Aidan
@Aidan in HCMC
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Canadian, In a relationship
Lives in Ki谩潞驴n Giang
Speaks an absolute blue-streak in English. Arabic (haltingly)
Registration: 23 December 2017
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Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
I do not think the prison system in the US gives any parting ways gifts like even bus fare out of Timbukto, which is usually where the big houses are. Miles out from anything... - @Marilyn TassyAssuming your brother was amicable to performing at ... Read More
Cost of living in Cambodia in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Cambodia, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Cambodia or already living ...
I live with a family of 4 in Phnom Penh. We rent a 3-bedroom apartment in BKK1.Rent: $1,550 a month.Utilities: $450 during the hot months.Eating out is not cheap, four of us will typically spend $60 - $80 in a normal restaurant.Groceries, including ... Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
@MarkinNam Good link. Thank you for that, Mark.Here's a vid from immigration detailing the process. (Link, Facebook)edit: I watched the vid, and this pre-arrival information form seems to ask for the same info as the traveller had submitted when ... Read More
Where can I find qualified pet groomers in the Philippines? by kristens23
Hello everyone,I am trying to learn more about the pet grooming industry in the Philippines and would appreciate some guidance.Where would you recommend looking for qualified and experienced dog groomers in the Philippines? Are there particular ...
In some parts in the Philippines a dog could be groomed in the morning and served as dinner in the evening. - @Enzyte Bob Vietnam enters the chat.(th峄媡 ch贸 = dog meat)These restaurants are everywhere up north. Less so in the south, but ... Read More
Off topic - whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
As with a lot of Forums, there are dedicated posts in which members can talk about anything. They generally are for just chit-chat and as the Bulgaria Forum has a high volume of participants it's about time it had its own. You still have to abide by ...
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Moving Danang > Saigon by mitsmaak
Hi All,I am moving from Danang to Saigon and am looking for a company that will transport safely and with some degree of care my belongings. Does anyone have any recommendations?Very much appreciated.
@mitsmaak I moved from Saigon to Thai Nguyen with a full house of furniture, everything from a spoon to a refrigerator. Couch, two livingroom chairs, kitchen set, wardrobes, dressers, the whole kit-and-koboodle. Cost me only 15 million. That was in ... Read More
Spiders by Missjodi
Am moving to DaNang Dec or Jan. Doing my research,getting prepared and such. I'd like a real answer on what to expect regarding the spider thing vietnam. Not much of a backpacker will do most of my living in western style apts in the larger ...
Definitely many here, but it only takes one鈥 got a nasty bite took months to heal - narrowly missed skin graft鈥� - @Phap tri They're damn monsters. Read More
Zoophobic? Might want to reconsider Vietnam as your expat destination by Aidan in HCMC
Though I don't consider myself to suffer from zoophobia, here are a few instances where I would have preferred to not have been exposed to some of VN's fauna.Motoring from D7 to D1 in Saigon one afternoon, I was about halfway through D4 when I ...
@Aidan in HCMC You mentioned T.P. Thai Nguyen. Are you referring to the one north of Hanoi? Yes, ~70km up Q3 from Hanoi.Centipedes - The bites range from a bad bee sting level to feels like the affected area is on fire for a few days. This can be ... Read More
Spiders by Missjodi
Am moving to DaNang Dec or Jan. Doing my research,getting prepared and such. I'd like a real answer on what to expect regarding the spider thing vietnam. Not much of a backpacker will do most of my living in western style apts in the larger ...
...Curious what sort of treatment worked. - @mitsmaak I started with tetracycline cream, but it didn't slow the progression. On the insistence of my GF, I then used a powder she bought at the pharmacy, a medication which had been battlefield tested ... Read More
Spiders by Missjodi
Am moving to DaNang Dec or Jan. Doing my research,getting prepared and such. I'd like a real answer on what to expect regarding the spider thing vietnam. Not much of a backpacker will do most of my living in western style apts in the larger ...
@Missjodi I have mostly stayed between the 3 major cities. I observe spiders infrequently. I can say that there are some cobwebs in my apartment but I have not physically observed a spider in at least a month. Sounds like you might have ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
@Aidan in HCMC The man is not well. - @SimCityATHe's more like an old guy way out of touch with all the symbolism of the modern world. - @fluffy2560 That too. Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
And why is there a soccer ball and net in the pic? Trump's fishing for the athletic type. Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
I almost fell off my chair laughing over this one posted by Donny T.Headline was: Trump 鈥榦il painting鈥� football image goes viral and sparks Pride Month jokes - @fluffy2560 I've never seen anything more gay! Okay, that's a lie.But why is ... Read More
Off topic - whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
As with a lot of Forums, there are dedicated posts in which members can talk about anything. They generally are for just chit-chat and as the Bulgaria Forum has a high volume of participants it's about time it had its own. You still have to abide by ...
@jeanmandredeix Read More
Lets crack a joke in this stress life by Guest6847
Many of us struggle with stress鈥揳t work and in our personal life. Like any problem, stress requires a strategic approach to conquer, or at least manage. Stress is real, but we always have a choice鈥搘e can let it consume us or we learn to ...
ESL students find English difficult. It can be understood through tough thorough thought, though. Read More