tina
@tinytina
Australian expat in France
Forum posts
14
Contacts
26
About me
Australian
Lives in THONON LES BAINS
Speaks english, trench
Registration: 22 April 2010
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We really screwed up and don't know what to do... by confusion9
I am hoping someone on here can give me advice on my situation, which is very dire. I came over to visit my bf after a failed attempt of trying to get a student visa to France. We have been together for a year (going back and forth) and have been ...
hi, sorry to hear your situation, I have some friends who have PAC's, its like being married but not religiously, its more like being in a defacto relationship well in Australia anyway. I have had two kids in France so let me know if you want ... Read More
Just moved to Haute-Savoie with wife! by Nicolas Gunner
Hi people, We have just moved to Thonon-les-Bains. It is a permanent move for me, although my wife is French and her parents live in Thonon. We lived together in London for a couple of years but she convinced me to expatriate... that was'nt ...
Hi, Wow my sons are 3 and 10 months old! Let me know when your around Thonon there is lots to do here In summer especially...my email is Tina underscore Lindsay @ hotmail dot com if you want to email anytime :) Read More
Just moved to Haute-Savoie with wife! by Nicolas Gunner
Hi people, We have just moved to Thonon-les-Bains. It is a permanent move for me, although my wife is French and her parents live in Thonon. We lived together in London for a couple of years but she convinced me to expatriate... that was'nt ...
hi nicolas we moved here a year ago. i am australian and my husband and kids are french too. we live in centre city, feel free to contact me whenever on 0760847808 maybe we could all do apero sometime :) tina Read More
Just moved to Haute-Savoie with wife! by Nicolas Gunner
Hi people, We have just moved to Thonon-les-Bains. It is a permanent move for me, although my wife is French and her parents live in Thonon. We lived together in London for a couple of years but she convinced me to expatriate... that was'nt ...
Hi Nicholas, We just moved here too, although 2 years later than this post! Are you still in the area? Tina Read More
what is the best age difference for marriage? by denise cherry
I am in a serious relationship which has a 26year difference between us. I get mixed reviews from people in both my country and my boyfriends country. I know love and stability matter but I wonder does age too? So let me ask, in ur opinion which ...
No I don't think age matters if your in love, unless the other one has no life experience yet and has not discovered much of the world. I am a female and 9 years older than my husband and we are going strong, so good luck to you both :) Read More
First-hand experience of international school Le Petit Monde? by julie27514fr
Hi there, I'm thinking of enrolling my daughter in this international school in Gerland (English-speaking section), and I was wondering if any family had their child(ren)enrolled too. If so, are you happy about the school? Any downside? Thanks! ...
Hi, I don't have a child there yet, but I have been there for a job interview and was shown around and talked with the principal of the school, and got to go into a few classes and watch etc. I was very impressed and thought it was very ... Read More
looking for English speakers by luciz
Hi there! My name is Lucie and I just came back from the US last Thursday. I lived there for 2 years. I am having a hard time because life is so different there... It's not the same culture, the same way of life! I'd like to meet some people from ...
don't worry I know how you feel, I'm Australian and I have been here 7 months (which is not long) but I feel I haven't improved much either! I talk english with my partner even though he is french and I teach and work in english all day to! anyway ... Read More
looking for English speakers by luciz
Hi there! My name is Lucie and I just came back from the US last Thursday. I lived there for 2 years. I am having a hard time because life is so different there... It's not the same culture, the same way of life! I'd like to meet some people from ...
hi there, Don't stress too much, people are generally very friendly in france if you just try to speak a little by using a phrase book, and usually help you if they can, although you still get the odd rude people like in any country :) But just ask ... Read More
looking for English speakers by luciz
Hi there! My name is Lucie and I just came back from the US last Thursday. I lived there for 2 years. I am having a hard time because life is so different there... It's not the same culture, the same way of life! I'd like to meet some people from ...
hey there, I am Australian and living in Lyon, please feel free to contact me if your bored etc. I am learning french now and of course speak english and like to go out and have fun :) tina Read More
Art Classes by Krystyna
Hi there I am a young Expat looking for a creative outlet (especially in this dreary month of November). Would anybody know of some good oil painting classes, jewellery design classes, pottery classes, etc... in the Lyon area? Thank you
hi Krystyna, Wondering if you ended up finding any art classes in Lyon? I have arrived only 1 month ago from Australia and am doing some drawing and paiting at home but a a class would be heaps cooler. Any info? Tina :) Read More