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@Canman63

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Canadian looking for information about Vietnam

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Lives in Danang

Speaks English, little thai

Registration: 19 April 2019

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5 years ago
R12345

3 month multiple entry Buisiness Visa by R12345

Hello I am wondering if you could give me some advice. I arrived in Ho Chi Minh yesterday from the UK with my partner, both of us have a 3 month multiple entry business visa with a sponsorship letter from the company we planned to work for. We came ...

Canman63

Perhaps see a visa agent, and get a multi entry 3 month tourist visa, or at least get some advice . Read More

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5 years ago
WillyBaldy

Irritating dating scenario by WillyBaldy

There's a dating situation happening quite a few times to me and although I've always managed, it is a really annoying issue and I was wondering if anyone had suggestions. So, you meet a Vietnamese woman for breakfast at a coffee shop. ...

Canman63

Before or after you coughed? Read More

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5 years ago
WillyBaldy

Irritating dating scenario by WillyBaldy

There's a dating situation happening quite a few times to me and although I've always managed, it is a really annoying issue and I was wondering if anyone had suggestions. So, you meet a Vietnamese woman for breakfast at a coffee shop. ...

Canman63

I met a nice young lady in danang, she insisted we meet at skybar, lucky for me I googled the place, drinks were the price of a mortgage, I changed locations to highlands coffee.There's a bar in Saigon with the same name, as far as I remember, ... Read More

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5 years ago
WillyBaldy

Irritating dating scenario by WillyBaldy

There's a dating situation happening quite a few times to me and although I've always managed, it is a really annoying issue and I was wondering if anyone had suggestions. So, you meet a Vietnamese woman for breakfast at a coffee shop. ...

Canman63

I met a nice young lady in danang, she insisted we meet at skybar, lucky for me I googled the place, drinks were the price of a mortgage, I changed locations to highlands coffee. Read More

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5 years ago
WillyBaldy

Irritating dating scenario by WillyBaldy

There's a dating situation happening quite a few times to me and although I've always managed, it is a really annoying issue and I was wondering if anyone had suggestions. So, you meet a Vietnamese woman for breakfast at a coffee shop. ...

Canman63

Seems like u opened a can of worms on this one Willy, perhaps she got on the blower to tell her friends to come and see the western movie star she had met? And then the crowd formed. Read More

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5 years ago
WillyBaldy

Irritating dating scenario by WillyBaldy

There's a dating situation happening quite a few times to me and although I've always managed, it is a really annoying issue and I was wondering if anyone had suggestions. So, you meet a Vietnamese woman for breakfast at a coffee shop. ...

Canman63

Sounds like she is taking you for a mug, sorry to say, gave her an inch, she took a mile. Read More

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5 years ago
AhoyMatey

Pedestrian safety compared to Chiang Mai? by AhoyMatey

My wife and I, with our grade-schooler and toddler, are planning to stay in Da Nang for about 3 months. We've actually contemplated Chiang Mai again since our last stay there was only for a month, but the biggest issue we have with Chiang Mai is ...

Canman63

I have been to Chang Mai many times, Danang for a month, I find Danang to be much quieter on the side streets compared to Chang Mai. I also found that the moto drivers in Danang drove slower than the Thais. I have rented motorbikes in both places, ... Read More

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5 years ago
Trax77

Warning Tips for someone visiting Ho Chi Minh by Trax77

Ill be in Ho Chi Minh from 9-29 until 10-7. Any advice/warnings/common scams you can give me as it is my first time in Vietnam? Much Appreciated!

Canman63

For anyone else , yes, they may be leading the guys along, extracting mney , and giving false hopes of loves etc. But for u Willy, being the Brad Pitt of Canada, it has to be the opposite!I'd like to be know as the Big Willy of Canada, if you ... Read More

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5 years ago
Trax77

Warning Tips for someone visiting Ho Chi Minh by Trax77

Ill be in Ho Chi Minh from 9-29 until 10-7. Any advice/warnings/common scams you can give me as it is my first time in Vietnam? Much Appreciated!

Canman63

For anyone else , yes, they may be leading the guys along, extracting mney , and giving false hopes of loves etc. But for u Willy, being the Brad Pitt of Canada, it has to be the opposite! Read More

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5 years ago
Trax77

Warning Tips for someone visiting Ho Chi Minh by Trax77

Ill be in Ho Chi Minh from 9-29 until 10-7. Any advice/warnings/common scams you can give me as it is my first time in Vietnam? Much Appreciated!

Canman63

Just be aware of your surroundings, don't fall for a beautiful woman, don't go to karaoke bars, and just because beer is cheap, don't get drunk.I've been in Saigon for a little more than 24 hours and I already failed each point in ... Read More

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5 years ago
Trax77

Warning Tips for someone visiting Ho Chi Minh by Trax77

Ill be in Ho Chi Minh from 9-29 until 10-7. Any advice/warnings/common scams you can give me as it is my first time in Vietnam? Much Appreciated!

Canman63

The currency can be somewhat tricky for first timers. I would suggest that you keep your bills in sequence , from big to small, it's easier when paying for something. as previously stated, perhaps keep bigger bills in a separate pocket, I ... Read More

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5 years ago
Christine

In retrospect, would you move again to Vietnam? by Christine

Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Vietnam, would you heartily say "let’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...

Canman63

my husband is one of those old retired Western you mentioned. However, his belly is still flat, his skin isn't sagging (although he's wrinkly after living by the beach for 55 of his 70 years), he doesn't even own a pair of socks (blame ... Read More

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5 years ago
Nathalie Roux

How much for real estate agent tips? by Nathalie Roux

Hi all! I’m planning to live in Hanoi for three/six months and looking for an apartment. I found some really nice through real estate agency and I’d like to know how much money is usually given as tips to the agents. Thanks ...

Canman63

I have never in my life heard of tipping a real estate agent. Read More

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5 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Settling Down in Vũng Tàu by OceanBeach92107

I'm not new to the Vietnam forum, but after a year mostly touring around the country, I've signed a 6 month lease on an excellent and quiet 2 bedroom apartment on Phan Chu Trinh. I'm mostly interested in music performances, all styles, ...

Canman63

Hi ocean, any plans on putting on a performance? How's life in your new home? Read More

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5 years ago
jhernz94

Researching expat life and property in Nha Trang by jhernz94

Retired US military, recently spent 7 years working/living in Hong Kong, just moved back to US this year. I’m gonna be in Nha Trang this week to get a better feel for expat life there as a vacation/retirement option. 2 bdrm/2 bath type of ...

Canman63

I second your recommendation on Danang, Nha trang was not my cup of tea. Not a big enough diversity of people there, I don't speak Russian or Mandarin. Never had a problem with either mind you, just didn't feel comfortable there. Read More