Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 4:54 pm Post subject: how did you become an expat
I am writing "expat brat," a true story about love, adventure, personal growth and life as an expat in three different countries.
At the back of the book there is a "how to be an expat" section.
Please, if you are willing to share, please either post your experience or advice here, or email me at karen@expatbrat.com. All those that offer assistance will be acknowledge for their help.
Thanks
Karen _________________ I believe in life BEFORE death
My plan was to spend 1 year in Thailand. That was over 20 yeas ago. Being extremly lazy by nature it much easier ( and more fun) to hang out in Thailand than to join the rat race in America. _________________ Asia Expats Forum Expat Friends Dating
I was invited to an Asian country (Taiwan). That was 15 years ago and haven't been able to make up my mind on where to live since. I think. Ehh, I'll make up my mind next year!
_________________ Everchanging - Everevolving, Life's dynamic paradox; so remember- happiness is in the journey, not the destination.
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I left my own country of Australia about 15 years ago & lived / travelled in Europe (mostly UK)
& the Middle East for 18 months. I decided to return to Australia to be near my children whilst
they were growing up.
Ten years later, I was pretty much free of the parenting role. I had already holidayed & travelled
in various parts of south east Asia, so I bought a flight ticket from Australia to Singapore. I then
travelled overland through Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam & into China.
I left Canada 5 years ago to teach in Korea until the World Cup. Didn't have a plan beyond that and still don't. Lived in Spain for a while but can save more as a teacher in Korea so I'm back here with lots of time to travel during the year.
Will be filling in the Vietnam, Laos, and Taiwan spots on this map this winter.
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 9:16 pm Post subject: Reason For Being an Expat
Long story......went to sea for 10 years then worked in NZ for 3 years returning to the UK for 7 years. Ex seafarers have some ploblem settling down so when I was offered a 2 year contract in Indonesia I jumped at the chance, that was over 30 years ago and since then have worked in 12 countries in the Asia Pacific from OZ to Pakistan. Home since 1983 has been Thailand but presently work in China and last visit (on business) to the UK in 1988.
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 10:46 pm Post subject: Re: Reason For Being an Expat
liweang wrote:
Long story......went to sea for 10 years then worked in NZ for 3 years returning to the UK for 7 years. Ex seafarers have some ploblem settling down so when I was offered a 2 year contract in Indonesia I jumped at the chance, that was over 30 years ago and since then have worked in 12 countries in the Asia Pacific from OZ to Pakistan. Home since 1983 has been Thailand but presently work in China and last visit (on business) to the UK in 1988.
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:18 pm Post subject: How You Became an Expat / Reort on the Mekong River
Hi Mike and Wocca thanks for your interest in our Mekong River Resort. We actually had a 'soft' opening in October 05 did quite well in that month due to school holidays and of course in the farang new year period. The resort is located in the village of Pha Daeng in Amphur Sang Khom along the road 211 from Nongkhai. It is in a very scenic part of the country with views up stream very much like Guilin and the river Li Jiang as featured on many paintings of China, the resort is 4 hectares in area and consists of the following:
The site is in 3 levels with 2 hectares on the lower level in use for a cash crop (sunflowers at the moment, over the new year the flowers looked great), old trees preserved and another 200 planted out (coconut /palms/ lemon / jasmine / flowering / fruit) as well as a whole host of flowers planted.
9 x 5 star Chalets (AC / Bathroom etc.)
10 X local type chalets which I call 1 star chalets or hilltribe houses of different designs (popular with Thai people).
An area for camping (tents are available for hire....no ploblem).
Restaurant over a bank with great views of the river and seating for 60 people.
Meeting room built for 40 but holds 50 and I have seen a meeting with 60 in the room (TIC).
A large house for the larger groups to stay (which I call the long house) which is divided in 2 (male and female, no hanky panky here!!) and can sleep up to 50 in each part.
A childrens play area complete with 3 tree houses and rope walkway between 2 of the tree houses.
This is a very quiet area very popular with Bangkok / Udon people who can relax and wind down from their hectic lifestyle. For visitors who seek the bright lights this is not the holiday spot for them.
My wife has been the site and buildings designer and 'project manager' while I have put my pennyworth in now and again. I think for a professional economist who worked for the Government for 15 years she has done an excellent job,even if I do say so.
Obviously just across the water of the Mekong is Laos, trips can be arranged but foreign passport holders have to go via the Friendship Bridge in Nongkhai.
The area is featured in a brochure printed by the Thai Government, we managed to get our resort into this brochure.
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 7:17 pm Post subject: Expat / Resort
Hi Mike,
Sorry I have just got a steam camera but my wife has a digital so will get some photos to you after my next visit........got lots of the old style photos see if I can get them digitised when next in the big city.
We will create a web site soon but may need some help.
re: your website
post a url of a site that you would like to emulate and I'll bet we can find a free template that will make your site easy to build. _________________ Asia Expats Forum Expat Friends Dating
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