reebs79
English expat in Sri Lanka
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12
About me
English
Lives in Colombo
Registration: 21 November 2011
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Residency visas? by reebs79
Hi- has anyone out here had experience of applying for a residency visa that is not spousal or employment related? e.g. a business residency visa or company ownder? I'd be keen to hear about your experiences and whether you needed a lawyer to help ...
thanks people! unfortunately dream home visas are for over 55s though! Read More
Residency visas?
Hi- has anyone out here had experience of applying for a residency visa that is not spousal or employment related? e.g. a business residency visa or company ownder? I'd be keen to hear about your experiences and whether you needed a lawyer to help ... Read More
trying hard to learn and speak sinhala language by hazelnutcookies
my husband teaching me everyday but still i cant catch up its realy very hard tongue twisting.
All- so far I've had about 4 lessons at the British council and it's brilliant- great teacher and learning with other beginners means that you get to practise so much more and no one can laugh at your accent!! Read More
trying hard to learn and speak sinhala language by hazelnutcookies
my husband teaching me everyday but still i cant catch up its realy very hard tongue twisting.
I'm starting Sinhala lessons at the British Council- they're supposed to be good- pretty expensive but I think it's good to be able to practise with other learners. Yes- am worried about learning the accent correctly too! Read More
Organic vegetables - suggestions welcome. by Aryamann
Hey Fellow expats, I've started cultivating fruits and veggies using organic inputs in upcountry Sri Lanka. I already grow Chinese cabbage, Japanese cauliflower, malaysian pumpkins, Pak choy, kale, Habaneros, Jalapenos, purple cabbage and many ...
hi Aryamann, Just moved to SL a few days ago and have been meaning to look in to organic veggies. haven't had a good look at the markets but courgettes(or zucchinis) are good.. and of course- the increasingly difficult one- good tomatoes! not ones ... Read More
Where to live in Colombo? by reebs79
Hi, My husband and I are moving to Colombo at the end of this year from UK and trying to figure out which part of Colombo we should start hunting for apartments. So far, we've been advised that Colombo 3 is a good bet since it has a lot going on ...
Wow- thanks guys! Really appreciate the responses. I can now expand my search! Many thanks! Read More
Where to live in Colombo?
Hi, My husband and I are moving to Colombo at the end of this year from UK and trying to figure out which part of Colombo we should start hunting for apartments. So far, we've been advised that Colombo 3 is a good bet since it has a lot going on ... Read More
Here we come !! by ktwite
Hello there, My fiancee and I (Kieron and Sofia)have decided to move to Sri Lanka. !!! While I would like to say that there is more to the story than that, unfortunately at this point there is not. As a couple in late our thirties and with ...
Hi Kieron and Sofia, I read your blog and any other time I'd think you're crazy but funnily enough, my husband and I are doing the same! We're moving to Colombo at the end of Dec 11 and as far as I'm concerned we just have to take the plunge and go ... Read More