phil
@gobot
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American, Married
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh
Speaks American (sorry not English), learning Vietnamese slowly by osmosis which actually doesn't work.
Registration: 17 January 2014
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traveller check by brianAFSER73
does anyone still use traveller check while overseas. do local viet bank honor them. just curious, rather than carrying cash, lest it stolen or lost.
Your home page says you are American, so get a Charles Schwab bank account. You have to open an investment account too, but it can be empty. Excellent for international travel and living. Keep your money in the US. Use ATMs anywhere, even in ... Read More
ATM with Foreign Card by Bill2014
Which is the best bank ATM in Vietnam to use with a foreign MasterCard? In other words which bank gives the best exchange rate and the lowest fee?
@OceanBeach92107What am amazingly complete answer, OB. I don't remember seeing that info before. Good work. 👌I lucked out joining the Schwab Team before I came here.-@gobot Maybe the 2nd smartest thing you've done, ... Read More
Marriage in Vietnam by IamCharlie
I'm planning on marrying my Vietnamese fiance soon, and I was wondering what costs I'm looking at. I know people are going to charge whatever but I don't want to be completely ripped off. So if anyone can give me an idea of what the marriage ...
@OceanBeach92107 thanks so much!!!! I'll just do it while I'm over there! Any specific location you reccomend for foreigners to do? -@tracydinh1988The place in Saigon is in District 5.Search Google map: Bệnh viện ... Read More
ATM with Foreign Card by Bill2014
Which is the best bank ATM in Vietnam to use with a foreign MasterCard? In other words which bank gives the best exchange rate and the lowest fee?
@OceanBeach92107What am amazingly complete answer, OB. I don't remember seeing that info before. Good work. 👌I lucked out joining the Schwab Team before I came here. Read More
Dating in Vietnam- different types of women by VnTeacher3
I'm seeing more and more thicker/bbw type women in Vietnam these days, but few seem to be on the dating sites. I tried hitting up a clerk directly but got shot down brutally. Don't know if this is even done here. Obviously they are still ...
Hey Bobby I'll offer my 2000 VND, American having lived in Vietnam 8 years and married to a Vietnamese I met here. I live in central Saigon in a poor Vietnamese-only district. I am stared at every day, and charmed by kids who run up to me to squeak ... Read More
Dental Crown in HCMC by Wxx3
I'm debating whether to have a crown down in HCMC or the USA. But the USA can be a PIA because I would need to return to my dentist in NYC and I'm in California. Any suggestions, comments or experiences?
I don't know Nicolas, but FYI I am having a crown done now. It is a rear molar, had old filling with a cavity inside. First I went for an exam and cleaning, cost $70. They added xrays for $35, and spotted the cavity.The porcelan crown and labor is ... Read More
PO Box HCM? by lilybnt
Hello I’m from Australia and will be in HCM in 2024 for Tet. I want to purchase some ao dai but the shipping fee is too high to send to Australia.Is there any way for me to open a PO Box in HCM as a foreigner to have all my ao dai sent there ...
@lilybntYou can't ask the shop to just hold them for you? I assume custom made. Read More
Buying laptop in Vietnam by danrodri
Hi. Are laptops at fair price in Vietnam? Or overpriced in general? Can one get a decent selection of different laptops? Thxs for any thoughts.
Yeah I wouldn't go to the D5 electronics market. It's a mess. Picture a wet market, with cables and boxes and old stuffs.In case Klmeermpt666 is still around, District 1 has a computer street for windows computers and parts, they might have used ... Read More
Merry Christmas from the US by SteinNebraska
Jason is now three months old! https://i.imgur.com/w30TtV2.jpg
American born! Congrats Read More
New Foreign English Teachers Requirements Decision 4159/QD-BGDDT by Aidan in HCMC
Aspiring English teachers to Vietnam, take note.As of Dec6th/2023, new regulations regarding foreigner's eligibility to teach English in Vietnam.Applies to native speakers (English language) with a college degree or higher, foreigners with a college ...
I found this rather odd as I can’t understand many native speakers from most on the list? -@TaurusTigerThe 7 A-list countries: England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, South Africa.I agree. I can understand the ... Read More
Sending Love to Andy by SimCityAT
It has come to our attention that AndyHCMC is not well. Let's hope he is well soon
Who's Andy? ok i'm going now Read More
Dentist to clean Peridontal pockets where in VN? by narcrepellant2525
I have peridontal pockets which needs to be cleaned and drained, anybody has experience with good dentist who can do that in VN?
I will personally stay away from dentists oriented towards foreigners - mostly its rip off operation with average (if you are lucky) or below average workmanship. Westcoast..is there tons of people there on daily base, locals and foreigners? ... Read More
Buy basmati rice in dalat by trieutu
HelloDo you know any indian store in dalat to buy basmati rice? or any place in dalatThank you
The short comings of province life - lots of delicious basmati in Saigon! Read More
International transfer of money by Sunil Lau
Can someone suggest which bank does international transactions. I would like to open a bank account to send a portion of my salary to my bank in South Africa. Any suggestion or comments.
My friends Vietnamese wife and I went to her bank in Hanoi and deposited it and then my friend wire transferred the money for me from an account he had in the US.Ha! That is how the Vietnamese shops in California do currency transfers, family ... Read More
Help getting Epilepsy medication in Vietnam by Noelwastaken
Hey everyone.I recently moved to Vietnam to teach English and I’ve been here almost 3 months. I’ve been staying in one of the Northern provinces and now I’m living in Hanoi (just over a week).when I moved here I could only bring 3 ...
OB knows his stuff! The good news is that most drugs don't need prescriptions in Vietnam. The bad news is that some drugs are not available, in particular modern drugs. Read More