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@dionstravels

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American expat in Dominican Republic

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Lives in Santo Domingo

Registration: 15 April 2021

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dionstravels replied to a thread
3 years ago
gobot

Has your Vietnam attitude changed? Wish you had left? by gobot

Just a poll :/ of my fellow foreigners :cheers: who have been living in Vietnam since the Chinese virus arrived. (1) How do you feel now about living in Vietnam? Is the bloom off the rose? Are you changing your plans for 2022? Thinking about ...

dionstravels

https://english.thesaigontimes.vn/hcmc-plans-to-remove-road-barriers-before-september-30/ Read More

dionstravels replied to a thread
3 years ago
gobot

Has your Vietnam attitude changed? Wish you had left? by gobot

Just a poll :/ of my fellow foreigners :cheers: who have been living in Vietnam since the Chinese virus arrived. (1) How do you feel now about living in Vietnam? Is the bloom off the rose? Are you changing your plans for 2022? Thinking about ...

dionstravels

no martial law as in bringing in the military to enforce their directives of stopping people from leaving their homes for any reason. cutting off the supply chain in terms of food and essential medicines to people who needed it the most and trapping ... Read More

dionstravels replied to a thread
3 years ago
gobot

Has your Vietnam attitude changed? Wish you had left? by gobot

Just a poll :/ of my fellow foreigners :cheers: who have been living in Vietnam since the Chinese virus arrived. (1) How do you feel now about living in Vietnam? Is the bloom off the rose? Are you changing your plans for 2022? Thinking about ...

dionstravels

1) everyday is an adventure. especially when it comes to healthcare, more specifically with the supply chain being cut off when it comes to medicine availability. 2) yeah I have no regrets, how many people can say they got to experience martial ... Read More

dionstravels replied to a thread
3 years ago
lord enki

tame topic; the elevated railway by lord enki

is the elevated railway finished and if not what is taking so long? has anyone ridden it yet? I googled and all I could find is that VN began construction in 2011 and as of yet 13 kilometers have been built. I saw a picture of the engine and it ...

dionstravels

originally supposed to have a first short segment running in december of this year it's been pushed back to 2022 due to covid: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/saigon-1st-metro-line-completion-pushed-back-to-2022-4237020.html Read More

dionstravels replied to a thread
3 years ago
goodolboy

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 ...

dionstravels

they can save more money now that there's been a lockdown for so long 😂😂😂⚰️ Read More

dionstravels replied to a thread
3 years ago
mikedylan2001

Register phone number for bank in Vietnam from overseas by mikedylan2001

Would this be possible? Get friend in Vietnam to send me Vietnamese SIM card overseas then I put it in my phone here? Would I be able to activate the SIM card from overseas? I need to register my new phone number with the bank as old one has run out.

dionstravels

no, but you could have your friend register it in vietnam. Read More

dionstravels replied to a thread
3 years ago
goodolboy

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 ...

dionstravels

the $100 won't be enough to cover the costs arising from any post complications arising, let alone the insurance costs. Read More

dionstravels replied to a thread
3 years ago
International MD

Transferring Money to Vietnam by International MD

Hi everyone, In my research I read about the American Express' Bluebird card which allows one to put money on it without a bank account for purchases. Is American Express widely accepted in HCMC (is. grocery stores, shops, restaurants, etc) ...

dionstravels

I have not backtracked on anything I have said. I'm speaking on my personal experiences and not on speculation, also in general I don't think it's wise for anyone to be seeking expert advice on a public forum, which is what I see ... Read More

dionstravels replied to a thread
3 years ago
International MD

Transferring Money to Vietnam by International MD

Hi everyone, In my research I read about the American Express' Bluebird card which allows one to put money on it without a bank account for purchases. Is American Express widely accepted in HCMC (is. grocery stores, shops, restaurants, etc) ...

dionstravels

I'm a realist, I'm just telling things as they are for me. This is a public forum if your opinions are different then feel free to voice them out. Read More

dionstravels replied to a thread
3 years ago
PTTL

Interested in a free Covid vaccine like Moderna? by PTTL

Hello everyone, USA just sent Vietnam 2 millions Moderna vaccine: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/us-sends-vietnam-2-million-covid-vaccine-doses-4305076.html I checked the US Embassy website and it said we're on our own when it comes to ...

dionstravels replied to a thread
3 years ago
PTTL

Interested in a free Covid vaccine like Moderna? by PTTL

Hello everyone, USA just sent Vietnam 2 millions Moderna vaccine: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/us-sends-vietnam-2-million-covid-vaccine-doses-4305076.html I checked the US Embassy website and it said we're on our own when it comes to ...

dionstravels

if I didn't add a quote then it means I'm responding to the previous post, and the answer is yes. Read More

dionstravels replied to a thread
3 years ago
PTTL

Interested in a free Covid vaccine like Moderna? by PTTL

Hello everyone, USA just sent Vietnam 2 millions Moderna vaccine: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/us-sends-vietnam-2-million-covid-vaccine-doses-4305076.html I checked the US Embassy website and it said we're on our own when it comes to ...

dionstravels

yeah officially they don't want to piss anyone off, but unofficially you can pay for it. Read More

dionstravels replied to a thread
3 years ago
PTTL

Interested in a free Covid vaccine like Moderna? by PTTL

Hello everyone, USA just sent Vietnam 2 millions Moderna vaccine: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/us-sends-vietnam-2-million-covid-vaccine-doses-4305076.html I checked the US Embassy website and it said we're on our own when it comes to ...

dionstravels

if you really want a vaccine then just pay for it to get priority access. unfortunately embassy's are not in the role of helping people. Read More

dionstravels replied to a thread
3 years ago
goodolboy

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 ...

dionstravels

there's 24 letters in the greek alphabet we're only at the 4th letter so far with delta https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/725290104507203666/863059185038262302/6019dca07ed9a.image.jpg?width=400&height=225 Read More

dionstravels replied to a thread
3 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Official Vietnam Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) Info Site by OceanBeach92107

In Vietnamese language. Use android Chrome browser translation option OR share with Google Translate app to read in English: https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/

dionstravels

i would assume that you would book a flight to Saigon or hanoi and then will get transferred to a flight into vd airport. Read More