Lynne
@lnigalis
Canadian expat in Thailand
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Canadian
Lives in Ban Paakok, Phuket
Speaks English
Registration: 27 April 2012
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Documents for foreigners flying domestically in VN by jeff-vn
Can foreigners (I'm a US citizen) fly domestically within VN without their original passport? I'd like to fly next week but it looks like my passport is going to be tied up with some paperwork that I'm in the middle of. Can I fly using a VN driver's ...
True on the Vietnam Airlines being sticklers. I recently had a similar situation and they INSISTED that i produce my original Canadian passport in order to check in. Luckily I had checked with them ahead of time to see if something else would ... Read More
Saving Cat tien National forest by Giangle
Hi All, A part of Cat tien national park near Ho Chi Minh city is going to be destroyed for the hydroelectric project. If it is built, it surely destroy the animals'inhabitant and neighboring people, HCMC is also affected. we are now trying to ...
I never use the water heater either. Maybe it's a Canadian thing. ;) Read More
You know you've gone native when...
Just for fun. I know I have not been here long, but my epiphany happened recently. Post with your own revelations. :D You know you've gone native when you are shocked (and disappointed) to find there is no hose beside the toilet. Read More
Saving Cat tien National forest by Giangle
Hi All, A part of Cat tien national park near Ho Chi Minh city is going to be destroyed for the hydroelectric project. If it is built, it surely destroy the animals'inhabitant and neighboring people, HCMC is also affected. we are now trying to ...
This is posted in "Pets"??? Read More
Wondering by dinhHien2006
I am wondering is it really difficult for expats to pronunce vietnamese? Some of my friends who are expats here said that but i am not sure. They know many vietnamese words but pointless.
I completely understand. English is also tricky because there are so many different accents. If you learn English from an American/Canadian and then try to talk with an Australian, it will be very difficult to understand. Hell, even we have trouble ... Read More
Wondering by dinhHien2006
I am wondering is it really difficult for expats to pronunce vietnamese? Some of my friends who are expats here said that but i am not sure. They know many vietnamese words but pointless.
I'm not sure why you say "pointless"? Learning a language takes quite a long time, especially when the language is so different from your first language. For English speakers, Vietnamese tones are very difficult to understand, for example, because ... Read More
Feedback for International Schools in Phu My Huong by Girish15
Hi all, would appreciate to get some feedback on International Schools in Phu My Huong, like SSIS, Renaissance, CIS & ABC......pl share, will help us to decide, our kid will join from Jan, Thanx
CIS is indeed opening a new bilingual school this year. It is called BCIS (Bilingual Canadian International School). I know very little about the new school except that it is over by Panorama. We have been far too busy preparing for our first day of ... Read More
Feedback for International Schools in Phu My Huong by Girish15
Hi all, would appreciate to get some feedback on International Schools in Phu My Huong, like SSIS, Renaissance, CIS & ABC......pl share, will help us to decide, our kid will join from Jan, Thanx
Well Big Dave, Seeing as I have been in contact with my school for over eight months now, and have visited the school and been through our orientation, I think maybe I might know a bit more than you do. Do you teach there? I don't think there is ... Read More
Looking for furniture by kenbronic
Does anyone know a good site to buy new or used furniture in HCMC? I am a new expat, me and my roomate are looking for some couches, chairs, etc. for our living room.
Hi CAO. Do you know if there is an English version of that website? Read More
Apartment issues by Aescleah
Okay, so I moved into my apartment a week ago and now there are weird things on the ceiling of my hall and spare bathroom. What are there (in picture) and how do I dispose of them? http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/3769/dscf2479i.jpg
How can I attract geckos to my apartment? I love them! Read More
Apartment issues by Aescleah
Okay, so I moved into my apartment a week ago and now there are weird things on the ceiling of my hall and spare bathroom. What are there (in picture) and how do I dispose of them? http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/3769/dscf2479i.jpg
Are they alive? Do they move? Read More
Where to buy Doritos by keno2
Anyone know if Doritos chips are available in the city? Have not been able to find them anywhere.
Citimart in HAGL 3. They ain't cheap but they're here. Read More
Any place that sells cat toys and treats?
Does anyone know of anywhere that sells cat toys and treats? We have found litter, food, and a cat tree, but I would like to get a few toys too. THX Read More
Cat Importation Questions by Aescleah
What are the requirements for bringing a cat into the country? What kind of vet accreditation is needed on the health check certificate? Can the cert be an official letter from my vet? If I have her transported to HCMC after I arrive is it ...
Go to you local CFIA office with your vet certificate AND the rabies vaccination certificate. They need to see both. They examine them both and sign the certificate. The vet certificate can be found here: ... Read More
Hello from Canada by Aescleah
Hi, I'm Ash. I'm going to be working at AIS HCMC for the next 2 years. I'm still in Canada for another 2 weeks but I can't wait to get to HCMC and see what it has to offer. This won't be my first overseas job, I'm coming off 3 years at AIS Kuwait ...
JUST found one tonight. It's amazing. We move in on Saturday. You're flying in soon, yes? How's the cat situation? Read More