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@Asian jimmy

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American looking for information about Vietnam

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Lives in California

Speaks English vietnamese Spanish

Registration: 06 October 2015

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Asian jimmy replied to a thread
5 years ago
mix624

Leaving with expired VISA ( 1 day ). by mix624

Hi, Asking for a friend of mine leaving on the 6th of February. 3 months multiple entry VISA expiration is 5th of February and flight ticket out = 6th of February. This means leaving 1 day late. And then the plan is to get back to Nha Trang with a ...

Asian jimmy

Be nice and apologetic. Don't carry too much cash in your pockets. Speak English only. and PAY the fine. I believe Vietnam customs will be asking the questions. And don't get blacklisted. Read More

Asian jimmy replied to a thread
5 years ago
mix624

Leaving with expired VISA ( 1 day ). by mix624

Hi, Asking for a friend of mine leaving on the 6th of February. 3 months multiple entry VISA expiration is 5th of February and flight ticket out = 6th of February. This means leaving 1 day late. And then the plan is to get back to Nha Trang with a ...

Asian jimmy

I been through that experience. Most hotels wont let you stay if you're visa is expired and they are required to report it to the police or whatever department handles that. And you will get a fine when you get to the airport. Pay it and ... Read More

Asian jimmy replied to a thread
6 years ago
gbulosan013

I WANT TO LIVE IN VIETNAM by gbulosan013

Hi guys, good day to all :) I am getting ready to move to Vietnam, I want to live there hopefully next year. I just want to know if guys have an idea on how much is gonna be the salary for Customer Service Rep. (specifically for Call Center) , ...

Asian jimmy

I have a question. I want to live and work in Vietnam in a year. Does anyone know if it would be easy to find a sous chef job at a resort. That would pay decently ? Read More

Asian jimmy replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster3201

Moving Down to Nha Trang by GuestPoster3201

Hi all, I've been in Hanoi for about 2 years and have had it up to here (imagine me holding my hand above by head) with the place. Just awful. Anyhow, I have heard from numerous people that Nha Trang is lovely and offers much better lifestyle ...

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Asian jimmy replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster3201

Moving Down to Nha Trang by GuestPoster3201

Hi all, I've been in Hanoi for about 2 years and have had it up to here (imagine me holding my hand above by head) with the place. Just awful. Anyhow, I have heard from numerous people that Nha Trang is lovely and offers much better lifestyle ...

Asian jimmy

Good luck and happy hunting. Read More

Asian jimmy replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster3201

Moving Down to Nha Trang by GuestPoster3201

Hi all, I've been in Hanoi for about 2 years and have had it up to here (imagine me holding my hand above by head) with the place. Just awful. Anyhow, I have heard from numerous people that Nha Trang is lovely and offers much better lifestyle ...

Asian jimmy

Housing and condos are being developed constantly. But be careful and cautious. Even natives get ripped off on real estate, I've seen it. Read More

Asian jimmy replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster3201

Moving Down to Nha Trang by GuestPoster3201

Hi all, I've been in Hanoi for about 2 years and have had it up to here (imagine me holding my hand above by head) with the place. Just awful. Anyhow, I have heard from numerous people that Nha Trang is lovely and offers much better lifestyle ...

Asian jimmy

Crime is the same as everywhere else. Obviously the bigger the city , bigger crime. Bad crimes seem only to happen to natives. Foreigners just get ripped off alot (money). Not sure about phone/ data services. Nha trang is a beach resort city ... Read More

Asian jimmy replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster3201

Moving Down to Nha Trang by GuestPoster3201

Hi all, I've been in Hanoi for about 2 years and have had it up to here (imagine me holding my hand above by head) with the place. Just awful. Anyhow, I have heard from numerous people that Nha Trang is lovely and offers much better lifestyle ...

Asian jimmy

They have several nice clean western style hospitals. I been to 2 of them and not bad. Read More

Asian jimmy replied to a thread
6 years ago
Ceevee369

What does one can buy as property for 250 K USD ? by Ceevee369

Not having a crystal ball telling us how prices will increase, or how the bubble will burst, but we’d like to hear opinions / advise what one can buy for around 5.5 billion VND these days. We need space. Like 100 SQM or 3 BR’s but ...

Asian jimmy

Wherever you choose to live in VN . Do a smell test (make sure you can live with the smells). Also try to get the evening breeze. Read More

Asian jimmy replied to a thread
6 years ago
Ceevee369

What does one can buy as property for 250 K USD ? by Ceevee369

Not having a crystal ball telling us how prices will increase, or how the bubble will burst, but we’d like to hear opinions / advise what one can buy for around 5.5 billion VND these days. We need space. Like 100 SQM or 3 BR’s but ...

Asian jimmy

VN is always going to be More hot and More humid than mainland US, simply because it's Closer to the Equator. Read More

Asian jimmy replied to a thread
6 years ago
Ceevee369

What does one can buy as property for 250 K USD ? by Ceevee369

Not having a crystal ball telling us how prices will increase, or how the bubble will burst, but we’d like to hear opinions / advise what one can buy for around 5.5 billion VND these days. We need space. Like 100 SQM or 3 BR’s but ...

Asian jimmy

No. Only Australia and here. So please feel free to educate me.I think VN would be a nice place to live except for the heat and humidity. Cost of living is good. I'm living in California (costs alot to live) right now and kinda miss living in ... Read More

Asian jimmy replied to a thread
8 years ago
Asian jimmy

What is there to do in southern Vietnam? by Asian jimmy

Anybody got any good ideas? Im gonna be back in town.

Asian jimmy

Cool. Thanks for the advice. Read More

Asian jimmy replied to a thread
8 years ago
Asian jimmy

Need western medicines by Asian jimmy

Hello, im back in Vietnam for acouple of months. I have back problems and get prescribed western medicines. When I run out how will i be able to find medicines like hydrocodone or others like it? I have only seen codine with tyenol as the ...

Asian jimmy

If anyone knows anything i will greatly appreciate it. I have been taking pain relievers for many years now need them to function properly. Im basically disabled without them. Walking and sitting becomes difficult. Read More

Asian jimmy created a thread
8 years ago

Need western medicines

Hello, im back in Vietnam for acouple of months. I have back problems and get prescribed western medicines. When I run out how will i be able to find medicines like hydrocodone or others like it? I have only seen codine with tyenol as the ... Read More

Asian jimmy created a thread
8 years ago

What is there to do in southern Vietnam?

Anybody got any good ideas? Im gonna be back in town. Read More