awayland
Canadian looking for information about Vietnam
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Question about baby surname by awayland
My GF is having my baby. We are not marry, and not planning to wed before the arrival of baby. I would like to have the baby surname under mine on the birth certificate. What's the law concerning baby surname if couple not marry?
There are a number of perspectives to your question. I am married to a Vietnamese citizen and we have a daughter. In conformance with a growing trend in many countries, my wife retained the use of her name. On some cultures when a couple is ... Read More
Question about baby surname
My GF is having my baby. We are not marry, and not planning to wed before the arrival of baby. I would like to have the baby surname under mine on the birth certificate. What's the law concerning baby surname if couple not marry? Read More
Flight MH370 by Richard Loo
We were very saddened to learn of flight MH370.We extend our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to all families for their loss. Our caring thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Let us pray for them. Thank you
Too early to tell, but, sudden disappearance, no mayday, no radio contact, and two stolen passports from different places shown up at the same time on a doomed plane .... not a good sign. Read More
Having your significant other in your place. Is it legal? by DanFromSF
Sorry if this is a dumb question. I've read it's illegal, as a foreigner, to bring a Vietnamese woman (and/or man?) to your hotel room, which is somewhat understandable. However, I haven't been able to determine what the law is regarding someone ...
Brought my gf to my hotel's room, no problem. They asked if she was staying overnight, then they would need her passport. Went on vacation with her and no hotels asked if we were married. Maybe, that was the case years ago. But with so many ... Read More
Which city in VN is cheap? by awayland
HCMC is not cheap for long stay. Have a month left, budget not great, wanna know which major city in Vietnam has low cost of living for travellers?
Would like to stay in a coastal city and chilled out for the next month on the beach. Been to Nha Trang, not bad. But, thinking of staying in Danang. How's the cost there compared to HCMC or Nha Trang or any other major city? Maybe also Phan Thiet, ... Read More
Which city in VN is cheap?
HCMC is not cheap for long stay. Have a month left, budget not great, wanna know which major city in Vietnam has low cost of living for travellers? Read More
is there Mexican restaurant in Vietnam?
I want tacos, chulupas, carne asada smothers in tasty hot salsa sauce ..... driving me crazy. Can't finds Mexican food in Nha Trang, what about HCMC? Heading that way next week .... Don't need McDonalds, I want Taco Bell !! Read More
Any reputable botox and derma filler clinics in HCMC?
Thinking of getting botox and derma fillers facial treatment in HCMC. So many clinics in HCMC willing to do it at a cheap price. I am highly suspicious, however, I am sure there reputable clinics that do good jobs at a reasonable price but still ... Read More
Increased ATM charges by Budman1
I've been using Agri bank ATM's down here in Can Tho for quite awhile now because the limit per withdrawal is 3mil VND Vs while the other ATM's are still at 2mil VND per. In the past the charge has been about $1.43 for each and my bank hits me for ...
In Nha Trang I can only get $100 from ATM which charge me $2, my bank then charge me $5 per withdraw, ouch! Now, I send myself $1000 through Western Union via online banking, cost me $22. Still looking for cheaper ways Read More
Street food in Vietnam, safe to eat again?? by awayland
Got sick eating banh cuon at one of the street food vendors in Nha Trang. Friends tell me beware of street foods, some meats are taking from sick and disease animals, if not, foods are often unrefrigerated and stuff use for cooking are full of ...
Nose picking is an ugly tradition here in Vietnam. It took me courage to tell my friend that, and after that she stop. Hope she has the courage to pass it on to the rest of her family.I guess by tradition you mean it is handed down from generation ... Read More
Street food in Vietnam, safe to eat again?? by awayland
Got sick eating banh cuon at one of the street food vendors in Nha Trang. Friends tell me beware of street foods, some meats are taking from sick and disease animals, if not, foods are often unrefrigerated and stuff use for cooking are full of ...
My theory about street food: 1. If its a crowded place it must be good. 2. If the food is served hot, where you need to wait 20 minutes for it to cool enough to get past your lips it is germ free. 3. It is proably your drinks that are making you ... Read More
Street food in Vietnam, safe to eat again?? by awayland
Got sick eating banh cuon at one of the street food vendors in Nha Trang. Friends tell me beware of street foods, some meats are taking from sick and disease animals, if not, foods are often unrefrigerated and stuff use for cooking are full of ...
may be vegetables was not clean, so you shouldn't eat any vegetable at the street food, have a nice day, sir ^^.Could be vegetables, meats, or utensils ... take r pick, but feeling better now after a week. Anyway, I would like to return back and ... Read More
Street food in Vietnam, safe to eat again?? by awayland
Got sick eating banh cuon at one of the street food vendors in Nha Trang. Friends tell me beware of street foods, some meats are taking from sick and disease animals, if not, foods are often unrefrigerated and stuff use for cooking are full of ...
http://1funny.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Puking-Pumpkin.jpg Exactly how I feels THD .... Three days now .... oh my tummy! Read More
Street food in Vietnam, safe to eat again??
Got sick eating banh cuon at one of the street food vendors in Nha Trang. Friends tell me beware of street foods, some meats are taking from sick and disease animals, if not, foods are often unrefrigerated and stuff use for cooking are full of ... Read More
marriage and VISA question by cowboyBob
If you marry a Vietnamese national and have a marriage certificate here, as a foreigner, how long could you stayed in the country to be with your spouse? I currently have a 3 months VISA and I was told I could renew it once. Update: Sorry, I just ...
So once married here then I can go and come as I please without applying for an entry Visa?Yeah, that's right!What am I waiting for, get me to the church!!!Vietnam hasn't recognized gay marriage yet. LOL Read More