@Vietrick
American expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 18 July 2015
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New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cambodia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Going to be living in Cambodia soon after 6 yeArs of living in Vietnam. Pretty uncertain about the change, as I have concerns about government. I am retired, 71 years young, interested in: world affairs (not alluding to personal affairs), ... Read More
Cheese making...need good milk that is not ultra pastuerized by Vietrick
We can buy rennet and citric acid in HCMC but I am having trouble finding milk (cow or goat) that is not high heat pastuerized. If I can get raw milk, I can pastuerized my own.
You can get rennet, citric acid and more here. http://www.saigontacos.com/ Don't know where you are, in Nha Trang, Moon Milk has fresh milk, as does Big C. Spices , cheese, lamb, more. Saigon Tacos will ship. Read More
Are the below items easily enough to purchase and not over priced ? by emmawardenga
Hello I am English but live in Switzerland and moving to HCMC next month and looking for some advice on which food and drinks to bring with me please. This is what I think I need to bring - For my one year old baby milk powder, yogurt, biscuits, ...
A leading cause if the strengthening of resistance to antibiotics is the very methodology of drug dispensing here in Vietnam and elsewhere. There is no such thing as a regimen. You will be given one or a few antibiotic pills and various3 or 4 ... Read More
Cheese making...need good milk that is not ultra pastuerized by Vietrick
We can buy rennet and citric acid in HCMC but I am having trouble finding milk (cow or goat) that is not high heat pastuerized. If I can get raw milk, I can pastuerized my own.
Found the fresh milk I was seeking in Nha Trang. Located at 45 Quang Trung. The cheese making can begin. Read More
Cheese making...need good milk that is not ultra pastuerized by Vietrick
We can buy rennet and citric acid in HCMC but I am having trouble finding milk (cow or goat) that is not high heat pastuerized. If I can get raw milk, I can pastuerized my own.
Thanks Read More
Cheese making...need good milk that is not ultra pastuerized
We can buy rennet and citric acid in HCMC but I am having trouble finding milk (cow or goat) that is not high heat pastuerized. If I can get raw milk, I can pastuerized my own. Read More
Are the below items easily enough to purchase and not over priced ? by emmawardenga
Hello I am English but live in Switzerland and moving to HCMC next month and looking for some advice on which food and drinks to bring with me please. This is what I think I need to bring - For my one year old baby milk powder, yogurt, biscuits, ...
I can't see anything on your list that is not available in even medium sized towns. Funny about formula milk...far too available and overused. Every tiny market has it, along with yogurt and milk ( albeit, ultra-pasteurized. Granola, oats, ... Read More
Living in Cam Ranh by Vietrick
Hello, Considering buying a large lot on the edge of Cam Ranh and curious if other expats live in that region. I have a house in Nha Trang and several other properties, including in the massive Venezia project, so I am no stranger to values. I ...
His name offends me. His boorish self, his lying, his crooked, hypocritical, stink-ass being offends most of the aware world. I am beyond offended....I am embarrassed that he was supported at all. He is beyond contempt and I am a birther, ... Read More
Living in Cam Ranh by Vietrick
Hello, Considering buying a large lot on the edge of Cam Ranh and curious if other expats live in that region. I have a house in Nha Trang and several other properties, including in the massive Venezia project, so I am no stranger to values. I ...
Hello, Ralph, Thank you so much for the great suggestions and advice. You are a long- timer and I always enjoy your responses to others' queries. My wife had been to Cam Ranh before I met her, as she has a good number of family there but I ... Read More
Jointly buying a home as an Expat married to a local vietnamese! by Brian Jo
Hi Everyone, Just reaching out to all those who are Expats married to local Vietnamese and have recently purchased a property in HCM or elsewhere in Vietnam, could you please share your experiences going through the entire purchase life-cycle. ...
What nationality are you? In the US you can carry in any amount as long as it is declared and you support the profit with documentation. WElls fargo has a cooperative relationship with Vinabank, I believe it is ( check with them....Wells) The ... Read More
Living in Cam Ranh
Hello, Considering buying a large lot on the edge of Cam Ranh and curious if other expats live in that region. I have a house in Nha Trang and several other properties, including in the massive Venezia project, so I am no stranger to values. I ... Read More
Ants in Nha Trang by Perko54
Hi in the last 2 weeks we have had an invasion of tiny brown ants. We are getting bitten on our bodies at first it is not a sting like the ants in Australia but later a big red itchy welt appears. I looked them up & the closest thing I can see ...
My posting on ants had some typos. I said to use a non port cardboard....meant no-porous. That was the worst typo. Sorry Rick Read More
Ants in Nha Trang by Perko54
Hi in the last 2 weeks we have had an invasion of tiny brown ants. We are getting bitten on our bodies at first it is not a sting like the ants in Australia but later a big red itchy welt appears. I looked them up & the closest thing I can see ...
Hi, These are known as sugar ants, as Raph has said ( he often is on the money). You can hire an exterminator as suggested but you must get to the source. These buggers Ike to nest in any crack...plaster, behind moldings, etc. It is imperative ... Read More
Massages in Hoi An by Kenny4949
On occasion I have a professional massage as well as foot massages, and scalp massages too. In the USA they are $60/hour, $35/hour, and $25/hour, respectively. Any idea about the cost in Hoi An?
I choose the blind massage folk in most towns. There is a blond massage in Hoi An, as well. But be ready for a deep massage performed by a man, and usually, there is a shower and steam bath included. Just Google blind massage Hoi An Read More
What is up with Vietnamese children??? by cgtheisen
Ok, so I come to live here in Hoi An with my Vietnamese wife, hearing stories about how strictly she was raised and how kids had to be well-behaved. Since I've been in Vietnam I've had a total of more than half a dozen small kids throwing ...
The comments about manner of dress ( I assume the reference is to sexier attire), speaks of change. Sorry, but nothing new. Witness Viet immigrants who are masters of makeup and sexy attire. We have 3 adopted Vietnamese children, 2 of whom ... Read More