Aidan
@Aidan in HCMC
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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4015
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About me
Canadian, In a relationship
Lives in Kiến Giang
Speaks an absolute blue-streak in English. Arabic (haltingly)
Registration: 23 December 2017
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LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
Saw two blind guys in town today having a fist fight.Wanting to break it up, I yelled, "My money's on the guy with the knife!"They both ran away. 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
@OceanBeach92107 "He number one son."(that's what my GF calls my dog, Cu) Read More
IDP 1949 not recognized by the Vietnamese police by TyNg
During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks!
Visited the detachment today, but the police chief was MIA. "He come Monday", I was told.I'll visit again then. Read More
Home Security Camera Suggestions Recommendations Tips by Aidan in HCMC
Recent events have prompted me to install a home security system. I'll post the details of those events when (if!) I manage to compose myself. I've never had a system in any of the homes I've lived in. What I'm wanting is a weatherproof camera (or ...
@Aidan in HCMC Hello, this is depending on how many you need, the environment and the area to cover, and of course the local market. For something domestic to cover distances no longer than 12m, and less than 6 cameras: the IMOU cameras are perfect ... Read More
Home Security Camera Suggestions Recommendations Tips by Aidan in HCMC
Recent events have prompted me to install a home security system. I'll post the details of those events when (if!) I manage to compose myself. I've never had a system in any of the homes I've lived in. What I'm wanting is a weatherproof camera (or ...
Couldn't find the IMOU brand suggested, OB, but I found something very similar. Tapo C530WS (Link to Tapo US site), a product of TPLink.I purchased two, at ~850K each. Both are now installed at the top of 3.5 meter (~12 ft) support columns, and ... Read More
Home Security Camera Suggestions Recommendations Tips by Aidan in HCMC
Recent events have prompted me to install a home security system. I'll post the details of those events when (if!) I manage to compose myself. I've never had a system in any of the homes I've lived in. What I'm wanting is a weatherproof camera (or ...
Looks just like what I need. TY for that.Headed to Duong Dong shortly to see whether it's readily available here on the island, and to check in to see whether Le Capitaine has returned. Read More
Home Security Camera Suggestions Recommendations Tips
Recent events have prompted me to install a home security system. I'll post the details of those events when (if!) I manage to compose myself. I've never had a system in any of the homes I've lived in. What I'm wanting is a weatherproof camera (or ... Read More
Cost to send half a kilo to UK by ushfuhg
Cost to send half a kilo to Uk,,,doesnt matter how long it takes.
Cost to send half a kilo to Uk,,,doesnt matter how long it takes. - @ushfuhg 1/2 kilo of what? Read More
Advice on English speaking doctor by jessicadosramosmu
Hello I am moving to Vietnam with my 1 year old shortly my partner works there. I really need advice on English speaking doctor and medical services in case we need this
Hello I am moving to Vietnam with my 1 year old shortly my partner works there. I really need advice on English speaking doctor and medical services in case we need this - @jessicadosramosmu Hello jessicadosramosmu.Will you be in Nam Dinh city ... Read More
Health Care in The Philippines by Cherryann01
Chad Foster recently put out a video on this subject where he interviewed an American guy with a Health Care background and it is the most comprehensive and detailed video I have ever seen on this subject and is well worth a watch. He goes into ...
Lots of great comments about medical here in the Phills but like everyone else I have a favorite commercial. Like someone else here in these comments, I had a career in TV and advertising. My fave commercials make you laugh uncontrollably, make you ... Read More
IDP 1949 not recognized by the Vietnamese police by TyNg
During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks!
I visited the police yesterday with my GF, and spoke to a lady officer there. She and my GF have some mutual friends, so the conversation was quite relaxed.I showed her my old Canadian IDP, and asked whether visiting Canadians would be able to use ... Read More
IDP 1949 not recognized by the Vietnamese police by TyNg
During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks!
@- kjkinVnThank you very much for that!Here it is (Link)"The IDP is valid in all the countries that signed the United Nations 1949 Convention on Road Traffic. Many other countries recognize the IDP and accept it in their territories even if they ... Read More
Dog as pet in Hanoi by Teacher On Duty
Hi everyone,I'm considering relocating to Hanoi and would love to bring my dog with me. However, I'm a bit concerned about safety—especially after hearing stories about pet theft and the risk of dogs being stolen and sold.Does anyone have ...
It can also depend on whether the dog is purebred or simply beautiful. In Phu Quoc, my owners' dog, which was very cute, was tasered and stolen for resale. - @Olibrius You have an owner?😉Kidding aside, I had my own experience here in Phu ... Read More
Legally Recognized Driver's License(s) for Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
As a tourist/visitor to Vietnam to legally drive a car, or to legally ride a motorbike with an engine displacement over 50cc, you are required to hold a valid driver's license which is recognized in Vietnam. Motorbikes under 50cc require no ...
@Aidan in HCMCYes, read it at the time. The real takeaway IMO is that there are more than one convention/treaty and for Aussies at least, it is clearly stated that we can't use our international licence in Vietnam. THe licence has a list of included ... Read More
MCT oil? by cycleforlifefatty
Hi, I am on the hunt for MCT oil. Does any body know if I can purchase in HCMC? Thanks in advance.
THANK YOU ADMIN & TECH SUPPORT for (mostly) fixing the "activity" function! ...But I'm not calling for a fix... I'd hate to break what we've got. Cheers! (ADMIN please feel free to delete my off topic post) - @OceanBeach92107Still, vastly ... Read More