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Forum: France
May 11th 2010, 3:37 am
Replies: 6
Views: 5,087
Posted By SesameBun

Re: long-term rent in Cote d'Azur

I found riviera.angloinfo.com to be rather helpful, though some can be very expensive.

Another site (all in French) is www.explorimmo.com There are some good bargains, but sometimes you really...
Forum: Japan
Feb 14th 2010, 12:59 am
Replies: 33
Views: 7,372
Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Japan

So people will come up and talk to a gaijin then (even if only for the English practice). Then again, neither of us is Japanese so it may be a bit different.


Neither of us are terribly social,...
Forum: Japan
Feb 12th 2010, 4:46 am
Replies: 33
Views: 7,372
Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Japan

Thank you for your input. :)


A company isn't sending him out there. He is applying for a scientific job. Judging by the link you've posted, it seems he would most likely get a researcher's visa....
Forum: Japan
Feb 10th 2010, 2:33 am
Replies: 33
Views: 7,372
Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Japan

Sorry to go off on a rant, but I feel similarly about the UK. Well, probably the west in general. I am naturally a shy person and rather easy-going (which is seen as being submissive since I'm okay...
Forum: Japan
Feb 8th 2010, 8:55 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 7,372
Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Japan

A colleague who has lived in Japan recommended Yokohama and also said there was a large foreigner population there (which would make things easier).


I know there is one that employs people...
Forum: Japan
Feb 8th 2010, 7:49 am
Replies: 33
Views: 7,372
Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Japan

I am of Chinese descent, but only from my father's side. My mother is white British.


I wonder how many there were though and how skilled they were.


That is very fortunate. My own Asian...
Forum: Japan
Feb 8th 2010, 2:14 am
Replies: 33
Views: 7,372
Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Japan

Would be tough for me depending on how they see me then. I do get some people that insist I look 100% white, but I guess I wouldn't know until I've been there... What if I dyed my hair blonde and...
Forum: Japan
Feb 8th 2010, 1:42 am
Replies: 33
Views: 7,372
Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Japan

Thank you both for your advice. We appreciate it.

Choosing where to go sounds so simple, but it is easier said than done. We are not rich and do not have the money to visit all the possible places...
Forum: Japan
Feb 7th 2010, 7:10 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 7,372
Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Japan

I am not 'playing a game'. My husband is applying for several positions and they happen to be all over the world. This is why I am asking questions about immigrating to several places (I've also...
Forum: Japan
Feb 4th 2010, 9:03 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 7,372
Posted By SesameBun

Questions About Immigrating to Japan

My husband has had the chance to go to Japan two times... Both of which he turned down as we had just moved to France and he liked it here. However, he has always wanted to experience life in Asia...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jan 20th 2010, 6:51 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,629
Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Beijing

DigitalGhost - I have had three chances to visit Japan, but the first two times there were money issues and the third time I couldn't go because I was applying for permanent residence in Canada and...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jan 18th 2010, 3:17 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,629
Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Beijing

Thank you for adding this. Would my husband's employer also help with my upgrade or not? A job for me is not guaranteed and I don't think I'll be able to get one within 30 days' arrival.


Is it...
Forum: Canada
Jan 18th 2010, 2:50 am
Replies: 48
Views: 4,204
Posted By SesameBun

Re: Air Fares from CA to UK

I was always on an Air Transat owned flight. I have had a few late flights, but they almost always made up for it and landed either on time or early. I agree that the food was not so impressive in...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jan 17th 2010, 3:16 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,629
Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Beijing

Maybe it is. Though if the summer is long, hot and dry, I don't think he'll mind as much. As for me, I can deal with it.


That's good to know.



Thank you for your recommendations. However,...
Forum: Europe
Jan 17th 2010, 3:09 am
Replies: 2
Views: 2,139
Posted By SesameBun

Re: Thai Girlfriend Visa For Europe

I don't think being married is enough. If you're going to be moving a lot within Europe and want to stay together, getting her a European passport would probably be best. If not there will most...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jan 16th 2010, 4:39 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,629
Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Beijing

Thank you for answering my questions!



That is quite different from what I gathered from other sources. I heard the winters are dry (hardly any snow). Is it very wet in the summer? How long...
Forum: France
Jan 16th 2010, 4:28 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,708
Posted By SesameBun

Re: France - best place in the world to live

I'm sorry to hear about what you've been going through, dennerlymum. That is very stressful and frightening.

I am quite unhappy, but there are other factors involved that have nothing to do with...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jan 14th 2010, 9:16 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,629
Posted By SesameBun

Questions About Immigrating to Beijing

My husband is applying for a possible permanent job in Beijing (as a scientist) where he will join a new institute. I would appreciate it if anyone could answer my questions or give any further...
Forum: Canada
Jan 14th 2010, 5:08 am
Replies: 48
Views: 4,204
Posted By SesameBun

Re: Air Fares from CA to UK

I went with Air Transat every time I flew from UK to CA or vice versa (which happened often in the beginning) and every flight was great. I had no problems at all. Out of curiosity, what were they...
Forum: Canada
Jan 14th 2010, 2:35 am
Replies: 48
Views: 4,204
Posted By SesameBun

Re: Air Fares from CA to UK

I did this too. I sometimes found the Canadian version of the site would have a sudden rise in price while I was in the middle of booking the flight. So I would go to the UK site and it would be the...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 13th 2010, 4:42 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,158
Posted By SesameBun

Re: Restoring my faith in humanity

This story reminds me of my dad because he will always go that extra mile to help a stranger.



Sadly that is so true. Especially in my father's case.

I try my best to be a good person....
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 13th 2010, 12:26 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,449
Posted By SesameBun

Re: Need Confirmation on Info About Green Card

There are several: Arizona, Florida and California. He has a strong preference for the Florida job.



I never said it did. Just pointing out he was incredibly optimistic.

Anyway, he was so...
Forum: France
Jan 13th 2010, 12:04 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,708
Posted By SesameBun

Re: France - best place in the world to live

Of course. The first place I lived in in Canada, there wasn't much to do or see, but I did enjoy a few classes there. The second place had a lot more to do, but I was living a bit too far from it...
Forum: Canada
Jan 12th 2010, 6:42 am
Replies: 65
Views: 26,396
Posted By SesameBun

Re: British Bacon - where to get TO area

I wish I had been posting here when I was in Canada... all the Canadian bacon had so much sugar in it I found it disgusting. Actually, almost everything had too much sugar in it. When I ate a ham...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 12th 2010, 6:33 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,449
Posted By SesameBun

Re: Need Confirmation on Info About Green Card

Elvira - Not yet because he only just applied and the process of deciding who gets an offer takes a while, but he seems convinced he will get a green card because all applications are for permanent...
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