WillyBaldy
Serial expatCanadian looking for information about Vietnam
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Bank account for US citizen married to a Vietnamese?? by AlbertDifi
Even though I have a TRC because of marriage, I cannot have my own bank account. I have heard conflicting info and hope someone here can clarify. She has to put my money in her name with me as an authority which one bank said would authorize me to ...
A TRC and VEC are definitely completely different things. Although I never did this, I thought it was relatively easy get a TRC once you've got a VEC? Read More
Moving to Vietnam by Sonny C
Hi everyone,I'm planning to move to Vietnam and I'm looking for advice on how to make this transition smoothly. I would appreciate any tips, experiences, or resources that could help me. thanks
I'm buying a new rope. How long should it be folks? Read More
Looking for beach town any suggestions ? by FISHMATADOR
Hello I'm thinking Vietnam looking for beach town long term close to town walking grocery fishing restaurants a girl cooking cleaning. I'm 67 my name Jeff.Thank you very much if you can help me 🙏 Cheers 🍻
I married a Vietnamese woman in the past and got it only 50% right: got the cooking but not the cleaning part Read More
Process of buying home or condo in Vietnam (Saigon) by jrharvey
I realize there are probably not a lot of experts on this subject but hoping someone out there may know a few things. Not seeing much in the search or past discussions. So the story is that me and my wife are looking to buy a house or condo. I do ...
Its funny. Ive become so use to the loud noises I get really freaked out when I leave Vietnam. Its just too quiet and freaks me out. There's nothing peaceful about too quiet for me but it could just be my ADD brain. ... Read More
Process of buying home or condo in Vietnam (Saigon) by jrharvey
I realize there are probably not a lot of experts on this subject but hoping someone out there may know a few things. Not seeing much in the search or past discussions. So the story is that me and my wife are looking to buy a house or condo. I do ...
If you join one of the Celadon City groups on FB you will see most of the rentals available there either from the owners or agents. But again as a bit of a warning......what you see on a photo is not always what you get when you do a viewing!!!!Wow ... Read More
Process of buying home or condo in Vietnam (Saigon) by jrharvey
I realize there are probably not a lot of experts on this subject but hoping someone out there may know a few things. Not seeing much in the search or past discussions. So the story is that me and my wife are looking to buy a house or condo. I do ...
Every weekend one family had a tent erected in the street below & the karaoke would start at full volume & the main event was this woman screaming & wailing most of the night & even although we were on the 15th floor & with all ... Read More
Process of buying home or condo in Vietnam (Saigon) by jrharvey
I realize there are probably not a lot of experts on this subject but hoping someone out there may know a few things. Not seeing much in the search or past discussions. So the story is that me and my wife are looking to buy a house or condo. I do ...
Celadon City life is good for me anyways. I look at as a hidden oasis & where I live in Diamond Brilliant now its very quiet for now anyways cos the development is only about 70% occupied. I did a trip yesterday from here to Phan Xich Long St ... Read More
Process of buying home or condo in Vietnam (Saigon) by jrharvey
I realize there are probably not a lot of experts on this subject but hoping someone out there may know a few things. Not seeing much in the search or past discussions. So the story is that me and my wife are looking to buy a house or condo. I do ...
Wish I had known about you place before, I was paying 12 million (un furnished) Emerald A2 + management fee. I was 3 years at Emerald ( block F & then Block A2) & really liked it, but now very happy at Diamond Brilliant. ... Read More
Musicians wanting to jam. by raymondo1039
Dose anyone know of a music studio where they have a drum kit and any musicians that want to jam. on western music .
Dose anyone know of a music studio where they have a drum kit and any musicians that want to jam. on western music . -@raymondo1039 In Nha Trang? Sure, that's possible. How much are you ... Read More
Announcing a pregnancy late by GuestPoster117
Dear forum user,My brother has a Vietnamese girlfriend. She told him late (in the 4th month) that she was pregnant. She said it is customary in Vietnam. Is it true? Do girlfriends/wives announce the pregnancy so late?Best regards,Monica
As an Orthodox Christian, I am against contraception.I respect your religious beliefs, but aren't you also against sex before marriage then? Which is what your brother did. Read More
Announcing a pregnancy late by GuestPoster117
Dear forum user,My brother has a Vietnamese girlfriend. She told him late (in the 4th month) that she was pregnant. She said it is customary in Vietnam. Is it true? Do girlfriends/wives announce the pregnancy so late?Best regards,Monica
If she didn't want kids, why didn't she use contraception? As a woman, how come she didn't know she was pregnant by month 2? I would like to ask you a question in return: if your brother knew she didn't want kids (in your story, she did tell him) ... Read More
How can I plan a safe trip to Vietnam ? by mikedellgolf
@Julien I am a 21 years old male and I plan to take a trip to Vietnam in May '23 and stay there for six months before coming back to the US and starting my professional career. I plan on playing a lot of golf and tennis while I am in Vietnam ...
I'm following this thread with great interest Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
Yeah I seem to be a big hit with single moms, there's a target mark on my forehead Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
@WillyBaldy Your point is well taken. I was older but not so wise at the time. Come to think of it, I still have a lot to learn. -@drutterWe definitely all do, and as a human race sometimes we don't always think with our brain Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
My first marriage she had just turned 21 and I was three months shy of 39. A beautiful Filipino girl but 7 years and a 5 year old daughter later she was already messing around with other men and refused to go to counseling - so that was the end of ... Read More