@Suppobill
American looking for information about Vietnam
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American
Speaks English
Registration: 04 December 2019
Activity
Sending presents from the US
Is there a consensus on the best method for mailing gifts from the US to Vietnam? I want to send a necklace and earrings valued at about $300 USD. Concerned about it disappearing along the way. Read More
Hang Gliding in Vietnam?
I haven't been able to find any information about hang gliding in Vietnam, although paragliding seems to exist in some of the tourist areas. Is it illegal or am I simply the only one stupid enough to try? I'm pretty sure I could get a kite ... Read More
COVID 19 (CORONA VIRUS) UPDATES FOR ALL NATIONALITIES & STATUS by goodolboy
Was not to sure exactly where to post this link so started a new topic, most of us not in this situation but some might be! https://www.facebook.com/ukinvietnam/photos/a.388627835543/10157163891370544/?type=3
Asia copies the USA, and the idea to close the borders is a Trump's idea©.Here is the information on the 40,000 who entered the US after Trump instituted the travel ban from China. The information is available from several sources but here ... Read More
Dating Older Women in Vietnam by Jayonthekeys
Good Morning/Afternoon. This is my first time posting on a forum, let alone this one. I'm a 27 year old professional. I have lived all my life in the UK & I am looking to travel to Vietnam to potentially live the rest of my life. I have ...
Good Morning/Afternoon. This is my first time posting on a forum, let alone this one. I'm a 27 year old professional. I have lived all my life in the UK & I am looking to travel to Vietnam to potentially live the rest of my life. I have ... Read More
Please take this seven question English quiz for me by SteinNebraska
My wife's daughter was doing an online quiz for her Vietnamese school English class. She had some questions that she was unsure of and I helped her with some answers. After the quiz she got 70% right. After the quiz it shows the questions ...
Peter is really interested __________ Vietnamese history aboutAlthough your bio does not explicitly say so, I suspect that as you were born in 1976 and you speak Vietnamese that you are a second generation American who learned Vietnamese at home and ... Read More
Documentarily Approved by SteinNebraska
My wife and daughter have been Documentarily Approved (yes, that's apparently a word) for their immigration visas to the US as of today! It's been a long year of paperwork and applications. We still need to wait for the consulate to open ...
My wife and daughter have been Documentarily Approved (yes, that's apparently a word) for their immigration visas to the US as of today! It's been a long year of paperwork and applications. We still need to wait for the consulate to open ... Read More
Need Job To Acquire Work Visa? by Muvvv
Hi guys! I'm moving to Vietnam in 2 weeks to work as a teacher. It looks like I'll need a work visa, but I can't get one unless I already have an employer. Is it possible to arrive, begin working, and have your employer write a letter ...
Hey! ... I wrote a guide to the documents you should bring with you in order to get through the process as quickly, cheaply and easily as possible! Here's the link: *** All the best, HannahThis link would have been very useful given the ... Read More
This is just a really fun article to read by SteinNebraska
https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/features/20200519/angered-husband-exiles-himself-due-to-wifes-abuse-in-vietnam/54644.html
Sometimes you just need a quiet room and a nice glass of wine. Read More
When will international flights resume? by salieri60
Hi, my wife and kid are stuck in VN, waiting for international flights to resume. Does the government give any info on when they envisage to resume international flights? As far as I understand, you can only fly to Korea and Japan at present. Any ...
As a merchant seaman myself, I can't imagine a more boring mode of transportation than to be stuck on a commercial ship with nothing to do for 79 days!We were busy every day of the trip. For me, I had a lot of time for retrospection, for ... Read More
When will international flights resume? by salieri60
Hi, my wife and kid are stuck in VN, waiting for international flights to resume. Does the government give any info on when they envisage to resume international flights? As far as I understand, you can only fly to Korea and Japan at present. Any ...
This could be a long shot,,but an old bloke here , a former merchant seaman says he got a ride to Australia on a container ship. That’s what he tells me., said he did it legally & took a few weeks to get there. Could always become a ... Read More
Anyone use VPN?
Does anyone use a VPN? I would like to still be able to access online streaming for movies, TV, and music. Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Did I say there was something wrong in the photos??My apologies, I thought your rant about not following the stay at home rules was being flaunted by the people in your photos.No no mate, the rantings are over now, moat of them rants were aimed at ... Read More
Buses and Taxis all shut down in HCMC by hyagly256
Unbelievable. First, a week ago, they cut half the bus lines and the ones that remained were ordered to run with much longer intervals, like one hour between buses. Operating hours were also shortened. Passengers had to "social distance" ...
15 miles to the store and back??? Read More
Is the vietnamcupid dating site legit by HenryJo
I joined yesterday. Today, found my inbox swamped with messages 'from girls'. Have a slight suspicion that not all the messages may be legit. Perhaps, to temp me in to signing-up for the paid subscriptions? Can anyone using the paid ...
I'm surprised that so many people posting here use dating sites. Doesn't anyone just go out and meet people anymore?You still go out and meet them, it just reduces the amount of shoe leather wasted in the search. Read More
Is the vietnamcupid dating site legit by HenryJo
I joined yesterday. Today, found my inbox swamped with messages 'from girls'. Have a slight suspicion that not all the messages may be legit. Perhaps, to temp me in to signing-up for the paid subscriptions? Can anyone using the paid ...
I'm surprised that so many people posting here use dating sites. Doesn't anyone just go out and meet people anymore?So true & so easy to meet people for sure especially available ladies & sometimes not theoretically free & ... Read More