tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44922645322968950322024-03-07T19:42:14.143-08:00Expat AfricaEverything the expatriate ever wanted to know about moving to and living in AfricaExpat Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919045232380706668noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492264532296895032.post-67291129881405448612007-09-09T21:49:00.001-07:002007-09-09T21:49:14.782-07:00Angelina Jolie Kenya<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/ygy14-YsIcA' name='movie'/><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/ygy14-YsIcA'/></object></p></div>Expat Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919045232380706668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492264532296895032.post-87571681241747451412007-08-16T21:19:00.001-07:002007-08-16T21:19:01.908-07:00Who built the Pyramids ??<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/7HSiuulg_Co' name='movie'/><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/7HSiuulg_Co'/></object></p></div>Expat Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919045232380706668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492264532296895032.post-70791212733292113882007-08-16T21:18:00.001-07:002007-08-16T21:18:22.119-07:00Beauty of North African girls<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/vVafRsDlak8' name='movie'/><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/vVafRsDlak8'/></object></p></div>Expat Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919045232380706668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492264532296895032.post-87308774255382876662007-05-08T19:29:00.000-07:002007-05-08T19:37:16.681-07:00Banking on the Internet<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><img width=226 height=75 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01C791A6.D161BA70">If you are planning on living abroad, you need to think seriously about how you are planning on dealing with banking matters. One bank that a number of expatriates have chosen is NetBank. The ease of use and the good interest rates (because they are not supporting large buildings and large staffs) have made them quite desireable. And, yes, deposits are FDIC insured up to $100,000 just like other U.S.-based accounts. Even better, they even try to show you the location of ATMs that don’t charge fees.<o:p></o:p></p> </div> Expat Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919045232380706668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492264532296895032.post-88724741484597458022007-04-29T15:26:00.000-07:002007-04-29T15:28:18.382-07:00VisaJourney.com<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>If you are looking for information and a supportive community concerning visa applications for family members and potential family members, you would do well to take a look at <a href="http://www.visajourney.com/">VisaJourney.com</a>. It offers forums (where helpful members will answer your questions) as well as an FAQ and informative articles.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><a href="http://www.visajourney.com/">Take a look</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> Expat Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919045232380706668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492264532296895032.post-64449039945188523282007-04-27T20:57:00.001-07:002007-04-27T20:57:45.886-07:00Kenya Safari Holiday Part 1<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/4Kkpce6KlX4' name='movie'></param><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/4Kkpce6KlX4'></embed></object></p><p>Kenya is undeniably beautiful, even by African standards. Great shots of real life.</p></div>Expat Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919045232380706668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492264532296895032.post-54176573940721533492007-04-27T08:54:00.001-07:002007-04-27T08:54:52.233-07:00Long distance can be cheap!Long distance can be cheap. No, not the usual through-the-phone-company service. Long distance can be as close as your Internet connection.<br /><br /> VOIP, or Voice Over Internet Protocal, technology is such that the calls are quite good and quite cheap. One company, <a href="http://www.vonage.com/">Vonage</a>, charges about $25 a month for unlimited calls. The nice thing about it is that you can be assigned a phone number in any U.S. area code you like.<br /><br /> So, if you are planning on having your own company while working abroad, business folks won't even need to know that you are not in the U.S. They dial a number for Fresno, California, and it gets them you in your overseas abode. How cool is that?Expat Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919045232380706668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492264532296895032.post-62461527299564050632007-04-19T20:15:00.000-07:002007-04-19T20:17:01.689-07:00OneBag.com teaches you how to packIf you are like us, you end up taking to much stuff with you when you travel. Can you imagine how much junk you would end up with if you decided to make the expat move? Way too much.<br /><br />While you would certainly need more for a longer journey than for a short trip, packing well can greatly reduce the number of suitcases required. <a href="http://www.onebag.com/">OneBag.com</a> gives very detailed information on <a href="http://www.onebag.com/pack.html">how to pack a suitcase</a> for maximum effectiveness. It is worth reading the entire website. Yes, being an expatriate is certainly different than being a short-time visitor, but fewer things to carry is always a good thing.Expat Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919045232380706668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492264532296895032.post-53268710003441051982007-04-16T21:22:00.001-07:002007-04-16T21:22:34.192-07:00Africa - Fernanda Brum (Eu vou a Africa)<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/fuvgzCfm2-o' name='movie'></param><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/fuvgzCfm2-o'></embed></object></p><p>Beautiful, sad, inspiring pictures and beautiful music.</p></div>Expat Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919045232380706668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492264532296895032.post-33903443389121551062007-04-16T00:09:00.000-07:002007-04-16T00:18:33.521-07:00A Starting PointIf you are considering living in any of the countries of Africa, your first stop should be Transitions Abroad's <a href="http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/living/living_abroad/living_in_africa.shtml">Living in Africa: The Essential Expatriate Resources </a>page.<br /><br />From the website:<br /><br /><em>Africa is a huge and diverse continent with a wealth of natural resources and great cultural diversity. But after centuries of economic exploitation from colonial powers, most African countries still struggle to achieve political, economic and social stability. Rebel groups operate in many countries, and ethnic and religious conflict is widespread. This makes African countries a difficult destination for expatriates, but there are notable exceptions.</em><br /><em></em><br />Thus, it becomes your job to go to that page and discover those "notable exceptions."Expat Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919045232380706668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492264532296895032.post-63412390583532954192007-04-15T20:28:00.000-07:002007-04-15T20:30:45.608-07:00Living in Africa 101This blog has been created to be a listing of resources and links for the expatriate interested in moving to and living in Africa.<br /><br />If you would like to see your resource features, send us an email at <a href="mailto:ExpatAfrica@gmail.com">ExpatAfrica@gmail.com</a>.Expat Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919045232380706668noreply@blogger.com0