@AlexSarah
English expat in Spain
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English
Lives in Saigon
Speaks English, French, Vietnamese, Spanish, Czech
Registration: 02 April 2013
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NIE and social security numbers
Hi, I'm a UK citizen who will be residing in Spain for 6 months (May-December) whilst completing an internship. I've read conflicting information about whether I need to apply for an NIE number and social security number. The internship ... Read More
Au Pairs in Barcelona by annieniamh
¡Hola! Does anyone know of an au pair meet up group in or around BCN? I'm currently living in El Prat with my host family and have yet to meet anyone of a similar situation. Any au pairs reading this please get in touch and maybe we can organise ...
I'll be in Gracia from the end of the month. Does anyone know the area/have any recommendations for places to go? Read More
Au Pairs in Barcelona by annieniamh
¡Hola! Does anyone know of an au pair meet up group in or around BCN? I'm currently living in El Prat with my host family and have yet to meet anyone of a similar situation. Any au pairs reading this please get in touch and maybe we can organise ...
Hey guys, I'm Alex, I'm British and I'm 21. I've been living in Vietnam working as an au pair but I've been offered a job in Cabrera De Mar. Just wondered if any of you knew the area/what sort of salary to expect etc? I'm up for sightseeing, ... Read More
What's the fastest way to get a TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate? by howietp
I have been offered a job but apparently need to get an English teaching certificate for the work visa. TEFL/TESOL/CELTA/DELTA are all ok. Is if feasible to do something online and get it in a week or two? Thanks!
You might just want to double check whether an online certificate will be adequate for your working visa. I'd think about coming over on a tourist visa, doing your CELTA in Saigon and then once you're qualified think about jobs. If the school ... Read More
Apartment Complex Swimming Pools by kntrinh
I'm apartment hunting right now and one of the key features that I'm looking for in a complex is an attached swimming pool. Now my question is: If the apartment complex that I live in is equipped with a swimming pool, do I have free access to the ...
I live in Dragon Hill Residence (on Nguyen Húu Thó, just past the HAGL buildings) and there's a pool, a couple of loungers on some sand with an umbrella for shade, plus a gym. All included in the rent and usually pretty empty :) Read More
[HCM] Where to have a real New Year's eve party? by MiaTNB
Hi, My friend and I are looking for a place which has the real New Year's eve party where ppl get together, eat, drink and count down. Were on Bui Vien, D1 but didnt like it. It was a mess last year over there. Thanks, Mia
Escape are doing a NYE party :) "Venue : Lot 13, Tan Trao St., Tan Phu Ward. Dist 7. HCMC Time : 31/12/2013, 4pm – Countdown Website : escape-party.com Facebook : facebook.com/escape.vn Don’t miss out! Get your tickets now!" off their website Read More
Hong Kong Internships/Jobs
Hey, Firstly apologies for my naivety/lack of knowledge, but I thought I'd try and get some initial feedback from here before I start my own research.. My partner has been offered a place at HKPU in Kowloon (Science Museum Road) starting ... Read More
HCMC / Saigon Nightlife Experts Needed by DashGlobal
Hey guys, was wondering if someone could break down the best places to go at night. By best I mean places with the most women, dancing, and lively fun atmosphere. Thanks
Sin Lounge (one of the best places to go right now), Lush, Chill, Velvet, Blanchy's.. Lot's of places, but not too many play top 40. If Vietnamese style clubbing is your thing, there's about a million places to go to... Gossip, 030, Gold, to name a ... Read More
HCMC / Saigon Nightlife Experts Needed by DashGlobal
Hey guys, was wondering if someone could break down the best places to go at night. By best I mean places with the most women, dancing, and lively fun atmosphere. Thanks
What type of music do you like? Asian or Expat women? Live music or more of a club.. Read More
Scientific calculator, a pair of compasses and a protractor..
Anyone know where I can buy them? I can find plenty of shops selling standard calculators, rulers etc.. but Sarah needs these for school asap :) Addresses would be much appreciated Read More
Any plan for this holiday? (National Day, Sept 2) by thienkimtang
Hi guys, Do you have any plan for this holiday? Let's share here and maybe we can enjoy together... Have a nice day, Kim
Starting the long weekend tonight at Cargo Bar, Q4. Film night then BPM Shift by Friday Fix. Then a 5am bus to Mui Ne for Rebirth at Mui Ne Hills, then the sand dunes/fairy stream on Sunday, and bus back to reality on Monday. Anyone else heading to ... Read More
Device privacy, trust, intrusion and the jealousy of vietnamese girls by SaigonSeamus
Hello all, 1st time poster, I'm Seamus and I've been in Vietnam about a year firstly motorbiking solo the length and breadth of the country now blissfully settled into ex-pat life in Saigon down near Phu My Hung. In the past few months I have ...
I'm English and confessing to occasionally being the psycho paranoid girl who checked messages, but in my defence my boyfriend cheated and it gave me doubts about whether he was being honest. Allowing me to check his messages etc gave me the ... Read More
Streaming American Television Programs Vietnam? by bta87
Are there any streaming U.S. T.V program providers available in Vietnam?
Aah sorry, typo! It's http://projectfree.tv/ - it gives you the option to click TV shows / Movies / Forum. If you select TV Shows it shows you the programs by the date they're aired, and also the option to view all TV shows listed alphabetically. ... Read More
Streaming American Television Programs Vietnam? by bta87
Are there any streaming U.S. T.V program providers available in Vietnam?
I've been using projectfreetv.com, sometime's it takes a while to buffer and you have to close a few pop ups but it gets me my fix of TV I miss from home! Read More
Mui Ne guesthouse
Hey guys, I'm looking for somewhere cheap and cheerful to stay in Mui Ne next weekend (31st/1st) - last time I stayed it was at Mui Ne Hills which was beautiful, but this time it's just for a party so the amount of time spent in the room will be ... Read More