Aidan
@Aidan in HCMC
Canadian expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
4707
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
Do you have a preferred US Bank & Vietnamese Bank? by Stillwater71
Hello! I will be retiring early from Public School (Educator/Counselor) in a couple of years and plan to move to Vietnam soon after and work as an English Teacher. I would like to set-up a Bank Account here in the US and in Vietnam that is ...
@Stillwater71 Stay away for Vincom Bank - @222kooler42 Care to elucidate? Read More
Most common payment methods in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Vietnam, even simple things like paying for groceries or a coffee can feel different. In order to help fellow expats and soon-to-be expats better prepare for their daily transactions, we invite you to share your insights ...
Senior banking official told me he’s stashing cash in case artificial intelligence crashes the financial system: ALEX BRUMMER(Link, dailymail.com) Read More
Monkies in danang by MarkinNam
https://news.tuoitre.vn/tourists-feed-s … mvCcg0jSvw
@MarkinNam Hate them! (Link, post #28) Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
I found this interesting on the Malware Bytes privacy pages. Amazon has an uncomfortably personal profile on you Basically Amazon builds a profile on you from your purchases and more concerning, via Alexa. I was sure it was listening in. We have ... Read More
Accommodation by MarkinNam
Hi, I'm in Sai Gon now and looking around. is there any apps you recommend, preferably in English ? I have Cho Tot but would like more access. District 7 is my preferred but prices are rocketing. My friend is pushing me toward Thu Duc. I am looking ...
@MarkinNam Not very convercent with emojies. - @MarkinNam Hover your cursor over "React" and you'll see what each means Read More
What do Cambodian woman expect from their western friend? by james1963
Hello, I am James (54) and I have a question what answer I can not find on this forum or the internet. First, I am not a sextourist, pedophile, druguser or alcoholic. I have read a lot about woman in Cambodia but ... I have had 3 wifes here in ...
@james19633 wifes? So you are a three-time loser? Oh, by the way, the plural of wife is wives, not wifes. Perhaps if you learned simple singular/plural forms no fewer then THREE women would not have unceremoniously dumped you. - @Bill Shepherd ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
I went to a cafe yesterday, just sitting there and then I overheard a couple having an argument. You know, when you hear that sweet nectar of life. When you like, pause your own music.Well this couple are really going at it, and then I look to see ... Read More
How did you meet people for days off after moving? by amir msj
I moved from the UK to the US, and finding people to actually do things with on days off was harder than the move itself.Not big networking events — more weekend plans, short trips, or using a public holiday without spending it alone.How did ...
Hi,I am Daniel.I am from Hong Kong.And I am planning to move into American because my mother's hometown is Toronto.I think this is an important problem for us.Sometimes, to be alone is so bad, i think. - @Dr_Smoot Hello Dr_Smoot. Welcome to the ... Read More
Accommodation by MarkinNam
Hi, I'm in Sai Gon now and looking around. is there any apps you recommend, preferably in English ? I have Cho Tot but would like more access. District 7 is my preferred but prices are rocketing. My friend is pushing me toward Thu Duc. I am looking ...
@ajairon I've just searched the net and got this..https://vietnamnews.vn/society/1785912/accommodation-providers-required-to-register-foreign-guests-temporary-residence-immediately-upon-arrival.html ,so I have to just accept what he has done is ... Read More
Accommodation by MarkinNam
Hi, I'm in Sai Gon now and looking around. is there any apps you recommend, preferably in English ? I have Cho Tot but would like more access. District 7 is my preferred but prices are rocketing. My friend is pushing me toward Thu Duc. I am looking ...
@MarkinNam The homestay registration at the Police only (missing the one at the Minister of Security webapp) is still acceptable. Agreed, though local police detachments would prefer that the property owner register the foreigner(s) using ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
I was a victim of racial profiling today.I walked into a bar and just because I'm Irish the guy says, "Hey buddy, what can I get ya' to drink?"I said, "How about a pint of a little less racism!?!" Read More
Question Traveled Expats by Enzyte Bob
Soon I will be flying back to the states(1) I will land in San Francisco and then catch a connecting flight to Tucson AZ(2) No doubt my connecting flight will be in another terminal.(3) Will I have to go through TSA screening? and pay the $45 fee? ...
@Enzyte Bob SI = Suborned Intelligence ? Read More
Accommodation by MarkinNam
Hi, I'm in Sai Gon now and looking around. is there any apps you recommend, preferably in English ? I have Cho Tot but would like more access. District 7 is my preferred but prices are rocketing. My friend is pushing me toward Thu Duc. I am looking ...
@MarkinNam Well, my friend has shown to be disinterested in helping at all despite his assertions, im now in Tran Xuan , District 7 area in a tiny room with balcony cooking. Starting to doubt my decision to live here, the humidity is a killer and ... Read More
Pre-approval application to enter Vietnam by sergefaure
I was unable to get the same QR code or 6 (maybe more) numbers that i got from France in june (3 months ago).I tried from China, then just close to the Dong Dang border, thinking this was a carrier problem. This was not working with Viettel, ...
I was unable to get the same QR code or 6 (maybe more) numbers that i got from France in june (3 months ago). I tried from China, then just close to the Dong Dang border, thinking this was a carrier problem. This was not working with Viettel, and I ... Read More
Exchanging Pesos to Dollars by Enzyte Bob
I asked my stepson to exchange some of my Pesos to USD at BDO.The bank told them they don't have USD, they seldom do.I only wanted $50 in small bills in preparation to my US trip.Any ideas?
...I only wanted $50 in small bills in preparation to my US trip.Any ideas? - @Enzyte Bob There is one way, but not sure if you'd like it. Then again,...? Read More