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How much an average cost for wedding in vietnam ? by MarcusKS
i am wondering how much it cost for wedding and everything needed for marriage ? Some of you will say it depends on how much you want to spend but i hope someone can share more information to me . If you can breakdown on what you spend will be good ...
A wedding in VN often pays for itself. If its a home/street wedding then you should have extra for the honeymoon. Read More
Getting married, but have doubts... by fredgo
Hi all, I am new to this site, so bear with me. To the point, I have finally met a woman in Viet Nam that I love truly. In fact, I just spent 3 months with her in Nam Dinh and at the end I asked her to marry me. She is divorced and 2 children ...
And 47 trips to Vietnam in 8 years???? Who needs a VEC!Is it possible travel 6 times a year to and from the US? Read More
Getting married, but have doubts... by fredgo
Hi all, I am new to this site, so bear with me. To the point, I have finally met a woman in Viet Nam that I love truly. In fact, I just spent 3 months with her in Nam Dinh and at the end I asked her to marry me. She is divorced and 2 children ...
What advice do you have for someone who simply wants to date or have a girlfriend, and not necessarily get married?Single Viet women date to marry. Theres just no way around it if youre looking for a serious relationship. But from my experience ... Read More
Getting married, but have doubts... by fredgo
Hi all, I am new to this site, so bear with me. To the point, I have finally met a woman in Viet Nam that I love truly. In fact, I just spent 3 months with her in Nam Dinh and at the end I asked her to marry me. She is divorced and 2 children ...
Its hard to differentiate someone who seeks genuine advice or just seeking confirmation. So ill wade in. Fredgo the info youve posted tells me your Vietnamese is at best kindergarten level. Im a vietkieu who has been to VN once per year since ... Read More
what is true love with Vietnamese girl? by nnthuy154
I incidently read a story about a British man maried with a dirty Vietnamese girl. I fell very ashamed because I am Vietnamese too. You should agree that you may meet the good ones or the bad ones in every country, but especially the ones origined ...
Hihi....i should have guessed when he was ranting about Viet coffee and praising starbucks. Read More
Sorry but someone can help me to translate this sentence, please !! by DuongKa
One day my friend ask me that he need my help, but he need to translate this sentence from english into vietname but i didnt know how to help him,so anyone help him to translate this "what will be will be". Thanks your helping!
"con ong là con ong " :top: Read More
Extending visa without border run? by milkybunnyHCM
My nine months will be up soon and I'm wondering if there's a way to extend it without a border run? I've seen people mention it can be done in Da Nang and was curious if anybody had details? A border run isn't going to be possible for me because my ...
Can your husband or inlaws care for your baby for 24 hours so you can do a border run?Not unless one of them starts lactating! lol My in-laws live in US, just my husband and me. So it's really not possible. :(Sorry i didnt know how old you child ... Read More
Extending visa without border run? by milkybunnyHCM
My nine months will be up soon and I'm wondering if there's a way to extend it without a border run? I've seen people mention it can be done in Da Nang and was curious if anybody had details? A border run isn't going to be possible for me because my ...
Can your husband or inlaws care for your baby for 24 hours so you can do a border run? Read More
Reasons for moving to Vietnam by peterpan75
Hi Everyone, Just curious what other peoples reasons for moving to Vietnam have been. I've visited a couple times and am contemplating really trying it out next winter. I'll start with my reasons. In a transitional stage of life, just turned 39. ...
Im in the same boat as you peterpan. Im contemplating moving here and teaching because i love working with children. As for the monthly budget it depends on your lifestyle. If im only here for 3 months t typically spend 2-3 thousand per ... Read More
shop cum house by samharry300
i am planning to start backpacker hostel in dalat
I'd come for sure :top: Read More
Why are there any towels in washroom? by cowboyBob
One thing I hate after washing my hands in VN is there are no clean towels in washroom. Very few places have blowers or have one common dirty cloth towel use by everyone, other than that zilt for drying. Ends up flinging my hands in the air or ...
Don't forget to bring your towel next time :)And bring your own toilet paper. Ive gotten used to the butt spray but i need paper to dry my butt! Read More
Top 5 Dishes To Try In Vietnam (hasnaa...off topic) by PermaLurker
Anyone who would eat endangered species or pets is nobody I want to know. If such a person was at my table in my house and volunteered this information I would tell him or her to leave at once. Not in two minutes. Immediately. This is me ...
Anyone who would eat endangered species or pets is nobody I want to know. If such a person was at my table in my house and volunteered this information I would tell him or her to leave at once. Not in two minutes. Immediately. This is me ... Read More
Top 5 Dishes To Try In Vietnam by spajcte
I dont know about you guys, but i only see noodles on the street, Dog meat (which i will never eat) Can someone Viet tell me, what are some of Viet Favorite Dishes. Something that i can keep down LOL ;)
The top 3 must eat is 'pho,' then 'banh mi' and for those with a spicy palate 'bun bo hue.' I have tried mice, cat, dog, horse, worm, wild boar, cricket, alligator, turtle and buffalo meat. Ill be honest the best of the bunch was mice. Ive seen ... Read More
Why do some motor drivers don't look, before they go forward, Ahead? by spajcte
So today while i was driving, someone pulled right in front of me, so me trying to avoid to hit the person on the side, i slammed my brakes and skidded on the road, Hurting my Knee my elbow and braking my left side mirror. All i could see was his ...
I dont think i'll ever be able to fly out if a hem without looking left. One thing ive learned is to take the initiative. It goes against my years of driving defensively but i try not to hesitate when i need to make a move. You have to be ... Read More
Why are some foreigners - especially expats - hostile and patronized? by Scarletvn
Have you ever meet them on the street of Vietnam or in a forum? In someway I can understand why some of foreigners are suspicious when doing something with local people. I think good and bad people are everywhere, we should be careful with strangers ...
OP you are bringing up a valid concern I see with older expats here. It is true Vietnam attracts old guys who are here for cheap living, cheap women and cheap fun. That's the downside of a developing country. As an expat, I get so disgusted with ... Read More