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@Yogi007
Australian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Australian
Lives in Khanh Hoa
Speaks English
Registration: 28 July 2014
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Why expats love Vietnam? by Anne-Lise Mty
Hi everyone, I'm Anne-Lise from the Expat.com team. In a survey we ran on expatriation trends in 2019, we realised that a lot of professionals were considering Vietnam as an expat destination. We, therefore, decided to put together a little ...
There’s a place up north here I’ve always liked., great scenery , not crowded and a great vibe to it. BUT....I’ve seen the master plan & its Environmental Vandalism at its best. It’s going to eventually be like Orlando ... Read More
Why expats love Vietnam? by Anne-Lise Mty
Hi everyone, I'm Anne-Lise from the Expat.com team. In a survey we ran on expatriation trends in 2019, we realised that a lot of professionals were considering Vietnam as an expat destination. We, therefore, decided to put together a little ...
G’day Nuns.. Nah mate ....it’s all good,,I was just updating the scene across there. I was in Cebu a while back & from what the locals were saying , don’t bother going over to Boracay...it’s paradise lost ... Read More
Opinion by chrisrobin
I have really liked living in the Ha Long area of Vietnam but the laws & regulations are getting to me. The government here apparently really doesn't seem to care about 'X-Pats' except the money we spend here. They seem to make ...
. "Gee, all this hostility" ..we're not (all) hostile, many are just jealous... :rolleyes: Quite a few others are (rightly) defending their chosen turf... :mad: Yes, it's (my) Utopia; but ... Read More
Why expats love Vietnam? by Anne-Lise Mty
Hi everyone, I'm Anne-Lise from the Expat.com team. In a survey we ran on expatriation trends in 2019, we realised that a lot of professionals were considering Vietnam as an expat destination. We, therefore, decided to put together a little ...
G’day Nuns,, Since Boracay Phillipines reopening in October , the Chinese tour groups are 55% of total tourist numbers now. That’s a 3000% increase in 10 years. A lot of the new business licenses issued since have been to CHinese ... Read More
Moving to NT: help for a young couple by JackSelman
Hello everyone, I’ve been scouring through the threads over the last few months now, to pick up as much information as I can about moving to Nha Trang. There’s some great information and insightful opinions here. I’ve a few more ...
Brick23 "My budget for the last 3 months was 25-30 million VND/month," I have to ask what you are spending 25-30 million a month on. You dont drink, eat at home and no expensive lattes. My wife and I live on about 15 million a month and I ... Read More
Opinion by chrisrobin
I have really liked living in the Ha Long area of Vietnam but the laws & regulations are getting to me. The government here apparently really doesn't seem to care about 'X-Pats' except the money we spend here. They seem to make ...
G’day Chris, Your probably doing better than most guys here. Looking at a previous thread you posted on, you have the resources to move freely around this planet with ( what Yogi likes) No hooks, No baggage & No passengers. You also ... Read More
Transfer funds from Vietnam by Willo209
Hi In the process of selling a property in Vietnam- my ex wife says her bank will not let her transfer funds from her bank to mine - how can a vn citizen send money overseas please?
Gday Willo & welcome to the forum. You’ve got an Ex wife and a property In Vietnam ( likely in wife’s name) & I’m assuming you want your share 50% of the divorce sale proceeds (if it sells) sent to Australia. Your wife ... Read More
Researching expat life and property in Nha Trang by jhernz94
Retired US military, recently spent 7 years working/living in Hong Kong, just moved back to US this year. I’m gonna be in Nha Trang this week to get a better feel for expat life there as a vacation/retirement option. 2 bdrm/2 bath type of ...
My post #5 above pretty much sums up the changes that have taken place. It’s still a great place to be,,but it simply hasn’t got the “vibe” it once had. The Khanh Hoa administration wanted to “cap” the ... Read More
Planning to Retire in Da Nang Next Year by aimhigh888
We're planning to retire in Vietnam next year due to my husband health. He had 2 strokes and not going back to work anymore. We won't be able to afford the cost of living here California with his small retirement money. We've been ...
The Vietnam system is pretty good. Cambodia has the easiest , $290 retirement visa , Multi Entry , and renewable inside the country. BUT ....”living “ in Cambodia doesn’t appeal to me. Malaysia & Phillipines have strict ... Read More
Researching expat life and property in Nha Trang by jhernz94
Retired US military, recently spent 7 years working/living in Hong Kong, just moved back to US this year. I’m gonna be in Nha Trang this week to get a better feel for expat life there as a vacation/retirement option. 2 bdrm/2 bath type of ...
G’day Brick, Gees .....you’ll be busy,,,,there’s only 200,000 of them here to be swatted. 😆 Would you believe one of my best friends here is a Russian,,,,and he doesn’t mind being referred to as “Socialist ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
All I can add is .... The more of these threads I’m following,,the faster I’m running in the opposite direction..... And that goes for just about everything. Talk about Red flag warning signals.......did anyone notice the colour of ... Read More
Researching expat life and property in Nha Trang by jhernz94
Retired US military, recently spent 7 years working/living in Hong Kong, just moved back to US this year. I’m gonna be in Nha Trang this week to get a better feel for expat life there as a vacation/retirement option. 2 bdrm/2 bath type of ...
G’day Jernz. Actually there’s an old bloke here from your home state of Montana,,,but he’s getting out. Another US guy I knew about 6 years ago has came back & can’t find anyone to have morning coffee with. ... Read More
Why expats love Vietnam? by Anne-Lise Mty
Hi everyone, I'm Anne-Lise from the Expat.com team. In a survey we ran on expatriation trends in 2019, we realised that a lot of professionals were considering Vietnam as an expat destination. We, therefore, decided to put together a little ...
That’s the spirit Wadey... us aussies must maintain a degree of decorum 🤓 Tell em to Stay at home & run amok.......which brings Yogi to his old footy trip days.. We used to be responsible citizens in our social exploits.....even ... Read More
Why expats love Vietnam? by Anne-Lise Mty
Hi everyone, I'm Anne-Lise from the Expat.com team. In a survey we ran on expatriation trends in 2019, we realised that a lot of professionals were considering Vietnam as an expat destination. We, therefore, decided to put together a little ...
Only this week Vietnam states they are concerned about “Overtourism “ and the negative affects it’s starting to have. We’ve all seen the high rise ghettos that are springing up everywhere, most of which are poor quality ... Read More
Why expats love Vietnam? by Anne-Lise Mty
Hi everyone, I'm Anne-Lise from the Expat.com team. In a survey we ran on expatriation trends in 2019, we realised that a lot of professionals were considering Vietnam as an expat destination. We, therefore, decided to put together a little ...
Yep....I now refer to NT as the “ Socialist Swill Riviera “. And that’s exactly what it’s become. The original friendly “vibe” has disappeared......likely forever. Even walking the streets now,,,the VN ... Read More