@akvap2013
Indian expat in Vietnam
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Indian
Lives in Thai Nguyen
Speaks English and Indian languages & little Vietnamese
Registration: 29 June 2013
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Where to live in Vung Tau by Alexia1011
Hello, we are considering moving to Vung Tau and wondering where is the most convenient part of the city to live (quiet but not too far from stores & restaurants). Do you recommend living in a house or an apartment? Would you also recommend ...
Hodeco Plaza, Near Co-op Mart Read More
Medication in Vietnam by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Vietnam ...
When you are visiting here for long time it is always advisable the following points: 1. Bring your medicines with you as much as possible because if similar formulation of medicine is not there and it is not from branded MNC company then chances ... Read More
Payment methods in Vietnam by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youre settled in Vietnam, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
Preferably cash and for big payment by Bank debit card Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Vietnam? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Vietnam, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
I love Vietnam and why again and again will love to settle there Read More
Con dao island by linhmartin
My VN wife and I are planning to take our 6yo niece for a short holiday on Con Dao, travelling on the new Con Dao express hydrofoil from Vung Tau end-April/early-May (school holidays). Grateful for any early clues about good seats on the hydrofoil ...
I heard it a beautiful island and these days seeking lack of tourist there resulting affecting local business. The reason may be due to remote location, few transport options and expensive Read More
Buying Jeans in Vung Tau by HenryJo
Where can I buy size 38 jeans in Vung Tau? I've tried the big supermarkets (eg. Lotte, Co-op) and some shops in the malls where they are located. No luck. Only have size 36. Even then, only a limited range. Any ideas? (other than travel to ...
Size 38 and over is not popular size in Vietnamese as their physique is smaller. I tried to buy shoe of size 8 or 9 was also not available 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 love the Vietnamese people always with smiling face and no regrets sign on their faces, a warm and positive attitude of life. The most of the tourist places are well maintained and very much tourist friendly behaviour without any vested interest. Read More
Let's make a wish for 2019! by Julien
https://www.expat.com/images/misc/expat-new-year-2019.gif The Expat.com team wishes you a Happy New Year 2019 ! Let's make a wish for this new year : the one that you all succeed in your expat projects, whether you are about to move or already ...
I wish to have prosperity, good health and successful professional career Read More
If you could live anywhere, where would you choose? by The Happy Migrant
Personally I am loving everything that Australia has to offer at the moment. Kama
Vietnam, Cambodia and Denmark Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Vietnam? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Vietnam, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
I will love to settle here. Read More
Is the Imperial Hotel in Vung Tau guest friendly? by jrkunstler
I will be staying at the Imperial Hotel for 3 nights in May, and was wondering what their policy is on bringing overnight local guests? I was in Ho Chi Minh years ago and I know most if not all 5 star hotels strictly enforced the rule that did not ...
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Is the Imperial Hotel in Vung Tau guest friendly? by jrkunstler
I will be staying at the Imperial Hotel for 3 nights in May, and was wondering what their policy is on bringing overnight local guests? I was in Ho Chi Minh years ago and I know most if not all 5 star hotels strictly enforced the rule that did not ...
All hoteliers make money with guest friendly facility. If they stop it their occupancy will gone down Read More
Best Area by Paul123
I'll travel Vietnam in 2018. What's the best area to rent for a few months in Vung Tau? Prefer safety and convenient to fresh fruit market than the sea. Is humidity very terrible in May and June?
Stay near Co-op Mart in Hodeco Plaza. You will get everything whatever or whenever you wish. Read More
If you could live anywhere, where would you choose? by The Happy Migrant
Personally I am loving everything that Australia has to offer at the moment. Kama
I will prefer Vietnam Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Vietnam? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Vietnam, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
I simply love the country and its people. nice place to work and live Read More