Recent content by Raphael85

That's correct. I am not sure where scroobal got his information from but this stuff is old news in expat forums. I have been researching for a long time since 2009 and have came across all kinds of interesting scenarios, from the "inside" to what's "blatantly" shown upfront with the public...

My canada emigration plan is still underway but i must have missed something out here...May i know where did you find this detail?

How's that view from Banff National Park? :D

Thanks for the heads-up. Any place that reminds me of little dot, i am giving it a pass no matter how great the environment is. I would probably visit the beautiful scenery of Vancouver using one of the guided tours. The snow-capped mountains of the Rockies and Banff National Park look...

That's what i am doing now before i crumpled further under the policies of the myopic govt ;) Hello IWC2006, i am glad to hear of your overseas experience. Instead of Oz, I am considering CA/NZ to absorb the sights and sounds as part of the foreign cultural experience. If you are...

That's one of the healthcare benefits and joys of being an Aussie PR. He made the choice early in life and this sacrifice is now repaying him back in various ways. Good for him.

I liked your matured views in terms of how you define yourself in a foreign place and the ways to cope with the situation at heart. Adapting to a new place and integrating with the cultural community take time and effort. Nicely summed up. :) Well, in my case, my mind and heart is somewhere...

hello nayr69sg, good to see you around here. I remembered reading up some of your posts in delphiforum. Good to know that things are working out for you at this junction. Some of your stories, including others like Asychee, always inspired me whenever i think of where i am now. Better to make...

Thanks neddy, your views are much appreciated. Plenty of culture shocks waiting for me once i am there. Guess the 1st year of landing always make or break the new emigrant.

Neddy, I don't quite get what you mean by Kiwi's point of view. Any advices or tips to look out for?

I just found out NZ govt have changed their policies under Working Holiday Programme. I should have applied for the 6mth visa under 2009 when i got the chance. :(

i know where you are coming from, it makes more sense now. Choosing where to stay first is important before all the other necessary parts will fall into place. Start well, good to go. Start bad, oh crap.. Good perspective on the seasonal climatic issues. I feel more grounded and certainly...

I have been thinking about the decision-making process. Just a thought, wouldn't it be wiser to at least have the general notes at hand and use this info as a guidepost before jumping into the deep end of the pool? Being familiar with the local territory may help to ease the anxiety during the...

Life can be stressful sometimes, but it's better to have choices than none. The worst is having those obligations forced unto a person and they only realized it years later.

Hello biotope, how's everything turning out for you?