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CaliFemme

CaliFemme

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American looking for information about Vietnam

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About me

American

Lives in Fresno

Speaks Native English Speaker; some Spanish, French, & Portuguese

Registration: 15 September 2015

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CaliFemme replied to a thread
9 years ago
chiavetta

Buy Home in Viet Nam - Red/Pink Book by chiavetta

dear all i need to know some information regarding how buy home in Viet Nam. I know that i need to see red/pink book for to be sure that who sell is the property of home Is it possible that in one red book there is one name of person (front) and ...

CaliFemme

It sounds like the red/pink book is similar to a house title in the States. I wonder if there's a profession that's dedicated to making sure the information in the red/pink book is accurate & without anyone else, such as the government, ... Read More

CaliFemme replied to a thread
9 years ago
MississippiBill

Good Immigration Lawyers by MississippiBill

I would like to solicit input on good immigration lawyers. I understand that ARCR offers this service but have heard that local lawyers may be just as good and considerably less expensive. Please advise with your recommendations. Thanks Bill

CaliFemme

Thank you. This is very important information to be of aware in order to give consideration to these fees before beginning the Temporary Residency application process. For some prospective pensiados, the cumulative plus additional monthly expenses ... Read More

CaliFemme replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Ecuador by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Ecuador ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Ecuador? Thanks in advance for sharing ...

CaliFemme

So do I now. I'll need to look up some additional medical words & update my medical history en espanol. Thank you for your kind reply, y buenos suerte a tu! Salud, CaliFemme Read More

CaliFemme replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Ecuador by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Ecuador ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Ecuador? Thanks in advance for sharing ...

CaliFemme

Thank you for writing an incredibly detailed & thoughtful synopsis of your healthcare experiences in Ecuador. I'm not "older," but I'm multiply medically disabled & there are only any exceptional few specialists, including ... Read More

CaliFemme replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Ecuador by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Ecuador ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Ecuador? Thanks in advance for sharing ...

CaliFemme

I took a summer course in the States called "Medical Spanish." I decided it would be very important to be able to provide critical medical information in my prospective host country's native language. You can create your own ... Read More

CaliFemme replied to a thread
9 years ago
vicatella

Dogs in Ecuador by vicatella

So I've been reading about bringing our bluetick into Ecuador with us and I think I've got a handle on that...for now. Now what I want to know is how the atmosphere/culture is towards dogs. I've read sme scary stories about people ...

CaliFemme

Hi, I also have a service dog & would like to take walks by the beach. I'm wondering if you've acquired information and knowledge about the process to bring a prescribed service canine into Ecuador? I'm hoping there are paved ... Read More

CaliFemme replied to a thread
9 years ago
EDLAm

Service Dogs by EDLAm

Are service dogs permitted everywhere as they are in America? i.e. for the blind or deaf.

CaliFemme

I'm also interested in any existing process for bringing a prescribed service canine to continue to be of service to me. I'm also mobility impaired. My partner/BF has nicknamed me "Turtlette," as I move very slowly... 🐢 Read More

CaliFemme replied to a thread
9 years ago
gardener1

Ecuador is on the brink of decriminalizing the use of all drugs by gardener1

Ecuador is on its way to decriminalizing drug use Ecuador is on the brink of decriminalizing the use of all drugs. President Rafael Correa’s grouping in congress is pushing a watershed bill that would regulate consumption of outlawed drugs, ...

CaliFemme

Thank you for posting the link to this interesting, informative, and thoughtful article. Kind regards, Read More

CaliFemme replied to a thread
9 years ago
iamiamsine

Gym for exercise by iamiamsine

Hello, I stay at district 1 (near Pullman hotel) and now looking for gym/fitness center to do exercise with reasonable price. Please you guys recommend for me :) :)

CaliFemme

Hello NorthernLass89, I don't have an address as I don't yet live or work in Vietnam. However, because good health & fitness is important to me, I'd like to get an idea what is typically offered at some or most gyms along with the ... Read More

CaliFemme replied to a thread
9 years ago
GuestPoster123

VPN services by GuestPoster123

Which is the best VPN TO buy in Vietnam Many American websites won't run here unless I have a VPN

CaliFemme

Thank you very much for your helpful reply. I now understand both what VPN is & why it would be beneficial to have it. I appreciate the education! Kind regards, Read More

CaliFemme replied to a thread
9 years ago
iamiamsine

Gym for exercise by iamiamsine

Hello, I stay at district 1 (near Pullman hotel) and now looking for gym/fitness center to do exercise with reasonable price. Please you guys recommend for me :) :)

CaliFemme

What equipment (elliptical walker, Nautilus or other equipment,) classes (yoga, tai chi, Bollywood, zumba,) & facilities (swimming pool for lap swimming,) jacuzzi/spa, steam room, and/or sauna) are available with an ESL teacher's salary? ... Read More

CaliFemme replied to a thread
9 years ago
hgriffy

Reggae/SKA/Dancehall by hgriffy

I'm a big fan of "island music" I was pleasantly surprised to find a several weekly reggae functions while living in Makati. Are there any similar scenes in Ho Chi Minh City? I search facebook for "reggae vietnam" but I ...

CaliFemme

Thank you! I'm happy to learn reggae (and perhaps Dancehall) has made its way to Vietnam. Life is good!😊 Kind regards, CaliFemme Read More

CaliFemme replied to a thread
9 years ago
GuestPoster123

VPN services by GuestPoster123

Which is the best VPN TO buy in Vietnam Many American websites won't run here unless I have a VPN

CaliFemme

Please describe, "What is VPN?" Thank you, CaliFemme Read More

CaliFemme replied to a thread
9 years ago
Priscilla

Vietnamese cuisine by Priscilla

Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Vietnam? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Vietnam and why not your best recipe. Thank ...

CaliFemme

Thank you for describing what each Vietnamese dish is in English as this provides very helpful and useful information that is much appreciated. Kind regards, CaliFemme Read More

CaliFemme replied to a thread
9 years ago
Priscilla

Vietnamese cuisine by Priscilla

Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Vietnam? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Vietnam and why not your best recipe. Thank ...

CaliFemme

What is in bot chien? I'm curious because"chien" reminds me of a word in French, & French was once spoken prolifically amongst the non-Vietnamese. Read More