Danny
@dtcali
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 28 September 2012
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Basketball in Vietnam? by Wild_1
Hi gang, This time back, I would really like to play basketball again. I have been looking up at the courts and equipments in Vietnam; and things have not been very encouraging: the courts seem few and far in between, and the equipments appear to ...
I see they play around HCMC, local kids mostly and they don't seem too coordinated with this sport. Maybe we can relive the 80's playing to lesser competition? hahaha Read More
Basketball in Vietnam? by Wild_1
Hi gang, This time back, I would really like to play basketball again. I have been looking up at the courts and equipments in Vietnam; and things have not been very encouraging: the courts seem few and far in between, and the equipments appear to ...
Howie, You know I'm not going all the way to Can Tho to dunk on you!!! Danny Read More
Where to buy a compass? by jamiej
Hi all, Does anybody know where to buy a compass in Saigon? Thanks...
There was a time when having possession of a compass will land you in jail. Back during the "boat people" era. Read More
U.S. Veterans...Roll-Call. by Tran Hung Dao
With the recent passing of General Võ Nguyên Giáp, I've been thinking about the phrase "old soldiers never die...they just fade away". It's from General MacArthur's farewell speech in 1951. ...
the fall of Saigon,Come on man....you know darn well you wanted to say "Liberation of the South". (I assume we were liberated from ourselves) Read More
buy plane ticket (Air Jet) to Phu Quoc island...airport vs. agency ? by thuy4tien
what is the best way (meaning saving time and money) to buy airplane tickets to Phu Quoc? I heard that VietJet Air is cheaper than Vietnam Airline. Do you save time / money by walking into any of the travel Agency (on Pham Ngu Lao) and buy plane ...
Well, I took the bus a few times from Saigon to Rach Gia but the LOUD volume of the NON STOP DVD they put in the bus is killing me. We asked them many times if they could lower the volume, but it seems it's part of the culture (or the bus company) ... Read More
buy plane ticket (Air Jet) to Phu Quoc island...airport vs. agency ? by thuy4tien
what is the best way (meaning saving time and money) to buy airplane tickets to Phu Quoc? I heard that VietJet Air is cheaper than Vietnam Airline. Do you save time / money by walking into any of the travel Agency (on Pham Ngu Lao) and buy plane ...
Just like airplanes can go to England.They certainly do and I dread every minute of those flights! There's just something about English cuisines that give me slight uneasiness about going there! As for flying/bussing to KienGiang/RachGia....I'd ... Read More
Do I really have to leave my passport behind? by MIA2013
When I was in Vietnam during Tet 2013. I stayed at hotels in Dalat, Mui ne, Nha Trang and in D.1. I had to leave my passport at the desk reception and they keep it until I checked out. D.1 New World Hotel just made a copy of my passport and gave it ...
Stayed at a place in D1 couple weeks ago and was asked to pay at check in AND they kept my passport. I'm sure I could have told them to make a copy and give me the original as I have no other way to ID myself. But I didn't bother with that fight. ... Read More
Vietnam Divorce Law on Properties by bnvmri943
Hi fella expats, I had posted this question before this afternoon on Owner properties in Vietnam. I understand that both properties its to be divided 50%-50% in a case of a divorce. How about if she has a 100% ownership of a company. Does also ...
it just means you are not ready for it or have not met some1 whom you plan on staying together for the rest of your life dude..Not necessarily a bad thing! Read More
Vietnam Divorce Law on Properties by bnvmri943
Hi fella expats, I had posted this question before this afternoon on Owner properties in Vietnam. I understand that both properties its to be divided 50%-50% in a case of a divorce. How about if she has a 100% ownership of a company. Does also ...
Best of luck my friend! Sorry for my posts, which are not very helpful. Danny Read More
Vietnam Divorce Law on Properties by bnvmri943
Hi fella expats, I had posted this question before this afternoon on Owner properties in Vietnam. I understand that both properties its to be divided 50%-50% in a case of a divorce. How about if she has a 100% ownership of a company. Does also ...
A poor person will only see opportunity for advancement rather than love.This is universal. Not just in Vietnam. Many gold digger types all around in America.It is universal because it's Natural Law. If you ever watch "Animal Planet" or any type ... Read More
Vietnam Divorce Law on Properties by bnvmri943
Hi fella expats, I had posted this question before this afternoon on Owner properties in Vietnam. I understand that both properties its to be divided 50%-50% in a case of a divorce. How about if she has a 100% ownership of a company. Does also ...
When talking nice don't work...there's always the thugs from District 4 for hire. :/:/:/ Read More
Vietnam Divorce Law on Properties by bnvmri943
Hi fella expats, I had posted this question before this afternoon on Owner properties in Vietnam. I understand that both properties its to be divided 50%-50% in a case of a divorce. How about if she has a 100% ownership of a company. Does also ...
A poor person will only see opportunity for advancement rather than love.This is universal. Not just in Vietnam. Many gold digger types all around in America. Read More
[Question] How does commercial/retail leasing works in Saigon? by orangecake
Hi everyone! I would like to open a "tiny" shop selling baked goodies and was wondering if retail/commercial leasing is similar to the states? Here in the US, the landlord will require you to sign a 2-10 year contract (the longer the contract, the ...
Hi everyone! I would like to open a "tiny" shop selling baked goodies and was wondering if retail/commercial leasing is similar to the states? Here in the US, the landlord will require you to sign a 2-10 year contract (the longer the contract, the ... Read More
Cost of Living by Capt. Mike
Would I be able to get by on $1200 a month?
It really depends on your lifestyle. 1) Will you be living it up each night? Going out to club, bars, shopping? If the answer is "yes" then you need more income.more income and a spare liver! Read More
A moment of silence for Wayne by Tran Hung Dao
A moment of silence for our fellow countryman(if you're American)/expat/teacher. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S3bjhfYpMg8/TEOxIIsZ4SI/AAAAAAAAB9w/hv73oClZGdU/s320/a+moment+of+silence.jpg Mr. Wayne Madison, may you rest in peace. ...
Wasn't there a survey done recently that says traffic cops in Vietnam are the most corrupt in the country? There was one that got into hot water with the law and when they investigated him they found he had over 2 billion VND (100,000 USD)...in ... Read More