I have been living and working overseas for a little over a decade and have lived in Russia, France, Israel/Palestine, Bolivia and Peru. As of August 2009, I am residing in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
I joined expat.com on 18 March 2009.
Intense cultures in the region; dynamic political and social scene; close proximity to other areas in the MIddle East and Europe
Difficult political and economic environment connected to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Supporting the development and training for small and medium business owners in the Russian Far East.
Incredible opportunities to experience cuisine, culture, travel and outdoor adventure. Unforgettable professional development gained from working with a multi-cultural group of people and focusing on the challenging business environment of the post-Soviet Russian Far East.
The harsh climate was sometimes tiresome and the bureaucracy of getting business done and navigating government requirements could be a real source of frustration.