Umm Youssef
Romanian expat in Syria
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About me
Romanian
Lives in Damascus
Speaks English, French, Romanian, Spanish, lill bit of Arabic
Registration: 01 May 2011
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Getting married in Syria by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Syria or who are about to get married in Syria to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Syria? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
The formalities to get married in Syria.. Let's see. In my case I gave my passport, my id card and my birth certificate to a lawyer (the same my husband did since he doesn't have Syrian papers).My husband also needed a paper that he is not married ... Read More
Pregnancy in Damascus by Christine
Hi, could you please share advice and tips about pregnancy in Damascus? Who are the best gynecologists for pregnancy follow-ups? Which hospitals or clinics would you recommend to give birth in Damascus? Thanks a lot in advance for your ...
Oh, finding a good pediatrician is also an adventure :D But it's getting easier once you know a little bit of Arabic (more than me). Read More
Pregnancy in Damascus by Christine
Hi, could you please share advice and tips about pregnancy in Damascus? Who are the best gynecologists for pregnancy follow-ups? Which hospitals or clinics would you recommend to give birth in Damascus? Thanks a lot in advance for your ...
Hi, I just noticed your post, otherwise I would replay earlier. I gave birth in Syria, in a private hospital: Al Ghazali Hospital (hope I wrote it well). But it was a real adventure until I found a good gynecologist who also spoke English. Only ... Read More
Do and don't in Syria by expat.com
Are you living in Syria? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Syria? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Syria? Thanks!
Hi. I am living in Syria as well and is probably much safer than where the rest of you live. franzeslex36 pointed very good the main aspects. I do find stores and markets to be open on Friday (few of them). Now....syrian food is great but avoid ... Read More
Organize your move to Syria by Julie
Hi all, we invite you to share your experience about moving to Syria. Here is a list of questions which might help the ones preparing their move to Syria: What would you bring and what would you leave behind? Is it a good idea to bring ...
Hm... good topic. I came here not only because I wanted to experience another part of the world and learn about a different culture, but also because I wanted to do something good for myself, to find myself. People often ask me, ‘Why would you ... Read More