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Pierre Sinel

@DirtyPierre

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New Zealander expat in Vietnam

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New Zealander

Lives in HCMC

Speaks English

Registration: 03 June 2012

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Pierre Sinel
DirtyPierre replied to a thread
10 months ago
TwinlessTwin

Change dates on Visa help/question by TwinlessTwin

I have to change my dates of arrival. Can that be done or do I need to go through the evisa process again? it’s like a weeks difference. Thanks for any help you can give.

Pierre Sinel

While it's not a good idea to over stay in any country there is some leeway when it's only the next day and it wasn't your fault to begin with.(That's why you should double check everything is correct on first receiving your Evisa)But past ... Read More

Pierre Sinel
DirtyPierre replied to a thread
last year
GuestPoster23010

Requested wrong dates on Evisa by GuestPoster23010

Hi all.This forum was recommended by a friend who received help previously.Have ran into an issue with my Evisa and am hoping someone might have some experience or knowledge. I am currently at a loss as what to do.I am traveling in South east Asia ...

Pierre Sinel

@Aidan in HCMCGo to Tripadvisor and search for problems with Evisas while still in country and you will be able to read first hand examples of people being refused a new Evisa while still in Vietnam. Read More

Pierre Sinel
DirtyPierre replied to a thread
last year
GuestPoster23010

Requested wrong dates on Evisa by GuestPoster23010

Hi all.This forum was recommended by a friend who received help previously.Have ran into an issue with my Evisa and am hoping someone might have some experience or knowledge. I am currently at a loss as what to do.I am traveling in South east Asia ...

Pierre Sinel

Things change all the time in Vietnam and Evisa is one that has changed recently.Please note you can no longer apply for a new Evisa while still in country.Warm regards Dirty Pierre. TripAdvisor Destination Expert for HCMC. Read More

Pierre Sinel
DirtyPierre replied to a thread
last year
GuestPoster327

Pizza and spaghetti by GuestPoster327

Ok everyone, I'm looking for a great place for pizza and spaghetti. Last night tried 4P's pizza and it was just terrible, even though it had great reviews. So, let's see which place most people think is the best. Thanks for your contribution.

Pierre Sinel

@cougarcar20Then Pizza and Bia is the perfect place to go to.Saigon Heat is my favourite pizza from them.Their new premises is much larger and nicer than their original outlet. Read More

Pierre Sinel
DirtyPierre replied to a thread
last year
GuestPoster327

Pizza and spaghetti by GuestPoster327

Ok everyone, I'm looking for a great place for pizza and spaghetti. Last night tried 4P's pizza and it was just terrible, even though it had great reviews. So, let's see which place most people think is the best. Thanks for your contribution.

Pierre Sinel

@cougarcar20I'm not into over priced craft beer. I'm into Italian pizzas that don't have loads of sugar in their spaghetti sauce. Italians will put some sugar in their Pomodoro sauce but only enough to take the acidic edge off the tomatoes.Whereas ... Read More

Pierre Sinel
DirtyPierre replied to a thread
last year
GuestPoster327

Pizza and spaghetti by GuestPoster327

Ok everyone, I'm looking for a great place for pizza and spaghetti. Last night tried 4P's pizza and it was just terrible, even though it had great reviews. So, let's see which place most people think is the best. Thanks for your contribution.

Pierre Sinel

@cougarcar20Here's a link to Pizza and Via.https://www.pizzaandbia.com/?view=en I tried to upload a photo but couldn't so posting a link so you can see what their pizzas look like. Read More

Pierre Sinel
DirtyPierre replied to a thread
last year
GuestPoster327

Pizza and spaghetti by GuestPoster327

Ok everyone, I'm looking for a great place for pizza and spaghetti. Last night tried 4P's pizza and it was just terrible, even though it had great reviews. So, let's see which place most people think is the best. Thanks for your contribution.

Pierre Sinel

Pizza and Bia make exceptionally good Italian/New York style pizzas.The owner went to Italy and studied how to make Italian pizzas. I like spicy pizzas and my favourite pizza from there is one called Saigon Heat. They also use imported ingredients ... Read More

Pierre Sinel
DirtyPierre replied to a thread
last year
narcrepellant2525

Evisa after Tet 2023? by narcrepellant2525

What is response time from immigration department for evisa?

Pierre Sinel

My friend has been doing business exporting marble from Vietnam for the last 14 years. He completely forgot about Tet and what should've taken 3 business days took 14 and the loss of his business class flights. Plus was forced to spend an extra 14 ... Read More

Pierre Sinel
DirtyPierre replied to a thread
2 years ago
narcrepellant2525

Quality dentist in HCMC, who is not rip off? by narcrepellant2525

Anybody have experience with such professional here?

Pierre Sinel

I have sent it to your inbox Read More

Pierre Sinel
DirtyPierre replied to a thread
2 years ago
narcrepellant2525

Quality dentist in HCMC, who is not rip off? by narcrepellant2525

Anybody have experience with such professional here?

Pierre Sinel

I was recommend to my lady dentist way back in 2009 by my landlady who was a pharmacist. It appears they were friends from university days.Well my new lady dentist had graduated from Harvard University in USA. I have been with her ever since. The ... Read More

Pierre Sinel
DirtyPierre replied to a thread
4 years ago
WillyBaldy

100% natural peanut butter by WillyBaldy

I remember discussing this before on the forum but is there really 100% natural peanut butter in Vietnam? My contacts in Saigon checked around and only found 98% pure, the rest being sugar and salt. In my city of Rach Gia, no way I can get this, ...

Pierre Sinel

Cashew butter was among the foods packaged in metal cans for United States civil defense survival kits during the Cold War. So that makes it in the 50s. Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cashew_butter Read More

Pierre Sinel
DirtyPierre replied to a thread
4 years ago
WillyBaldy

100% natural peanut butter by WillyBaldy

I remember discussing this before on the forum but is there really 100% natural peanut butter in Vietnam? My contacts in Saigon checked around and only found 98% pure, the rest being sugar and salt. In my city of Rach Gia, no way I can get this, ...

Pierre Sinel

I was able to buy cashew butter in Melbourne Australia, admitedly from health food shops, back as far as 1981. So it's not a new idea. Read More

Pierre Sinel
DirtyPierre replied to a thread
4 years ago
WillyBaldy

100% natural peanut butter by WillyBaldy

I remember discussing this before on the forum but is there really 100% natural peanut butter in Vietnam? My contacts in Saigon checked around and only found 98% pure, the rest being sugar and salt. In my city of Rach Gia, no way I can get this, ...

Pierre Sinel

Easy home made Cashew Butter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAKuZcDO6ek Read More

Pierre Sinel
DirtyPierre replied to a thread
4 years ago
I do believe

Can a foreigner travel by motorbike to Saigon by I do believe

Can a foreigner travel by motorbike to Saigon from Tay Ninh to renew visa without trouble at checkpoints ? April 16th

Pierre Sinel

Is it just me or did no one else notice the OP asked if a foreigner can ride to Saigon from Tay Ninh by motorbike? Quote: "Can a foreigner travel by motorbike to Saigon from Tay Ninh to renew visa without trouble at checkpoints ? April ... Read More

Pierre Sinel
DirtyPierre replied to a thread
4 years ago
DirtyPierre

Getting married to a Vietnamese woman by DirtyPierre

We have been living together for over 10 years and have been engaged for 3 years. We are finally getting married. My question is does a New Zealander need to have an Apostille for the Vietnam govt from the NZ births deaths and marriages dept when ...

Pierre Sinel

Thank you Colin, if they didnt reqire one from Australia then they wont reqire one from NZ. Read More