@Tumbleweed0
American looking for information about Vietnam
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American, In a relationship
Speaks English and Spanish
Registration: 03 March 2017
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Retiring on virtually no money by SteinNebraska
I don't want to comment on any particular thread as I don't want to offend anyone and it is completely their right to do what they want in life. That said, there have been more than a few threads here lately on trying to retire on the bare ...
I accidentally deleted my tirade.... hahaha... maybe it's not meant to be be heard... Thanks to the other vets here and the other regulars ie, colinoscapee, THIGV... always invaluable info.... Read More
Retiring on virtually no money by SteinNebraska
I don't want to comment on any particular thread as I don't want to offend anyone and it is completely their right to do what they want in life. That said, there have been more than a few threads here lately on trying to retire on the bare ...
I'm happy here... I chose early in life to pursue accumulating life experiences not material wealth... Read More
Retiring on virtually no money by SteinNebraska
I don't want to comment on any particular thread as I don't want to offend anyone and it is completely their right to do what they want in life. That said, there have been more than a few threads here lately on trying to retire on the bare ...
Very interesting topic and I can only opine, but people do have their own individual motivations for seeking retirement in countries like VN. Obviously cost of living is a motivating factor for those in the west looking for a better retirement ... Read More
Understanding Vietnamese girls by GuestPoster2698
So on my first trip to Vietnam I met a girl and saw her for a few days. Being the skeptical dude that I am and knowing nothing about Vietnam, the first night that we met I didn't give her my phone number but she and her friend made plans with my ...
This could be interesting.. i'm tempted to get the pop corn out :D Only joking - on a serious note, it seems when you are in Vietnam, you seem to get attention. When you leave, the communication is less than expected. :/ I know nothing ... Read More
Visa and bipolar disorder diagnosis? by Mangomountain
Hi, I'm a UK citizen hoping to move to Vietnam to work as an English teacher. I have a Cambridge CELTA tefl certificate, a first class honours degree, and three years experience of teaching English abroad. However, I have a diagnosis of bipolar ...
Hey Marie... I was wondering how you were doing. Did you manage to get things worked out? Well, obviously not if you are still looking. Dumb question... What did you find out in Saigon? Your now in Hoi an or Hue? In central Vietnam, the best place ... Read More
Border run... Phu Quoc to Cambodia by Tumbleweed0
Hey all, Has anyone made a border run to Cambodia from Phu Quoc Island via Ha Tien on Vietnam mainland? I have made the run at Moc Bai/Bavet many times but recently moved to Phu Quoc and have found little info about immigration on either side. In ...
Thanks for the info furthur, We are planning to stay in Kep for a couple of days so this is great info... Vaccination card?... hahaha...always something huh?? Thanks again, Tumbleweed Read More
Border run... Phu Quoc to Cambodia
Hey all, Has anyone made a border run to Cambodia from Phu Quoc Island via Ha Tien on Vietnam mainland? I have made the run at Moc Bai/Bavet many times but recently moved to Phu Quoc and have found little info about immigration on either side. In ... Read More
Grab verse Uber by Diazo
Having commented on an earlier thread how great I felt Grab taxi service was, I have now changed my mind. On the that thread there had been comments that Uber often would say " due to peak demand the fees will be more'. Well Grab must have ...
THIGV.... Thanks for the info... Tumbleweed0 Read More
How to get a young lady in VN? by bkksaigon
Hi, I just want to ask for advice from other expats here as I am sensing a lot of attitude from ladies that I try to approach at the shopping malls, shops; they seem to be very serious and avoiding making eye contact and I just have a feeling ...
D1 hcm Read More
is it SAFE? thinking putting some money in 1 year fix deposit by hk888alan
HOPE someone will advise me where to keep my savings in hcmc. which bank is safer? tia
No.... Read More
Grab verse Uber by Diazo
Having commented on an earlier thread how great I felt Grab taxi service was, I have now changed my mind. On the that thread there had been comments that Uber often would say " due to peak demand the fees will be more'. Well Grab must have ...
To all, I had this problem last night...haha.. My friend and I returned by bus from Cambodia and requested Uber after Grab said due to high traffic time the fare would be double which would have been about 210,000vnd from Tan Binh to Binh ... Read More
cheap housing between 300-500usd by crag
where an i find cheap clean housing for around 300-500 usd
Crag... CHEAP housing starts at 100usd a month.. where do you plan to live? T Read More
Visa and bipolar disorder diagnosis? by Mangomountain
Hi, I'm a UK citizen hoping to move to Vietnam to work as an English teacher. I have a Cambridge CELTA tefl certificate, a first class honours degree, and three years experience of teaching English abroad. However, I have a diagnosis of bipolar ...
I'm glad I ran across this post. I have just reluctantly returned from Saigon 5 days ago after spending 2 months there with the intention of teaching English to supplement my income. I have Bi-polar disorder and a couple of other acronyms as ... Read More
Shipping documents: DHL ????? by Tumbleweed0
Good morning all, I have important documents to be shipped to me from the USA and want to know what is the safest, idiot proof way to achieve this. I think I read before that DHL express shipping was the way to go. I also wonder if it would be ...
Blunders, Thanks for the reply... I feel a little more confident that I will receive said documents in on piece. Best, T Read More
Shipping documents: DHL ?????
Good morning all, I have important documents to be shipped to me from the USA and want to know what is the safest, idiot proof way to achieve this. I think I read before that DHL express shipping was the way to go. I also wonder if it would be ... Read More