John
Active memberAmerican expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Da Nang, Dà Nang
Speaks English and emergency Spanish and emergency Thai :)
Registration: 20 January 2015
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Turkey compared to...
Im a dual citizen of usa and Britain. After retiring I've lived a few years in san Miguel de Allende México, a few years in Chiang Mai Thailand and just 6 month's in Da Nang Vietnam. How do these places compare to Fethiye..or ... Read More
Accident insurance by 1happkamper
I want to buy accident insurance..specifically for a motorbike accident, or maybe looking the wrong way and stepping in front of a bus... I am 68 years old if that matters... Yes, I will have a Vietnam MB licence. Any other caveats? Thank you
Exactly... A 20 year old is much more likely to get into an accident due to being drunk or just little experience in just about every everything's. Old guys like me.. Far less so. Read More
Accident insurance by 1happkamper
I want to buy accident insurance..specifically for a motorbike accident, or maybe looking the wrong way and stepping in front of a bus... I am 68 years old if that matters... Yes, I will have a Vietnam MB licence. Any other caveats? Thank you
The age thing still comes into play with just accident insurance? Interesting... Read More
Blood labs by 1happkamper
I want a blood and urine test..just a checkup. Are blood labs available in Vietnam in general and specifically here in Da nang? Or must I go inside a hospital for his?
Thanks! My apologies.. I completely forgot to search on Google maps! Sorry... Thanks again. Read More
Blood labs
I want a blood and urine test..just a checkup. Are blood labs available in Vietnam in general and specifically here in Da nang? Or must I go inside a hospital for his? Read More
Accident insurance
I want to buy accident insurance..specifically for a motorbike accident, or maybe looking the wrong way and stepping in front of a bus... I am 68 years old if that matters... Yes, I will have a Vietnam MB licence. Any other caveats? Thank you Read More
An unpleasant brush with the law. by GuestPoster288
Have had a disturbing incident this morning that almost got out of hand. The electricity in my apartment was cut so, being uncomfortably hot, my wife and I went out for coffee to get some air and found a relatively clean cafe. Sitting by the ...
Racist? What? Who? Read More
withdraw funds from ATM by lord enki
I have lived in Ha Noi going on 4 years now. spent 3 years in Tay Ho. Near my building there was an ATM that I used that allowed me to withdraw the maximum cash of 3 million dong, 3 times. This ATM was maintained by ACB bank. Had no problem with ...
EDIT : WAIT a minute! Why am I commenting on a post so old! 😝😝😝 Having a healthy bank balance doesn't tell the big picture. Oftentimes my bank suspends my card until they hear from me. Fraud protection is a big reason ... Read More
What's the culture around dating ? by basically
Hi ! I've been talking to a Vietnamese girl for just shy of 2 years and we met for the first time 1.5 years ago. We're very serious and have been discussing marriage. She's a pharmacy student living at home. What's the cultural ...
The topic of financially supporting a girlfriend depends on your ability to do so, but more importantly, your desire to support her. What happens if the relationship ends after 2 years... 24 payments of 10 million is a lot of cash in Vietnam. Now ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Thailand was getting far too problematic and less attractive, so after living their 4 years, I left! I have decided to call Da Nang home, for now. I am a retired mechanical engineer, single and active. I have zero friends here..so you anyone ... Read More
Hello Vietnam!
Thailand was getting far too problematic and less attractive, so after living their 4 years, I left! I have decided to call Da Nang home, for now. I have zero friends here..so you anyone wants to meet up for a beer of coffee..please PM me. ... Read More
Requirements for a business visa by 1happkamper
I want to stay in Vietnam beyond my current 90 day visa. The business visa option is very attractive to me. I'm 68 years old. Retired for the past 8 years. I have a USA passport. I can find ZERO information on the requirements for a one year ...
Thanks for your replies. I have searched this forum and the only results I found did indeed mention "blacklisted". Nowhere did I see a post that my question addressed ..a link to the Vietnamese law regarding business visa requiremnts. ... Read More
Relationship with Vietnamese girl by vic50
I need some advice here. I have been in this relationship now for 4 months and there are some worrying signs. As a foriegner ( we are perceived to be rich here ) . I thought by moving here eventually I would save money. So far it's has cost me ...
Sadly... This is a common story IN SE Asia. The fact that she doesn't work.. Deal breaker. No excuse for this. Leave now while you still have some cash left... But more importantly.. While you still have your dignity. You call the shots now. ... Read More
Requirements for a business visa
I want to stay in Vietnam beyond my current 90 day visa. The business visa option is very attractive to me. I'm 68 years old. Retired for the past 8 years. I have a USA passport. I can find ZERO information on the requirements for a one year ... Read More
Coronavirus - forced fever check by condo admin by Jurassic
Hello, all, Sorry to make my first post an unpleasant one. I received this email today from the apartment property management company (HCMC D2) and I am shocked and more than a little worried about potential for Kafkaesque insanity. Has anyone ...
What's your issue exactly? Be happy that they care enough to check! Read More