barrycaffrey
Irish looking for information about Vietnam
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About me
Irish
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh
Speaks English and Gaelic also a little French, Spanish & German
Registration: 13 September 2012
Planning to Retire in Da Nang Next Year by aimhigh888
We're planning to retire in Vietnam next year due to my husband health. He had 2 strokes and not going back to work anymore. We won't be able to afford the cost of living here California with his small retirement money. We've been ...
Another consideration, I presume your husband is on meds, so make sure these are available in VN. Mailing is unreliable in my experience. Read More
Any lap pools in Hoi An? by goreme
Are there any lap pools (25m+) open to public ?
Thank you THIGV. Can anyone please answer this question for Hoi An the subject of this thread? Read More
Deep Sea Fishing Trip Hoi an by Moondancer
Xin Chao Anybody interested in a FULL DAY Deep Sea fishing Trip.I have available Boat, Skipper, Fishing Tackle.Bait The Skipper knows where to fish so we should have a rewarding day No swimming No sunbathing JUST FISHING. If we get enough interest ...
Thank you Roy. How many can the Boat accommodate and what would be the cost per head? Read More
Deep Sea Fishing Trip Hoi an by Moondancer
Xin Chao Anybody interested in a FULL DAY Deep Sea fishing Trip.I have available Boat, Skipper, Fishing Tackle.Bait The Skipper knows where to fish so we should have a rewarding day No swimming No sunbathing JUST FISHING. If we get enough interest ...
Hi Moondancer. Are you still in Hoi An? Do you still know someone that does Deep Sea fishing trips? Cheers, Baz. Read More
Quy Nonh? by barrycaffrey
I would appreciate it if anyone could provide any information on Quy Nonh? I will be there next week for a week (accomodation already sorted) as I travel around VN and would welcome any advice on good places to eat, places to see, things to do, a ...
Well I have completed my 7 day stay in Quy Nhon and my verdict is as follows: . Suitable only for a short stopover 1-2 days . Language barrier is a problem as the locals are not used to Western tourists. You would do well to spot another 'Round ... Read More
Quy Nonh? by barrycaffrey
I would appreciate it if anyone could provide any information on Quy Nonh? I will be there next week for a week (accomodation already sorted) as I travel around VN and would welcome any advice on good places to eat, places to see, things to do, a ...
Thank you Good Man. It could be a nice change after being in Nha Trang. Kind Regards, Barry Read More
Quy Nonh? by barrycaffrey
I would appreciate it if anyone could provide any information on Quy Nonh? I will be there next week for a week (accomodation already sorted) as I travel around VN and would welcome any advice on good places to eat, places to see, things to do, a ...
Just realised I have even spelt it wrong, should be Why Nhon! Read More
Quy Nonh?
I would appreciate it if anyone could provide any information on Quy Nonh? I will be there next week for a week (accomodation already sorted) as I travel around VN and would welcome any advice on good places to eat, places to see, things to do, a ... Read More
Is EPF Tax Deductible for first 6 months
Hi All, I moved to Malaysia to work in September 2012. I was wondering if my EPF monthly contributions are tax deductible for 2012. I believe I have to complete an e-M form online, but there is no mention under deductions for Pension ... Read More
Irish lookin for buddys by Stephen_B
Hi Im Steve Im 26 Ive just moved to k.l a month ago from Ireland and Im looking to meet new friends.I enjoy socializing and some sports.I hope to have a bit of craic! :D if you would like to meet up please msg me cheers! :)
Hi Steve, I'm from Dublin but a little older than you. I can usually be found sitting at the bar in Healy Macs Changkat on a Friday and Saturday night. Read More
Gutbuster style breakfast/fish n chips by barrycaffrey
Where in KL can i find somewhere that does a dirty big fried breakfast? I'm talking: proper sausages (not hot dogs or frankfurters), bacon, eggs, black and white pudding (unlikely), liver (optional),baked beans, fried bread, fried ...
Thanks Steve. They are obviously big Forrest Gump fans. Read More
Gutbuster style breakfast/fish n chips by barrycaffrey
Where in KL can i find somewhere that does a dirty big fried breakfast? I'm talking: proper sausages (not hot dogs or frankfurters), bacon, eggs, black and white pudding (unlikely), liver (optional),baked beans, fried bread, fried ...
Well after all the recommendations, I have recently tried the Antipodean Cafe. A bit disappointed by the 'Big' Breakfast. Not very big and mainly mushrooms, scrambled eggs, one smallish pork sausage and a potato croquette, which I liked. Looks like ... Read More
Gutbuster style breakfast/fish n chips by barrycaffrey
Where in KL can i find somewhere that does a dirty big fried breakfast? I'm talking: proper sausages (not hot dogs or frankfurters), bacon, eggs, black and white pudding (unlikely), liver (optional),baked beans, fried bread, fried ...
I live near Changkat, does anyone know where the chippy is? Read More
Gutbuster style breakfast/fish n chips by barrycaffrey
Where in KL can i find somewhere that does a dirty big fried breakfast? I'm talking: proper sausages (not hot dogs or frankfurters), bacon, eggs, black and white pudding (unlikely), liver (optional),baked beans, fried bread, fried ...
Been to the Antipodean Cafe. Food and coffee were good, but fairly expensive. I went there shortly after I arrived, so I was probably a little more shocked on their prices than I would be now. Read More
Gutbuster style breakfast/fish n chips by barrycaffrey
Where in KL can i find somewhere that does a dirty big fried breakfast? I'm talking: proper sausages (not hot dogs or frankfurters), bacon, eggs, black and white pudding (unlikely), liver (optional),baked beans, fried bread, fried ...
Thank you Jackcoll, I bow to your gourmet knowledge of KL. I will give Manhattan Fish market a look and pay a visit to Curve Damansara. Do you know of any Irish pub that is open in the morning for breakfast? Read More
Gutbuster style breakfast/fish n chips
Where in KL can i find somewhere that does a dirty big fried breakfast? I'm talking: proper sausages (not hot dogs or frankfurters), bacon, eggs, black and white pudding (unlikely), liver (optional),baked beans, fried bread, fried ... Read More
It's been raining in Petaling Jaya for past few days. by Faiqa
The weather in PJ has been pleasant for last few days. usually after 2 or 3 pm it's starts raining and last till late at night... sometimes just the lovely drizzling and sometimes roars of thunder bring along the heavy rainfall. For me it's been ...
Faiqa, no I didn't come out of a bottle, but have been at the end of one or two. I'm just good looking and have plenty of gold. Read More
It's been raining in Petaling Jaya for past few days. by Faiqa
The weather in PJ has been pleasant for last few days. usually after 2 or 3 pm it's starts raining and last till late at night... sometimes just the lovely drizzling and sometimes roars of thunder bring along the heavy rainfall. For me it's been ...
In Ireland, it rains all the time and they have many different words to describe it: it's spilling, pouring, pi**ing down,lashing, drizzling, spitting, bucketing, teeming down, soft rain, hard rain, sleet, hail, snow, thundery, misty and I'm sure ... Read More
First Impressions of an Irish Rover
KL Airport, sleek, modern, plenty of empty designer shops. Note: You need to take the monorail to Baggage Claim and Passport Control, it was not obvious to me. Queue at Passport Control for non nationals (and non diplomats),was very long but no one ... Read More