MADYO
Belgian expat in the USA
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About me
Belgian
Lives in Cape Coral, Florida
Speaks Dutch, English, French, Spanish, a little bit of German, a little bit of Turkish, a little bit of Arabic
Registration: 31 August 2015
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New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belgium forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
@americanclubofantwerp聽Hi,I am a Belgian retired female, Antwerp region, and have been spending winters 6m a year, for the last 15 years in Florida. Would love to join your club and meet some Americans living in the area. You can contact me by ... Read More
Sense of humour in the USA by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore American聮s culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any faux-pas. What ...
It all depends which group of people you talk with, I found that jokes about politics and religion do not go over well with most republicans, most democrats do not mind jokes about politics and I could even tell jokes about religion with most of ... Read More
Purchasing a car by finch05
Hi. I am moving to South Carolina in August on a J1 visa to participate in a Teacher Exchange Program. I was wondering if it is possible to purchase a used car upon arrival since public transportation in my place of assignment is very limited? How ...
No problem buying a 2nd hand car, just go to a 2nd hand car sale shop and buy one or look at Ebay or Craig's list to find one. The problem is finding insurance. Not sure about S Carolina but in Florida the insurance companies want a local ... Read More
Moving to america from work - how to get a credit card? by L矛 Wang
Hey Everyone Im moving to America from work soon and i was told i cant get credit card because im new. What I need to do to get a good credit card? Thank you for answer
When you arrive in the US it is much simpler instead of taking a prepaid credit card to just open an account with a bank and deposit an amount on it and they will give you a debit card that you can use at any store or restaurant up to the amount on ... Read More
Brits wanting to buy car in Florida. Insurance, licence issues? by MarcusG
Hello folks, We're going to America for 6 months or maybe longer. We already have a US bank account & debit & credit cards. Questions: 1. Can a British person buy a car in America without having a US driving licence? 2. If we need a US ...
I am a Belgian and needed to do a driving test to get a Florida drivers license. It was impossible to find an insurance that wanted to insure me without it. Check the requierements for British people to see if you need to do the written and actual ... Read More
Do you speak American? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking English is essential for a successful integration in the USA. Do you agree? Share your experience! Where can one attend a language course in the USA? What are the main differences between American ...
yes, there are differences between British English and American English but in general they will try and understand even when you spreak British English. There might be problems when talking about car parts and I found that they do not seem to ... Read More
The holiday season in the USA by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Are you about to celebrate the holiday season in the US? In many countries and cultures, the festive season is the time for happiness and reunions/gatherings. Is it so in the USA? How do Americans celebrate this very special time of ...
I will be spending the holiday season in the USA in Florida. The biggest visible difference between the US and Belgium is in the illumination of the houses, most houses here have outside decorations, they look like big Christmas trees, lights even ... Read More
House and work by janicejane
Hello. We are confused on the Belgium Law. Because my husband is living in Amsterdam planning to move to Belgium. Job is waiting there in Belgium but their was a problem because he couldn't get a house rental until he get a job. Any suggestion/ ...
Hi, If you are planning to move to the Antwerp area pls give me a call (in the afternoon or evening)** Read More
is 3100euri(gross) good for a family of two!!! Pls comment. by kforkar
Hi Everyone, Thanks for your time to help me. I come under non resident status from non EU country, I got an offer from belgium company, 3100Euro gross/ month. Other benefits : Free relocation from my country + 13 month salary + 110euro permonth ...
I would say a VERY good salary. The calculation someone gave you is good for the first year you will be working, however the 2nd year you will also get paid vacation, that means you get 4 weeks off, your monthly salary will be paid in full and you ... Read More
Apartment for family with kids by Kania Adisiwi
Dear All, Can anyone tell me, if a family have two daughters (age 11 years old and 5 years old), can they rent an apartment with 2 bedroom only? or must ther rent an apartment with 3 bedroom? Fyi, the family is planning to move to Gent Belgium next ...
Belgium is a free country and you are free to have 2,3,4 bedrooms. If your girls do not have special needs and do not mind sharing a bedroom 2 bedrooms will do fine. Read More
Registered Nurse-USA to Brussels, Belgium by Stephany9
Hello everyone, I'm hoping someone reading this may be able to help by putting us in the right direction . My 14 year old daughter and I would like to move to Brussels Belgium from the United States. Currently I'm a REGISTERED NURSE with an ...
There is no need to send your daughter to an international English speaking school send her to a Fliemish (Dutch) speaking school , most other students there will speak quite a bit of English and you can have her take some extra language lessons in ... Read More