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willber

willber

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English looking for information about Ethiopia

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16

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10

About me

English

Lives in London

Registration: 12 May 2015

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willber replied to a thread
last year
ZachtheLad

Chilled UK guy relocated to Ethiopia looking to make new friends! by ZachtheLad

Recently moved from London to Addis Ababa, looking to stay for a while, maybe long term. Looking to make new friends and see more of the country. Unfortunately, I don't speak Amharic but intend to learn - any assistance would be much appreciated!

willber

@ZachtheLad Hope you don鈥檛 mind me asking how did you manage to relocate there? Was it via work? Read More

willber replied to a thread
8 years ago
July2015Addis

Fitness, Gym, CrossFit buddy by July2015Addis

Hi folks, I'll be in Addis for next several months and looking to stay fit. Is there a gym that has free weights, pull-up bars, squat racks, kettlebells, etc? Not looking for a fancy gym with lots of machines, but a well-equipped old school ...

willber

I went to Bole Rox. I'm currently in the UK, but will be back in Addis mid November for 3 months. Read More

willber replied to a thread
8 years ago
willber

Looking to make new friends and contacts in Ethiopia by willber

Hi everyone I'm back in Ethiopia in November. I will be there for 3 months. My girlfriend of three years is from Ethiopia and we plan to marry next year. I would like to move there. I still have a house in the UK so the plan would be to return ...

willber

Thanks where do you live outside of Ethiopia? Read More

willber created a thread
8 years ago

Looking to make new friends and contacts in Ethiopia

Hi everyone I'm back in Ethiopia in November. I will be there for 3 months. My girlfriend of three years is from Ethiopia and we plan to marry next year. I would like to move there. I still have a house in the UK so the plan would be to return ... Read More

willber replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Best cities to live in Ethiopia by Julien

Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Ethiopia. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...

willber

I'm currently in the UK and hope to marry my girlfriend of 4 years in Ethiopia where I plan to buy a home. If I could live in Gonder I would love it. It feels more like a community and I love rural settings. It's not great from jobs so ... Read More

willber replied to a thread
9 years ago
chrisdhyr

Opportunities in Ethiopia by chrisdhyr

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone on here can give me some direction I have heard that Ethiopia is home to a bubbling start-up scene, and that there is a lot of Chinese investment going into the land; I have a good understanding of the Chinese ...

willber

The blue bird hotel in Addis is currently entirely booked by a Chinese group a good place to meet and get contacts. Read More

willber replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New: Gatherings and events in Ethiopia by Julien

Hi, Would you like to have a coffee, organize a dinner or find people for activities in Ethiopia? To help you meet people and find outings in Ethiopia, we launched a Gatherings and Events section in Ethiopia: you can now follow what聮s going on ...

willber

Just in time. I should be back in Ethiopia by March. Planning to stay between 3-12 months. Still looking for work which will determine how long I stay. Read More

willber replied to a thread
9 years ago
willber

Help I'm lost lol looking for work by willber

Does anyone know about the radio business or start ups. I worked at the BBC for 18 years and set up a digital radio station in 2002 with a small team from scratch. I'd love to work in addis my girlfriend of 3 years lives here. If I could work in ...

willber

Maybe we can meet soon I should be there by March Read More

willber replied to a thread
9 years ago
willber

Help I'm lost lol looking for work by willber

Does anyone know about the radio business or start ups. I worked at the BBC for 18 years and set up a digital radio station in 2002 with a small team from scratch. I'd love to work in addis my girlfriend of 3 years lives here. If I could work in ...

willber

Done this already - no luck. Read More

willber replied to a thread
9 years ago
willber

Help I'm lost lol looking for work by willber

Does anyone know about the radio business or start ups. I worked at the BBC for 18 years and set up a digital radio station in 2002 with a small team from scratch. I'd love to work in addis my girlfriend of 3 years lives here. If I could work in ...

willber

Can you send me their details (private) Read More

willber replied to a thread
9 years ago
JuliaCS

Hello Addis Ababa by JuliaCS

I've just arrived in Addis Ababa on the start of a two year contract. I have been living abroad for the last 18 years and have just moved from Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam. My interests outside work are travel, keeping fit, yoga, music, going out ...

willber

Welcome to Addis - I'm from the UK just got back. However I'm moving to Addis next year for good. It's a great place and everyone is friendly. Just make sure people who contact you are not just doing so to make money. There are many ... Read More

willber replied to a thread
9 years ago
Maximilien

Volunteering in Ethiopia by Maximilien

Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Ethiopia? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...

willber

I like to help on my return Read More

willber created a thread
9 years ago

Help I'm lost lol looking for work

Does anyone know about the radio business or start ups. I worked at the BBC for 18 years and set up a digital radio station in 2002 with a small team from scratch. I'd love to work in addis my girlfriend of 3 years lives here. If I could work in ... Read More

willber replied to a thread
9 years ago
July2015Addis

Fitness, Gym, CrossFit buddy by July2015Addis

Hi folks, I'll be in Addis for next several months and looking to stay fit. Is there a gym that has free weights, pull-up bars, squat racks, kettlebells, etc? Not looking for a fancy gym with lots of machines, but a well-equipped old school ...

willber

I'm looking too. I've been told about bole rox (or roc) behind Enda Mall and will check it out tomorrow. I'm only here until mid august, but aim to go a min of 2-3 times per weak. Read More

willber created a thread
10 years ago

New to the group

Hi, I'm Willber I'm hoping to move to Addis next year. I know only two people in Ethiopia and I want to meet more people. I will be in Ethiopia to visit my girlfriend from May 14th - Aug 15th and would really like to meet people who can ... Read More