@n1tw1t
Scottish expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 30 July 2017
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How to get reliable internet in Ho Chi Minh City by gmj1892
Hi all, I'm considering a move to Vietnam next year but, despite having read up on the topic via these forums and elsewhere, I'm still a little uncertain about the internet situation - there seem to be many conflicting views on how good it ...
Hi there! It's actually quite okay here in HCMC. I am on a 80M/80M connection and I don't have much issue. Time to time, you may have slow down, but Vietnam improved their international connectivity, and it gets better. I agree that for ... Read More
I miss Target, Walmart and Walgreens by yamcha
The thing I miss most back home is convenience and selection. This is a great country for sure and I love a lot about it but when I need to buy 5 different things I have to go to 5 different places in 5 different districts. JESUS!
I've found a few things on the online retailer Lazada I couldn't find in local stores. A bathrobe and some storage/organization things. Quality is a little hit or miss but delivery is fast and it's pretty cheap!Great ... Read More
Why is it that most vietnamese i meet are untrustworthy? by bongolongo
I have been living in Vietnam now for 6 months and farm goats in Cu chi and will be opening a goat restaurant. But everyone i meet from landlords, to suppliers , to employees, to even family members are trying to rip me off. I know it is hard to ...
Never been there but I always imagined your home country Switzerland would be a nice place to live & bring up a young family!You should not pay too much attention to the profiles, because they are often outdated. I have adapted my profile ... Read More
I miss Target, Walmart and Walgreens by yamcha
The thing I miss most back home is convenience and selection. This is a great country for sure and I love a lot about it but when I need to buy 5 different things I have to go to 5 different places in 5 different districts. JESUS!
Yeah, the shipping might be more than the item itself.do you know the 2 x western stuff shops beside Bitexco tower. They look small but are like Pandora's Box. Go inside they are amazing on 4 floors & have everything you cant get in the ... Read More
Heartache by GaVinh
Hi , I’m very happy to be a member of this site , I love Vietnam and plan to return in the near future. I was there between June and September last year ... it was magical . I met some beautiful people . An elderly man approached me in HCM and ...
Hi , I’m very happy to be a member of this site , I love Vietnam and plan to return in the near future. I was there between June and September last year ... it was magical . I met some beautiful people . An elderly man approached me in HCM and ... Read More
Why is it that most vietnamese i meet are untrustworthy? by bongolongo
I have been living in Vietnam now for 6 months and farm goats in Cu chi and will be opening a goat restaurant. But everyone i meet from landlords, to suppliers , to employees, to even family members are trying to rip me off. I know it is hard to ...
and now those expats who live in Vietnam harass with their stupid "if you don't like it in Vietnam, go back where you came from" ideology. There is no more miserable way. Why is it harassment & stupid to say to someone..... if ... Read More
Bought a scooter - now what? (Tax, insurance, government inspections) by KruChris
Pardon my ignorance, I haven't owned a vehicle in Vietnam before. Back home, I have to buy insurance and pay road tax annually and the government requires a technbical inspection every 2 years. Want to be legal from day 1. (Ask me, why - it ...
"First time for me, so give me some tips, crying, pretending to have a heart attack did not work! Do you have all the right docs to give them?" If you are not breaking the law and have the relevant documents, try this, next time they stop ... Read More
Bought a scooter - now what? (Tax, insurance, government inspections) by KruChris
Pardon my ignorance, I haven't owned a vehicle in Vietnam before. Back home, I have to buy insurance and pay road tax annually and the government requires a technbical inspection every 2 years. Want to be legal from day 1. (Ask me, why - it ...
I got done on way back from Can Tho yesterday(first time in 10+ years driving a bike here) Got pulled over for no real reason as did countless Vietnamese. Was driving with a UK driving licence(not acceptable here). At first he wanted 2.5 mil but GF ... Read More
Bought a scooter - now what? (Tax, insurance, government inspections) by KruChris
Pardon my ignorance, I haven't owned a vehicle in Vietnam before. Back home, I have to buy insurance and pay road tax annually and the government requires a technbical inspection every 2 years. Want to be legal from day 1. (Ask me, why - it ...
When you are stopped for a traffic violation (or worse), police will want to see the blue card, insurance card, your Vietnamese license, and probably your passport. Usually they are looking for an excuse to fine you on the spot, and if you resist, ... Read More
Bought a scooter - now what? (Tax, insurance, government inspections) by KruChris
Pardon my ignorance, I haven't owned a vehicle in Vietnam before. Back home, I have to buy insurance and pay road tax annually and the government requires a technbical inspection every 2 years. Want to be legal from day 1. (Ask me, why - it ...
Want to be legal from day 1. Registration would have to be in the name of a friend. Bought the scooter from a foreign teacher leaving the country. Not sure if I can buy insurance over the phone like in the UK?When you are stopped for a traffic ... Read More
Why is it that most vietnamese i meet are untrustworthy? by bongolongo
I have been living in Vietnam now for 6 months and farm goats in Cu chi and will be opening a goat restaurant. But everyone i meet from landlords, to suppliers , to employees, to even family members are trying to rip me off. I know it is hard to ...
and now those expats who live in Vietnam harass with their stupid "if you don't like it in Vietnam, go back where you came from" ideology. There is no more miserable way. Why is it harassment & stupid to say to someone..... if ... Read More
Why is it that most vietnamese i meet are untrustworthy? by bongolongo
I have been living in Vietnam now for 6 months and farm goats in Cu chi and will be opening a goat restaurant. But everyone i meet from landlords, to suppliers , to employees, to even family members are trying to rip me off. I know it is hard to ...
Blah, Blah, Blah, Vietnamese are bad, Blah, Blah, Blah Sometimes this forum rises to new heights of naivety or stupidity, Why do you come to Vietnam to complain about it and the people! Go back to wherever you came from, I'm sure it's ... Read More
Why is it that most vietnamese i meet are untrustworthy? by bongolongo
I have been living in Vietnam now for 6 months and farm goats in Cu chi and will be opening a goat restaurant. But everyone i meet from landlords, to suppliers , to employees, to even family members are trying to rip me off. I know it is hard to ...
Blah, Blah, Blah, Vietnamese are bad, Blah, Blah, Blah Sometimes this forum rises to new heights of naivety or stupidity, whichever you prefer. Let me put this out there. The ONLY significant difference I see with Vietnam and other countries in ... Read More
Drive a car in HCMC by Chutima Chu
I will move to work in HCMC soon. It’s possible for me to buy a car and get driving license here?
I’m confident to drive here I knew it’s different. I had experience driving in Europe before. I just worry about make it right way.Well you can forget your driving in Europe experiance. Driving a car in HCMC is quite a different ... Read More
Looking to meet people in Can Tho City by edemits
Hello everyone! I'm looking for some people to have a chat, go for a drink or a walk... in Can Tho City. I will be moving there next week and don't know anybody in the city yet. I am a student from Belgium (23 y/o) and I'm coming to ...
Looked at and being stared at are two different things. When I get stared at I just stare back, it usually brings things to a halt. Same with finger pointing, just point back. If they are close and can hear you, just ask " cái gì ... Read More