PIdro
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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American, Single
Registration: 21 September 2016
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Palawan by FCStraight
I'd like to hear from expats or locals currently residing in Palawan. I am seriously considering residing in Palawan...probably in the Puerto Princesa area. I have been to Palawan on a vacation....spent a couple of weeks in Aborlan and an ...
Lol, I was in Germany in Schwinefurt for those 5 years, 2 of those years I went to Iraq. After Europe I was supposed to got to Hawaii for my 3rd overseas tour but got stuck in Germany. So they gave me Texas, which wasn't that bad. From the US I ... Read More
Palawan by FCStraight
I'd like to hear from expats or locals currently residing in Palawan. I am seriously considering residing in Palawan...probably in the Puerto Princesa area. I have been to Palawan on a vacation....spent a couple of weeks in Aborlan and an ...
Lol, I'm familiar with the name, matter of fact I know 2 Escarillas in Madurriao, one is Efrain Escarilla was my classmate in grade school in Assumption and the other Escarilla was a female who went to IHAS but then was my classmate when I was ... Read More
Palawan by FCStraight
I'd like to hear from expats or locals currently residing in Palawan. I am seriously considering residing in Palawan...probably in the Puerto Princesa area. I have been to Palawan on a vacation....spent a couple of weeks in Aborlan and an ...
I grew up in Iloilo and went back to the States in 95 and joined the army, I just retired last year. I havent been home since 2007 and from the pics it has changed a lot since my last visit. It has improved a lot since my father brought us back in ... Read More
Palawan by FCStraight
I'd like to hear from expats or locals currently residing in Palawan. I am seriously considering residing in Palawan...probably in the Puerto Princesa area. I have been to Palawan on a vacation....spent a couple of weeks in Aborlan and an ...
Palawan is a beautiful place to live. They are trying to keep Palawan as is but still develop it and keep its pristine beauty. As far as health care I have no clue but this is what I know. I'm a veteran too and so was my father. Unfortunately he ... Read More
Is there a place that teaches martial arts in Riyadh? by PIdro
Is anybody teaching any form of martial arts and where?
Well I'm looking for Aikido, Karate or Krav Maga if they have it. I'm looking for a an instructor, place if there is any fees necessary Read More
Safe travelling in Saudi with a male friend? by Lady_in_riyadh
Hi Everyone, I need to go to Bahrain regularly for boarder runs and I have a friend (Male, Saudi) who drives there and back regularly. I’m Irish (female) and wondering if it is safe to travel together? Friends have said that it should be ...
HR Guru is right, you get pull over the term" friend" will not fly here. There has been an incident where I work where a foreigner was caught with another foreigner of the opposite sex and they weren't even related. Sure enough he ... Read More
Is there a place that teaches martial arts in Riyadh?
Is anybody teaching any form of martial arts and where? Read More
Safe travelling in Saudi with a male friend? by Lady_in_riyadh
Hi Everyone, I need to go to Bahrain regularly for boarder runs and I have a friend (Male, Saudi) who drives there and back regularly. I’m Irish (female) and wondering if it is safe to travel together? Friends have said that it should be ...
Honestly, there will be some risk involved. If you get pulled over by the Mutawa which is the religious police, and with he is with the regular police, they can take you in. The rule that I have been briefed when I got into the country, is that you ... Read More
Archery Shop in Riyadh? by Zahrina
Hi, I'm wondering if there are any archery shops in Riyadh. Kind Regards Zahrina
Just a question, so archery as a sport is not illegal in Saudi? Is it possible to ship a compound bow here for recreation shooting? Read More
Social Security by kennywriter
I will be retiring soon and moving to the Philippines. Is it better to leave my money in the United States or have it direct deposited in a bank in the Philippines? If it is better to send to the Philippines, what are the best banks?
Plus you have to ask the question are Philippines bank insured if they loose your money. Also I had issues remitting money from my US account to a Philippine account. I just decided to open a local account, withdraw money from my US account and ... Read More
Social Security by kennywriter
I will be retiring soon and moving to the Philippines. Is it better to leave my money in the United States or have it direct deposited in a bank in the Philippines? If it is better to send to the Philippines, what are the best banks?
My suggestion is to leave it in the states and open an account in the Philippines. My debit card with my American bank still works in the Philippines and my retirement check goes to my US bank. Plus if you need to travel back and forth overseas its ... Read More