Missjodi
Canadian looking for information about Cambodia
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Canadian
Speaks English
Registration: 16 January 2018
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price of cigarette? by andy_k
every time I went to get some cigarette, seems like every shop has its own price. As i know, price of cigarette usually fixed by Federal or central or regional government, but seems like it is not in VN. Am i correct or am i just being ripped off ...
$14.00 Canadian for a pack of 20 and rising!馃嚚馃嚘 Read More
Is Vietnam a good place for a single 60 year old woman to retire? by suefrankdahl
How safe are cities compared to other parts of the world? How easy is travel within VN? Can one get by with English and French?
Will be there by January 2019. DaNang. Have done the heavy research and watched so many expat vlogs I feel that I am already there. I'm over 50 and will be a solo female traveller . I'm hoping to stay 5 years or more. I have a decent pension ... Read More
Relocating to Da Nang by STEVE BONIFACE
Hi all, I am looking to relocate to Da Nang from here in Spain. I am British born and bred, holding a UK passport. What are the hassles if any to get a visa, only want a tourist visa. Is it ok just to exit and re enter on a new visa, or is there a ...
Do a 3 month multiple entry visa. 90 days is the max I believe for foreigners. Then do a quickvisa run over any boarder and back again for another 3 months. Im moving to Da Nang and this the ways its fine I'm told. You just repeat the cycle over ... Read More
Spiders by Missjodi
Am moving to DaNang Dec or Jan. Doing my research,getting prepared and such. I'd like a real answer on what to expect regarding the spider thing vietnam. Not much of a backpacker will do most of my living in western style apts in the larger ...
Hilarious 馃槀 I had a cat that ate spiders too. Even one I emptied half a can of raid on. Cat survived thank goodness. But it's not like I was going to wrestle it out of its mouth........ Read More
Spiders by Missjodi
Am moving to DaNang Dec or Jan. Doing my research,getting prepared and such. I'd like a real answer on what to expect regarding the spider thing vietnam. Not much of a backpacker will do most of my living in western style apts in the larger ...
Seriously going to look into iguana or the like for this. Heck I'll buy them bulk if I have to!!馃Thanks for your input. Read More
Spiders by Missjodi
Am moving to DaNang Dec or Jan. Doing my research,getting prepared and such. I'd like a real answer on what to expect regarding the spider thing vietnam. Not much of a backpacker will do most of my living in western style apts in the larger ...
Thank you for taking the time to reply. We have large spiders where I come from. British Columbia. But not like V N. I think I might go out and find a Komodo dragon with a healthy appetite....for spiders ? I hate that it's even an issue. Thank ... Read More
Spiders by Missjodi
Am moving to DaNang Dec or Jan. Doing my research,getting prepared and such. I'd like a real answer on what to expect regarding the spider thing vietnam. Not much of a backpacker will do most of my living in western style apts in the larger ...
Thank you for taking the time to reply on this topic. I love geckos. Was fascinated by them in Indonesia. We have all kings of lizards and salimanders where I come from in British Columbia. We also have very large spiders relatively speaking . 10 cm ... Read More
Spiders
Am moving to DaNang Dec or Jan. Doing my research,getting prepared and such. I'd like a real answer on what to expect regarding the spider thing vietnam. Not much of a backpacker will do most of my living in western style apts in the larger ... Read More
Is 1700 USD enough for two to live in Hanoi? by jritoo
Hi, I want to know whether $ 1700 per month will be enough for two in Hanoi? will it cover fully furnished accommodation, electricity, good speed internet, travelling & entertainment. I want to also know whether domestic help is available & is it ...
I've been researching the heck out of this. Hoping to head to Vietnam within the year. I have 2 pensions. One through work and the other is CPP. You have to contact service Canada nd apply for a non-resident status. It's for tax purposes. ... Read More
Balloon busted! by Missjodi
Had it all planned out. As a Canadian we are not allowed to live abroad for more than 182 days without returning. Unless, you change your resident status. Which allows the Canadian govt to tax you at a flat rate of 25%. Or you can renounce your ...
Hi A Name, nice handle! Thank you for your info. Wasn't aware of the bank locking up accounts. Will check on that. Am aware of the tax treaty info. I figure the loss is balanced out by the cost of living etc. On the other hand, if I lived in ... Read More
Balloon busted! by Missjodi
Had it all planned out. As a Canadian we are not allowed to live abroad for more than 182 days without returning. Unless, you change your resident status. Which allows the Canadian govt to tax you at a flat rate of 25%. Or you can renounce your ...
Thanks again Joe for the info you have found. Waiting an answer on my private pension. Going forward I will lose 25% on my incomes being a non- resident. No way around it. I have not been to Cambodia but did spent a couple of months both in ... Read More
Balloon busted! by Missjodi
Had it all planned out. As a Canadian we are not allowed to live abroad for more than 182 days without returning. Unless, you change your resident status. Which allows the Canadian govt to tax you at a flat rate of 25%. Or you can renounce your ...
Interesting , both being Commomwealth countries. Although my British and Scottish expat friend here in Canada also have very different rules regarding pensions as well. My pensions aren't tied to govt social security programs. Our CPP is ... Read More
Balloon busted! by Missjodi
Had it all planned out. As a Canadian we are not allowed to live abroad for more than 182 days without returning. Unless, you change your resident status. Which allows the Canadian govt to tax you at a flat rate of 25%. Or you can renounce your ...
Hi Joe, Cant relinquish citizenship until I have acquired another country's residency. In Canada they will not let you relinquish until then. As you stated "stateless ". I took early retirement from work through a disability policy. ... Read More
Balloon busted!
Had it all planned out. As a Canadian we are not allowed to live abroad for more than 182 days without returning. Unless, you change your resident status. Which allows the Canadian govt to tax you at a flat rate of 25%. Or you can renounce your ... Read More
Travel insurance
Just reading current reviews on world nomad travel insurance. Holy cow! The negative reviews are astonishing. Any suggestions for other companies? The above mentioned, bloody frightening! Read More