

fencesitters
South African expat in Iraq
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South African
Lives in kurdistan
Registration: 04 May 2011
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living in Iraq by drsalome
Hello everyone, Do american women have to cover their head? Can we wear pants and open toe shoes? Is there air conditioning in the houses/apartments? thank you salome

Salome--Kurdistan is is a pretty liberal islamic place. You do not need to cover your head, pants are fine. I would hope an apartment is air conditioned---if not do not rent it. the christian neighborhood called Ainkawa---you can buy booze and go ... Read More


Urgent enquriy???? by Hilton
Hi Can anybody provide me with information regarding salaried reservation supervisor positions in Erbil. are there foeginers working there? is local good people? is the weathe hot like gulf area or cold weather?? is prices expeinsve or cheap what ...

i do not know anything about hotels or reservations supervisors. Hot but not humid. in august 55 cels. possible. winter is pleasant and spring some rainy times. nov-december-january are nice. Spring is excellent. march-april-may. now hot again ... Read More


Quality of life for children by fencesitters
We have a 6 month old, 6 year old and 3 year old. I am trying to get a sense on what life would be like for my children. Can you ride bicycles around in a complex? is it safe to let kids play unattended? are there lots of expat children to be ...

It is a big leap---the salary and savings difference between Mauritius and Joburg are wildly different. You want to make a decision without that being the only factor. Its as though good savings will make the sacrifice worth it---the reality is the ... Read More


Quality of life for children by fencesitters
We have a 6 month old, 6 year old and 3 year old. I am trying to get a sense on what life would be like for my children. Can you ride bicycles around in a complex? is it safe to let kids play unattended? are there lots of expat children to be ...

We would be in Grand Bay. We basically have a day to make this decision so its pretty stressful. We are choosing to go to a place that we do not know a lot about. We have 1 person who basically conveyed privately that it would be a disaster and ... Read More

Quality of life for children
We have a 6 month old, 6 year old and 3 year old. I am trying to get a sense on what life would be like for my children. Can you ride bicycles around in a complex? is it safe to let kids play unattended? are there lots of expat children to be ... Read More