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What is Your Neighborhood Like?

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adminee

From: United States

9/26/2008 12:12 EST

At this time of year, many new expats are living in temporary housing and actively looking for a house or apartment. Choosing the right town or city neighborhood is a big decision. Families, retirees and single expats often look for much different things! To help newcomers in your area narrow down the possibilities, we invite you to post a reply to this thread telling about your town, rural area or city neighborhood. Please begin your post by putting the name of your area/town/neighborhood in capital letters.

Here are a some suggestions for topics that you may want to cover when describing your area:

-- nearby schools? international schols?
-- do many expats live in the area?
-- activities for families or single expats?
-- proximity to city or areas where most expats work?
-- typical housing (sizes, costs, yards/no yards, etc.)
-- parks and recreation areas?
-- nightlife and restaurants?
-- safety and crime issues?
-- do you need a car?
-- basic amenities?

Thanks for helping new expats in your area!

Betsy Burlingame
ExpatExchange.com

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martinshehani

11/9/2008 17:48 EST

I have lived till recently in NEGOMBO - Sri Lanka.
For me it was the ideal place to live. The international school for my daughters was just down the road. The building we lived in had 7 apartments. All other tenants are expats. There is a common pool, rooftop-garden and 24 hours security. Beach, shops, restaurants and town-centre are in walking distance. The Airport Freezone is about 15 minutes away. The apartments are very well maintained and for Sri Lanken and internatinal standards very modern and spacious. The naighbourhood is very safe. The owner of the building sponsors a local street children project and has therefore a lot of local support. I preferred to live in NEGOMBO any time over Colombo.

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debbierowe

3/16/2009 14:51 EST

Hi - i was wondering whether you could give me any information about street children projects in your area. I am coming to Sri Lanka in Jan 2010 and wish to volunteer to work with children.
Thank you

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marilub

4/20/2009 21:21 EST

Hi,
I am a teacher looking to go to Sri Lanka for my next contract. Can you tell me more about NEGOMBO and specifically the international school your daughters went to? It sounds really good. Thanks

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