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Canadian looking for information about Vietnam

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Lives in Danang

Registration: 17 October 2019

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4 years ago
ChiChiChiChi

Does anyone plan to explore Ha Giang province this time? by ChiChiChiChi

hi, i am from Saigon. I plan to explore Ha Giang province (north of Vietnam) around 16/11. I am looking for some friends to accompany with me. Anyone is interested in it too? Please comment here or message me. Thanks!

Canman62

I did the ha giang motorbike tour last March, it was cut short by covid, but the ride was extraordinary. Absolutely epic journey, in 10 years of asian travel it was by far the highlight. Breathtaking scenery, I will definitely return. Read More

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4 years ago
nosugar_please

Shopping to buy a small business by nosugar_please

Where would you start looking for ads showcasing small businesses for sale. Such as restaurants, retail, cafes... I'm thinking frequently used websites or other listings. In HCMC.

Canman62

Where would you start looking for ads showcasing small businesses for sale. Such as restaurants, retail, cafes... I'm thinking frequently used websites or other listings. In HCMC.Hi there, From what Yogi has observed , the best way into a ... Read More

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4 years ago
Canman62

Danang rental prices. by Canman62

I have recently seen some very reasonable prices for accomadation during the covid. It's understandable because of the low number of tourists and high number of rentals. Also great to see the Vietnamese working with the people and trying to fill ...

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This has been said about the Chinese in every Asian country, they don't spend, package tours etc etc. Fact is, China has the fastest growing middle class in the world, and I have witnessed plenty of these travellers, not on package deals behind ... Read More

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4 years ago
Canman62

Danang rental prices. by Canman62

I have recently seen some very reasonable prices for accomadation during the covid. It's understandable because of the low number of tourists and high number of rentals. Also great to see the Vietnamese working with the people and trying to fill ...

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Without the Chinese Asian tourist base, all of Asia is hurting big time. I recall an expat in Danang telling me how the Chinese don't spend and how they rely on western tourists expats to drive the economy. In February during covid I drove him ... Read More

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4 years ago
Canman62

Danang rental prices. by Canman62

I have recently seen some very reasonable prices for accomadation during the covid. It's understandable because of the low number of tourists and high number of rentals. Also great to see the Vietnamese working with the people and trying to fill ...

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Having seen this recent article and the photos of Da Nang, I imagine rents may fall even further. Doesn't seem like a very nice place to live. Is it really this bad? Maybe there are some nicer areas on the outskirts? Greed beats green as Da ... Read More

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4 years ago
Contem talk

real Canadian maple syrup by Contem talk

Dear Folks. Is there anyone know where to sell Maple syrup in Saigon, I've checked few import shops in Saigon, but I could not find real Canadian Maple syrup. appreciate your information.

Canman62

OH it's good to be back home, blueberry pancakes and maple syrup! Read More

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4 years ago
Joo2Joo

New from Msia - Electric Bike Queries by Joo2Joo

I just moved to Vietnam, HCMC from Malaysia and thought of getting an Electric Bike to move about around my residence to explore the shops around. May I know how does it work? - Do you need to pay for a parking spot (if yes how much?) or do I have ...

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My accomadation had secured locked storage for tenants. When I've done moto tour around the country, EVERY place I stayed at,brought my moto in, locked it or secured it at night. So this is obviously a problem in Vietnam. That's why there is ... Read More

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4 years ago
Guest7921

Maintaining a home in the U.S. by Guest7921

Hi everyone, I am new to this website, so there may already be a thread for this but I wasn't able to find it. My wife (who is Vietnamese) and I will maintain a home / condo in the U.S. so that we can visit my two daugthers (who are young ...

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Few great points here, my neighbour brings n my mail and checks the house daily, most insurance policies do not cover things ( water damage , etc etc, heat furnace failure ) if the house is not occupied. Under most policies, the house must be ... Read More

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4 years ago
AndyHCMC

Internet Access by AndyHCMC

Hi, Anyone having problems visiting NON-Viet based websites? even visiting expat site? last 2 night from around 6pm I've been locked out of google news, youtube, XE, facebook, agoda, google maps even but any news or VN site loads up like ...

Canman62

Low bandwidth, my isp is fpt, Firefox afaik, neutral dns. WTF! I'm L.O.S.T. Must be too old. I'm Fred flint stones neighbour. I just call my niece or nephew, they sort it for me. Read More

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4 years ago
Canman62

Danang rental prices. by Canman62

I have recently seen some very reasonable prices for accomadation during the covid. It's understandable because of the low number of tourists and high number of rentals. Also great to see the Vietnamese working with the people and trying to fill ...

Canman62

I'm seeing studios for 4 mil at the moment, $175 Read More

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4 years ago
Canman62

Danang rental prices. by Canman62

I have recently seen some very reasonable prices for accomadation during the covid. It's understandable because of the low number of tourists and high number of rentals. Also great to see the Vietnamese working with the people and trying to fill ...

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And as stated previously, I think rents will only go lower. Read More

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4 years ago
Canman62

Danang rental prices. by Canman62

I have recently seen some very reasonable prices for accomadation during the covid. It's understandable because of the low number of tourists and high number of rentals. Also great to see the Vietnamese working with the people and trying to fill ...

Canman62

I looked again today, there were many, close to the beach, not in city centre, not further away, and they were furnished, I was really surprised at the costs, 4 mil, on the low end, not $5-600 us anymore for a decent place.yes $5-600 will get you a ... Read More

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4 years ago
Canman62

Danang rental prices. by Canman62

I have recently seen some very reasonable prices for accomadation during the covid. It's understandable because of the low number of tourists and high number of rentals. Also great to see the Vietnamese working with the people and trying to fill ...

Canman62

The agents and renters are more than willing to give info at this time. Read More

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4 years ago
Canman62

Danang rental prices. by Canman62

I have recently seen some very reasonable prices for accomadation during the covid. It's understandable because of the low number of tourists and high number of rentals. Also great to see the Vietnamese working with the people and trying to fill ...

Canman62

Of course there is a broad range of types of housing and of prices. Nonetheless, a few typical examples might have been possible to answer your countryman JohnfromCana01. These could be the types of housing that expats might be likely to want to ... Read More

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4 years ago
Canman62

Danang rental prices. by Canman62

I have recently seen some very reasonable prices for accomadation during the covid. It's understandable because of the low number of tourists and high number of rentals. Also great to see the Vietnamese working with the people and trying to fill ...

Canman62

I just looked, there were a few decent places close to the beach for 4 -4.5. It's not difficult to look on the Facebook page and find out for yourself. Or ask a question on the page and many many replys will follow. Read More