Alex
ContributorAustralian expat in Vietnam
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Australian
Lives in Vung Tau
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Registration: 15 July 2013
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The 10 second question and the 10 minute answer by Happy8888
I've lived here a while , but I just can't get my head around Asking Viets a simple question about directions . Sometimes my Viet GF and I will get ourselves lost , not uncommon . So we will stop and ask a local , xe om etc Inevitably my ...
I can't help you with the answer.... BUT I know exactly what you mean... I'm used to "The 10 second question and the 10 minute answer" now! Read More
Half-hearted "students" - is it time to pack it in? by hs0zfe
I'm a sucker when asked to help. Sometimes, an adult will ask me to help by speaking with them via Skype. There won't be a payment. But it seems those students lack the motivation, the hunger, the seriousness they might have if they were ...
are you insinuating something?Don't worry about it.... It often feels like it's pushing shit up hill ... Don't accept their (parents) expectations, tell them yours and stick to them. Often the parents push the kids into English classes ... Read More
Half-hearted "students" - is it time to pack it in? by hs0zfe
I'm a sucker when asked to help. Sometimes, an adult will ask me to help by speaking with them via Skype. There won't be a payment. But it seems those students lack the motivation, the hunger, the seriousness they might have if they were ...
Yup. Here and in other countries the teacher is "expected" to be a "life teacher and carer", to put up with kids that have very little in the way of discipline! Give them warning and then discuss the problem with parents and see ... Read More
Half-hearted "students" - is it time to pack it in? by hs0zfe
I'm a sucker when asked to help. Sometimes, an adult will ask me to help by speaking with them via Skype. There won't be a payment. But it seems those students lack the motivation, the hunger, the seriousness they might have if they were ...
Don't teach adults, only kids. Don't teach in the mornings or at weekends. Interview the parents and be tough stating your expectations ... If they come teach .... if they don't drink beer. Read More
Missing persons, where to go for help by MarkinNam
Recently, 1 of our members has become un-contactable Tran Hung Dao as he was known on the site, is considered a friend by Cytsym and I and some others , I would guess, he is not responding to his email or TxTs from me, which is unusual, can any one ...
Sounds about right Bluenz He was teaching just out of HCMC in a direction towards Ba Ria. I hope it's just that, but his phone number is disconnected, which means if he wanted to get away from everything he's changed numbers. But why do ... Read More
Missing persons, where to go for help by MarkinNam
Recently, 1 of our members has become un-contactable Tran Hung Dao as he was known on the site, is considered a friend by Cytsym and I and some others , I would guess, he is not responding to his email or TxTs from me, which is unusual, can any one ...
I have no news Mark. His phone number is no longer in use. He doesn't answer emails. The last I heard he was teaching English at an orphanage. I know he worked there on Saturday nights, and some other days, ... Do you have a picture of him? Read More
Motorbike Mechanic
Can someone advise the name and contact details of a good mechanic. I have a Honda AirBlade requiring some work done. Thanks in advance. Read More
Visa issues by auzgold
I'm looking for a 'super-duper', guru status Vietnamese Visa Agent (based in HCMC) to help sort out a problem or two. Someone who knows what they're doing and is well connected would be wonderful. Ideas would be greatly appreciated.
I'm looking for a 'super-duper', guru status Vietnamese Visa Agent (based in HCMC) to help sort out a problem or two. Someone who knows what they're doing and is well connected would be wonderful. Ideas would be greatly ... Read More
Where in Vung Tau/... by Su Bagnall
Hi Everyone! I'll be moving to Vung Tau Soon and working in District 9. Can anyone tell me the nearest beach to District 9 and what sort of accommodation is available there? Thanks!
I'm in Vung Tau if you need anything PM me. Happy to check anything out before you get here. Welcome to VT ... soon :) Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Unless the rules have changed in the past few months, as best as I recall, you can do the 90 day entry stamp renewal this way. - Establish a file with your nearest police station - Make a photocopy of your passport and the visa (or VEC) in it, for ... Read More
Tough tax rules see expats ditch US passports
Link: Go here Article: Expatriate Americans are renouncing U.S. citizenship in record volumes because of increasingly onerous tax-filing requirements-and the number doing so is likely to continue rising. Around 6.32 million Americans (excluding ... Read More
old farts and the Ausie pension in VN by MarkinNam
for the Ausies there, what is the drum on maintaining pension eligability, the rumour I hear is return trips back home every 6 months ???
Call the overseas branch of Centerlink. Live overseas indefinitly and pension is paid pro-rata to your 35year involvement with paid wages in Australia. i.e. 35 years 100%. Check out the eligibility for LIVING in Vietnam full time!! Read More
How much an average cost for wedding in vietnam ? by MarcusKS
i am wondering how much it cost for wedding and everything needed for marriage ? Some of you will say it depends on how much you want to spend but i hope someone can share more information to me . If you can breakdown on what you spend will be good ...
Tổng cộng Total 174,023,000 Read More
Fly/Mosquito Screens by Citsym
Does anyone know where to get fly screens in or around HCMC? I looking for either magnetic screens or the Australian aluminium screens.
Hello. luoimuoi.com.vn/ Pls check it. Hope it will help. RegardsTks Dejavu.dot.. I will check it out Read More
Fly/Mosquito Screens by Citsym
Does anyone know where to get fly screens in or around HCMC? I looking for either magnetic screens or the Australian aluminium screens.
Citsym , I posted this thread for Da Nang a while back, no response, I Googled them in HCMC, you can get them there, but I was after netting only, the place in HCMC only makes complete screens.Cheers, I'll Google. I'm up in HCMC tomorrow and ... Read More