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Lives in Nha Trang

Registration: 19 August 2014

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KiwiJas replied to a thread
8 years ago
Adhome01

Site Where Vietnames Sell Online by Adhome01

Can someone, preferably a Viet national, tell me some sites where Vietnamese go to sell things online? I'm looking for a site that is in Vietnamese. Thanks for any help!

KiwiJas

http://www.nhatrangclub.vn/forum/ Its provincial, but it fits your request Read More

KiwiJas replied to a thread
8 years ago
peterpan75

Apartment landlord eviction process by peterpan75

Hello all, Having an issue with my landlord. Fact is, I am in the right and won't back down to what he is asking. I can elaborate more on the issue if anyone cares but my question is. Does anyone know know the actual eviction process in ...

KiwiJas

This is Vietnam - no rules apply! :D Good luck Read More

KiwiJas replied to a thread
8 years ago
Ramble235

Is it worth a try? by Ramble235

Hello. I have just relocated from the Hanoi section of this forum in order to get opinions from those living in HCMC. As I stated in my topic, 'Too old?' in the Hanoi section, I am an English teacher with a degree and a TEFL certificate. I ...

KiwiJas

If they want to speak with an American accent, move to America. Living in Vietnam, they will only ever speak with a Vietnamese accent Read More

KiwiJas replied to a thread
9 years ago
raymerjacque

Mcdonald's, Starbucks, KFC, BurgerKing. by raymerjacque

I am curious if Mcdonald's, Starbucks, KFC, Burger King or any other western franchises exist in Da Nang ? Google maps is not showing anything... I love the restaurants i have found so far, but they seem to serve ridiculous small portions of ...

KiwiJas

https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=kfc+dananag&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Three KFC's in Danang (map) McD's here are "Lotteria" stores, so you might want to try googling that too... Read More

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9 years ago

When does the lid go back on the 'crazy' jar?

So, I went to extend my visa here in Nha Trang the other day. Last time I did this, the agent made a mess of it and when I got my passport back it was 2 weeks overdue with no extension, so I had to make a hurried exit to Hong Kong as I didn't ... Read More

KiwiJas replied to a thread
9 years ago
wind1989

Is there a love between a foreign older man and a vietnamese girl by wind1989

I am 25 years old and I graduated and I had a job in there. I met an older man 55 years old in UK in the foreign forum. When I meet him in the first time,he is very kind with me because he help me improve the English skill and I do not pay anything ...

KiwiJas

You have never heard of an Asian woman cheating, what bubble do you live in. There have been many cases reported in the news of women having affairs and then a act of violence has followed. I feel your too in love with Asian women to actually see ... Read More

KiwiJas replied to a thread
9 years ago
markthomaslee

City Taxi. by markthomaslee

axis are not cheap to get around the city, but they're certainly good and better than those bicycle and motorbikes in big cities like Hanoi and HCMC When I look at it, taxi drivers in Saigon are all the same. What matters to them is only about ...

KiwiJas

Use Google maps on your smart phone while you ride - you'll soon catch him out if he takes you for a long ride... Read More

KiwiJas replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julie

Share your best pictures of Vietnam by Julie

Hi, As you are living in Vietnam, you may have pictures of your favorite places, monuments and landscapes. We invite you to share them in the photo album, in order to show us how is life in Vietnam and to make us dream… We would like the ...

KiwiJas

Theres no point to upload pictures here. I tried on several occasions, but if there is a person in the photo - regardless of if they are identifiable or not - the photo is rejected. Rules are too restrictive Read More

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9 years ago
steddie

Mobile (cell) phone security in Vietnam. by steddie

Hi, I'll be arriving in Vietnam on 1 September for a year long stay. I'm wondering what people do for phone security etc, if I lose my phone. I have put a message on the screen, for anyone finding the phone to email me - yeah right ...

KiwiJas

Put it on "pre-pay" Read More

KiwiJas replied to a thread
9 years ago
Umid Saidjanov

Teacher of Russian language is looking for a job! by Umid Saidjanov

I am a native speaker of Russian langauge. I am living in Da Lat wiz my wife. I am looking for an extra job in Da Lat!

KiwiJas

Have you thought about a move to Nha Trang? I would have thought the demand for Russian lessons would be higher here than Da Lat... Read More

KiwiJas replied to a thread
9 years ago
Tyrion Grey

Considering dating a Vietnamese woman. Some thoughts / questions... by Tyrion Grey

I am a late 20's early 30's American male. Will probably be heading to The Gulf / ME to teach at an International School next year. I am kind of between a rock and a hard place when it comes to dating women and marriage prospects. I ...

KiwiJas

So - you're just planning on picking one up en-route? They might have a kiosk at the airport - that'll save some taxi fare! Read More

KiwiJas replied to a thread
9 years ago
TonyMapleLeaf

How much money to send to GF and baby per month in Vietnam by TonyMapleLeaf

How much money to send per month to GF and baby living in Nha Trang? I figured about $700 or 14 mil dong/month to covered baby formula, clothing, foods, ect for both. Already paid a year rent upfront no worry about that. What say you? about right? ...

KiwiJas

Asking your girlfriend what she needs isn't an option? Read More

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9 years ago

Legal question in Vietnam - Gfriend cannot stay in my apartment?!

Hi all I have been told by my apartment building that my girlfriend cannot stay the night in my building without having a marriage certificate. I find this strange as we have not had any problems at all in hotels. Is this still the law here? Read More

KiwiJas replied to a thread
9 years ago
Rona Fe

Expat's Journey by Rona Fe

I arrived in HCM on January 14, 2015. I was hoping to get a job easily for I am an experienced English teacher for more than ten years, I was disappointed that I still don't have a stable teaching job, I've been in HCM for more than two ...

KiwiJas

TESOL is a 120 hour online course, so why not just do it? It is govt regulation that stipulate the requirements for employment in teaching positions, not the english centres. They just do as they are instructed. In 2 - 3 weeks, you could be employed ... Read More

KiwiJas replied to a thread
9 years ago
keyboardsmash

Any other vietnam discussion forums? by keyboardsmash

This page is pretty quiet.... Can you kindly suggest a more lively Vietnam forum for English writers? I will share a lot of useful knowledge, as I'm very well travelled especially in southeast asia.

KiwiJas

If you find it, let me know too! Read More