jimbream
Austrian expat in Vietnam
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Austrian
Lives in TP Ho Chi Minh
Registration: 12 May 2013
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How do you survive as an expat "Throw a gamble to be an expat" by Naura Nuralyn
Hello, I just would like to hear some stories from someone who have done "throw a gamble to live abroad" with nothing in hand, not a job but with limited money in hand and came in as a tourist but want to live and be an expat in your ...
Doing such a thing is extremely naive, bordering on reckless stupidity. Fred is an exception: 99% of such ventures fail. Nobody wants to talk about failure, so you won't get their stories - only the very few who succeeded. Also, almost no ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Vietnam by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Vietnam can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Vietnam? What are the ...
Hey Bazza, With permission,I'd like to quote your post and comment on it. Well said. Viet Nam is well placed in the new world order, having learnt from the mistakes of other cultures (no names!) It is currently No.4 of world rice ... Read More
soul food restaurant in VN by Cloud9
Looking for a good soul food restaurant in HCMC. Can anyone recommend?
The OP has been banned, I doubt he will be reading the replies.And good riddance too. I think he came back recently,but got zapped pretty quickly. Read More
Chinese tourists by PhucDatBiet
Why are they so despised by many local Vietnamese? I mean they exhibit the same poor manner and attitude as some local Vietnamese and yet most Vietnamese here do not like having them around. I've heard of mainland Chinese tourists are not ...
Why are they so despised by many local Vietnamese? I mean they exhibit the same poor manner and attitude as some local Vietnamese and yet most Vietnamese here do not like having them around. I've heard of mainland Chinese tourists are not ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
When my VEC expires, ( and I get a new passport ), I won't be wasting my time on another, I'll be applying for a TT Visa, ( 3 months ), then applying for a 3 yr TRC, no more 90 days BS.Two things: 1) Can you tell me (us) what TT stands ... Read More
Thank you Vietnam!!! Alibaba by christean
Oh so I've been hearing stories and reading articles regarding Vietnamese thieves and robbers but never expected to fall a victim myself. So yesterday, I parked my bike at vincom center (on the walk way) ,went to a coffee shop a few meters away ...
What has this got to do with bike theft in Vietnam?He's suggesting the advice is applicable in Vietnam. It makes a lot of sense in many countries, so he's probably right.TeacherMark is definitely right, Indonesian Fred... The OP did not ... Read More
Tell me your job interviews experience in vietnam by Monihon
I just did my first job interview here, and the feeling was the same that a criminal can feel while being interrogated by the police. If that is the way interviews usually are... Well, I'm a bit scared. Since the language is a big barrier, I may ...
where u come from?? which job r u apply??? where do you stay ?? this is my phone number ************, if u need me help to find a job or a good place to stay, dont hesitate to contact w me !! call me KimYou're in the wrong area of Expat Blog, ... Read More
Tell me your job interviews experience in vietnam by Monihon
I just did my first job interview here, and the feeling was the same that a criminal can feel while being interrogated by the police. If that is the way interviews usually are... Well, I'm a bit scared. Since the language is a big barrier, I may ...
I just did my first job interview here, and the feeling was the same that a criminal can feel while being interrogated by the police. If that is the way interviews usually are... Well, I'm a bit scared. Since the language is a big barrier, I may ... Read More
Large Foreigner looking for Gym by Jolly_Green
I'm moving to Ho Chi Minh in January and I was wondering about how I would be received as a larger person. I'm a 6'1" woman and on top of that, not in the best shape. I've been working really hard to lose weight here and I ...
I'm moving to Ho Chi Minh in January and I was wondering about how I would be received as a larger person. I'm a 6'1" woman and on top of that, not in the best shape. I've been working really hard to lose weight here and I ... Read More
what do you like doing in free time? by Diem Tuyen
short time: I like hanging out to talk and sing with my friends. long tirme: I like traveling those wild places in VN. how about you? :D
short time: I like hanging out to talk and sing with my friends. long tirme: I like traveling those wild places in VN. how about you? :DI like read what Vietnamese post on Expat.coms. Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
What do you like the most in Vietnam? Christine we have a problem. The wanna be heres and the don't wanna be heres are not in sync. The five minute expats outnumber the lifers. I learned something today, some expats don't want to be here. I ... Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
I just need this :) " This is Vietnam".Unless an expat has lived among the people, the REAL people, ( for more than 5 minutes ), the farmers and fisherman, etc, who are the backbone of VN, and not the westernised city dwellers, and had ... Read More
Male Teachers - What do you wear to class by Iwonder
Hi Guys, I was told that male teachers in Vietnam usually have to wear pants, shirt and a tie when teaching at a school, can any current or past male teachers give me a insight as to what they wear or how they dress? I imagine if I was in a ...
You can't go wrong with dark pants, a white shirt and a conservative tie. I've worked at schools that require a tie, but they usually paid well enough to make it worth the discomfort/sweating. Vietnamese teachers rarely wear ties, but ... Read More
Futur expat in Hanoi! Any interesting neighbourhood? Price of rentals? by Ju Spoops
Hello everybody, I'm gonna move to Hanoi in Feb 2016. I still have to find a job, get a visa, check if my diplomas are ok (checked the links given here but the websites are not in english, therefore quite hard to 'understand'! =) ) and ...
Hello everybody, I'm gonna move to Hanoi in Feb 2016. I still have to find a job, get a visa, check if my diplomas are ok (checked the links given here but the websites are not in english, therefore quite hard to 'understand'! =) ) and ... Read More
what is expected of foriegn men by Viet women during dating? by MarkinNam
I am wondering, what are the expectations of VN women, are they like western expectations of the 60's where the guy does all the chasing ? or is there a balance between the 2 ? I accept that there will be significant difference between city and ...
I am wondering, what are the expectations of VN women, are they like western expectations of the 60's where the guy does all the chasing ? or is there a balance between the 2 ? I accept that there will be significant difference between city and ... Read More