Scott McKnight
American looking for information about Vietnam
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About me
American, Single
Speaks Spanish
Registration: 20 December 2016
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Just arrived in Da Nang and need advice by eddyjw07
Arrived at Da Nang on June 3 at my Airbnb, and found a place over the Dragon Bridge Wednesday so here are my questions1. Rent: Paying 5.5 million VND. Can I do better? I haven't signed a contract yet, but I am leaning towards a 6-month ...
looks like you got it covered from others. i only feel like reminiscing about how i felt at day four, then 3 months, and later 5 years in saigon. didn’t know much and didn’t learn about this site for maybe 4 years later. But many local ... Read More
Am I really a bad teacher? Or is something up? by Noelwastaken
Hi everyone, I'm back with more questions about living and working here as an expat.I just got a message from my new boss, telling me I have to observe one of my coworker's classes tonight after I'm done teaching, because one of the schools were not ...
Your sympathy and the sadness for me, and “others like me” feels a bit condescending. I hope it’s not your teaching style too. Somehow I managed a Ph.d in mathematical statistics. Along with it, and my study of semantic functional ... Read More
Am I really a bad teacher? Or is something up? by Noelwastaken
Hi everyone, I'm back with more questions about living and working here as an expat.I just got a message from my new boss, telling me I have to observe one of my coworker's classes tonight after I'm done teaching, because one of the schools were not ...
In my eyes i never had a good teacher my whole long life. So i wouldn’t sweat it too much. Get up, brush yourself off and follow your instincts. Read More
Using iPhone when traveling by Scott McKnight
For good or for bad, after 5 years, I’m heading back to USA for an indefinite stay. I am investigating options for using iPhone after landing. No one will meet me at airport and I have many little tasks to do that require a phone before ...
@pogiwayne thanks for that info as well! I wii check them out. Read More
Using iPhone when traveling by Scott McKnight
For good or for bad, after 5 years, I’m heading back to USA for an indefinite stay. I am investigating options for using iPhone after landing. No one will meet me at airport and I have many little tasks to do that require a phone before ...
@gobot I like to hear people’s experiences rather than their guesses, so yes it helps to know.Thanks Read More
Using iPhone when traveling by Scott McKnight
For good or for bad, after 5 years, I’m heading back to USA for an indefinite stay. I am investigating options for using iPhone after landing. No one will meet me at airport and I have many little tasks to do that require a phone before ...
@OceanBeach92107 Not sure I can help with your question. I just give my google number to bank, etc for verification messages. Their reply is routed to my email and notification pop up appears. Sometimes institute doesn’t accept my ... Read More
Using iPhone when traveling by Scott McKnight
For good or for bad, after 5 years, I’m heading back to USA for an indefinite stay. I am investigating options for using iPhone after landing. No one will meet me at airport and I have many little tasks to do that require a phone before ...
Maybe there’s something I can do with google voice. I use google number to receive sim message verifications from US, but I was never successful with voice.I’ll dig more. Read More
Using iPhone when traveling by Scott McKnight
For good or for bad, after 5 years, I’m heading back to USA for an indefinite stay. I am investigating options for using iPhone after landing. No one will meet me at airport and I have many little tasks to do that require a phone before ...
I found further info digging on web…“Bear in mind, too, that some countries (including China, Vietnam, North Korea, and Cuba) block the use of Wifi calling, so if you are traveling in these countries, you won’t be able to use it, ... Read More
Using iPhone when traveling
For good or for bad, after 5 years, I’m heading back to USA for an indefinite stay. I am investigating options for using iPhone after landing. No one will meet me at airport and I have many little tasks to do that require a phone before ... Read More
COVID 19 (CORONA VIRUS) UPDATES FOR ALL NATIONALITIES & STATUS by goodolboy
Was not to sure exactly where to post this link so started a new topic, most of us not in this situation but some might be! https://www.facebook.com/ukinvietnam/photos/a.388627835543/10157163891370544/?type=3
To me this action is worse than any misinformation I might have to figure out for myself. Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Fighting a disease without incidence or prevalence reporting, why not? A world without denominators would eliminate worry about many things. Freeing! Read More
Have you received a vaccination for covid yet? How? by Ford Prefect
Hi All: Have any foreigners on this list received a vaccination for corona virus? What was the process? I am in My Tho and it is just an unbelievable hassle to get the form to go receive the vaccine. I have my temporary residence registered, I have ...
Consulate is very good at notarizing at $50 an item. And I got new passport there once. But they are frustratingly narrow beyond that. I asked/suggested recently if they will create a proof of vaccine document for citizens who will be traveling, ... Read More
USA to spend 1.2 billion on new embassy. by Guest2023
What a waste of money, well done! Han Oi embassy
…many expats from failing European governments so quick to criticize USA “regime”. Read More
Have you received a vaccination for covid yet? How? by Ford Prefect
Hi All: Have any foreigners on this list received a vaccination for corona virus? What was the process? I am in My Tho and it is just an unbelievable hassle to get the form to go receive the vaccine. I have my temporary residence registered, I have ...
Have you received a vaccination for covid yet? How? by Ford Prefect
Hi All: Have any foreigners on this list received a vaccination for corona virus? What was the process? I am in My Tho and it is just an unbelievable hassle to get the form to go receive the vaccine. I have my temporary residence registered, I have ...
I’m due for second dose of Moderna in 2 weeks and am also wondering how it will be organized or even possible in face of current single dose effort. I read Moderna is 80% effective after single dose, but who knows how it degrades without a ... Read More