Randall
@Randy
Sri lankan expat in Angola
Forum posts
8
About me
Sri lankan
Speaks English, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu and Portuguese
Registration: 13 June 2008
Activity
Learning Portuguese language by faridpasha
Hi, I want to learn Portuguese language, please advice from where i can take lessons from English to Portugues. regards, Farid
Hey Yes language can be difficult, and getting around is worse... but eventually you will catch up. I bought a CD and studied on my own. I can get around a bit now but it helps when you continue conversing with people. I have not seen or heard of ... Read More
Looking for hotel near talatona by cath7512
Hi I'm lee. I'm going to luanda in august. I'll stay for 2~3 years for my business but i don't have place to stay yet. And i don't have car until october. So, i need hotel near talatona for about 1 month while finding a house(My office is very close ...
Hi Lee, Talatona is quite a big area and getting around may be quite difficult. Not to mention the fact that you are a foreigner. You might want to ask your company to provide you temporary vehicle or have them pick you up to and from work. There ... Read More
Loneliness when you're abroad by Julien
Do you often feel lonely when you're abroad? I personaly suffered on week ends while I was in the UK. Even if I had several friends, I often missed my family and friends (from home). So I walked, visited museum, went to concerts, worked more... ...
My move to Angola is really bad timing, So having to spend the festive season alone is not easy. I would like to have traveled a bit but not knowing the language has left me handicapped. But having internet is a blessing and I am able to stay in ... Read More
Huambo by Randy
Seeing that most most topics on this forum is about Luanda, I thought I would share a little with you guys on Huambo. Huambo is a small city in the central part of Angola. Once considered a thriving city is now evidence of a once long fought war. ...
Hey Joann, Thanks for your reply. Yup it has been exciting here so far plus I speak about 10 to 15 words of Portuguese but its fun, I even used public transportation. I work for a church as an Accounting system specialist. I hope to be hear for a ... Read More
Huambo
Seeing that most most topics on this forum is about Luanda, I thought I would share a little with you guys on Huambo. Huambo is a small city in the central part of Angola. Once considered a thriving city is now evidence of a once long fought war. ... Read More
How to make friends in Angola by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Angola :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Angola?? Thanks in ...
Angolans are very friendly people 3 ways i think you can get better acquainted are: 1. Take a keen interest to learn their language and culture. 2. Be friendly and courteous your self and always remember you are a guest of the Angolans. 3. Stop ... Read More