@Malcolmleitrim
Irish looking for information about Vietnam
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Irish
Lives in Ninh Bình
Speaks English
Registration: 18 June 2019
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Flying in with guitar by TwinlessTwin
Anyone carried on guitar and had issues? I have a small parlor size one I’d like to bring over but not sure if it’s wise. Let me know. Thank you as always.
@Dannyroc3 That's all well and good, but I can't see how it applies outside the USA. Read More
I am thinking of going to Vietnam for Dental work by Alexandersalvia1
So like the tittle says , I am thinking of traveling to Vietnam to have serious dental work done. I am now in the USA and we all know it is expensive here, I am only 54 years old and I have the need for the presentable smile. My local dentist ...
@Lotus Eater I have had root canal treatment in Hanoi with plenty of anaesthetic. Read More
I am thinking of going to Vietnam for Dental work by Alexandersalvia1
So like the tittle says , I am thinking of traveling to Vietnam to have serious dental work done. I am now in the USA and we all know it is expensive here, I am only 54 years old and I have the need for the presentable smile. My local dentist ...
@Wxx3 I have a mouthful of porcelain crowns all done in Hanoi and they are perfect. Maybe your dentist had something against the Chinese, many do. Read More
Flying in with guitar by TwinlessTwin
Anyone carried on guitar and had issues? I have a small parlor size one I’d like to bring over but not sure if it’s wise. Let me know. Thank you as always.
As I recall, Obama signed a law where airlines were required to accept musical instruments in the cabin and not count as a carry-on. I did one international flight like this, not sure if it only applies to fights to-from the US? I'm sure there are ... Read More
Flying in with guitar by TwinlessTwin
Anyone carried on guitar and had issues? I have a small parlor size one I’d like to bring over but not sure if it’s wise. Let me know. Thank you as always.
I have brought an OM size guitar from Ireland to Hanoi in a soft case and used it as my hand luggage with no problems. Now maybe I was just lucky, if they insist that you check it as luggage then you have a problem, it's impossible to predict what ... Read More
I am thinking of going to Vietnam for Dental work by Alexandersalvia1
So like the tittle says , I am thinking of traveling to Vietnam to have serious dental work done. I am now in the USA and we all know it is expensive here, I am only 54 years old and I have the need for the presentable smile. My local dentist ...
I have had considerable dental work done in Vietnam over a few years and the results have been great. I would highly recommend Global Dental in Hanoi, a very modern practice, great service and 20% of what I would be expected to pay in Ireland or the ... Read More
Retirement in Thailand within 3-4 years by paddelia1
Hello everybody,My wife and I consider seriously retiring in Thailand around year 2027-2028.I am reading all kind of information such as the latest official retirement visa information, we are US citizen.For what i can tell, I need a recommandation ...
I have spent some time in Krabi and I don't think it would be a good place to retire. It can be extremely hot and it's not easy to get around unless you have your own car. I also think you could be bored very quickly. Have you considered Hua Hin? It ... Read More
Reselling Makeup and other imported stuff by Dannyroc3
So my GF suggests I bring makeup and supplements back to VN when I come. Of course, the purpose would be to resell them to her friends. According to her, people in VN have a lot of confidence in products from the US. I don't know if it is her ...
It's certainly true that vietnamese women seem to think that anything brought into the country from Europe or the US is more genuine, but if a problem does occur you are leaving yourself open for no personal gain as far as I can see. Read More
Finding an apartment in VN by Dannyroc3
I have been in VN for about a month and considered getting an apartment, perhaps furnished on a month-to-month rental but I have no idea on how to find such listings.Are there websites or services to locate available rentals? I am currently in a ...
I agree with Ocean Beach, in my experience vietnamese women are very frugal, especially with things that westerners think of as essential. They always like to have a stash of money somewhere in expectation of the financial disaster that they seem to ... Read More
First time using the ATM's in VN. by Dannyroc3
So today was my first time to use the ATM and it was with a little difficulty.The first ATM had a sign saying only VISA cards from a VN back would work.The second one (Agri- something) allowed me to sign in but when I put in 3 mil. withdraw (rather ...
@Dannyroc3I find TP bank to be the best. I think it allows you a 5million vnd withdrawal and there are no charges. Read More
First trip to Vietnam 8/24 by Dannyroc3
I plan to go to Vietnam in the next few weeks.The long and short of it is- I have never been to an Asian country and I am not worried but as a noviceI feel less confident than when I have traveled in other places due to language and culture.I first ...
Glad it worked out OK, I usually fly with Qatar Airways and find them very good, not the cheapest but worth the extra. I hope your relationship is working out also, vietnamese women can be wonderful. Read More
First trip to Vietnam 8/24 by Dannyroc3
I plan to go to Vietnam in the next few weeks.The long and short of it is- I have never been to an Asian country and I am not worried but as a noviceI feel less confident than when I have traveled in other places due to language and culture.I first ...
When I was looking over my flight, it appears Qatar Airlines does allow checked baggage included with the economy ticket. But my first leg will be operated by Amertican Airlines, I don't know if they will ... Read More
Nha Trang and Da Lat by Malcolmleitrim
Hello everyone, I am planning my winter trip to Vietnam and I will stay mostly in and around Hanoi as I usually do. However I want to spend Christmas and the New year period further south and was thinking of a couple of weeks in the Na Trang and Da ...
Expect Dalat to be packed to the max with Viets during those times, therefore, prices will be higher than usual. Nha Trang, according to most recent news, is rather quiet compated to pre COVID times. It is claimed to be mainly blamed on the ... Read More
Nha Trang and Da Lat
Hello everyone, I am planning my winter trip to Vietnam and I will stay mostly in and around Hanoi as I usually do. However I want to spend Christmas and the New year period further south and was thinking of a couple of weeks in the Na Trang and Da ... Read More
Thailand Health care by ab36
Hi My Thai girlfriend spends a fortune on health care, but everything I read suggests that health care should be free in Thailand for citizens.I understand, from a bit of research, that she might only be eligible for free health care in the area ...
@ab36Maybe her idea of what constitutes health care is different from yours! From my experience, health care in SE Asia is fairly reasonably priced. Read More