Lynne
@lnigalis
Canadian expat in Thailand
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Ban Paakok, Phuket
Speaks English
Registration: 27 April 2012
Documents for foreigners flying domestically in VN
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
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? [img]http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/3769/dscf2479i.jpg[/img]
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? [img]http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/3769/dscf2479i.jpg[/img]
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
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
Upfront, I am a teacher at CIS; just want to be honest and disclose that. CIS has increased its enrolment this year. We are expanding, putting in a new secondary library, and starting a bilingual Vietnamese/English school too. We are out of the ... 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 ...
Hey, I just DID the whole deal. I talked with the officials from CFIA. Don't dis me. Read More
Are there bus route maps for Saigon? by lnigalis
I guess that says it all. Don't want to take the taxi anymore but I seriously need to know where I am going. LOL
Thanks much all!! It looks like an interesting adventure indeed. LOL 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 ...
Ash, you also need for the Vet's certificate to be endorsed by the CFIA for the cat to get out of Canada as well as get into Vietnam as well as go through any transit points. They are the "OFFICIAL" authority as to the health of the cat. Read More
HAGL or Sky Garden or other in Phu My Hung? by lnigalis
Hi. I'm moving to HCMC soon and will be relocating to Phu My Hung because its near my school. Does anyone have an opinion as to which of the apartments are nicer or better run or more spacious etc.? Or can you suggest a similarly priced alternative? ...
I just thought I would let you all know how this saga turned out. We arrived 5 days ago and have been staying in Binh Chanh at a lovely hotel and have been loving it here. I wish we could have found an apartment in this area because it feels very ... Read More
Are there bus route maps for Saigon?
I guess that says it all. Don't want to take the taxi anymore but I seriously need to know where I am going. LOL 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 ...
BWahahaha! Hi Cuz. I'm on here too. I see you are already making friends. :D We'll get together when you get here. We're living out in D7 because it's the closest place we could find to my school. It's kind of posh and maybe a bit artificial but ... Read More
English for child. pls help to find good school or center by MamaMarina
Hello friends, Could you recommend a good English language center or school for 8 years old child. English and Viet. are not native languages.
I am just starting a teaching position at the Canadian International School. All of the students study with native English speaking teachers certified in Canada. Students also get a Canadian diploma when they graduate from secondary school. There ... Read More
HAGL or Sky Garden or other in Phu My Hung?
Hi. I'm moving to HCMC soon and will be relocating to Phu My Hung because its near my school. Does anyone have an opinion as to which of the apartments are nicer or better run or more spacious etc.? Or can you suggest a similarly priced alternative? ... Read More