@Iwonder
Australian looking for information about Vietnam
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Australian
Lives in Melbourne
Registration: 21 November 2014
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Toughest decision of my life by Allanmta
Hi, i was living in hcmc for 8 months last year on a leave of absence . I returned home to Toronto, Canada becuase i had to deal with some personal stuff. Its been 6 months since i left vietnam. I miss asia and love vietnam. Iam in my late 30s and ...
You can message me to chat I am in a similar position and age to you but live in Australia I am transitioning to being a digital nomad to support myself :) Read More
Scooter hiring with australian licence by janetayeesha
I am wanting to do a bit of sightsseeing on a hired scooter but only have an australian licence - good idea or not 😯
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Should i move to VN? Or should i wait..... by StuckInCanada
Hello and thank you for reading this, i am new to this website but im very experienced with southern Vietnam. I really like Vietnam and have been 14+ times. Born in Canada, I can speak Vietnamese and English. both parents are white/Canadian. I own ...
Danny what kind of business did you start doing if you don't mind me asking ? I'm an Aussie as well :) I'm in a similar situation I love Vietnam when I was there on holidays but would I love to live there? Most likely it's lucky I ... Read More
Motorbike license......coffee $$ by Vagabondone
Long ago I heard there was a DL office in HCM that one could get an A1/A2 license thus way. As I recall the story there was a mechanic shop nearby that had a connection. Anyone know which DL office in HCM that offers such a "Service", or ...
Vietnamese motorbike license under 175cc looking at around $150us $300us for over 175cc these are regardless of what visa you have Read More
Is carrying DSLR safe Vietnam?
HI Guys, Just a question, I own a full frame DSLR with a few lenses I like to capture street & portrait photography which to me poses the most danger of getting robbed or someone attempting to in Ho Chi Minh. As I like to capture scenes in ... Read More
Male Teachers - What do you wear to class by Iwonder
Hi Guys, I was told that male teachers in Vietnam usually have to wear pants, shirt and a tie when teaching at a school, can any current or past male teachers give me a insight as to what they wear or how they dress? I imagine if I was in a ...
Well I imagine some of the poorer provinces don't have the luxury of air conditioning Fred. Read More
Male Teachers - What do you wear to class
Hi Guys, I was told that male teachers in Vietnam usually have to wear pants, shirt and a tie when teaching at a school, can any current or past male teachers give me a insight as to what they wear or how they dress? I imagine if I was in a ... Read More
TESOL in Australia or VIetnam by Iwonder
Hi Guys, I am planning my overseas trip for next year and one thing I am contemplating if i do a TESOL qualification here or overseas. A brief overview of what I plan, I am taking 12 months off work to travel S.E Asia and an attempt to live in ...
Thanks I'll check out that site sounds interesting free accommodation, I would rather in class learning that online as I feel I'll learn and adapt better to teaching. *Just checked that site out looks good exactly what I was looking for, ... Read More
TESOL in Australia or VIetnam
Hi Guys, I am planning my overseas trip for next year and one thing I am contemplating if i do a TESOL qualification here or overseas. A brief overview of what I plan, I am taking 12 months off work to travel S.E Asia and an attempt to live in ... Read More
[Interviews] Jacob in Ho Chi Minh City by Veedushi
Hello everyone! This week, we are flying to Ho Chi Minh City with Jacob. US expat, Jacob moved to Ho Chi Minh city nearly nine months ago with his wife and daughter. He chose to live there, not only for the cheaper cost of living but also for a ...
thanks for the interview was a good read sounds like you made a good decision moving to HCM and your enjoying it there. Read More
Realistic Amount of money to relocate to Vietnam by Iwonder
Hi Guys, I know this is one hard question maybe expats in a similar situation to me can answer help answer the questions, I am really tossing up how much money I should have in savings prior to attempting to relocate to Vietnam I am looking at ...
Thanks senseofvietnam I am reading your blog now I like it :) I'm not carrying cash I mean it will be in a savings account that I transfer to my bank account and use at ATM never carry that much around on a bike lol Read More
Realistic Amount of money to relocate to Vietnam
Hi Guys, I know this is one hard question maybe expats in a similar situation to me can answer help answer the questions, I am really tossing up how much money I should have in savings prior to attempting to relocate to Vietnam I am looking at ... Read More
Anyway to get po box in Vietnam by Iwonder
Hi Guys, Just wondering is it possible if your travelling for a few months to get a postal address in Vietnam such as a PO BOX to have some documents sent to? Thanks
Awesome thanks that will be easy Read More
Anyway to get po box in Vietnam
Hi Guys, Just wondering is it possible if your travelling for a few months to get a postal address in Vietnam such as a PO BOX to have some documents sent to? Thanks Read More
International Licence--can use now? by cvco
Previously, and i cant remember in which thread, i noted that VN was modifying the licence law to ALLOW the International Licence for cars and bikes, no more need for applying for a new licence, starting Dec 1st. Does anyone know if it actually came ...
Still can't get issued an IDP from RACV in Australia for Vietnam as they haven't been informed of this change although its clearly stated across numerous websites. Regardless of what links you supply they won't issue one for that ... Read More