'New in Kabul' Expat

New in Kabul

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Azadeh (195.238.41.59) -

Hey everybody,

I am a Dutch national just recently moved to Kabul, and I am wondering if any of my fellow-expats have an idea as to how:

- Find a couple of good maps on Kabul

- Find some good expat friends. (Not the ones that sit in high target bar, and talk about how good the pizaaz were in Milan!)

- Places to be and to visit

Thank you in advance for your helpful reply.

All the best,

Azadeh

Reply #1 anurag (63.219.4.130) -

do u work for the european union. remember me we met at Kabul coffee house. Let me know if u need help around.

I promise, if u are the azadeh i met in Kabul Coffee House, you will be the first person to get my air card.

cheers

anurag

Reply #2 Christian Diering (121.127.32.254) -

Disappearing luggage a common problem with Kam Air:

On the 25. November I flew from Dubai back to Kabul with Kam Air. During the check-in procedure in Dubai one lady in front of me checked in with more than 80 kg of excess luggage and paid a “fine” for that.

After I checked in (I didn’t have any excess luggage) there were a lot of other people waiting in line.

On my arrival in Kabul I had to realise that my luggage had only partially arrived. As it was after four o’clock in the afternoon, I could reach no Kam Air representative, neither in Kabul nor in Dubai.

One member of Kam Air staff was still present at Kabul Airport but was very unfriendly and right-out dismissed my concerns with phrases like “it will arrive eventually”.

I was very disappointed that not a single person could tell me where my luggage was at presently.

For this reason, I proceeded to report my luggage as stolen to the Afghan Border Police, who were very helpful. They also informed me that this seems to be a common problem and that luggage disappears / is left behind / goes missing on nearly every Kam Air flight from Dubai to Kabul.

The Afghan Border Police officer told me that in some cases, luggage arrives after a few days or weeks, but that sometimes it disappears forever.

I am very much under the impression that Kam Air is deliberately doing business with excess luggage at the expense of normal travellers who have paid for their tickets but do not provide Kam Air with “additional income” through excess luggage fees.

As we went back to the airport today to enquire after my luggage, once again, Kam Air personnel were far from helpful, seemingly disinterested and completely unmotivated to engage in any search or the like.

This was my first and last flight with Kam Air and I strongly advise anyone who is concerned for their luggage that they avoid this airline completely.

Christian Diering

Reply #3 sahar (71.53.215.55) -

Hello everyone,

I am looking for a job related to Health Care in Kabul, Afghanistan. I am graduating with a B.Sc in Biochemistry (and pre-med) in the United States. I can speak excellent English, Dari, and Pashtu.

Any kind of suggestions/help will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Sahar

Reply #4 adventurer (58.172.107.236) -

Hi All,

I'm from New Zealand, and am considering an offer to work for an Afghan telecom in Kabul. Does anyone know of any expats who are looking for a housemate to share a house around Wazir Akbar Khan. I'd prefer a place with security guards. Thanks

Reply #5 GLOBAL LOGISTIX SYNDICATE PVT LTD (58.27.148.194) -

Pls direct your resume: int.bizdev@glxs.pk

We have position in the following:

1. Sales/Business Development

2. Operations (Warehousing, Logistics)

3. Security

• Job Vacancy in Afghanistan

Reply #6 Ronnny (134.159.168.104) -

Hi

how is life in kabul. I am getting job over there in telecom sector

Please suggest

Regards,

Ronny

Reply #7 shiv (202.86.27.154) -

Hi,

My boyfriend and I are considering moving to Kabul as have a job offer, we are over here to see if we like the environment but have not seen any expats yet. Where do the expats socialise? Where do they live? Are there compounds available here for accommodation? Can anyone recommend anywhere we should consider? Thanks shiv

Reply #8 Shiv (2) from Kabul (Contact Member) -

i have heard a rumour about an irish bar in kabul - if anyone knows details of location please email me on shiv_38@hotmail.com as can't find anything on the net! Thanks!

Reply #9 Kit (112.200.128.8) - 08/18/09 22:07

Hi All;

Looking for a job in Afghanistan in Security jobs. Worked already in afghanistan as Asst. Security Manager in Southern part..Please email me at finder0475@yahoo.com

Thanks!!!

Reply #10 Asad (3) from Karachi, Pakistan (Contact Member) - 09/03/09 03:27

Hi,

I just got a job in Kabul, will be moving there on the 28th of this month.

I grew up in the US and currently reside in Karachi, Pakistan...

Thanks

Reply #11 styrene45 from kabul (Contact Member) - 10/04/09 08:16

Try the new La Cantina II restaurant in Kabul City. Its under new management, have a fantastic array of foods. Two flat screen TV's, new decor (inside and out), new menu, new start.

Opens Saturday thro Thursday 6pm until 1am.

Occasional Themed nights, restaurant available to hire for your own party, meeting, conference or friendly get together with other ex pats.

Bar snacks or full meals served daily.

New safe, secure, friendly place to meet friends and colleagues.

SHAR-E NAW, KABUL

Pop in and say hello!

Directions:

From Wazir Akbar Khan coming into Shar-e Naw. Turn right at the DHL roundabout onto Shar-e Naw Park Road. When you come to the start of Shar-e Naw Park and the car sales (2nd right of Shar-e Naw Park Rd) turn RIGHT. Cross Butcher St and continue on to the end of the road (do not veer off to the right, this will take you back to Wazir). As you reach the end of the street you will see us.

From Timeni/Qalai Fatullah. Turn onto Butcher Street from Haji Yaqoob Rd. Take the 3rd LEFT off Butcher St. Follow the road to the end (don't veer off to the right, this will take you to Wazir Akbar Khan). As you reach the end you will see us.

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