Aidan
@Aidan in HCMC
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Canadian, In a relationship
Lives in Kiến Giang
Speaks an absolute blue-streak in English. Arabic (haltingly)
Registration: 23 December 2017
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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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Lets crack a joke in this stress life by Guest6847
Many of us struggle with stress–at 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–we 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
How's The Weather Where You Are? by Aidan in HCMC
Got a notice of "Severe Weather Alert" for the next 5 or 6 days.
Rains here over the past three days have provided a welcome relief from the heat. With that relief comes the very real risk of flooding. The small stream/brook at the back of the house has the annual potential to swell up and break over its banks. ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
Intestine ... - @SimCityAT Small or large?😉 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 ...
@SimCityAT Hmmm. I see a correlation. Read More
"The major problems facing Phils Expats in next 2 years?" by PalawOne
For interest .. "What will be the major problems facing Philippine Expats within the next 2 years?" Asked of https://gemini.google.com & Gemini response:"The challenges facing expats in the Philippines over the next two years center around a ...
@PalawOne…remember, there’s always an airline ticket back to your country. The Philippines is not for everyone, even me. Having read below your personal opinions of the country, perhaps especially you?That’s why (I’m ... Read More
Home Thoughts from Abroad by bhspence
The sound of silenceHanoi is never quiet. By the time I wake, the motorbikes have already begun their long argument with the morning, the street sellers are calling, and somewhere below a neighbour is doing something loud and cheerful with a hammer. ...
@bhspenceWell and eloquently stated, Brian. Thank you for that.A couple of quotes which I'd read over the years and which had resonated with me. “You will never be completely at home again, because part of your heart will always be elsewhere. ... Read More
Available Logins by Enzyte Bob
On my desktop I can see available networks to login including my own, all of them are password protected. I don't know if it is a prank or joke but one of them is: House Arrest of Us_Guest.
@Enzyte Bob "House Arrest Of Us" was a Philippine TV and Streaming comedy series.Note that the wifi network you're seeing is "Us", not "US". Read More
Out of season, or folks move, or ??? by Intl guy jim
I had intended to arrive in Hua Hin in Feb. Life/family interfered. Now, after repeated issues I am looking at possibly late Sept./Oct. (Need to change the late June flight res. soon.)It catches my attention that there has been a significant drop ...
...I'm curious if the number of postings on the Vietnam forum are up...Since "TH is too expensive, and everyone is now heading to VN". I think people will continue to come to Thailand, but maybe split their time in Vietnam/Cambodia to extend out ... Read More
Seeking Iranian/Persian communities in Vietnam!? by giscivil92
Hi Folks,I'm an Iranian citizen currently living in Cambodia. I have an offer from a Vietnamese company in Hanoi to join them.If you let me know any Iranian communities or anyone to get some information, it would be sincerely appreciated in advance!
Dear Aidan,I really appreciate your informative and helpful response, So sounds great, as I understood, it's possible to directly apply for a work permit through the employer... It is the employer who must apply for the work permit. What they are ... Read More
Seeking Iranian/Persian communities in Vietnam!? by giscivil92
Hi Folks,I'm an Iranian citizen currently living in Cambodia. I have an offer from a Vietnamese company in Hanoi to join them.If you let me know any Iranian communities or anyone to get some information, it would be sincerely appreciated in advance!
Dear Aidan, thanks for your time to respond.Happy to! I was actually in the middle of a reply to you when that other post appeared.Yep, unfortunately, one word wasn't appropriate accidentally 😉, my apologies!Understood and, of course, ... Read More
Seeking Iranian/Persian communities in Vietnam!? by giscivil92
Hi Folks,I'm an Iranian citizen currently living in Cambodia. I have an offer from a Vietnamese company in Hanoi to join them.If you let me know any Iranian communities or anyone to get some information, it would be sincerely appreciated in advance!
@giscivil92 Hi there. I have asked admin to review your post. One of your words will likely be moderated 😉, after which your post will reappear.Please do not be put-off by that member's inflammatory post. We're a helpful bunch of expats ... Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif
Heo? (sounds a bit like "hell") - @OceanBeach92107 Sounds a lot like "hell". Read More
Spreading ashes by MarkinNam
Hi all, a really morbid subject but need to ask. When I finally kick the bucket can someone take my ashes back to Việt Nam to scatter. I realise my remains will end up back in Australia to be cremated but no where here I'd like them scattered. ...
@SimCityAT Thanks SlimCity At, I'm in Australia and have tried a few times emailing the embassy here to no avail. Good news nonetheless. - @MarkinNam It is highly recommended that you consult a funeral director who specialises in international ... Read More
Any people of Asian origin? by nyamamoto5129
Hello everyone,I am from Japan.Is anybody from Asian origin?
Hello everyone, I am from Japan. Is anybody from Asian origin? - @nyamamoto5129 Absolutely, yes there are! There are many expat.com members who come from Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India... Welcome to the forum, and ... Read More