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Barry Gallant

@Acadian450

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Canadian expat in Cambodia

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Canadian

Lives in Phnom Penh

Speaks English and French

Registration: 20 March 2011

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Barry Gallant
Acadian450 replied to a thread
5 years ago
donaldbathe

moving to guyana by donaldbathe

i was born in el salvador and would like to know if moving to guyana is easy or hard? how can i immigrate to guyana by myself? is guyana a dangerous country like el salvador where street gangs dominate the entire country? how is guyana like ...

Barry Gallant

If you are looking for safe, Guyana is not it. I don’t know the violence stats but they are very very high. You should do a lot of research before you go. I have traveled in numerous countries in Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean. I lived in ... Read More

Barry Gallant
Acadian450 replied to a thread
6 years ago
donaldbathe

jobs in guyana by donaldbathe

is it hard to find a job in guyana or not? are jobs plentiful in guyana or hard to come by? does anyone know? can someone please tell me. thank you.

Barry Gallant

Yes, maybe not so much gangs but lots of robberies and assaults. My neighbour and his son were knifed to death In their home. As a foreigner, unless you are of African or East Indian Descent, you stand out. One of my colleagues was robbed on a busy ... Read More

Barry Gallant
Acadian450 replied to a thread
6 years ago
donaldbathe

jobs in guyana by donaldbathe

is it hard to find a job in guyana or not? are jobs plentiful in guyana or hard to come by? does anyone know? can someone please tell me. thank you.

Barry Gallant

I don’t know about the other countries, only Guyana. Read More

Barry Gallant
Acadian450 replied to a thread
6 years ago
donaldbathe

jobs in guyana by donaldbathe

is it hard to find a job in guyana or not? are jobs plentiful in guyana or hard to come by? does anyone know? can someone please tell me. thank you.

Barry Gallant

The economy is terrible, lots of citizens think the country is in a death spiral. Unless you have family there or a partner I would not go, it is very dangerous, lots of violence, you need an “in” to get to know where to go and ... Read More

Barry Gallant
Acadian450 replied to a thread
6 years ago
donaldbathe

jobs in guyana by donaldbathe

is it hard to find a job in guyana or not? are jobs plentiful in guyana or hard to come by? does anyone know? can someone please tell me. thank you.

Barry Gallant

I would think it would be very difficult to make enough to live there. My friend was a taxi driver, had his own car he was paying for and he was always always borrowung money. He was busy most days but fares are 400 Guyanese dollars to almost ... Read More

Barry Gallant
Acadian450 replied to a thread
6 years ago
donaldbathe

jobs in guyana by donaldbathe

is it hard to find a job in guyana or not? are jobs plentiful in guyana or hard to come by? does anyone know? can someone please tell me. thank you.

Barry Gallant

I just came back from 8 months in Guyana, volunteering. It depends if you are a doctor or a cleaner. We had two young professional friends living there, they eventually found positions, one at his level the other is way over qualified for his ... Read More

Barry Gallant
Acadian450 replied to a thread
7 years ago
rawaiozman

Availability of small 1 - 2 bedroom bungalows in VT by rawaiozman

I'm Dave, Australian from Newcastle NSW. I've lived in Thailand for many years and it's time for a change. I've been to VT several times with the most recent trip last Sunday and departed yesterday. Can somebody give me a heads up ...

Barry Gallant

Hi Collin, does your friend do, short term furnished rentals as well? My wife and I, retired Canadians are looking for a place close to the beach for say Jan-Feb 2018. We are somewhat flexible, thanks. Barry Read More

Barry Gallant
Acadian450 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Ramblinman

Moving to PP to open a cafe/ bar by Ramblinman

Dose anyone have any advice? Ill be landing in PP in a few weeks and would like to open a small cafe/ bar. I'm not set on that it be in PP but that's where I'll start looking. I just plan on getting a business visa when I land (good idea?)I have ...

Barry Gallant

I will check on the weekend ok.lost my phone awhile back so I don't have his number. It was for sale a couple of weeks ago, so unless he sold it since then it should be for sale. Barry Read More

Barry Gallant
Acadian450 replied to a thread
11 years ago
madmax888

Any body been given a woman? I have one now! Would welcome thoughts by madmax888

Before any of you go nuts on me, let me explain. She is not my slave, she has complete freedom to come and go any time she likes. She knows she can go wherever, and whenever she likes. Let me explain her history, and how this came to be. Last ...

Barry Gallant

Congrats Madmax, great news. Hope you enjoy HK. Keep us posted, would love to see your pics, dinner invitation is still open when you are in PP. I had a great Canadian Thanksgiving dinner in my apartment roast turkey with all the add ons except ... Read More

Barry Gallant
Acadian450 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Wimbleton

DENTAL? Need 2 CROWNS ANY COMPETITVE RECOMMENDATIONS by Wimbleton

looking to have two Crowns installed Does any one have a good dentist , whomhas good prices? In PP ? Thanks

Barry Gallant

My friend just had emergency dental surgery, root canals and four replacement teeth, he was impressed. I will get the name for you. It is a husband wife office here in Toul Kork. I do not think they are Cambodian but I am not sure where they are ... Read More

Barry Gallant
Acadian450 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Wimbleton

PLS RECOMMEND GOOD ,ENGLISH HEALTH CLINIC NEAR 184+NOEDOM by Wimbleton

Hi if anyone could recommend a decent health clinic that has english skills, near Noredom and 184?thank you

Barry Gallant

There is an English born doc on the street in front of Freedom Park, 128 street I think, if you are interested let me know and I will get you accurate direction. He is middle age, non judgemental, solved my problems but I can in no way say if he is ... Read More

Barry Gallant
Acadian450 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Ramblinman

Moving to PP to open a cafe/ bar by Ramblinman

Dose anyone have any advice? Ill be landing in PP in a few weeks and would like to open a small cafe/ bar. I'm not set on that it be in PP but that's where I'll start looking. I just plan on getting a business visa when I land (good idea?)I have ...

Barry Gallant

Can't help you much I am afraid but I am Canadian also, would be good customer if you open in PP. My friend wants to sell his bar but is right in front of the Royal Palace, he wanted 30, yes he is DREAMING I think but what do I know. Last time I ... Read More

Barry Gallant
Acadian450 replied to a thread
11 years ago
nuala

Mid- week hook up! by nuala

Hi everyone! We thought it had been a while since we had an official Expat.com meet up (mohitos optional!) so this Wednesday at Setsara will be about time we had one! It is also the weekly acoustic sessions night so there is guaranteed good music. ...

Barry Gallant

Hey anyone around who wants to meet for drinks on Saturday Nov 2nd. I do not know a lot of places to do that so if you are interested send along the name of a spot too. take care. Read More

Barry Gallant
Acadian450 replied to a thread
11 years ago
mervinwchin

Hey everyone, I guess introducing myself... by mervinwchin

The website suggested I introduce myself to the phnom penh masses, and I'm a **** for instructions, so here goes: My name's Mervin and I just arrived here about two weeks ago. I'm here to teach English and also to be close to family. I have a ...

Barry Gallant

Hi Mervin, I teach too, have been here a month, live in Toul Kork, always up for a beer and chat. There I another teacher who live in my building and works at the same school so just let us know when you are up for a beer. I can likely convince him ... Read More

Barry Gallant
Acadian450 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Wimbleton

ANYONE KNOW A GOOD BRUNCH ( breakfast ) PLACE IN PHOM PENH? by Wimbleton

Hi looking to have a nice breakfast in phom penh . Any expat person here for a while RECOMMEND A GOOD PLACE AND ITS LOCATION AND PRICE? Thx

Barry Gallant

There are a few places right on Riverside, I had breakfast in one today, $5.50, great meal large real OJ, nice piece of back bacon, a great sausage, 2 eggs, toast and baked tomato oh and beans. Sorry I don't remember the name but I believe it is the ... Read More