Comments for Expat Living 101.com Blog http://expatliving101.com Tips and thoughts on the ups and downs of living abroad Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:09:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Top 10 Reasons for Moving To Spain by Working In Tenerife http://expatliving101.com/articles-moving-abroad/top-10-reasons-for-moving-to-spain/comment-page-1/#comment-5863 Working In Tenerife Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:09:04 +0000 http://expatliving101.com/?page_id=68#comment-5863 Nice reasons for Moving To Spain, I have plan to start <a href='http://www.jobs-in-tenerife.co.uk' rel="nofollow">working In Tenerife</a>...These post is really helpful for me....Thanks Nice reasons for Moving To Spain, I have plan to start working In Tenerife…These post is really helpful for me….Thanks

]]> Comment on Paul Allen by Paul Allen http://expatliving101.com/paul-allen/comment-page-1/#comment-5249 Paul Allen Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:16:53 +0000 http://expatliving101.com/?page_id=57#comment-5249 Hi Jim, Sounds like you've got a good start - you have familiarity with the country, relations already there and the prospect of nationality to clear those tricky legal obstacles. Of course, Spain has its problems economically at the moment! Do you have a potential source of work in mind? If you've got a way to earn money and support yourself then go for it. As you say, you're single and able to be flexible, so that relieves a lot of the pressure that other prospective expats feel. Spain is a wonderful country and I'm sure you'll love it if you decide to move. Hi Jim,
Sounds like you’ve got a good start – you have familiarity with the country, relations already there and the prospect of nationality to clear those tricky legal obstacles.
Of course, Spain has its problems economically at the moment! Do you have a potential source of work in mind? If you’ve got a way to earn money and support yourself then go for it. As you say, you’re single and able to be flexible, so that relieves a lot of the pressure that other prospective expats feel. Spain is a wonderful country and I’m sure you’ll love it if you decide to move.

]]> Comment on Paul Allen by Paul Allen http://expatliving101.com/paul-allen/comment-page-1/#comment-5248 Paul Allen Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:11:12 +0000 http://expatliving101.com/?page_id=57#comment-5248 Hi Emma, I can empathise with your situation. I think for most of us moving abroad is a quandary - should we stay or should we go? There are inevitable fears from moving and getting it wrong. But then how will you know how great it could be unless you try? Is there a way for you to do a halfway house? Perhaps to try an initial, shorter term move, of say six months? It's long enough to find your own place to live, (hopefully) get a job and experience some of what it's like to be a resident. However, you can always return home at the end if things don't work out. Fear is natural whenever we step outside our comfort zones. To my mind it's good to push the boundaries and try something new, especially if you feel you'll always regret it if you don't. Having said that, moving abroad is not for everyone. If you feel that, on balance, you would be less happy and contented living in Canada then perhaps it's not for you. Only you can decide, but you do need to make that decision, so the months and years don't just slip away. If nothing else flip a coin - see what your gut reaction is at the result ... that will at least give you a good idea of how you really feel. Best of luck! Hi Emma,
I can empathise with your situation. I think for most of us moving abroad is a quandary – should we stay or should we go? There are inevitable fears from moving and getting it wrong. But then how will you know how great it could be unless you try?
Is there a way for you to do a halfway house? Perhaps to try an initial, shorter term move, of say six months? It’s long enough to find your own place to live, (hopefully) get a job and experience some of what it’s like to be a resident. However, you can always return home at the end if things don’t work out.
Fear is natural whenever we step outside our comfort zones. To my mind it’s good to push the boundaries and try something new, especially if you feel you’ll always regret it if you don’t.
Having said that, moving abroad is not for everyone. If you feel that, on balance, you would be less happy and contented living in Canada then perhaps it’s not for you.
Only you can decide, but you do need to make that decision, so the months and years don’t just slip away. If nothing else flip a coin – see what your gut reaction is at the result … that will at least give you a good idea of how you really feel.
Best of luck!

]]> Comment on Your Moving Abroad Location Checklist by Blake http://expatliving101.com/expat-locations/your-moving-abroad-location-checklist/comment-page-1/#comment-5015 Blake Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:50:49 +0000 http://expatliving101.com/?p=329#comment-5015 I think you hit on many good things to consider. We have been looking at Costa Rica and Ecuador for a while now asking the same questions. We found that both countries have great private education, 1st world hospitals, and accept US health insurance. We have started looking more at Nicaragua now because of the lower cost of living, but surprising good infrastructure and schooling. I think you hit on many good things to consider. We have been looking at Costa Rica and Ecuador for a while now asking the same questions. We found that both countries have great private education, 1st world hospitals, and accept US health insurance. We have started looking more at Nicaragua now because of the lower cost of living, but surprising good infrastructure and schooling.

]]> Comment on China: Expat Heaven in the Middle Kingdom? by Terry http://expatliving101.com/expat-locations/china-expat-heaven-in-the-middle-kingdom/comment-page-1/#comment-4995 Terry Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:42:52 +0000 http://expatliving101.com/?p=392#comment-4995 My experience of Chineese foods is one of wonder and awe! I have visited the likes of China Town etc and experienced some of the finest foods I have ever tasted. However my first trip to China - outside the cities was an eye opener as the foods are very, very different, in fact it actually put my off food for some time!!!! My experience of Chineese foods is one of wonder and awe!

I have visited the likes of China Town etc and experienced some of the finest foods I have ever tasted.

However my first trip to China – outside the cities was an eye opener as the foods are very, very different, in fact it actually put my off food for some time!!!!

]]> Comment on Paul Allen by Jim Canosa http://expatliving101.com/paul-allen/comment-page-1/#comment-4771 Jim Canosa Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:25:00 +0000 http://expatliving101.com/?page_id=57#comment-4771 Paul: Thank you for being so clear, I am seriously contemplating a move to Spain. My granparents were Spanish born, 3 gallegos & 1 from Burgos. I have initiated " Spanish Nationality " & recently returned from a 2 week visit. I met several cousins for the first time & reunited with others, since the age of 13 I have visited Spain a few times. My familiarity is with parts of Galicia, Madrid ( surrounding cities / towns ) & a short time in Barcelona. I am looking for some guidace from an adventurer like yourself, I am single & able to be flexible. Also, I can hold my own with spanish as long as others appreciate my attempt. Gracias por su tiempo. jim Paul: Thank you for being so clear, I am seriously contemplating a move to Spain. My granparents were Spanish born, 3 gallegos & 1 from Burgos. I have initiated ” Spanish Nationality ” & recently returned from a 2 week visit. I met several cousins for the first time & reunited with others, since the age of 13 I have visited Spain a few times. My familiarity is with parts of Galicia, Madrid ( surrounding cities / towns ) & a short time in Barcelona.

I am looking for some guidace from an adventurer like yourself, I am single & able to be flexible. Also, I can hold my own with spanish as long as others appreciate my attempt. Gracias por su tiempo. jim

]]> Comment on Paul Allen by Emma http://expatliving101.com/paul-allen/comment-page-1/#comment-4685 Emma Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:42:02 +0000 http://expatliving101.com/?page_id=57#comment-4685 I have been thinking of moving to Canada now, on my own, for over a year. I should have moved August 2010, but freaked out about moving so far away from my close family, doing this on my own is very scary. I love the area of Canada, I want to move to and I do have a few friends there, but it is not the same as having my family close by. I feel like I am immature and a coward. I can travel there on my own without any fear so why can't I move to Canada on my own. I am not a young pup either (38) so it is not like I am too young to do this. I am suffering from severe anxiety related to this move and only have just under two years left on my visa and feel i will regret it if I don't go, but leaving my parents is the hardest thing I have ever had to do and I am not sure I can do this. Any advice welcome please, as I do not know where to go or what to do next. I have been thinking of moving to Canada now, on my own, for over a year. I should have moved August 2010, but freaked out about moving so far away from my close family, doing this on my own is very scary.

I love the area of Canada, I want to move to and I do have a few friends there, but it is not the same as having my family close by. I feel like I am immature and a coward. I can travel there on my own without any fear so why can’t I move to Canada on my own. I am not a young pup either (38) so it is not like I am too young to do this. I am suffering from severe anxiety related to this move and only have just under two years left on my visa and feel i will regret it if I don’t go, but leaving my parents is the hardest thing I have ever had to do and I am not sure I can do this.

Any advice welcome please, as I do not know where to go or what to do next.

]]> Comment on China: Expat Heaven in the Middle Kingdom? by steak lover Beijing http://expatliving101.com/expat-locations/china-expat-heaven-in-the-middle-kingdom/comment-page-1/#comment-4481 steak lover Beijing Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:33:00 +0000 http://expatliving101.com/?p=392#comment-4481 Yeah I love baodefood.com steak - especially the ribeye Yeah I love baodefood.com steak – especially the ribeye

]]> Comment on China: Expat Heaven in the Middle Kingdom? by Expat in El Salvador http://expatliving101.com/expat-locations/china-expat-heaven-in-the-middle-kingdom/comment-page-1/#comment-4465 Expat in El Salvador Sun, 24 Jul 2011 06:50:30 +0000 http://expatliving101.com/?p=392#comment-4465 China seems to be making a round house kick to the whole world at once! Good article, thanks. China seems to be making a round house kick to the whole world at once! Good article, thanks.

]]> Comment on Relocating Tips: The Advantages of Self Storage by David Anderson http://expatliving101.com/moving-abroad-tips/relocating-tips-the-advantages-of-self-storage/comment-page-1/#comment-4453 David Anderson Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:22:48 +0000 http://expatliving101.com/?p=334#comment-4453 I agree with all four points . I agree with all four points .

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