Suzele
American expat in France
Forum posts
9
About me
American
Lives in Saint-Louis
Speaks English, French, German, Swiss German, Alsatian
Registration: 27 May 2009
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Where do I get furnitures for an apartment in Basel? by atnmpg
Now that I pretty much figured out the way to get an apartment. Thanks for the guide http://www.expat-blog.com/en/guide/europe/switzerland/81-find-an-apartment-in-switzerland.html . Now I need to find a way tu get furnitures in them. I'm looking for ...
There aren't a lot of choices for inexpensive anything in Basel unfortunately... Just in case you want something nicer than Ikea... For nicer (and at a higher price) furniture... MobelPfister Interio You can find both of them in Pratteln near ... Read More
Where do I get furnitures for an apartment in Basel? by atnmpg
Now that I pretty much figured out the way to get an apartment. Thanks for the guide http://www.expat-blog.com/en/guide/europe/switzerland/81-find-an-apartment-in-switzerland.html . Now I need to find a way tu get furnitures in them. I'm looking for ...
One of the cheapest places to get furniture in the Basel area is IKEA just off the highway in Pratteln. You'll also find used furniture stores in the Basel area here and there. Germany probably has the lowest prices... There is a MegaMoebel next ... Read More
Feeling Blue in France by ParisMontreal
Hi guys, I'm a Montrealer/Canadian currently living in Paris, France. It's been nine months since I've arrived and I'm still feeling kind of lost. I've joined this forum/site just to read on how people are dealing living abroad. I'm going on ...
Hi Cynthia, I don't live in Paris, but I remember the feeling very well... Like everyone else has said, getting involved with other expats is an easy first step towards feeling a little better. They will understand what you're going through right ... Read More
Wanting to move to Paris - Advice Please!! by ensoleillement
My story is that I am a nineteen-year-old living in the U.S. but wanting more than anything to be in Paris. There is only one question, though - how do I get there? There are however, many answers to this question which is why I need help. I am ...
Getting a job as an au pair/live in nanny is not a problem for someone under the age of 26. You can read about the "Nanny Visa" here... (technically it's not a nanny visa but this is the ... Read More
Learning to Speak French by tabby908
I will be moving to Paris in the next year, along with many things to get ready for, the number 1 thing I am focusing on is learning French. I took French in high (10 years ago) I have taken 1 refresher course in college and have visited a few ...
If you're thinking of buying Rosetta Stone, why not try http://www.livemocha.com It's basically the same thing as Rosetta Stone but free and online... It's a basic course...nothing past "l'imparfait" so if you're looking to review the future or ... Read More
How to make friends in Basel by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Basel :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Basel?? Thanks in advance ...
I've heard that if you want to make friends with the locals, the best way is the join a "verein" or club. There seem to be "vereins" for every hobby or interest you could imagine. You just need to do a little research with your handy online ... Read More
English Speaking Groups in Alsace
If you're looking for an English speaking club in Alsace, there are two of them... There is one in Strasbourg for those of you closer to northern Alsace... americansinalsace.com And for those of you closer to southern Alsace, there ... Read More