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John Barker

@Jayceebee31

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Australian looking for information about Vietnam

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Australian

Lives in Melbourne

Speaks Australian,English ,American, Canadian

Registration: 24 October 2015

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John Barker
Jayceebee31 replied to a thread
9 years ago
thuhuong.anvy

Hello by thuhuong.anvy

Well, I've just found out that this blog/forum is a great place to get information, to read, to discover,... not only in Hanoi, where I am living, but in many other places in Vietnam and all around the world. This is very different from other ...

John Barker

Hello there from Melbourne, Australia, king of sports...greetings to all. Read More

John Barker
Jayceebee31 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Jasonp06

Moving to Da Nang in January / February by Jasonp06

Hi, thanks for letting me find my feet here. I'm a 48 year old Australian from the Gold Coast, engaged to an amazing Vietnamese angel and due to marry in April 2016 and move here (Da Nang) in January or February, before the Vietnamese New Year. ...

John Barker

Sorry, firstly happy travelling.and all the best for wedding, but, hope to be in contact before then,the ladies are : Sunny at the Sea &!Sands hotel & Toi whom is just to open at the Hoi An Garden Palace ....I told both of them about you ... Read More

John Barker
Jayceebee31 replied to a thread
9 years ago
whiterose88

MAKE NEW FRIENDS by whiterose88

Hi everybody, i from VN. I a new on Expat.com 1 month ago. So I would like to be come friends with all around the word.

John Barker

Are you intending to travel or settle there for a bit? Please reply with thanks JCB. Read More

John Barker
Jayceebee31 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Jasonp06

Moving to Da Nang in January / February by Jasonp06

Hi, thanks for letting me find my feet here. I'm a 48 year old Australian from the Gold Coast, engaged to an amazing Vietnamese angel and due to marry in April 2016 and move here (Da Nang) in January or February, before the Vietnamese New Year. ...

John Barker

Hi Jason, we gave the heard from you for a while...Just for interest - what is your current residence...reason for query ,my daughter is planning to come in March , so checking value for money accommodation. Also, the young Vietnamese ladies would ... Read More

John Barker
Jayceebee31 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julie

Places to visit in Lao Cai by Julie

Hi, For the ones living in Lao Cai, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Lao Cai, the tourist sites? How to visit the region ...

John Barker

How has the new Casino,taken off - is it good for the economy, anyone please advise?thanks JCB 31 Read More

John Barker
Jayceebee31 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 ...

John Barker

Agree- most are rip off merchants.,, Read More

John Barker
Jayceebee31 replied to a thread
9 years ago
khurramanwarkhan

DM water by khurramanwarkhan

hi I am urgently in need for a supplier for DM water for our factory to be started on 15th Nov Could anyone help me ...? regards Khurram

John Barker

You can import it from Australia Contact distilleddistributors .com.aunorvgoogle then in Australia.. All the best Read More

John Barker
Jayceebee31 replied to a thread
9 years ago
hs0zfe

Half-hearted "students" - is it time to pack it in? by hs0zfe

I'm a sucker when asked to help. Sometimes, an adult will ask me to help by speaking with them via Skype. There won't be a payment. But it seems those students lack the motivation, the hunger, the seriousness they might have if they were ...

John Barker

I will try to get a copy of the book, but, you gave taught me something very important-- no wonder I do not see eye to eye with my misses....are brain is different. Read More

John Barker
Jayceebee31 replied to a thread
9 years ago
whiterose88

MAKE NEW FRIENDS by whiterose88

Hi everybody, i from VN. I a new on Expat.com 1 month ago. So I would like to be come friends with all around the word.

John Barker

I have been on for just over a week now...great fun,very friendly &helpful...I am from Australia Read More

John Barker
Jayceebee31 replied to a thread
9 years ago
valeria zen

House in Hué by valeria zen

Good morning everybody, my name is Valeria and I moved to Hué three weeks ago. I am looking for a lot of things. The most important: THE HOUSE. I am looking with some friends, so the best would be three bedrooms, 8/9 mil, in the center (I only ...

John Barker

May we ask -Why Hue.....Danang / Hi An is a great spot. In my opinion great for all.Also greater opportunity for gaining income I would think. Let others comment. Read More

John Barker
Jayceebee31 replied to a thread
9 years ago
bbbcc008

Looking to buy 27 inch monitor in Vietnam by bbbcc008

I can't read of speak Vietnamese, so this is difficult for me. I am looking for a reputable website to buy a 27 inch monitor in Vietnam. Ideally the website has an English version and accepts Visa or Paypal and can do deliveries. Ideally I am ...

John Barker

Contact a manufacture and ask for a distributor nearby...then organise it from there....is what I suggest..that's what I would do.. Read More

John Barker
Jayceebee31 replied to a thread
9 years ago
hs0zfe

Half-hearted "students" - is it time to pack it in? by hs0zfe

I'm a sucker when asked to help. Sometimes, an adult will ask me to help by speaking with them via Skype. There won't be a payment. But it seems those students lack the motivation, the hunger, the seriousness they might have if they were ...

John Barker

I have been trying to assist some young persons but basically given up..,,as they don't take it seriously,they want to stop & start again without the commitment or prepared to work to learn. Read More

John Barker
Jayceebee31 replied to a thread
9 years ago
big15096

Pay apartment rental by US Dollar or VN Dong? by big15096

When I was searching for apartments to rent. All rental rate was given in US Dollar. Are you paying them in US Dollar? or VN Dong?

John Barker

I suggest seek legal advise- should be a tax deduction anygphow or don't you have to pay taxes etc.. Read More

John Barker
Jayceebee31 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Jasonp06

Moving to Da Nang in January / February by Jasonp06

Hi, thanks for letting me find my feet here. I'm a 48 year old Australian from the Gold Coast, engaged to an amazing Vietnamese angel and due to marry in April 2016 and move here (Da Nang) in January or February, before the Vietnamese New Year. ...

John Barker

You may try to help me with accommodation recommendations when I come over - Contacts are - Hoi An Sunny & Sea & Sand Hotel , Toi at new hotel -Hoi An Garden Palace .. Hanoi - recommend strongly you contact Victor at new opened hotel ... Read More

John Barker
Jayceebee31 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Justoneword

Homeless in New York, US want to move and work in Vietnam. by Justoneword

Hi all, my name is Than Nguyen, I am a college student/professional looking for employment in Vietnam to move back to Vietnam. I recently got into an argument with my mom, and she kicked me out, and currently living in a homeless shelter in New ...

John Barker

Al the best ...hope things work out....take care Read More