@lifeisgoodok
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 01 April 2018
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Just arrived in Da Nang and need advice by eddyjw07
Arrived at Da Nang on June 3 at my Airbnb, and found a place over the Dragon Bridge Wednesday so here are my questions1. Rent: Paying 5.5 million VND. Can I do better? I haven't signed a contract yet, but I am leaning towards a 6-month ...
@Aidan in HCMC,I see the Carol Da Nang apartment.It is on the eastside of the river, beachside and also close to the river.Just walking along the river is very soothing and at some places, something happening. Read More
Just arrived in Da Nang and need advice by eddyjw07
Arrived at Da Nang on June 3 at my Airbnb, and found a place over the Dragon Bridge Wednesday so here are my questions1. Rent: Paying 5.5 million VND. Can I do better? I haven't signed a contract yet, but I am leaning towards a 6-month ...
@Aidan in HCMC,I have not seen any maps.Eddy is staying in the Son Tra area of Da Nang.It's a mountainous area northwest area of Da Nang.It's not your typical Eastside beaches of Da Nang but has smaller beaches. Read More
Just arrived in Da Nang and need advice by eddyjw07
Arrived at Da Nang on June 3 at my Airbnb, and found a place over the Dragon Bridge Wednesday so here are my questions1. Rent: Paying 5.5 million VND. Can I do better? I haven't signed a contract yet, but I am leaning towards a 6-month ...
@OceanBeach92107He states to not mention which side of the Dragon Bridge.Rents are more expensive on the Beach side while a bit cheaper on the more commercial and more residential side. More choices on the commercial and residential side. Read More
Things to do in Da Nang by Boborob
Hello I am Bob aged 60, from the USA and here in Da Nang for dental work for a few months and besides the heat and humidity I like it a lot. The people are friendly and it seems very safe. I am trying to find things to do but I am not really into ...
You should try the Ba Na Hills cable car into the mountains and also the marble mountains close bye.Beach is very clear and clean and enjoy spending sometimes there.Another Hand Bridge opened up and you should look it up.Seen the fiery Dragon ... Read More
Looking to move to VN to retire permanently just starting research by michaelr.dupree916
Retire in SE Asia. Start living in VN
@SteinNebraska Can you get the VIN driver's license for automobiles with only automobile endorsement on USA driver's license? Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: https://www.ssa.gov/international/countrylist6.htm Plus, the most current information for U.S. Citizens as ...
@brianAFSER73You can keep paying but you will only receive care in the USA.It would be much cheaper to not pay and take an insurance where you are. Read More
Post-Covid-19 situation in Vietnam by Mickael
Hello everyone, The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the world, including on expats' lives. Travel restrictions, business closures, budget cuts, and health measures have created unprecedented challenges for those who have chosen to live in ...
@doctorhands They must be using AI to come up with the same posts. haha Read More
Instant water heaters –do they give satisfactory shower? by ChoculaD
I’m about to move into an unfurnished apartment. Bathroom doesn’t even have water heater, and there’s no central heating. There’s already holes drilled and wiring for an instant water heater, because person who lived there ...
@ChoculaD (for just using cold water in summer) Easiest solution would be to get the plumber take a offshoot of the cold water and have a tap installed where the water can go to a separate hot water out-take without have to operate the heater. Read More
Instant water heaters –do they give satisfactory shower? by ChoculaD
I’m about to move into an unfurnished apartment. Bathroom doesn’t even have water heater, and there’s no central heating. There’s already holes drilled and wiring for an instant water heater, because person who lived there ...
@ChoculaD I have never had any issues with instant water heaters.What is the water pressure in the bathroom? If it is low, you'll have to get a heater with a pump.The smaller heaters have smaller the coils inside the heater that will make the water ... Read More
Your best culinary memory in Vietnam by Mickael
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ...
@Cheryl Yes, I have tried it and it is fun for family. Making sure that it is marinated properly before cooking.I want to get the Korean barbecue grill plate that can be put on the table and family and friends can eat hot barbecued meat and food off ... Read More
Your best culinary memory in Vietnam by Mickael
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ...
@Mickael My first day in Da Nang, Vietnam, four years ago, I was returning from a bank to change some money and being very hungry, I spotted a backstreet restaurant on the way back to the hotel.I was staying on the beach side.It was Friday evening ... Read More
Contemplating a move to Danang to RETIRE by jwdtw
I just want to say THANK YOU for your website. It has been most informative, as I contemplate a move to Danang to RETIRE. I just don't know how to get around the 30-day visa situation, not an easy procedure for older guys like me.
@jwdtw I thought that there was a retirement visa for Americans.Not available anymore? Read More
Planning to relocate to Nha Trang from Australia by TerrySE
Morning OK so I've recently visited for the 3rd time and the timing just feels right, I've always envisaged myself ending up in an Asian country and Nha Trang ticks all the boxes. Australia is too regimented, expensive, cold [Melbourne winters] I'm ...
@TerrySE Terry,Dreams do not go away but can be delayed.During 2018/2019 I went to some selected countries that met my requirements (minimum close to beach, good return on the dollar, not too small and not too big a city as we get older, we need ... Read More
Planning to relocate to Nha Trang from Australia by TerrySE
Morning OK so I've recently visited for the 3rd time and the timing just feels right, I've always envisaged myself ending up in an Asian country and Nha Trang ticks all the boxes. Australia is too regimented, expensive, cold [Melbourne winters] I'm ...
@TerrySE I was also looking at places to move over 4 years ago from USA and Vietnam was not even on my list.As it happened to be in between countries I was visiting to check up, I decided to spend some time in Vietnam.Frankly I was quite impressed ... Read More
Planning to relocate to Nha Trang from Australia by TerrySE
Morning OK so I've recently visited for the 3rd time and the timing just feels right, I've always envisaged myself ending up in an Asian country and Nha Trang ticks all the boxes. Australia is too regimented, expensive, cold [Melbourne winters] I'm ...
@TerrySE My first and only visit to Nha Trang was exactly how some previous visitors had described.Chinese and Russians behaving badly, smoking and spitting while eating, garbage all over the sidewalks and scooters even running on sidewalks.Even the ... Read More