We're not expats (salary paid in local currency into local bank account)and we haven't emigrated, but we've moved to South Africa lock, stock and barrel. We have 2 year visas, Hubbies is an inter company transfer, the kids have study visas and I'm here as a visitor. We'll stay as long as a) the company want hubby to and b) we get our visas renewed
I won't bore you with all the details, but life here can be quite difficult, but it's also alot of fun.
Safety and Security are our biggest issues and after that just you try getting anything done.
The purpose of this post is to locate other Brits living in South Africa in a similar situation and other Brits around the world.
I'm not interested in moaning about how hard it is (you can read the rest of my blog for that stuff) What I want to focus on now is the positives...
how did you get round that situation?
Am I being realistic with my expectations?
Where have you found that is user/child/family friendly?
Where are the best places to shop?
Where can I buy PG tips from and other imported British food at lower prices? (only in emergencies when one of us feels 'home' sick?
What are the best sites/companies for car and house insurance etc?
I'm sure there are many more of you that have made this move on your own, don't have someone to wave their magic wand. Let me know who you are, it would be great to get some more support going.
