immigrant? by Julien
Hi, after reviewing wikipedia's definition of the word expatriate http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expatriate I realized the difference between an expatriate and an immigrant. And there are "global nomads" too ... What do you think you are? I think I ...
It came to me while reading a book - there are immigrants, ex-pats, pats, foreigners, colonialists, something ghastly called 'permanent travellers' or 'PT's', visitors, residents, tourists, brits and 'g眉iris'... and 'emigr茅es'. Yes, I like the sound ... Read More
France, Belgium, or the Netherlands by seanmcclintock
Hello, My wife and I are planning on moving to Europe for a year. We currently live in San Francisco and work remotely for companies here in the US and will continue to work remotely from Europe. We've narrowed down the list of countries we'd like ...
I prefer France of the three. French culture has always appealed to me. They have a richer and more developed feel to life compared to the British (forgive the generalization and personal opinion). I lived in Paris and cycled across France several ... Read More
Expatriate or Immigrant? by Julien
Hi, after reviewing wikipedia's definition of the word expatriate http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expatriate I realized the difference between an expatriate and an immigrant. And there are "global nomads" too ... What do you think you are? I think I ...
...I should add (and continue to generalize) - when a Brit dies in Spain, he will want to be buried here. If he is obliged to return to England for final treatment and death, he will want his remains to be returned to Spain. This is an impressive ... Read More
Expatriate or Immigrant? by Julien
Hi, after reviewing wikipedia's definition of the word expatriate http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expatriate I realized the difference between an expatriate and an immigrant. And there are "global nomads" too ... What do you think you are? I think I ...
I had friends in New Jersey. Their parents had immigrated from Italy and wanted the children 'to be Americans'. My friends spoke no Italian. That's immigration. The example of the British passport holding person who has lived three generations in ... Read More
looking for funny mis-translations by lbcanaries
Anyone seen any funny mis-translations (into English) where they are? Or amusing (mis-)uses of the English language? I'd love to read them, or see any pics snapped! Thanks to all Leslie http://tenerifescribbler.blogspot.com/ lbcanaries@yahoo.es
Sardine Spit sounds good. Here, a popular fish (rap茅) is usually known as rape in batter. Then, bulls balls country style to follow, a side-dish of chichen, fisch or something from 'the filth group'. Read More
What is an expatriate ?? by loloieg
Hi, What is an expat? And if an expatriates' community exists, how does it look like?? Or if you prefer, do you have a good definition of the expatriates聮 community?? :rolleyes: For me, expatriates can gather within communities because: > They're ...
Good resum茅 on Wikipedia. We have 'When-we's' here, the expression strictly limited to ex-Africa hands for some reason. ('When we were blah blah... pink gin anyone?'). They were probably much nearer to the idea of living a full life in another ... Read More
looking for funny mis-translations by lbcanaries
Anyone seen any funny mis-translations (into English) where they are? Or amusing (mis-)uses of the English language? I'd love to read them, or see any pics snapped! Thanks to all Leslie http://tenerifescribbler.blogspot.com/ lbcanaries@yahoo.es
The Spanish are as keen for foreigners' cash as the next person, and are a very friendly and amiable race withal. This translates as the second biggest tourist destination in the world, after France. It's also probably one of the top two or three ... Read More
What is an expatriate ?? by loloieg
Hi, What is an expat? And if an expatriates' community exists, how does it look like?? Or if you prefer, do you have a good definition of the expatriates聮 community?? :rolleyes: For me, expatriates can gather within communities because: > They're ...
..and another one, when asked if there were lots of foreigners living on his street (here in Moj谩car) looked vaguely shocked and said - 'Oh, no, they're all English!' Read More
permexpatty words by lbcanaries
Having grown up around the world, a child of expatriates... and then becoming an expat myself... I sometimes think the term needs a bit of an evolution. My kids... 3rd generation expats, have lived in various countries... the only thing that gives ...
The problem with being an 'ex-pat' is that is sounds like we used to, once, be a 'pat', which seems a shame. The Spanish have a helpful term for us lot: 'Guiri' which sounds rather rude. It sounds like it means 'sodding foreign git who thinks he's ... Read More
looking for funny mis-translations by lbcanaries
Anyone seen any funny mis-translations (into English) where they are? Or amusing (mis-)uses of the English language? I'd love to read them, or see any pics snapped! Thanks to all Leslie http://tenerifescribbler.blogspot.com/ lbcanaries@yahoo.es
Later... Thanks mate! Read More
looking for funny mis-translations by lbcanaries
Anyone seen any funny mis-translations (into English) where they are? Or amusing (mis-)uses of the English language? I'd love to read them, or see any pics snapped! Thanks to all Leslie http://tenerifescribbler.blogspot.com/ lbcanaries@yahoo.es
Hi Leslie - There's a website for Japanese English (or 'Engrish') at www.engrish.com BTW - I've linked to yr site. I'm regularly writing tripe out of Almeria Read More
Getting to know somewhere
It was fun travelling around with a rucksack in those days - twenty years ago or more. A hammock, a change of pants, a hippie's guide to Latin America (mine was called 'Along the Gringo Trail'), a bit of grass and a notebook. Mexico was fun because ... Read More
What is an expatriate ?? by loloieg
Hi, What is an expat? And if an expatriates' community exists, how does it look like?? Or if you prefer, do you have a good definition of the expatriates聮 community?? :rolleyes: For me, expatriates can gather within communities because: > They're ...
I remember the Englishman who said 'I shall never be an 'ex-patriot'. I'll always love England!' 'Ex-patriate, you idiot', we told him.. Read More