Aidan
@Aidan in HCMC
Canadian expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
4638
Contacts
9
About me
Canadian, In a relationship
Lives in Kiến Giang
Speaks an absolute blue-streak in English. Arabic (haltingly)
Registration: 23 December 2017
About
Shortly after taking early retirement in 2017, I moved to Vietnam and spent the first 2.5 years living in Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City.
I then moved to Thai Nguyen City, about 80 kilometres north of Hanoi, and spent 2.5 years there.
Since May of 2022 I've been living on Phu Quoc Island.
To say that it was a steep learning curve would be an understatement. The difference between Vietnam and Canada was at first a little overwhelming, but with time I've settled in quite comfortably.
Occupation
I am ... for now, still kickin' it!
My expat journey
Kiến Giang, Vietnam
London, England, England
Saint Petersburg, St.-Petersburg, Russia
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe
Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
Yucatán, Mexico
La Pointe, Martinique
Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Kalmthout, Flanders, Belgium
Ban Kabông, Khammouan, Laos
Kampot, Cambodia
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Hanoi, Ha Nội, Vietnam
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Activity
Non o visa by mascot64
i am in aus at the moment but i am returning to renew my marriage visa and stay in thai I am doing my non o 3 month visa but they want a return flight but i will be staying what do i do
i am in aus at the moment but i am returning to renew my marriage visa and stay in thai I am doing my non o 3 month visa but they want a return flight but i will be staying what do i do - @mascot64 Who is the "they" you are referring to? The ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
GF texted me this morning, saying, "Your my everything! "I replied, "No! You're my everything! "She's been smiling all day. I guess she likes it when I correct her English. Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
No darn way!! I should look it up but I bet ya Ontario I a naitve name and it should stick! - @Marilyn TassyIt is. It's Huron, meaning "beautiful lake".Still, it didn't stop people from changing Gitche Gumee (Ojibwe for "great sea") to Lake ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
HeadlineTrump to change name of Canada Goose to "Donald Duck" Read More
How did you establish tax residency after moving abroad? by Nomishka Dilshan
I’d be interested to hear from people who have moved abroad and had to figure out their tax residency.When you left your home country, did you immediately establish tax residency in your new country, or was there a period where your situation ...
I’d be interested to hear from people who have moved abroad and had to figure out their tax residency.When you left your home country, did you immediately establish tax residency in your new country, or was there a period where your situation ... Read More
New visitor visa lengths? by Intl guy jim
I hope to be arriving mid-Jan., 27, almost exactly 1 year later than originally planned. I had intended to get a 1 year retiree visa, but was put off by the cost of the full year pre-paid health insurance.I have decided to postpone that O (?) visa ...
@Aidan in HCMC thanks again, Aidan. Was the thumbs up for my later comment an agreement that I will spin my wheels with most attempts to get a response from Thai companies prior to arrival? - @Intl guy jim Yes, that and a recognition of your "Thank ... Read More
New visitor visa lengths? by Intl guy jim
I hope to be arriving mid-Jan., 27, almost exactly 1 year later than originally planned. I had intended to get a 1 year retiree visa, but was put off by the cost of the full year pre-paid health insurance.I have decided to postpone that O (?) visa ...
For quick reference. (Link)Non-Immigrant O visa requirements (90 days)Required DocumentsPlease check the relevant embassy/consulate's website for specifically required documents.1.Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document2.Photograph taken within ... Read More
New visitor visa lengths? by Intl guy jim
I hope to be arriving mid-Jan., 27, almost exactly 1 year later than originally planned. I had intended to get a 1 year retiree visa, but was put off by the cost of the full year pre-paid health insurance.I have decided to postpone that O (?) visa ...
@Intl guy jimThis, as a US Citizen. With a Tourist visa, you can stay in Thailand for no longer than 60 days. If you wish to stay in Thailand for more than 60 days, you can extend your stay with the Immigration Bureau.Check the official site.THAI ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
...In any case the Iranians have a weapon of nuclear proportions. - @fluffy2560Speaking of nuclear, let us not forget Iran's option of targetting Dimona.BOOM!! Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
"You are either with us or against us," he said. - @SimCityATChannelling GW Bush, 9/11?"Yer' eider wid' us, or agin' us" Read More
I plan to retire in December 2026 by watsonwillie32
Good day everyone My name is Will Watson. All of my friends and family call me Will or either Wat. I currently reside in Houston,Texas. I plan to retire in December 2026 after 40 years of teaching and coaching on the Middle School level. My ...
@Walnutcharles When replying to a member's post, please use either the "Quote" or the "Reply" function. That way there'll be no confusion as to which member you are addressing. Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
I like it very much. Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif
Vietnam's National Carrier, tail strike, Munich.Yikes! Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
Guess? - @SimCityAT It's got an "Oliver North" kind of feel. Read More
Action Camera Suggestions
If any suggestions/recommendations, please reply at the below link.https://www.expat.com/en/forum/1118159-action-camera-recommendations.html#6134045 Read More