lauryn6061
Malaysian expat in Thailand
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Registration: 05 February 2013
Relocating your pet to Doha, Qatar by Deshka
Hello All, I have accepted a job in Qatar and intend on relocating my pet there. I need some advise and contact details of the following: Pet friendly accommodation? Can a dog stay on a balcony? Do dogs survive the heat? Where can I find dog food ...
Thanks for your reply :-) Good to know Read More
Relocating your pet to Doha, Qatar by Deshka
Hello All, I have accepted a job in Qatar and intend on relocating my pet there. I need some advise and contact details of the following: Pet friendly accommodation? Can a dog stay on a balcony? Do dogs survive the heat? Where can I find dog food ...
Hi MayhemQatar, I've checked and it seems that that pets are only allowed to travel as excess baggage or manifested cargo. However my airline seems to think that in-cabin is allowed - so that is why I am checking with anyone who has flown in ... Read More
Relocating your pet to Doha, Qatar by Deshka
Hello All, I have accepted a job in Qatar and intend on relocating my pet there. I need some advise and contact details of the following: Pet friendly accommodation? Can a dog stay on a balcony? Do dogs survive the heat? Where can I find dog food ...
Hi everyone, I'm in the process of bringing my cat to Qatar as well. Could you share some information regarding the following: 1. Did you take your pet in cabin (is it allowed?) or as excess baggage? 2. Is there a variety of good quality cat ... Read More
Couch Cover Cat Problems by Whos_your_Addy
So we have moved into a beautiful apartment that was only slightly furnished with an old couch. We decided to buy a new couch and now our cat has been making little nicks all over the bottom. Any ideas? We would like to purchase a couch cover or ...
I sewed my own couch cover. Perhaps you could get a tailor to come around and take the measurements for your. It's pretty easy ( I used a youtube tutorial). Read More
How to export animals from Vietnam to Europe step-by-step. by bobhur
In June 2011 We exported my 2 dogs to Germany. [b]IMPORTANT:[/b] Give yourself at least [b]6-8 MONTHS[/b] to organise everything. Why? The [b]Vietnam authorities[/b] will expect a rabies serology test that has been completed, [b]NO LESS than 4 ...
Thanks so much for this useful thread. I took my pet from Vietnam to England by France. Hope my information will be of help to other people. 1) Health certificates - as outlined above - paid Dr Nghia USD300 or so for the titer test (rabies). Keep ... Read More
Squash partner wanted by Tonykerrfreeman
Hi everyone I'm looking for a squash buddie to hook up with. I'm 56 year old guy. I've been playing on and off for 30 years. Never got very good, but enjoy the sport. Cheers Tony
Hi guys, just found your thread, where exactly are the courts? Could anyone just come in and rent the courts? Thanks! Read More
Indonesian comunity in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam by sovirealyta
Hi all, My name is Sophia. I am an Indonesian who moved from Ho Chi Minh since 2 months ago. I stil don't have any friends in here. I would like to meet new people, making contacts and friendship. I believe many of us feel home sick somehow ...
Hello semua, saya bukan dari Indonesia tapi bisa bicara! Does anyone here know where to get tempe or know how to make it? I miss it soooo much! Read More
Gyms and Supplements Ho Chi Minh City around D7 or D1 by danieloreilly
Hi all, I am aware that you can buy quality protein at the Cresent in D7, next to the supermarket and that there are many gyms in those areas, but they all seem to charge a lot of money for memberships compared to back in Australia. Can anyone ...
The Manor is really great, knowledgeable PTs and not the ones forcing some cardio/weight loss regime down your throat. I think you can just google it and the fees are all displayed on the website. Very reasonable price and comparable to California ... Read More
Is there is a club of Salsa puerto rican around in Ha Noi ? by ladygoby
Could someone advise if there is a club of Salsa puerto rican around in Ha Noi? I had taken courses in Paris years ago and would love to learn again in Ha Noi. Just come back. kizumba is ok but I dont like Batacha at all
.. and just sharing about Cuban, it can be low level and basic, but higher level Cuban Salsa needs very deep knowledge about traditional afro cuban roots, listening to the music and deciding the right steps/movements according to the musical genre ... Read More
Is there is a club of Salsa puerto rican around in Ha Noi ? by ladygoby
Could someone advise if there is a club of Salsa puerto rican around in Ha Noi? I had taken courses in Paris years ago and would love to learn again in Ha Noi. Just come back. kizumba is ok but I dont like Batacha at all
Urm, I've taken LA salsa classes for 1 year before deciding Cuban and Afrocuban as my passion. But as far as I remember, LA is slot dancing (meaning dance in 1 line), I don't really remember any side steps at all. My suggestion is why not ... Read More
Is there is a club of Salsa puerto rican around in Ha Noi ? by ladygoby
Could someone advise if there is a club of Salsa puerto rican around in Ha Noi? I had taken courses in Paris years ago and would love to learn again in Ha Noi. Just come back. kizumba is ok but I dont like Batacha at all
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSDYbl0I5NI you mean this? the moves are all same as LA. not sure what you're talking about but good luck finding what you're looking for Read More
Is there is a club of Salsa puerto rican around in Ha Noi ? by ladygoby
Could someone advise if there is a club of Salsa puerto rican around in Ha Noi? I had taken courses in Paris years ago and would love to learn again in Ha Noi. Just come back. kizumba is ok but I dont like Batacha at all
Hi there, I thought Puerto Rican and LA are very similar as they are slot dance and start on1? As for sexiness factor isn't that dependent on your styling? Just asking, do please share more information as I do not know much about Puerto Rican. Read More
PETS ALLOWED ON BUS ? by thevy
Hello everyone! I would like to travel from HCMC to Phnom Penh but I have two cats and I would like to bring them with me. Does anyone know a bus company (not too crappy) that allow pets? And has any of you ever travelled by bus with a pet? How ...
From personal experience, some drivers think it's bad luck to transport cats (on buses, taxis, boats etc). Some taxi drivers weren't pleased when they saw my cat carrier but for the money, they took my cat to the vet anyway. Not really sure ... Read More
Buying a Honda Wave 50cc by lauryn6061
Hi guys, so my boyfriend and I have decided to buy a 50cc Honda Wave, 2011 for USD280. Is the price worth it? What about maintenance? I didn't find a lot of information about it, and what about resale value? Although I live in a place further away ...
Hi, just a quick update about my old post. I bought the 50cc fake Chinese Honda and it's been doing great for 2 years with minimal maintenance. Granted, it doesn't run smoothly as other bikes but it's reliable and did its job. Read More
malaysian airlines MH17 by MarkinNam
It is with overwhelming sadness to see the news this morning of another massive loss of life with the downing of flight MH17, my heart felt condolences to all who have lost friends or relatives, especially as the result of war. My heart and prayers ...
Dear Fellow Malaysians, As all of you are very much aware, our beloved country Malaysia was hit by another tragic news when our National Carrier, Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 from Amsterdam bound for Kuala Lumpur went down in Eastern Ukraine on ... Read More
malaysian airlines MH17 by MarkinNam
It is with overwhelming sadness to see the news this morning of another massive loss of life with the downing of flight MH17, my heart felt condolences to all who have lost friends or relatives, especially as the result of war. My heart and prayers ...
It is devastating, especially with the upcoming Eid holidays. Read in the news a family was coming home to celebrate Eid after being away for 3 years, both parents and their 3 teenagers died. The grandmother is heartbroken. We are all greatly ... Read More
Where can I get Malaysian/Singapore stuff in HCMC ? by ytjnm234
Hi guys, I'm Malaysian in Hanoi , will go to HCMC for a week soon. I wonder where can I get Malaysian or Singaporean stuff like ingredient, canned food, source and etc... It's not easy to find in Hanoi and not many Malaysian or Singaporean foods ...
Giant is well stocked but I don't remember Malaysian items being there. Didn't really hunt for the stuff though, I usually cook Malaysian dishes myself since Vietnam has all the herbs and spices I need anyway. Read More
Where can I get Malaysian/Singapore stuff in HCMC ? by ytjnm234
Hi guys, I'm Malaysian in Hanoi , will go to HCMC for a week soon. I wonder where can I get Malaysian or Singaporean stuff like ingredient, canned food, source and etc... It's not easy to find in Hanoi and not many Malaysian or Singaporean foods ...
I have seen some shops in District 7 that stock Singapore items (3in1 long packets of Milo -they are diff from the Vn version - and er.. can't remember now, didn't really pay attention). Then there is the grocery store at District 1 (the bakery shop ... Read More
Exercising in Thu Dau Mot/Binh Duong New City by lauryn6061
Hi guys, I'm looking for a personal trainer who could help me with lifting heavy and/or bodyweight exercises in Binh Duong New City for reasonable prices. Thanks!
Christine, thanks a lot for the info. Do you know how much they cost per month? As for the gym at Thanh Le, I still want a personal trainer to teach me to lift heavy. If possible, I want to learn to lift heavy weights. Do you think they have PTs ... Read More
Exercising in Thu Dau Mot/Binh Duong New City by lauryn6061
Hi guys, I'm looking for a personal trainer who could help me with lifting heavy and/or bodyweight exercises in Binh Duong New City for reasonable prices. Thanks!
I've heard of that! what kind of yoga do they practice? do they do vinyasa or power yoga? also, what are the fees? I live in BDNC and it's quite scary for me to drive all the way to Min Sang with my bike, so I prefer if someone came over to help ... Read More
Exercising in Thu Dau Mot/Binh Duong New City
Hi guys, I'm looking for a personal trainer who could help me with lifting heavy and/or bodyweight exercises in Binh Duong New City for reasonable prices. Thanks! Read More
Non-Native in ESL by Giras
Hi, I am a native English speaker with all the right qualifications to get a job, Bachelors degree, CELTA etc. However I would like to live and work with my girlfriend, who is a non-native English speaker. She has a Degree from a University in ...
Hi, I'm from Malaysia and had no problems finding a job with a CELTA. My colleague is also from Kazakhstan, though she is blond and looks European. Good luck! Read More
SALSA DANCING by Sejhmet
Hi everyone! Anyone knows any salsa club for dancing in Hanoi? I am a cuban salsa dancer and I am moving to Hanoi soon! I love dancing! Big hug everyone!
Hey Cuban Salsa lovers.. There is a Cuban Salsa Fiesta happening in Surabaya this September, if anyone is interested it's on the 27th-29th Sept. The link is on FB: facebook.com/events/434928793271764/ Not sure if my teaching schedule permits but ... Read More
SALSA DANCING by Sejhmet
Hi everyone! Anyone knows any salsa club for dancing in Hanoi? I am a cuban salsa dancer and I am moving to Hanoi soon! I love dancing! Big hug everyone!
Hope other forumers can correct me if I'm wrong! Btw, I did get to dance Cuban once in HCMC by virtue of a couchsurfer passing through. Read More
SALSA DANCING by Sejhmet
Hi everyone! Anyone knows any salsa club for dancing in Hanoi? I am a cuban salsa dancer and I am moving to Hanoi soon! I love dancing! Big hug everyone!
LA Style dancers usually dance On1, and NY Style on2. For Cuban style, they are quite versatile, so you can dance on1, on2 or even on3. Sometimes in Cuban music the music also changes halfway through.. from on1, to on3, and then back on1 again. ... Read More
SALSA DANCING by Sejhmet
Hi everyone! Anyone knows any salsa club for dancing in Hanoi? I am a cuban salsa dancer and I am moving to Hanoi soon! I love dancing! Big hug everyone!
About bachata.. I'm not too familiar with it, but I think there is Bachata Moderna and Dominican Bachata. Bachata is originally from the Dominican Republic and is also quite intricate, fun and interactive. The "push hip" on the 3rd beat (or what ... Read More
SALSA DANCING by Sejhmet
Hi everyone! Anyone knows any salsa club for dancing in Hanoi? I am a cuban salsa dancer and I am moving to Hanoi soon! I love dancing! Big hug everyone!
not sure what you meant with that question, but I'll try my best to answer. Most of the salsa you see in Vietnam is either in LA style or NY style, which is an American version of salsa which originated from Cuba and the countries surrounding it. ... Read More
Girl looking for female friends for quality girly time. by Pogostick
Hey, My name's Rosie. I moved to Ho Chi Minh city from Toronto in January, and I'm teaching English here. I plan on being here until the end of November. I'm getting a little lonely and I miss my girl friends back home. I live with my boyfriend in ...
maybe you can try couchsurfing.org or join 'Expats in Ho Chi Minh City' on Facebook to find some friends? Read More
Traffic in VN by Rachel Bowman
Would like to drive mortobike by myself, but afraid of the traffic in VN
just started driving a bike a week ago too. Had experience riding 9 years ago, and it was quite daunting at first, when I needed to ride the bike I bought back home. I am lucky, though, to be in a slower paced city. Just started the engine and ... Read More
Binh Duong- accepted an offer at Eastern International University by Guest6832
Hello All I am new to this forum. Have accepted a teaching position at Eastern International University and will commence in August. Would appreciate any advice from members on what to expect, what I should consider bringing with me (what items are ...
There's a somewhat posh shopping centre and about 3 supermarkets in town. It's not too shabby, and there are about 2 western restaurants and you'll find out more info from your colleagues. If you're adventurous about food, you'll find there are many ... Read More
Binh Duong- accepted an offer at Eastern International University by Guest6832
Hello All I am new to this forum. Have accepted a teaching position at Eastern International University and will commence in August. Would appreciate any advice from members on what to expect, what I should consider bringing with me (what items are ...
sunscreen, they don't sell big bottles here. bring the clothes that you need, bras and panties for your size. there are good tailors but just bringing your own clothes makes everything so much easier, most of the clothes here are really small. not ... Read More
Essential oils.. lavender, tea tree oil
Hi there, I didn't buy from the link as a friend from Malaysia brought me some. It only costs about 60,000 dong in Malaysia. I'm not sure about prices in HCMC. Read More
Buying a Honda Wave 50cc
Hi guys, so my boyfriend and I have decided to buy a 50cc Honda Wave, 2011 for USD280. Is the price worth it? What about maintenance? I didn't find a lot of information about it, and what about resale value? Although I live in a place further away ... Read More
Essential oils.. lavender, tea tree oil
Anatta, thanks a lot! the prices look reasonable (except for Tea Tree Oil which costs about double compared to Malaysia). I will check it out.. appreciate your help :) Read More
Essential oils.. lavender, tea tree oil
Hello! I love creating my own DIY beauty products and was wondering if there are any shops or online shops that sell essential oils and any other active ingredients? Back home tea tree oil was sold in pharmacies but I can't seem to find it anywhere ... Read More
Non Native Speaker looking for work as a teacher!How hard can it get?!
I'm a non native speaker with a CELTA. I don't think it should be a problem, especially if you look white and speak fluently. I am Asian but I did get a job here. Good luck! Read More
SALSA DANCING by Sejhmet
Hi everyone! Anyone knows any salsa club for dancing in Hanoi? I am a cuban salsa dancer and I am moving to Hanoi soon! I love dancing! Big hug everyone!
Hi there, there isn't any cuban style dancing in Hanoi as far as I know. I could be wrong. But it's still a nice and vibrant scene from the little time I spent there. In HCMC there are a few LA style dancers that can dance to cuban style, but they ... Read More
Racism? - Hugely Disappointed by Bonesy
I've been in Ho Chi Minh for over a week now and I am getting used to the glares you naturally get when walking in areas that are not exactly populated by expats or tourists. Today however, I came across what I can only point at as Racism (please ...
First time I experienced racism was when I came to Vietnam and Laos. But not from the Vietnamese or Laotians - rather from the white tourists. In Luang Prabang, I went to a touristic spot and several older European women clearly had looked like ... Read More