Femme expat "single" à Bangkok
by Lagonocéan
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour
J ai decide de vivre a BKK, les choses se mettent en place doucement mais je n avais pas mesure l importance de la solitude le soir
merci aux forumistes qui aident beaucoup les nouveaux arrivants par leurs conseils et bonnes adresses mais apres une recherche je n ai pas trouve grand chose pour les femmes etrangeres seules
Je suis allee prendre un verre tout en haut de Banyan tree un soir mais je ne recommencerai pas, c est assez cozy comme ambiance mais etre assise sur un tabouret au bar est tres incomfortable quand on 'n a rien a vendre"!!! et des hommes russes ventripotents passent a l attaque! Je parle anglais , j ai donc mis les choses au clair mais ce n etait pas agreable comme situation
bref si quelqu un a une idee ou une experience sur cet aspect particulier de la vie a BKK pour les femmes je suis open: juste envie de me faire de nouveaux ami (e)s sans equivoque
pour vous messieurs les choses semblent bien differentes...
cordialement
Vas a Kaosan, tu trouveras une foule de personnes dans le même cas que toi et si comme tu le dis, tu es OPEN, tu ne tarderas pas à te faire des ami(e)s francophones
salut à toi
j ai habité comme toi à bkk l année passé je suis 1 homme, plutot charmant et j ai vécu pareil que toi snif...quand tu ne pratique pas l achat de la compagnie c dur en effet. malheureusement y a pas de solution en ce monde parmi ce monde sinon de trouver 1 etre pure comme ttoi ds son esprit.
la seule chose que je peut te proposer c de me rejoindre à phuket (karon) en fevrier si tu es d environ mon age 38..car je m y rend pour 1 mois. je viens de suisse et perso j ai renoncer à vivre a bkk trop sale trop de pollution ds les rues comme ds les gens^^
bisou et bon courage si tu reste a bangkok lol sinon c avec plaisir de philosopher sur l ile avec toi, smak M
la seule chose que je peut te proposer c de me rejoindre à phuket (karon) en fevrier si tu es d environ mon age 38..car je m y rend pour 1 mois. je viens de suisse et perso j ai renoncer à vivre a bkk trop sale trop de pollution ds les rues comme ds les gens^^
bisou et bon courage si tu reste a bangkok lol sinon c avec plaisir de philosopher sur l ile avec toi, smak M
Bonjour et merci pour cette reponse
je vais tenter Kaosan mais si j ai bien lu le forum c est plutot un endroit qui concentre des gens de passage, des touristes pas vraiment des gens qui habitent BKK a l annee pour prendre un verre, se ballader, dejeuner etc
Les Thais de BKK parlent tres tres peu anglais , meme l opticien au central world: cela ne facilite pas la conversation mais je vais m accrocher !!!
Bonne journee a toi
Cordialement
Bonjour et merci pour cette reponse
C est drole , j ai passe 4 mois a BKK mais je n y trouve pas ma place alors que je n ai pas de pbs particuliers a affronter: j ai mis les moto-taxis au pas avec le sourire, je ne sais absolument pas ce que je mange car je ne parle pas thai, et pour la vie quotidienne je fais des dessins et le clown en pleine rue!!
Ah ah, je ne sais pas si je suis un etre pur, je suis une femme' basic' qui aime rire, danser, parler, boire un verre avc des amis, jouer au tennis et tout plein d autres choses mais une chose est sure a 300% je ne suis pas une prostituee russe
je deviens juste autiste a BKK...
Ce qui est drole ausssi c est que tout comme toi je suis en train de chercher un autre point de chute plus "humain" que BKK: je reviens de Koh lanta mais je n imagine pas la vie la bas a l annee: il n y a guere d activites possibles et trop peu de residents a l annee pour creer de nouvelles relations
je suis en train de me renseigner sur la vie a Koh samui mais je n avais pas pense a phuket: est ce un endroit que tu connais deja?
je ne n ai pas compris: tu vis en suisse ou a BKK?
je regarde ou se trouve phuket de ce pas!!!
lol t chou
ta reponse me bondit au coeur car j ai fait les memes experiences que toi mdr
clown sourire charisme c fou... j ai fait aussi kho lanta et pareil deception... musulman sourire difficile femmes en retrait(l islam) pfff j ai pu y passer qu 1 nuit et go retour a patong là ou il y a tt. cependant c est bruyant et tu t y sent seul comme a bkk car la solitude pese plus ds la foule des gens qui fourmillent quand toi tu es libre que tu as le temps et l envie d aimer les gens.cela te ramene tj aux rencontres avec les marginaux (nos cousin)lol Mais eux courent souvent apres l argent ce qui n est pas mon cas donc tu es tj etrange, , , merveilleux mais extra terrestre😕
oui je suis en suisse apres apres avoir laissé l idee l annee passé de m installer car seul c impossible pour les memes raison que toi, j ai du me rabattre sur 1 mois par ans vu la dure realiter de la demande. Moi je m offrai d un coeur sincere mais les thai te voyent comme 1 bank sur patte si tu es 1 homme et les rencontres avec les touristes en transit ben tu connai deja surement c du transit😉
ta reponse me bondit au coeur car j ai fait les memes experiences que toi mdr
clown sourire charisme c fou... j ai fait aussi kho lanta et pareil deception... musulman sourire difficile femmes en retrait(l islam) pfff j ai pu y passer qu 1 nuit et go retour a patong là ou il y a tt. cependant c est bruyant et tu t y sent seul comme a bkk car la solitude pese plus ds la foule des gens qui fourmillent quand toi tu es libre que tu as le temps et l envie d aimer les gens.cela te ramene tj aux rencontres avec les marginaux (nos cousin)lol Mais eux courent souvent apres l argent ce qui n est pas mon cas donc tu es tj etrange, , , merveilleux mais extra terrestre😕
oui je suis en suisse apres apres avoir laissé l idee l annee passé de m installer car seul c impossible pour les memes raison que toi, j ai du me rabattre sur 1 mois par ans vu la dure realiter de la demande. Moi je m offrai d un coeur sincere mais les thai te voyent comme 1 bank sur patte si tu es 1 homme et les rencontres avec les touristes en transit ben tu connai deja surement c du transit😉
ps c est genial ce que tu fais, ce que tu as choisi pour vivre vraiment .
je suis si fier de toi si heureux d entendre 1 etre avoir choisi de ne rien faire de mal pour gagner sa vie tu es 1 sainte mais normal que tu le sache pas , c propre au saint de s ignorer😉 vraiment je suis fier de toi-
ps kho samui je te previens c musulman aussi-- je connais pas tes experiences passée et ta sensibilité sur ce qui anime cette religion donc c depend de toi. perso moi j peut pas j peut plus...trop d agressivité d interdit d incoherences et au final pas de joie. moi c l humain qui me plait tant et pas le conditionnement humain. je cherche l etre libre qui peut s attacher mais pas l attaché qui reve de se liberer🙁 l etre qui vit ses reves et non qui reves sa vie lol mais je c que tu me comprend....
ps kho samui je te previens c musulman aussi-- je connais pas tes experiences passée et ta sensibilité sur ce qui anime cette religion donc c depend de toi. perso moi j peut pas j peut plus...trop d agressivité d interdit d incoherences et au final pas de joie. moi c l humain qui me plait tant et pas le conditionnement humain. je cherche l etre libre qui peut s attacher mais pas l attaché qui reve de se liberer🙁 l etre qui vit ses reves et non qui reves sa vie lol mais je c que tu me comprend....
j ai vecu a bkk en octobre novembre l annee passé. j ai pas tenu autant que toi. je suis rentré en suisse et je retourne en thailande pour 1 mois debut fevrier. oui il y a des expat a bkk mais la plus part tu dois le savoir sont ensembles et se rencontre parcqu ils partagent les memes centre d interets. d ailleur si tu reste seule apres 4mois c que focement tu es differentes sinon ca aurai croché avec eux. si tu ne rit pas a leurs blagues si tu ne consome pas ce qu ils consomment normal qu ils te regardent passer tel 1 femme thai. tt comme les russes te regardent. au final reste deguisee en clown a bkk lol c mieux pour toi ainsi tu te protege.
je ne travaillai pas a bkk je suis 1 rentier libre ayant epargné pour vivre libre. ancienement ds le medical
j ai vecu a bkk en octobre novembre l annee passé. j ai pas tenu autant que toi. je suis rentré en suisse et je retourne en thailande pour 1 mois debut fevrier. oui il y a des expat a bkk mais la plus part tu dois le savoir sont ensembles et se rencontre parcqu ils partagent les memes centre d interets. d ailleur si tu reste seule apres 4mois c que focement tu es differentes sinon ca aurai croché avec eux. si tu ne rit pas a leurs blagues si tu ne consome pas ce qu ils consomment normal qu ils te regardent passer tel 1 femme thai. tt comme les russes te regardent. au final reste deguisee en clown a bkk lol c mieux pour toi ainsi tu te protege.
je ne travaillai pas a bkk je suis 1 rentier libre ayant epargné pour vivre libre. ancienement ds le medical
tu dois savoir aussi que phuket est l endroit le plus touristique de thailande et patong en est son centre. donc pour ton metier tu y gagnera bc bc plus de ptits sous et avec l avantage de respirer la mer et de pendant tes pauses, te prelasser sur les plages superbes a kelk minutes du centre ou tu trouvera 1 immense centre commercial carrefour avec des produits de conso qui font du bien a force de manger thai. des produits francais et tt autres. Patong c le choix en tt. Meme si tu decide de ne pas me rencontrer je te ecommande d y aller. C ta chance🙂😉
Divin soleil t es pas sur meetic ici. Mdr
ps kho samui je te previens c musulman aussi-- je connais pas tes experiences passée et ta sensibilité sur ce qui anime cette religion donc c depend de toi. perso moi j peut pas j peut plus...trop d agressivité d interdit d incoherences et au final pas de joie.
LOL Y sont partout, que voulez-vous ma brave dame ...
"C musulman" et "c russe" aussi, incroyable, non ?
😎😎😎😎😎
LOL Y sont partout, que voulez-vous ma brave dame ...
"C musulman" et "c russe" aussi, incroyable, non ?
😎😎😎😎😎
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
bonjour, je vis sur phuket depuis le mois de septembre, dernier, après y avoir passer deux mois, pour voir si ça me plaisait ... nous sommes en couple, avec mon ami, mais, je suis nonvoyante, nous avons un petit bar restau, je suis étoné de lire certaines choses ... koh samui est musulman ... ah mon imble avis, et pour y avoir passer pas mal de temps et même presque investit là bas, ya plus de musulman sur phuket ... mais ils ne sont absolument pas du tout embêtant, et ils sont souriant, en tout cas, lorsqu'on ose leur parler ...
concernant la solitude, le fait d'être seul, ou en couple, ah mon avis, ne change pas le fait, que c'est dificile de se faire des véritables amis, ça prend beaucoup beaucoup de temps ...
il m'arrive d'avoir quelques soucis dans le bar, jeune femme, nonvoyante, et les mecs, viennent pour les nanas avant tou, faut pas se leurer, alors, une bonne majorité ne me répond même pas quand je leur dit bonjour, ho début, j'avais un peu de mal, maintenant, je m'en fous, ou je m'impose ...
au contraire, il m'arive de rencontrer, des hommes, qui souhaiterai bien quitter le bar en ma compagnie ... :)
je prend ça à la rigolade, avec le sourir, en mettant les choses ho point, et en faisant comprendre qu'ici, je suis la propriétaire, et j'ai jamais eu plus de souci ...
pour le moment, j'ai très peu d'ami, moins qu'une main, mais, je passe du temps à discuter avec les gens, mon anglais est très loin d'e^tre bon, mais je me débrouille ... avant de connaître des gens vous allez mettre six mois ou plus ! phuket, koh samui ou ailleurs sera pareil ! les expa qui vivent ici, ont soit une affaire, et c'est donc vos concurents, suivant ce que vous faites, soit des retraités, ... vous ajoutez quelques étudiants, et voilà ! atention, je dis pas que c'est simple tous les jours, j'ai eu, et j'ai des gros coups de blues et j'en aurai encor ! mais, avec un peu de courage et de volonté, on avance, pas à pas, tous les jours, on discute ... et ça porte ses fruits...
Bonjour Lagonocean, vous pourriez essayer le couchsurfing à Bangkok, dormir chez l'habitant n'est pas obligatoire, beaucoup se contentent de boire 1 verre , de se ballader, vous verrez , c'est sans doute le meilleur moyen de rencontrer des gens qui habitent à Bangkok toute l'année. http://www.couchsurfing.org
merci de ton intervention feminine: je vais donc m accrocher
en fait je n ai pas de probleme de respect mais je crois que j ai mal formule mon premier post car bcp de reponses masculines en MP...
J ai envie d avoir des copines aussi a BKK
je ne travaille pas en Thailand donc je ne fais de l ombre a personne et je n ai pas envie de declencher une guerre de religion sur ce forum ou je suis nouvelle: j ai vecu et travaille en Syrie 2 ans et je n ai pas connu ce petit probleme de solitude. Je me suis construit tres vite un petit reseau social d hommes et de femmes musulmans et je ne vais pas m excuser d ecrire que derriere le voile, la charria etc il y a un peuple musulman qui aime la vie , et qui a accueilli chaleureusement l etrangere non musulmane et non voilee que je suis
Il y a quelque chose de particulier a BKK que je n arrive pas a cerner alors je vais prendre plus de temps
si sur le site il y a d autres femmes "single' qui veulent partager avec moi leurs difficultes du debut j apprecierai
merci
Il y a sûrement un centre culturel français ou une Alliance Française, cela peut être un point de départ pour faire des connaissances, Françaises et Thaï, et qui te donneront les bons plans, les sorties, une fois intégrée, tu pourras faire un choix sur les différentes personnes que tu voudras continuer à fréquenter, et te faire un carnet d'adresses.
Tape sur le moteur de recherche les mots expat française bangkok, associations, etc... et tu devrais trouver ton bonheur, à boire et à manger aussi ! mais c'est à toi de faire le tri.
Bon séjour !
Bon séjour !
merci pour cette suggestion tres constructive: je vais m inscrire et cela me donnera l occasion de rencontrer des gens qui vivent ici, hommes et femmes
J ai entendu parler du site mais je croyais qu il fallait absolument heberger meme sur un canape
encore merci
Tu as raison (en partie), car Couchsurfing est en priorite un site d'echange d'hebergement, mais j'ai moi-meme rencontre des gens en Russie qui ne m'ont pas hebergee et nous sommes toujours en contact.
Bonjour et surtout merci
Thuan, j ai trouve sur Internet le club des femmes de BKK: elles organisent un brunch la semaine prochaine et je suis invitee a les rejoindre pour faire connaissance
Pour l autre personne ( nat?) qui a suggere le couchsurfing, merci aussi car effectivement on peut juste proposer un verre, une ballade: je suis en train de faire ma fiche
et la troisieme personne ( pardon j ai oublie le nom) qui a suggere French Alliance et bien c est le premier endroit ou je suis allee et j ai rarement vu des gens aussi mal eleves, peu accueillants et "colonialistes: je maintiens le mot meme si certains vont etre indignes..
Thuan je cherche ou se trouve "Thonburi" dans BKK, globalement les thais sont gentils avec moi mais nous avons le barrage de la langue: il faut que j apprenne le thai en vitesse
Encore merci a tous pour votre aide tres concrete et sans rancune aux messieurs qui m ont ecris en MP des choses pas tres realistes....
Bonjour,
J'accroche la discussion en cours pardonnez moi.
Vous vivez à bKK en tant qu'expat' retraitée ou travaillez vous ou autre??
Selon le cas, il y a bien des choses à faire pour rencontrer des français mais aussi des thailandais riche de coeur et d'esprit.
A vous lire.
Thomas, 34 ans, amoureux de la Thailande...
merci de ton intervention feminine: je vais donc m accrocher
en fait je n ai pas de probleme de respect mais je crois que j ai mal formule mon premier post car bcp de reponses masculines en MP...
J ai envie d avoir des copines aussi a BKK
je ne travaille pas en Thailand donc je ne fais de l ombre a personne et je n ai pas envie de declencher une guerre de religion sur ce forum ou je suis nouvelle: j ai vecu et travaille en Syrie 2 ans et je n ai pas connu ce petit probleme de solitude. Je me suis construit tres vite un petit reseau social d hommes et de femmes musulmans et je ne vais pas m excuser d ecrire que derriere le voile, la charria etc il y a un peuple musulman qui aime la vie , et qui a accueilli chaleureusement l etrangere non musulmane et non voilee que je suis
Il y a quelque chose de particulier a BKK que je n arrive pas a cerner alors je vais prendre plus de temps
si sur le site il y a d autres femmes "single' qui veulent partager avec moi leurs difficultes du debut j apprecierai
merci
Namaste, c'est a dire Hola en indien !
Si tu ne connais pas l'Inde tu devrais essayer, les indiens ne sont pas des asiats (je le suis par moitie) un melange Occident (les anglais sont restes 250 ans) d'Afrique et du moyen Orient, pays d'une belle richesse, a bien des niveaux. J'adore ! 😎 😉
Namaste, c'est a dire Hola en indien !
Si tu ne connais pas l'Inde tu devrais essayer, les indiens ne sont pas des asiats (je le suis par moitie) un melange Occident (les anglais sont restes 250 ans) d'Afrique et du moyen Orient, pays d'une belle richesse, a bien des niveaux. J'adore ! 😎 😉
Le ciel c'est comme la mer à l’envers,
Par dessus tout, c'est la joie qui m'en impose,
Et je vends ma sublime 500 Royal Enfield, qui se bronze à GOA !
Par dessus tout, c'est la joie qui m'en impose,
Et je vends ma sublime 500 Royal Enfield, qui se bronze à GOA !
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I’m looking for information about jobs in early childhood in New Caledonia. I’m currently a childminder in a MAM (multi-accueil) and I’ve also worked for about 6 years in several daycare centers as a childcare assistant. In the summer of 2026, my husband is being transferred to New Caledonia. We’ll be living near Nouméa. Do you know if the early childhood sector is a good field for jobs there? Can’t wait to discover this island! Right now, we’re in the middle of all the administrative paperwork for our 3 kids, finding housing, bringing our cat to the territory, and so on! Thanks for your feedback!!
I’m looking for information about jobs in early childhood in New Caledonia. I’m currently a childminder in a MAM (multi-accueil) and I’ve also worked for about 6 years in several daycare centers as a childcare assistant. In the summer of 2026, my husband is being transferred to New Caledonia. We’ll be living near Nouméa. Do you know if the early childhood sector is a good field for jobs there? Can’t wait to discover this island! Right now, we’re in the middle of all the administrative paperwork for our 3 kids, finding housing, bringing our cat to the territory, and so on! Thanks for your feedback!!
Hi there,
I’ve been living in Bali for a month now, but unfortunately on a VOA visa. I’m looking for a European company that’s set up in Indonesia. I’m in electrotechnical maintenance—air conditioning, cold rooms, 220V/380V electricity. I’ve been a tradesperson for 3 months and can bring my full professional toolkit. If anyone’s interested, let me know!
You can send me a message.
Best regards,
Hi there,
I’d love to go to Japan to travel, and if things go well, work there too. Has anyone tried finding a job there? Is it even possible without speaking Japanese? I’m thinking of starting out in restaurants (dishwashing or serving) and then moving into my field, IT.
Quentin
I’d love to go to Japan to travel, and if things go well, work there too. Has anyone tried finding a job there? Is it even possible without speaking Japanese? I’m thinking of starting out in restaurants (dishwashing or serving) and then moving into my field, IT.
Quentin
Hi everyone!
I’d like to move to Spain, specifically to Málaga. To do that, I’d like to know if I’ll need any official documents from France to work there, or anything like that... I’d also love to hear from people who’ve moved to Spain for work—do Spaniards like the French? Is it hard to fit in? What are the salary ranges for a ready-to-wear salesperson? And is it easy to find housing?
Thanks! 🙂
I’d like to move to Spain, specifically to Málaga. To do that, I’d like to know if I’ll need any official documents from France to work there, or anything like that... I’d also love to hear from people who’ve moved to Spain for work—do Spaniards like the French? Is it hard to fit in? What are the salary ranges for a ready-to-wear salesperson? And is it easy to find housing?
Thanks! 🙂
Hi there,
TELI Club shares summer job offers in Canada—if you're tempted by a job as a camp counselor in Canada, you should know there’s now a specific work visa for that. All the info is here: https://www.canada.ca/fr/immigration-refugies-citoyennete/services/travailler-canada/permis/moniteur-camp-residentiel.html#type
TELI Club shares summer job offers in Canada—if you're tempted by a job as a camp counselor in Canada, you should know there’s now a specific work visa for that. All the info is here: https://www.canada.ca/fr/immigration-refugies-citoyennete/services/travailler-canada/permis/moniteur-camp-residentiel.html#type
Hi everyone! 👨🏾🤝👨🏻
My partner and I currently live in Antibes—we’re both freelancers working remotely. We’re thinking about potentially moving to Italy.
We’d like to settle near the French border, between Ventimiglia and San Remo (this is important because we need access to Nice Airport twice a month). ✈️
I’d love to hear about life in this region! We’re looking for a quiet spot close to the sea. Any recommendations? As for the paperwork, is it difficult to get everything official? Is finding housing tough in this area? What kind of guarantees are usually required? If any kind soul could shed some light on this, we’d really appreciate it! 🥺🏻
Thanks so much for your help and advice! ☺️
My partner and I currently live in Antibes—we’re both freelancers working remotely. We’re thinking about potentially moving to Italy.
We’d like to settle near the French border, between Ventimiglia and San Remo (this is important because we need access to Nice Airport twice a month). ✈️
I’d love to hear about life in this region! We’re looking for a quiet spot close to the sea. Any recommendations? As for the paperwork, is it difficult to get everything official? Is finding housing tough in this area? What kind of guarantees are usually required? If any kind soul could shed some light on this, we’d really appreciate it! 🥺🏻
Thanks so much for your help and advice! ☺️
I'm looking for an au pair who'd like to come to Bournemouth in the south of England, and I'd love to know what the best websites are to find one, please.
Hi everyone,
I’d like to get some information about my eligibility for the DV Lottery.
About my background: • I earned a *Bac Pro* through VAE (*Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience*), issued by the *Éducation nationale*. • I also have a professional certification as a *Conseiller en Insertion* (Employment Counselor), issued by the Ministry of Labor. • Altogether, this adds up to a *Bac+2* level.
I’d like to know if this level qualifies me to apply for the DV Lottery.
Regarding my work experience: • I work as an *Employment Counselor*. • I checked on O*Net Online for the classification: Job Zone 4, SVP Range: 7.0 – <8.0. • I only have one year of experience, but I handle similar tasks in business creation.
So my question is: can I apply for the DV Lottery despite my relatively short experience, given that my job falls under Job Zone 4?
Thanks in advance for your answers and advice! !
I’d like to get some information about my eligibility for the DV Lottery.
About my background: • I earned a *Bac Pro* through VAE (*Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience*), issued by the *Éducation nationale*. • I also have a professional certification as a *Conseiller en Insertion* (Employment Counselor), issued by the Ministry of Labor. • Altogether, this adds up to a *Bac+2* level.
I’d like to know if this level qualifies me to apply for the DV Lottery.
Regarding my work experience: • I work as an *Employment Counselor*. • I checked on O*Net Online for the classification: Job Zone 4, SVP Range: 7.0 – <8.0. • I only have one year of experience, but I handle similar tasks in business creation.
So my question is: can I apply for the DV Lottery despite my relatively short experience, given that my job falls under Job Zone 4?
Thanks in advance for your answers and advice! !
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles? We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.
In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?
For a family, which area would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles? We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.
In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?
For a family, which area would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Starting this spring, we want to settle near Aix-en-Provence. We're tired of living in the mountains with all the snow—we really need some sunshine and a fresh start. Is it hard to find a house to rent there? What about prices? If you have any great tips or useful info about the area, we’d love to hear it. I work in education and want to do prevention work in Marseille or Aix—are there jobs in the social sector?
Anyway, we need tons of info, but we’re sure we’re going to take the leap—no hesitation, adventure is adventure!!! Thanks for your help and any experiences you can share.
Anyway, we need tons of info, but we’re sure we’re going to take the leap—no hesitation, adventure is adventure!!! Thanks for your help and any experiences you can share.
Hi,
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
Hello everyone,
We’re a small family from the south of France, with a 2-year-old little boy, and we’re dreaming of starting a new adventure abroad by opening our own business. For now, we haven’t chosen a specific destination yet.
We mainly speak French, with a basic level of Spanish and English, and we’re ready to improve these two languages if needed. We’re looking for a multicultural, safe country with quality healthcare and good schools accessible for our son. We’d also love a pleasant place with a mild climate where life is good.
Our idea is to travel to different countries to explore, compare, and refine our project. We’d be really happy to read your tips, experiences, or anecdotes if you’ve already undertaken a similar project or if you know key points to anticipate.
Thanks in advance for your shares and help—it would really help us move forward with our project! 😄
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to Dublin as an au pair in a few weeks.
I’m looking for a reputable language school. It’s so hard to choose! Has anyone already done a language stay in Dublin? Any tips? Thanks so much! :)
Hi everyone, so I’m planning to go study at a community college in the U.S., but the only snag is which one—there are so many options over there! I’ve heard about one in California, Diablo Valley College, and another in Florida, Valencia College. I know both states are super attractive for tourism, but my main criteria are teaching quality and price. I’m open to any advice, comments, or suggestions—thanks in advance! The start of the semester is coming up, and I’m a little nervous...
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Has anyone gone on a language study trip in Europe? If so, which agencies did you use? What can you tell me about it? Thanks a lot! Kelkune
Has anyone gone on a language study trip in Europe? If so, which agencies did you use? What can you tell me about it? Thanks a lot! Kelkune
Hi! I’m looking for an apartment in Malaga from September (2025) until January for my Erasmus exchange, but I’m not finding much, and it seems like there are a lot of scams. Does anyone have any leads or tips? Thanks!^^






