garyww
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm, Ninh Thua
Speaks English, some Chinese
Registration: 09 September 2011
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Planning to move back in Philippines by josiedelrosario
Hi Guys, I'm new here, I am planning to move back in Philippines with my family. I am so excited to raise my children in Philippines. The only problem that I have right now is I need a new home in the area of Bataan. We want to build our life in a ...
NEI Not Enough Information. What country is your properties in ? What kind of properties? Have you lived in the Philippines recently? Read More
Moving to Philippines soon by kingeagles
Living in Thailand. Moving to Philippines soon. Was thinking of cebu area. Any info on nice places to live and cost of say a 1 bed house or apartment. Prefer quiet but would like some life. Some info on visas as well. I am retired. ...
@kingeagles Philippines is a true third world country. Poor infrastructure, everything is run down, no real beaches that have development, transportation is poor, food is not good, too much sugar and salt, you should definitely come and visit ... Read More
Covid Masks by PalawOne
Have to say, it's often smart to wear a Covid mask.Especially if you are an expat, and in the Philippines.Why? Three reasons ...1. It's the law in the Philippines. Quote: "All persons shall wear well-fitted face masks .. especially in public areas ...
OH MY GOD! WE ARE ALL GOING TO DIE!!? Read More
Coffee in Cebu by garyww
Just moved to Cebu. Looking for where a group may meet for coffee. In the Ayala Mall area.
Yes, thanks. I have been to most. Just looking for a morning group that meets for coffee and solves the world's problems. 😁 Read More
Coffee in Cebu
Just moved to Cebu. Looking for where a group may meet for coffee. In the Ayala Mall area. Read More
Visa requirements by nhatrang2
I'm looking for information on visa requirements for Cambodia i would like to come for 3 months to start and then decide on later I'm thinking about penomh Penh, thanks
Sorry but what are the requirements for unvaccinated now? 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
Wow. 0.1%. That's more than the number of people who have died of covid 19. We should probably panic. Read More
False sense of security by Diazo
Just a small reminder to all of us expats. I think most of us get lulled into a false sense of being safe here. Then too some of us get hot under the collar with locals. But the other night two young men took a sickle to an older man and cut off ...
Interpretive dance could also work. Read More
Help needed by Good_Man
Hey Expats, I need your help with something. I moved to Viet Nam eight years ago from America and I suffered a stroke 14 months ago. This was the start of the Covid 19 outbrake in Viet Nam. Since then I have been trying to get some answers to my ...
Where do you get your SS payments? They should come to the same address. If you have direct deposit they should have came there. Go on the website to check the payment status. Read More
Carry on, checked bags, shipping before/after. How did you do it? by Jimpdxusa
Hello, I didn’t see this in prior posts so I thought I would ask. I am curious about how you made the transition to carve out your new life in Vietnam. I will spare asking the reasons as we all have our own. However what is common is you ...
Try Google "moving to Vietnam" or specific cities and there are many resources there. Read More
Hello group. Starting my journey to Vietnam-Da Nang by Jimpdxusa
I am in the early stages of making the leap from Portland, Oregon USA to Da Nang. I am 57, have done a ton of research, read countless articles, talked to my financial advisor and so on. I am ready. Yet I still have many questions and figured ...
Hi Jim. You can find out more at city specific expat sites. You will be a young whippersnapper so no problem there. You will like Da Nang weather if you like Portland weather. It can get chilly and rainy for a few months in the winter Read More
Is the vietnamcupid dating site legit by HenryJo
I joined yesterday. Today, found my inbox swamped with messages 'from girls'. Have a slight suspicion that not all the messages may be legit. Perhaps, to temp me in to signing-up for the paid subscriptions? Can anyone using the paid ...
Yes, that works but I know many women who would like to meet a foreigner husband but are too shy to go out where foreigners are. They don't go to bars. So I recommend online dating sites because it gives them opportunities and a way to get to ... Read More
Is the vietnamcupid dating site legit by HenryJo
I joined yesterday. Today, found my inbox swamped with messages 'from girls'. Have a slight suspicion that not all the messages may be legit. Perhaps, to temp me in to signing-up for the paid subscriptions? Can anyone using the paid ...
Unfortunately it is the only site that women can go on to meet potential foreign husbands. So it has something for everyone. Read More
REDFLAG? : Viet Girlfriend wants to move in my apartment by basoon123
So ive been dating a vietnamese girl in hcmc for about a month and relatively new to the social norms here Vietnam. I am aware of the many horror stories here from foreign men dating Vietnamese women so i was wondering if this is a relatively ...
Girls are the same everywhere. Some good, some bad. Do what feels right for you but consider her culture as well. Read More
REDFLAG? : Viet Girlfriend wants to move in my apartment by basoon123
So ive been dating a vietnamese girl in hcmc for about a month and relatively new to the social norms here Vietnam. I am aware of the many horror stories here from foreign men dating Vietnamese women so i was wondering if this is a relatively ...
The girls here take a relationship much more seriously than western girls. They are usually thinking marriage and babies. Read More