Roger
@rogergarinmichaud
French and Australian looking for information about Vietnam
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French and Australian
Speaks French, English, beginning to learn Greek
Registration: 04 July 2024
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Is it true Greece will pay you to move there ? by okendes4
@Julien good morning everybody my name is Stephen okende I'm leaving in Republic Democratic of Congo I meant 33 years old I have diploma of logistic management in Johannesburg University I saw this amazing opportunity on tiktok that's why l come to ...
#Cynichow Greek of you to choose this online nickname ! Read More
Which island is best for a retiree couple ? by rogergarinmichaud
Hi guys, was just wondering what would be the best island to choose for a retiree couple ?Been looking at a few videos about Kefalonia, but other islands like Naxos seems nice as well.. but we would not like to be during the high season in Mykonos ...
@speakerchalets98 Thanks for your answer, since I have progressed in my search I was indeed beginning to look at Crete as a viable solution (there is an apartment for rent at Sitia for Euros 500/month, advertised on this forum), but I dowloaded the ... Read More
Spent a few days in Nha Trang and heres what I found. by Dannyroc3
Last week we took a flight near Nha Trang and then a shuttle bus into Nha Trang.I will give a few things I found/ experienced incase anyone else is considering going.The first thing I noticed was the huge number of Russians. In some areas there were ...
@DannyRoc3Thanks for the tip about the large church. I did visit a few of them in Dalat / HCMC / Hanoi but in Nha Trang my main focus will be the Cham Towers, I am fascinated by the South Indian influence on the country between the 5th and 10th ... Read More
Spent a few days in Nha Trang and heres what I found. by Dannyroc3
Last week we took a flight near Nha Trang and then a shuttle bus into Nha Trang.I will give a few things I found/ experienced incase anyone else is considering going.The first thing I noticed was the huge number of Russians. In some areas there were ...
@Dannyroc3 Thanks a lot for the post. We are going to spend three months in Nha Trang so this will help ease the shock on arrival !I had already read that is was a Russian tourist destination and your experience confirm this.I will probably write ... Read More
Can a vegetarian survive in Greece ? by rogergarinmichaud
good day from down under !Been travelling around the world since 1976 but never actually visited Greece so I am now beginning to plan our trip there in 2027...Been watching a few videos on YouTube and began to learn a few words of Greek with ...
Thanks again mate ! truly appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions ! Read More
Which island is best for a retiree couple ?
Hi guys, was just wondering what would be the best island to choose for a retiree couple ?Been looking at a few videos about Kefalonia, but other islands like Naxos seems nice as well.. but we would not like to be during the high season in Mykonos ... Read More
Can a vegetarian survive in Greece ? by rogergarinmichaud
good day from down under !Been travelling around the world since 1976 but never actually visited Greece so I am now beginning to plan our trip there in 2027...Been watching a few videos on YouTube and began to learn a few words of Greek with ...
Many thanks to everyone who took the time to answer my question....Just a quick follow up question to ApprentiExpat : Why would one month in Naxos be too much ? Read More
Can a vegetarian survive in Greece ?
good day from down under !Been travelling around the world since 1976 but never actually visited Greece so I am now beginning to plan our trip there in 2027...Been watching a few videos on YouTube and began to learn a few words of Greek with ... Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
Thanks again Aidan in HCMC... we are going to visit Vietnam this year, first with a 90 days visa on our Australian passport (staying at Nha Trang for the duration) then fly to Thailand and stay at Pattaya for 2 months (60 days visa free but probably ... Read More
Retiree visa anytime soon ? by rogergarinmichaud
Hello dear friends on the expat forum !I heard a few months back that the Vietnamese government was planning to introduce a new "retiree visa".Have you heard similar stories and/or have you any valid information on the subject ?After spending 53 ...
Hello dear friends on the expat forum ! I heard a few months back that the Vietnamese government was planning to introduce a new "retiree visa". Have you heard similar stories and/or have you any valid information on the subject ? After spending 53 ... Read More
Retiree visa anytime soon ?
Hello dear friends on the expat forum !I heard a few months back that the Vietnamese government was planning to introduce a new "retiree visa".Have you heard similar stories and/or have you any valid information on the subject ?After spending 53 ... Read More
Mobile phone plans in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Staying connected while living in Vietnam remains a priority for expats, especially when choosing a mobile operator or to understand the local specificities of mobile plans. Here some elements to consider: How to choose ...
It's a no brainer to get a SIM card from the national carrier who owns and maintains the network in most Western countries . I had Mobifone SIM cards when I was a tourist in Vietnam but since I've been living and working in Nam I've used the ... Read More
Being in VN makes paying bills etc difficult. by Dannyroc3
It seems most websites I normally pay my bills block me when I click the link to pay.Right before I left I was greeted with a letter from the IRS, informing me that I owed them money but the websites there also blocked the page from opening.When I ...
@OceanBeach92107They sell a VPN service at, according to their site, 3K VND a day. -@Aidan in HCMCIs that a good price ? Seems to me some yearly fees with ExpressVPN could turn out as ... Read More
Being in VN makes paying bills etc difficult. by Dannyroc3
It seems most websites I normally pay my bills block me when I click the link to pay.Right before I left I was greeted with a letter from the IRS, informing me that I owed them money but the websites there also blocked the page from opening.When I ...
@OceanBeach92107 They sell a VPN service at, according to their site, 3K VND a day. -@Aidan in HCMCIs that a good price ? Seems to me some yearly fees with ExpressVPN could turn out as cheaper ? Read More
What do we have to know absolutely about Vung Tau ? by rogergarinmichaud
Hello forum members !I was thinking that may be expat forum members living at Vung Tau would like to share their experience of the city and to tell us what one must absolutely know about the city.Many thanks
Thanks a lot mate ! Truly appreciate your input.I am looking at renting a 2 bedroom apartment with sea view at Goldsea. Any comment about it ? Read More