https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:34:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/living-overseas#post-347363 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:09:35 +0000 Mrs. Bicycle 347363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My family and I lived in Yemen for 2 yrs. My husband and I both taught in an international school there. It was the top school for the country, the presidents children, grandchildren, diplomats, etc. attended it. So, we taught in English of course. We lived in the city, not in a compound. The people are lovely, the food is fantastic, and the old city (Bab el Yemen) in amazing. I'm not going to say that it was an easy place to live, especially as a Western woman (or any woman for that matter). I covered my hair and wore long sleeves and long pants out of respect, but no an abya. I don't agree with the all-black look. </p> <p>We tried to learn as much arabic as possible, but with full time jobs and 2 kids, it was very difficult. Most people spend 2 whole yrs. in language school there before they begin working. It's a tough language. </p> <p>Things got pretty rough the second year, and we really didn't feel safe. There were attacks focused on Americans directly. The embassy pulled most of their staff out and it just was difficult. This was 2008 when we left. I'm not sure how things really are now with the President Ali Abdul Saleh gone. </p> <p>We saw a lot of the country and really enjoyed it. My kids studied arabic half day. And we made wonderful friends. </p> <p>There is so much to say, this is just a brief summary. It's hard to describe it in a short email. If you want to know more, just ask.</p> <p>Jeran </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/living-overseas#post-347312 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:55:43 +0000 Arden 347312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay! Thanks!!!</p> <p>I've lived overseas most of my life too, but in eastern Europe (Albania). DH and I are aid workers, and we'll be moving to Kosovo within a year for a long-term project, 6-12 years.</p> <p>I've been interested in Yemen for awhile and DH and I have talked about moving there after Kosovo.</p> <p>I'd love to just know more about your experience living in Yemen as an expat. </p> <p>We've heard they have good Arabic language schools there (we both want to learn Arabic to an advanced level), so that's a plus for us. Plus, we love the Muslim countries we've traveled in so far - the people, the culture, the food... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/living-overseas#post-347270 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:43:07 +0000 Mrs. Bicycle 347270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden I love to talk about my adventures overseas. What would you like to know? </p>