Kerry Patterson
@Kerrypatt
Australian expat in Vietnam
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31
Contacts
23
About me
Australian
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, beginner Vietnamese, beginner French & German
Registration: 18 February 2013
Pets in Ho Chi Minh City by samlawrence
Is it common to have a domestic dog in Ho Chi Minh City? I have a French Bulldog who will travel with me to live in District 1. I鈥檝e experienced most areas of Vietnam, and remember there being wild dogs in the streets of regional towns.
Hello. There is no problem whatsoever getting Royal Canine or a few other good quality Korean brands of dog & cat food here in HCMC. You can slo buy freshly killed chicken & beef or pork meat at yr local market & cook it for yr dog. ... Read More
Is worth moving to live vietnam by stretch56
Hi thinking about moving to vietnam for 6 months or more is it possible to retire there comfortably is there part time work available for an able bodied male
Try Danang or NHa TRang as both these places have better infrastructure & airports closeby. Read More
Finding Work on Short Notice, w/out TEFFL/TESL by blagman08
Hello, I have my Bachelors, a bit of teaching experience, and a lot of international NGO experience. I was looking at moving to vietnam in a few months, saving up for TEFL certification, but the place I am currently living is being terminated so I ...
There is a fairly new English Language Centre in Dalat that is offering internationally recognised cert. TESOL courses and a guaranteed job on completion in their centre. Don't know how much they charge. It is run by a very friendly British ... Read More
Accomodation in Ho Chi Minh City by Delgun
Hi, I am considering a work opportunity in Ho Chi Minh City. Can anyone advise on a good district to live in that would be suitable for a family with a 6 year old and a 1 year old? Ideally somewhere close to good schools, about 30 mins from the ...
You can also ask to join the google group - An PHu Neighbours. This is an expat group living in District 2 in an area called Thao Dien. There are many International schools there & western food & cafes available. There is a huge compound ... Read More
Business Visa ... Do I need it? or can I get by with a tourist visa? by j5uh
Hello. My wife and I will be taking a trip to Vietnam next month for 30 days. The reason for the trip is for us to go to work with our potential business partners to sign a partnership deal, find a location for our restaurant in HCM and start ...
I'd love to know where you can get a 3 month business visa letter for $150 please. I've been quoted twice that!!! I've been here for about 3 years on 3 month & 6 month tourist visas but want to exchange it to the business visa. I ... Read More
Apartment landlord eviction process by peterpan75
Hello all, Having an issue with my landlord. Fact is, I am in the right and won't back down to what he is asking. I can elaborate more on the issue if anyone cares but my question is. Does anyone know know the actual eviction process in ...
I've been here 4 years & have had absolutely wonderful landlords. Most issues arise due to lost in translation incidents & misunderstandings but can be easily solved if you take along a friend who speaks fluent Vietnamese to help you. ... Read More
Teaching English in HCMC by michaelsolloway1077
Hello fellow foreigners. My name is Michael. I came to HCMC tjree months ago after a year of debating whether to leave the states or not. It's so strange, I was so terrified about leaving the U.S. I did not know REALLY what to expect My ...
Mate, I hope you sorted out your brother! Way overstepped eh mark & wasn't helpful when you needed it. Hire a travel agent next time to do your visas... Read More
Supermarkets for foreigners by Brian Jo
Hi Guys, I'm looking for a supermarket (Any district) which caters for foreigners (expats from Europe, USA and Australia) namely. There are some products which I am specifically interested in such as; Heinz Baked Beans Unfiltered Apple Cider ...
Have you tried the 3 or 4 expat stores on Thao Dien Road in Thao Dien Ward District 2?? They have all of these items between them and more. :) Read More
6-month Multiple-Entry DN Visa by BuddyM
I have been issued a 6-month Multiple-Entry "DN" Visa from a Vietnam Embassy. Can someone be kind enough to summarize a couple of points of concern ... (1) What are my requirements when I arrive in HCMC in terms of getting a TRC, or ...
Yes, the price seems to change often as well. It seems to depend on how good a connection a particular agent has developed with their contact it the embassy as to what price you have to pay. You can get any type of visa you want really - as long as ... Read More
6-month Multiple-Entry DN Visa by BuddyM
I have been issued a 6-month Multiple-Entry "DN" Visa from a Vietnam Embassy. Can someone be kind enough to summarize a couple of points of concern ... (1) What are my requirements when I arrive in HCMC in terms of getting a TRC, or ...
It might be fruitful to get in touch with a few travel agents & ask thee questions as thy deal with these issues on a daily basis. There are many decent ones near the backpacker area in D1. I have used An Phu Travel on Pham Ngu Lao st. a few ... Read More
Expat blog HCMbmonthly gathering Saturday 27th February 2016 by Richard Loo
Hi everyone. Now that the Tet celebration is over , most of us are back to hcm. Hope the new lunar year will make our dreams come true and more monkeying around with lots of activities. We will start with our monthly gathering as below : Date: ...
So sorry I missed it AGAIN Richard. I've been quite sick for the past week with a bad cough etc so didn't want to spread my germs. I hope to be well for the next one.! btw... my band is playing this Sunday night 6/3 from 9pm at Saigon Ranger ... Read More
Best cities to live in Vietnam by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Vietnam. 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 ...
Hello Julian, It may depend on what type of life you're looking for... do you want to work part time, full time or just relax or volunteer? It's pretty easy as an expat with a good working background to get work anywhere in Vietnam but ... Read More
Expat blog HCMbmonthly gathering Saturday 27th February 2016 by Richard Loo
Hi everyone. Now that the Tet celebration is over , most of us are back to hcm. Hope the new lunar year will make our dreams come true and more monkeying around with lots of activities. We will start with our monthly gathering as below : Date: ...
oh yep, that one! great, thanks Richard. See you Saturday I hope. I'm starting Vn lessons again with Kim tonight in D2. Read More
Expat blog HCMbmonthly gathering Saturday 27th February 2016 by Richard Loo
Hi everyone. Now that the Tet celebration is over , most of us are back to hcm. Hope the new lunar year will make our dreams come true and more monkeying around with lots of activities. We will start with our monthly gathering as below : Date: ...
That's cool - I finish teaching at 5 pm at 35 Le Thanh Ton St D1 - opposite Vincom Centre 1. I'll walk to Highland Coffee. It's about a block further past Ben Thanh market isn't it? Read More
Expat blog HCMbmonthly gathering Saturday 27th February 2016 by Richard Loo
Hi everyone. Now that the Tet celebration is over , most of us are back to hcm. Hope the new lunar year will make our dreams come true and more monkeying around with lots of activities. We will start with our monthly gathering as below : Date: ...
Sunday night - I will try to remember! :) Read More
I'd like to get an indoor dog in HCMC by Mueda
Hello. I was looking for a breeder but found this article https://vietnampets.wordpress.com/category/vietnam-dog-breeders/ I can't yet find the reliable Info about which breeder is fine. Any recommended one? I'm going to get American ...
Except n Vietnam, due to lax laws, you have to be really careful that you buy a proper collar as there are cheap ones available that can cause harm or even kill your dog. Read More
I'd like to get an indoor dog in HCMC by Mueda
Hello. I was looking for a breeder but found this article https://vietnampets.wordpress.com/category/vietnam-dog-breeders/ I can't yet find the reliable Info about which breeder is fine. Any recommended one? I'm going to get American ...
Dr. Nghia is pretty good. He hires many young local vets & trains them as best he can. He does many hundreds of neuter operations successfully & gives also correct vaccinations. The new pet hospital is in the same street as Snap Cafe & ... Read More
I'd like to get an indoor dog in HCMC by Mueda
Hello. I was looking for a breeder but found this article https://vietnampets.wordpress.com/category/vietnam-dog-breeders/ I can't yet find the reliable Info about which breeder is fine. Any recommended one? I'm going to get American ...
Just take any dog to one of the 2 properly qualified vets in Thao Dien, D2. Both Dr. Nghia's clinic & the brand new International Animal Hospital do safe & quick neutering procedures. They also bathe, clean & protect against ticks ... Read More
天美麻豆 HCM Jan gathering Saturday 16th January 2016 by Richard Loo
It's a brand new year.Let us meet up and get to know new friends and catch up with familiar faces.This month gathering will be held on a Saturday. Details are as below Date: 16/1/2016 Saturday Venue: ...
I will walk from Le Thanh Ton st to Highland Coffee & should arrive bout 5.30pm. I don't have a bike. Should I bring a helmet to ride pillion with someone? Read More
I'd like to get an indoor dog in HCMC by Mueda
Hello. I was looking for a breeder but found this article https://vietnampets.wordpress.com/category/vietnam-dog-breeders/ I can't yet find the reliable Info about which breeder is fine. Any recommended one? I'm going to get American ...
I highly reccomned you contact ARC ( Animal Rescue Centre) Sawano is the Japanese lady who runs it. She currently has many dogs ready to foster or adopt. You could try fostering first to see if you like a particular dog. If it doesn't work out ... Read More
House for sale outskirt of Dalat by wmlee
Hi, I am new to this site. I thinking of retiring in Dalat in a few years time. Not sure there is any house/property sale in Dalat. Thanks for any response. Lee
Please give more details of what this website url is? Read More
House for sale outskirt of Dalat by wmlee
Hi, I am new to this site. I thinking of retiring in Dalat in a few years time. Not sure there is any house/property sale in Dalat. Thanks for any response. Lee
HI J, I'm considering moving from HCMC ( 3 years) to Da Lat next year. I've been teaching English as a 2nd language with certs & am also a pro jazz singer. I have 2 cats & love nature & have visited Dalat twice. If you can give ... Read More
Must re-home our beloved Sugar Gliders... by MTinHCMC
Hello all. Looks like we have to move out of Vietnam in December. Originally we thought we could bring our 2 sugar gliders with us (female and neutered male). Turns out, we can't, so we are looking for a new home for them. It absolutely breaks ...
I'm very glad to hear that. Owning & caring for exotic panimals can be very difficult, and , as you say, the aninals do become attached to you if you treat them with love and care. Read More
Getting your passport notarized for tax by JasonGomez
I am here working on a tourist visa and have been asked to get my passport notarized for tax. I this a normal procedure and is it easy to do?
Think you are being milked for more moeny by the sounds of it... My english language centre hasn't ever required me to give them a notarised copy of my passport - not even a certified copy! Read More
Organic food/vegatables by Anatta
Dear all Reading about different dirty tricks (injecting dangerous chemicals mostly) the food producers/growers use to make (rotten) food look beautiful/taste good really scares the sh.. out of me, not to talk about the 'fake' food (egg, dried ...
Yes, I'm reading it all.... ok, so what about places like Annam gourmet market & veggies which import certified organic food from overseas? ( & then keep it int eh cold room to expand shelf life...), obviously it won't be as fresh as ... Read More
Organic food/vegatables by Anatta
Dear all Reading about different dirty tricks (injecting dangerous chemicals mostly) the food producers/growers use to make (rotten) food look beautiful/taste good really scares the sh.. out of me, not to talk about the 'fake' food (egg, dried ...
I THINK YOU SHOULD GO THERE & talk to the wner, Kim and ask her for details yourself before posting sarcastic comments.... she is very passionate about food quality & the benefits of eating as medicine. Read More
Organic food/vegatables by Anatta
Dear all Reading about different dirty tricks (injecting dangerous chemicals mostly) the food producers/growers use to make (rotten) food look beautiful/taste good really scares the sh.. out of me, not to talk about the 'fake' food (egg, dried ...
I am lucky to live near Kay's vegan bistro in Cay Diep lane, jsut off Nguyen Dinh Chieu st. She regualrly gets her veggies freh form Da Lat & has some organic fruit & veg too. very fresh, good quality food. Don't expect it to be fast ... Read More
Makeup Models by kevo1960
Hi All My GF just started a three month course in professional makeup artistry and hair styling and is being taught photography by myself. over the course of the next three months she will start compiling a portfolio so if there is any females ...
Hi Kevin. My Vietnamese friend, Thu is interested in helping out & getting a photo from the result. She is 18, long hair, coloured caramel at present. I would also like to do this. I am Australian, early 40's with bright red shortish hair. We're ... Read More
Study Vietnamese by kimevelin
Hi Everyone, I live in Vietnam for 5 months, I lived in Hanoi and I studied basic Vietnamese for 3 months in a language school. 1 week ago we just moved here, to Saigon because of my father's business. We will stay here, about 2 months. I want to ...
Hi Kim. You can go to E-House cafe in 14 Dang Tran Con St, Ben Thanh Ward, D1 on Saturday & Sunday mornings from 10am-11.30am to talk with native Vietnamese speakers in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. It's free - you just have to buy one of their ... Read More
Cheap flat
Ring Tony from Easysaigon.com He has heaps of rooms, sereviced & unseviced, furnished & unfurnished etc. Read More