saigonbuddy
American expat in Vietnam
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American
Lives in Toc Tien
Registration: 14 February 2016
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Post Office Issues by ardgirl
Hi Expats, I'm living in HCMC and had my wallet stollen A MONTH AGO. I'm trying to get my credit cards sent to HCMC without luck. They always say there was a problem or wrong address and get sent back to America. Has anyone else had this ...
Sorry to hear about the stolen wallet. I have two possible solutions for you regarding an address where mail can be sent. One, if you have a friend who is Vietnamese, have he or she get on a first name basis with the local post office so that when ... Read More
Laminate flooring
My wife and I are retired and find walking on tiles both slippery and dangerous, we would like to resurface the tile floor with laminate flooring but do not know where to purchase both the laminate flooring and the installation tools. Anyone with ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
I have a certificate of visa exemption. This was originally valid for 90 days, but now it is 6 months. Immigration office at Ba Ria, which is for Ba Ria-Vung Tau area, was not aware when the one year visa would be available. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Good point. When I went to the police station to register, they did not say anything. I will drop by Immigration this week and see what they say. Stay tuned for hopefully no drama or a lot of drama! Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
I have a multiple entry with 3 month stay; but when I returned from vacation to the USA last month, they stamped me with a six month stay. You may recall this was the new law which was passed but took time to implement before the one year stay. ... Read More
Retired in Vietnam by saigonbuddy
After working around Asia as well as Hawaii, I have retired with my wife (who is Vietnamese) to the quiet and tranquil countryside of southern Vietnam. We live near the city of Ba Ria which is also close to the beach resort of Vung Tau. We have a ...
OK, found the location on the map, many thanks. My wife and I will venture out there this week, we go to Long Hai quite frequently as it is only about 15 minutes away from where we usually have lunch. Read More
Retired in Vietnam by saigonbuddy
After working around Asia as well as Hawaii, I have retired with my wife (who is Vietnamese) to the quiet and tranquil countryside of southern Vietnam. We live near the city of Ba Ria which is also close to the beach resort of Vung Tau. We have a ...
eodmatt - I am having a hard time matching up the location on your google earth map with my google earth map. Specifically, the coastal features around Long Hai do not match. This restaurant is close to Long Hai beach area, right? Sorry to be such a ... Read More
Retired in Vietnam by saigonbuddy
After working around Asia as well as Hawaii, I have retired with my wife (who is Vietnamese) to the quiet and tranquil countryside of southern Vietnam. We live near the city of Ba Ria which is also close to the beach resort of Vung Tau. We have a ...
My wife is Vietnamese but she acquired US citizenship via an earlier marriage; we were married in Hawaii; and, she has not attempted to reacquire her Vietnamese citizenship. I wish you the best but unfortunately I am not qualified to respond to your ... Read More
Retired in Vietnam by saigonbuddy
After working around Asia as well as Hawaii, I have retired with my wife (who is Vietnamese) to the quiet and tranquil countryside of southern Vietnam. We live near the city of Ba Ria which is also close to the beach resort of Vung Tau. We have a ...
Thank you. I tried to match the location with google earth but was not successful, I will try again later when I have more time. Again, thank you! Read More
Retired in Vietnam by saigonbuddy
After working around Asia as well as Hawaii, I have retired with my wife (who is Vietnamese) to the quiet and tranquil countryside of southern Vietnam. We live near the city of Ba Ria which is also close to the beach resort of Vung Tau. We have a ...
My wife and I have gone to Ho Tram which is about 30 - 40 minutes north of Long Hai, and is where the Grand Hotel & Golf Course and a few other up scale Hotels are located. We often want to explore the beach along the way as they are uninhabited ... Read More
Retired in Vietnam by saigonbuddy
After working around Asia as well as Hawaii, I have retired with my wife (who is Vietnamese) to the quiet and tranquil countryside of southern Vietnam. We live near the city of Ba Ria which is also close to the beach resort of Vung Tau. We have a ...
If you happen to have more details on how to go to the restaurant and/or lagoon, please let me know as I would certainly like to try and find the restaurant you have so eloquently described in your post. My wife does not eat seafood in Vietnam as ... Read More
Retired in Vietnam by saigonbuddy
After working around Asia as well as Hawaii, I have retired with my wife (who is Vietnamese) to the quiet and tranquil countryside of southern Vietnam. We live near the city of Ba Ria which is also close to the beach resort of Vung Tau. We have a ...
You may have heard or read that the new industrial zone, Phu My 3, is under development for Japanese investors. They are developing the area to cater to the Japanese investor. Have been to Lasco resort and have had the pleasure to speak with the ... Read More
Retired in Vietnam
After working around Asia as well as Hawaii, I have retired with my wife (who is Vietnamese) to the quiet and tranquil countryside of southern Vietnam. We live near the city of Ba Ria which is also close to the beach resort of Vung Tau. We have a ... Read More