@Mariner42
English expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Ho Chi Minh
Registration: 03 September 2015
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Best cities to live in Vietnam by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Vietnam. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Hi 70 Year old. Sorry to hear about your ill wife. I would like to know where this excellent Doctors and hospital are in HCMC as I haven't had much luck in this area. Thanks in advance. Mariner42 Read More
what happened to the annoying book sellers on the street? by Thaiger
particularly in nha trang. in 2009, you couldn't sit for five minutes without a guy or girl walking or cycling with the crassest and most popular books to buy. they were super annoying and pushy and would always try and acres u for the rrp as ...
Hi Naomi. Thanks for the info, I would like to give them to someone who appreciates them. I have read them, bought them all new over the past year, from Australia, crime, biographies, military, science, humour, they are all factual, no ... Read More
what happened to the annoying book sellers on the street? by Thaiger
particularly in nha trang. in 2009, you couldn't sit for five minutes without a guy or girl walking or cycling with the crassest and most popular books to buy. they were super annoying and pushy and would always try and acres u for the rrp as ...
Hi Thaiger. I got plenty of books, in English, maybe 15 or 20, all factual, military, crime, biographies, humour science. Brought from Australia with me. Anyone interested. Contact me. Mariner42 Read More
Best cities to live in Vietnam by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Vietnam. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Seen a few places, especially along the coast, heading north from HCMC. Looked into settling at some of these places, over the past 5years. But as I am retired now, and still very healthy, though I do worry about the health system on most of these ... Read More
Do you know any Vietnamese novel translated in English ? by Arnaud
Hello there, I ask this question because I just finished reading The Sorrow of War, a Vietnamese novel by Bảo Ninh. A great book really ! I would like to read more books from Vietnamese authors, it's a good way to learn about a country, ...
Hi folks. Very hard to find, English books of any kind, at least that's my experience, however I have a lot of books here in HCM which I am willing to give to any avid reader. All the books are factual, from military to politics, crime, ... Read More
AUSTRALIAN OLD AGE PENSION by michaellieptourists
Is there anyone who is receiving there Australian old age pension in Vn? We would like to live permanently in Vn but can't get a clear statement from Social Security as to whether or how to do this... Can anybody in this situation help...
Didn't know about that temporary residence card, dont know that one, but my wife has recently applied for me, a 5 year 'certificate of visas exemption' which I have received. So I am ok until 2020, even then I can just renew ... Read More
AUSTRALIAN OLD AGE PENSION by michaellieptourists
Is there anyone who is receiving there Australian old age pension in Vn? We would like to live permanently in Vn but can't get a clear statement from Social Security as to whether or how to do this... Can anybody in this situation help...
Hi Mike. I also came to Australia from the UK in the 60's. I made a appointment with a finance person at the CentreLink office in Sydney (now, Human Services) The 'finance Person' knows 100% what the deal is for a pensioner living ... Read More
denture adhesive by Guest45
can anyone tell me where in HCMC I can purchase polident or an equivalent denture adhesive please? Thanks.
Polident or similar available at "Westcoast dentist" in HCM see website Read More
British Passport Renewal by lifemagic
I've entered 'nam on a three month tourist visa and am currently doing Celta, so I can't get away in the day. My passport has no space left. I emailed the high comission about renewing it, i.e. I've printed the form, can I send ...
Sorry. That's quickest way is ONLINE not Ontario, for British Passport Read More
British Passport Renewal by lifemagic
I've entered 'nam on a three month tourist visa and am currently doing Celta, so I can't get away in the day. My passport has no space left. I emailed the high comission about renewing it, i.e. I've printed the form, can I send ...
Quickest way to Ontario a replacement/renewal is a online application, it took me 6 days to receive my new British passport. Brilliant service (my passport wasn't expired, I just hadn't full of stamps. Read More
AUSTRALIAN OLD AGE PENSION by michaellieptourists
Is there anyone who is receiving there Australian old age pension in Vn? We would like to live permanently in Vn but can't get a clear statement from Social Security as to whether or how to do this... Can anybody in this situation help...
Hi Michael. I receive a aged Australian pension and I live in HCM Vietnam, I am married to a Vietnamese girl. If you are married to a Vietnamese girl, you will automatically lose about $200 per fortnight from your pension, because, they say, she ... Read More
denture adhesive by Guest45
can anyone tell me where in HCMC I can purchase polident or an equivalent denture adhesive please? Thanks.
Try WestCoast dentist, in HCM, they are on the web. Bit expensive though Read More
I must soon decided to stay in Vietnam or go. by kerrinkris
Last April I moved to HCM to open a hot yoga studio. I've taught hot yoga for the past eleven years in the US, Philippines, Thailand and Singapore. My goal is to introduce this very popular style of yoga (aka Bikram Yoga) to Vietnam. I want to ...
Hi Lross. I've been coming to HCM for 5 years now, got married, and live with my wife here. HCM is a great place, but would like something a little quieter, been to Vung Tau on day trip, like it very much. When you say "it cost less to live ... Read More
denture adhesive by Guest45
can anyone tell me where in HCMC I can purchase polident or an equivalent denture adhesive please? Thanks.
Hi Vienescape. I have been seeking this product in Ho Chi Minh City, to no avail, Polidant, but sounds like Fixodent is the go. Could I please ask where I can buy it, needed desperately. Thanks a lot. DJ Read More
How do you get "local" price by username222
Yeah it's no secret that Vietnam over charge foreigners, especially with housing agents lurking this forum charing you x2.5 or x3 what they would charge for rent to a local person living in Saigon. So my question is, how do I get a room / ...
So, you want to find example of house overpricing, especially to foreigners easy, read Mr CuongTrieu's advertisements on this site.😳 Read More