

Kristal Mays
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Registration: 11 October 2006
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What US product do you miss the most? by kassyd2007
Hi there! I have a store on eBay & am looking to expand internationally. No, I'm not looking for sales just ideas! I thought the °µÍø½ûÇø community would be a great place to start. Actually, my sister, who is an °µÍø½ûÇø in the UK, gave me the ...

I guess when you've lived in California most of your life, or Texas, like my husband, you get so familier with the "south of the Border" foods, it seems like your own. Home made tortillas are the best, but I'd settle for any "brand" right now. We ... Read More


American staying in Almaty, Kazakhstan by Kristal Mays
Hi everyone, I've been here in Kazakhstan for two weeks now. I'm finding it very interesting and different. I am from a small town in California. I was married this past September and then a week later came here! I will go back to California ...

Hi Julian. Try °µÍø½ûÇø.nursat.kz for information on Kazakhstan. It has helped me. I have found restaurants and pubs where other English speaking people go. I am not looking for a job. I am learning to be a housewife, with my main goal of ... Read More


Giving birth when you're an °µÍø½ûÇøriate by Julien
Hi everybody, this subject is more for women than for men What do you think about giving birth while you are living abroad? Is it a preoccupation for you? Would you prefer to give birth in your home country, or you don't mind? Is it important ...

I am 4 months pregnant and living in Almaty, Kazakhstan. I will return to the US to have my baby. I will leave in December due to airline restrictions (no flying after the 7th month). I have a Doctor in the US and a Doctor here as well. I have ... Read More


Why did you move to a foreign country? by Julien
The first poll of the °µÍø½ûÇø forum! It is associated to this post: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=27 Did you move for professional reasons, for your studies, because you really wanted to (you move without a job), or for any other ...

I fell in love. Then he was offered a job in Kazakhstan. On a trip home (USA), he gave me a beautifull ring. On his next visit home, we got married. I took a leave of absent from my job and now here I am. I am now pregnant and planning on going ... Read More


What US product do you miss the most? by kassyd2007
Hi there! I have a store on eBay & am looking to expand internationally. No, I'm not looking for sales just ideas! I thought the °µÍø½ûÇø community would be a great place to start. Actually, my sister, who is an °µÍø½ûÇø in the UK, gave me the ...

I would like a fat juicy rib-eye steak, tortillas, and I've heard some people wish they could get a Dr Pepper. I'd also like to buy a clothes dryer. These are some things I have not been able to find here in Kazakhstan. kristal Read More


Is my husband making enough money? by Kristal Mays
My husband has been in Kazakhstan for 5 months. He is making 125,000 dollars a year. He is a mining engineer. Is his salary comparable to others living abroad? I think he should be paid more. What do any of you think? Thanks, Kristal

Thanks for responding. This is his salary. Before everything is paid. The cost of living is about the same as in the U.S., if you are a smart shopper. if not, food and clothing can be alot higher. Kristal Read More


Cost of living in Asian countries by Julien
Hi everybody, As we began to do in other forums, let's start a topic about the cost of life in Asia. Don't forget to mention where you're living (is it a capital, a small city?) Let's compare the: > accommodation prices > public transportation ...

Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan, in USD. Nice one bedroom appartment- $2000.00. Dinner for two at average resturant- $35.00 to $65.00. Beer- at pub $3.00, at store- less than a dollar. Taxi- $5.00 to $15.00, be carefull to ask price ... Read More

American staying in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Hi everyone, I've been here in Kazakhstan for two weeks now. I'm finding it very interesting and different. I am from a small town in California. I was married this past September and then a week later came here! I will go back to California ... Read More

Is my husband making enough money?
My husband has been in Kazakhstan for 5 months. He is making 125,000 dollars a year. He is a mining engineer. Is his salary comparable to others living abroad? I think he should be paid more. What do any of you think? Thanks, Kristal Read More