BIGJED1975
ContributorAustralian expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Hoi An
Registration: 03 June 2013
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Not having culture shock BUT by MarkinNam
Went big C today and Whoa wher is the trust? Security is so tight, never seen this anywhere, even Saigon. No opened drinks and they seal your goodies in a bag and tell you put it in locker but don't worry about contents of bum bag. Is it only in ...
Big C in Danang are the same guards pat down locals as they go out. Guards follow you around but it is good because no one is game to have a go at stealing you stuff. We got a full trolley of stuff from the BIg C and when we were waiting for our car ... Read More
We have arrived in Hoi an.
We arrived in Hoi an on Monday the 4th, day 6 of tet. Wow it was a crazy house. I've never seen so many bikes and cars here and they all seemed to be in some kind of insane race. I can see why so many people die on the roads. In the 3 days we have ... Read More
First time visit to Vietnam (photography) by N2trouble
Hello all. I am an American and have never traveled outside of the US before. But I want to go to Vietnam this year and I was wondering on where to go for outstanding landscape photography. I have seen images of HCMC, and it would be wonderful ...
We loved Chau doc. River and countryside. Plus great fresh food markets. Read More
Best way to bring money into Vietnam for Australians by BIGJED1975
Hello, I'm looking for the best way to bring money into Vietnam from Australia. I've considered many options all with pros, cons and fees. 1 Taking AUD cash then converting it 2 Converting AUD to US. 3 Setting up a VN bank account then wiring it ...
Sorry Scott sounds dodgy as sin. Plus would be a nightmare to sort out from maybe save $50. Unsure about taxing laws. Good luck. Read More
Low fat fresh or UHT milk? by Sohini2013
I'm looking for low-fat milk (fresh or UHT). We're new in Vietnam and have no idea if this is available. Please could anyone let me know? Thanks!
Just wondering if the same is able to be purchased in Hoi an? Read More
Electric bikes
Just wondering how much a electric bike would cost and which type is the best? Read More
VIETNAM FORUM CODE OF CONDUCT by expat.com
Hi all, In order to keep the forum clear, friendly and useful, we invite you to follow these guidelines. They have been made to help you in using the forum. FIRST STEPS ON THE FORUM: > Before writing, we invite you to have a look at the previous ...
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Cost of living in Vietnam by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Vietnam. Don't forget to mention where in Vietnam you are living. How much does it cost to live in Vietnam? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
This has been great info. We have worked out 20mill a month should do us. But I will keep a tally of our monthly outgoings and compare it. Just over 2 months till arrive in Hoi an, Yeah Baby! Read More
Best way to bring money into Vietnam for Australians by BIGJED1975
Hello, I'm looking for the best way to bring money into Vietnam from Australia. I've considered many options all with pros, cons and fees. 1 Taking AUD cash then converting it 2 Converting AUD to US. 3 Setting up a VN bank account then wiring it ...
Cool we will be around so good to have some contacts. Read More
Best way to bring money into Vietnam for Australians by BIGJED1975
Hello, I'm looking for the best way to bring money into Vietnam from Australia. I've considered many options all with pros, cons and fees. 1 Taking AUD cash then converting it 2 Converting AUD to US. 3 Setting up a VN bank account then wiring it ...
hoi an that is. Read More
Best way to bring money into Vietnam for Australians by BIGJED1975
Hello, I'm looking for the best way to bring money into Vietnam from Australia. I've considered many options all with pros, cons and fees. 1 Taking AUD cash then converting it 2 Converting AUD to US. 3 Setting up a VN bank account then wiring it ...
Bluenz, thanks for all the help. Love to catch up and buy you a beer. Westpac the go, they know there stuff. We will be arriving inBox an in Feb if you want to catch up. Plus we will be helping CHIA org in hoi an if you miss us. I don't think you ... Read More
Cell Phones by ancientpathos
Maybe it is an age thing, but I just can not understand what is so important that a person can not turn the darn things off at bedtime or just for a meal. Then there are the pictures and movies that they can make. I was getting a massage last week ...
Now some shops in OZ won't serve people who are on there phones. When our group of friends go out for tea we all have to turn our phones off until its time to leave the restaurant. Read More
Best way to bring money into Vietnam for Australians by BIGJED1975
Hello, I'm looking for the best way to bring money into Vietnam from Australia. I've considered many options all with pros, cons and fees. 1 Taking AUD cash then converting it 2 Converting AUD to US. 3 Setting up a VN bank account then wiring it ...
Just checked out the whole internet transfer option. It all seems straight forward. All you seem you need to do is open a account in Vietnam get the swift codes off them and transfer your AUD to nam and get AUD out. I found Westpac the cheapest at ... Read More
Best way to bring money into Vietnam for Australians by BIGJED1975
Hello, I'm looking for the best way to bring money into Vietnam from Australia. I've considered many options all with pros, cons and fees. 1 Taking AUD cash then converting it 2 Converting AUD to US. 3 Setting up a VN bank account then wiring it ...
Hey bluenz what bank are you with in VN. I will chat with anz again and Westpac as well. Thanks. Read More
Visa Run Hanoi > ??? > Saigon by mtgmike
Hello. I have a U.S. passport. My visa extension for Vietnam expires December 1st. I have to leave Vietnam to get a new visa. I'm currently in North Vietnam, about 8 hours form Hanoi, and I would like to end up in Saigon next month. One option ...
Cambodia is very cheap and worth a trip if you haven't seen the amazing temples of Angkor Wat. Worth a trip if you have to fly somewhere plus I did read that you can get cheap tourist visas for nam there. Read More