Pal444
American expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English & some Spanish
Registration: 30 July 2015
I want to buy small beach hotel by kvjn1954
I am looking to buy a small beach hotel! Where would be a good place to look? Is it best to deal with an agent? I fly into HCMC on the 19 of April for a week to look around then on to Thailand. I am from Canada
I can only say thanks for posting. It's indicative of real world expectations vs. what we as foreigners and expecially foreign business people 'see' here in VN. We think we see opportunities everywhere because of our outside ... Read More
I want to buy small beach hotel by kvjn1954
I am looking to buy a small beach hotel! Where would be a good place to look? Is it best to deal with an agent? I fly into HCMC on the 19 of April for a week to look around then on to Thailand. I am from Canada
From what I know you cannot do this in VN. You cannot buy a hotel in Vietnam just by using a real estate agent. You cannot operate a business in VN as a foreigner until you have legal residency. The way you presented your question it sounds like ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
It's a long thread but interesting to read and I've learned better what is going on. I don't want to get off-topic, only wish to convey to foreigners that, putting aside specifics of vietnamese, that a lot of these same experiences ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
I am also confirming that even though you pay for a one year visa you must exit and re-enter every 90 days. No visa run...now it's a stamp run. You can get a 30 day stamp in SGN for instance but you have to exit and re-enter to get a 90 day ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
First let me say that there is nothing consistent about banking in VN. So just because one this the next day can be different with no explanation. I have friend who just opened a sacombank account and deposited cash but he is a foreigner with a ... Read More
Looking for romantic dinner place for my birthday by sokotan
Hi, as the Subject, I'm looking for some place for my birthday dinner with my man. A quiet, romantic, good food and good service. :/ Its my 30th birthday.... Any advice ? :whistle:
Sorry that I can't offer you a good suggestion but I feel compelled to offer NEVER go to the Hard Rock Cafe...maybe thinking because it's an international western chain that it will be good or OK....it's not that good and it's not ... Read More
Jobs for French by NicolaHall
Hi guys, i'm english but my man is French. we are coming to Hanoi in July and i'm just wanting some advice about what my boyfriend could do as a job. I'm an English teacher so I'm sorted but we are a little stuck for him. His english ...
I'm not in any way knowledgeable about Ha Noi since I've never been there but I put a lot of effort into trying to get to know VN in my first 6+ months here and I see lot's of possibilities for new businesses in Vietnam. I don't ... Read More
Too old? by Ramble235
Hello. I am an English teacher currently working in France. I have a degree, (Art), and a TEFL certificate. I have been teaching English for most of the past 10 years. My contract is coming to the end and I am considering relocating to Vietnam to ...
Sorry for any offense. I thought I was avoiding being read that way. I guess I failed. I'll make a mental note. Read More
Too old? by Ramble235
Hello. I am an English teacher currently working in France. I have a degree, (Art), and a TEFL certificate. I have been teaching English for most of the past 10 years. My contract is coming to the end and I am considering relocating to Vietnam to ...
I only wish to say that your post is very accurate IMO it it's analysis about the subject in Vietnam. Ageism is common, discrimination based up looks, etc. ... BUT there are mitigating circumstances. Many Vietnamese are very overt in their ... Read More
Expat Business man by David Boyd
I wish to run my business from VN, I will earn no money in VN, it will all be Australia based but would pay a few staff members. Would this make it easier for me to obtain a 12 month visa?
Hello, please take many responses here as just opinions though some may be correct yet some others are not good advise. If you attempt to 'run' your biz in VN without properly establishing yourself legally to do said in VN then you are ... Read More
Laptops held by Customs by tsshapiro
Ok, so I have a weird situation. My wife and I went to visit family in the US and when we returned we had accidentally left one carry-on bag at home. I know it was stupid of us, but we left for the airport in a hurry. In that carry-on bag was our ...
Good luck on this one. As for the passport run-around, I suggest you take a notarized copy of your passport to the entry gate and tell them that's all you have on your person but you need to speak with customs. Maybe they will accept and not ... Read More
Hard to find a job as Vietnamese American by ZePhilosopher
It's a real struggle for Vietnamese American to find an English teaching job in HCMC! I never expect the discrimination to be this bad when they only saw my name, not even my CV yet, and refused to offer me an interview. When it hits me I was ...
In reference to the above indictment about speaking up etc. I do not concern myself with nor respond to posters who have issues ...I leave each to read and make their own decisions. I believe in free speech with no limitations as I fear no written ... Read More
Which centre for doing a TEFL course in Vietnam would you recommend ? by kimphan93
Has anyone done the CELTA course in Vietnam and could tell me how difficult it is? I'm 22 years old, and a recent college graduate. I'm of Vietnamese descent and my first language isn't English but I grew up speaking english as ...
Hi again Kimphan, for whatever reason your profile won't let me PM you. If you do in fact come to VN looking for a job then PM me and I'm glad to share a lot I've learned since I got a teaching gig and I'be made friends some two ... 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 ...
Anthony, Thanks for the details and experience shared. Read More
Male Teachers - What do you wear to class by Iwonder
Hi Guys, I was told that male teachers in Vietnam usually have to wear pants, shirt and a tie when teaching at a school, can any current or past male teachers give me a insight as to what they wear or how they dress? I imagine if I was in a ...
Check with your employer my employer said nothing until I asked. They said I had to wear business attire, look like a professor and wear a tie every day. I wear black dockers, white short sleeve VN style silk button down shirts, black belt and ... Read More
I must soon decided to stay in Vietnam or go. by kerrinkris
Last April I moved to HCM to open a hot yoga studio. I've taught hot yoga for the past eleven years in the US, Philippines, Thailand and Singapore. My goal is to introduce this very popular style of yoga (aka Bikram Yoga) to Vietnam. I want to ...
I understand you are an experienced studio owner in USA and you already spent time here in VN. All that said, I after being on the ground in VN for six weeks now have really come to realize that there are lots of unknowns until you actually do it. ... Read More
Hard to find a job as Vietnamese American by ZePhilosopher
It's a real struggle for Vietnamese American to find an English teaching job in HCMC! I never expect the discrimination to be this bad when they only saw my name, not even my CV yet, and refused to offer me an interview. When it hits me I was ...
I only wish to contribute one broad area of suggestion, that being change your game, and not comment on anything else said here. I do realize that this post is not new but it lives on! You should consider hitting the bricks and meeting contacts at ... Read More
Finding work, using Vietnamworks and how formal your CV needs to be? by karl corney
Hello all, New member here, and would really appreciate a little advice if you could spare me a minute? My other half and I have relocated to Vietnam recently and would love to find some work, I'm an experienced Graphic Designer/Illustrator and ...
karl, could you , would you offer some details of how you found your job? I'm sure those looking for non-teaching jobs would appreciate some details of how you located jobs to apply for and how you applied. You found your animator job in a ... Read More
Recent info to share about sending CV, passport, etc to ESL jobs
In contacting / responding to Craigslist and Expat-Blog ESL listings I suspected that there were some resume predators stalking and I finally met a teacher who confirmed this and the implications. Let me explain. When you see these job listings ... Read More
Finding work, using Vietnamworks and how formal your CV needs to be? by karl corney
Hello all, New member here, and would really appreciate a little advice if you could spare me a minute? My other half and I have relocated to Vietnam recently and would love to find some work, I'm an experienced Graphic Designer/Illustrator and ...
I'm just throwing out some other feedback that I've run across especially in regards to teaching jobs. One: not me but let me point out that if anyone has arm tatoos and visible peircings that's going to be a negative, guaranteed. ... Read More
Looking for masa (corn flour) to make tortillas, taco shells etc by klockola
Anyone seen this product in HCMC? I've thought of making my own but its fairly labor intensive.
Ran across this passing it on. Corn Tortilla factory HCMC http://www.saigontacos.com/ Read More
TEFL Certification by kuepfer.jess
Hello All! I am now undergoing the process of choosing the right online TEFL course! There are a million options and they range so vastly in price. I have a couple of questions: When a site claims its courses are accredited, how can I know for ...
I only respond to docs questions. -I got orginal diploma mailed from my USA university but my university provided me with an option to also buy an E-diploma. An ESL school accepted the e-diploma and never required me to bring the physical diploma ... Read More
First time flyer to VN, anyone got any knowledge how to get best price by Pal444
As state, I know how to use the internet, I'm only asking if anyone has a good deal on flights to VN that is not in the main comparison shopping sites like cheapoair etc? Anyone got a company or a direct airline sight that has great prices to ...
Yes, absolutely, they should and you should have no problem letting someone else buy your ticket for you. Keep in mind that to reduce the possibility of a hickup it's absolutely mandatory that they get your ID information correct during the ... Read More
i am opening a new three wheel bike businesses in vn by nickuscdds1
i am an expat from usa and love to live in vn. i am opening a three wheel bike business in saigon. since vn has alot of accidents, i think we need three wheeled bike to prevent falling off bike and hit the head. what u think, please give me some ...
Well just my opinion and not specific to VN. Any new business is going to have an entry level of return necessary to get off the ground and continue. You need to determine the total costs to open and operate the business for 6-12 months to get ... Read More
First time flyer to VN, anyone got any knowledge how to get best price by Pal444
As state, I know how to use the internet, I'm only asking if anyone has a good deal on flights to VN that is not in the main comparison shopping sites like cheapoair etc? Anyone got a company or a direct airline sight that has great prices to ...
Thanks Yoda, I been hanging out at the corner across from your fav hotel, the Paradise, at A Em Hotel in their corner cafe seats for a daily city view. Going to the market later today. Read More
First time flyer to VN, anyone got any knowledge how to get best price by Pal444
As state, I know how to use the internet, I'm only asking if anyone has a good deal on flights to VN that is not in the main comparison shopping sites like cheapoair etc? Anyone got a company or a direct airline sight that has great prices to ...
Good stuff. You and I come from similar era...hahaha. I wrote my first lines of IBM Pure Basic on IBM Datamasters in 1983 and wrote my first Wordstar database on a Xerox PC and my IBM PC Lotus spreadsheet around 1984, etc etc infinitum. I look ... Read More
First time flyer to VN, anyone got any knowledge how to get best price by Pal444
As state, I know how to use the internet, I'm only asking if anyone has a good deal on flights to VN that is not in the main comparison shopping sites like cheapoair etc? Anyone got a company or a direct airline sight that has great prices to ...
I made it to SGN and here is my post op comment, I flew in on PHILL Air, SFO-SGN, checkin was very helpful and they busted a nut to get me an aisle seat, bringing in a supervisor to free one up [to their credit it should be noticed that they ... Read More
First time flyer to VN, anyone got any knowledge how to get best price by Pal444
As state, I know how to use the internet, I'm only asking if anyone has a good deal on flights to VN that is not in the main comparison shopping sites like cheapoair etc? Anyone got a company or a direct airline sight that has great prices to ...
ONly because you asked. The laptops are for coding, testing, server, even without internet. I got a project I want to do and need em. It's long term move not a tourist hop. Hard drive space no the issue. Read More
First time flyer to VN, anyone got any knowledge how to get best price by Pal444
As state, I know how to use the internet, I'm only asking if anyone has a good deal on flights to VN that is not in the main comparison shopping sites like cheapoair etc? Anyone got a company or a direct airline sight that has great prices to ...
Peronsonally I'm thanking again explaining the issues with baggage in your experience. I just checked and from what I am reading for Phillipine Airlines on their website, From SFO-MNL-SGN route, the allocation of free baggage is based upon ... Read More
Thank you Vietnam!!! Alibaba by christean
Oh so I've been hearing stories and reading articles regarding Vietnamese thieves and robbers but never expected to fall a victim myself. So yesterday, I parked my bike at vincom center (on the walk way) ,went to a coffee shop a few meters away ...
Sorry about your ride Christean. No comment, just a question..curiosity to understand. I was researching the scooter/motorcycle thing since I'm going to rent and then eventually buy once I;m settled. Two questions for the thread. 1) If you ... Read More
First time flyer to VN, anyone got any knowledge how to get best price by Pal444
As state, I know how to use the internet, I'm only asking if anyone has a good deal on flights to VN that is not in the main comparison shopping sites like cheapoair etc? Anyone got a company or a direct airline sight that has great prices to ...
Well I'm going to take my chances with a one-way. Thanks for the experience, I got that memorized. I had that in mind about telling them same but without your comment I did not know if they would accept that [hopefully]. And I may very well ... Read More
First time flyer to VN, anyone got any knowledge how to get best price by Pal444
As state, I know how to use the internet, I'm only asking if anyone has a good deal on flights to VN that is not in the main comparison shopping sites like cheapoair etc? Anyone got a company or a direct airline sight that has great prices to ...
Thanks that's a good run down and from experience, I was not anticipating that level of pain on baggage. Man purse/satchels bags are the norm here in Colombia, just added that to my shopping list. Thanks I've seen a couple of backpacker ... Read More
About Bitcoin or Litecoin Mining in Vietnam by UmarSuhail
Hello everyone, Is anyone here mining any Bitcoins or Litecoins? Do you know of anyone who does this in Vietnam? I will be travelling to Vietnam in the next month and wanted to know if there are places where I can get ASIC mining hardware or GPUs ...
This thread is not new but things have only gotten harder mining bitcoin and competitors. I did quite a bit of research on this and unless you are getting electricy for close to free and can cool your miners using little to no electricity [they run ... Read More
First time flyer to VN, anyone got any knowledge how to get best price
As state, I know how to use the internet, I'm only asking if anyone has a good deal on flights to VN that is not in the main comparison shopping sites like cheapoair etc? Anyone got a company or a direct airline sight that has great prices to ... Read More
Anyone had any experiences building a home swimming pool in vietnam by RICHIE2013
Hi We're not ready yet, we haven't even built a house yet but I'm just gathering information at the moment. I can't seem to find too much information online as regards to building a home swimming pool in Vietnam - reputable ...
Well I sure would not contradict your judgement for a majority of pool owners. But for those few of us that find so much enjoyment and relieving of stress by simply sitting in a clean, refreshing tub of water on a hot day cooling of the ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
This is a subject that will be complained about forever, banks! It's an old subject and it's going to get a lot worse. The FACTA regulations, relating to USA citizens, is creating a ton of headaches and many enemies all throughout the ... Read More
Banking Warning by ancientpathos
Greetings, Just thought I would share an experience. Went into Vietcom bank in Da Nang to get 60 million dong from my account in the USA. My visa debit card has my middle initial instead of my full middle name. Yep they took the money out of my ...
Very good thread. Taking notes as I do want to have a Vietnamese bank account. Thanks all Read More
what is expected of foriegn men by Viet women during dating? by MarkinNam
I am wondering, what are the expectations of VN women, are they like western expectations of the 60's where the guy does all the chasing ? or is there a balance between the 2 ? I accept that there will be significant difference between city and ...
If there is one this I have learned from my short time on this site it is this subject. I am so glad I started being on this site. I am not exactly stupid but I sure was ignorant as to how one side this situation is. Over many years I have met ... Read More
Opinion on novel restaurant concept in Vietnam? by VinciD
Hello everyone, We are final year hospitality students based in Ho Chi Minh City. We are currently working on a market research on the Do-it-yourself (DIY) concept - a new trend in the Food and Beverage(F&B) Industry, and how this novel idea is ...
Old Hand, sorry to repeat myself and please accept I'm not do so with attitude, google it. My memory is not very reliable on names of stuff I'm not trying myself but I'm 100% certain there is even a DIY Pizza franchise operation in the ... Read More
Anyone had any experiences building a home swimming pool in vietnam by RICHIE2013
Hi We're not ready yet, we haven't even built a house yet but I'm just gathering information at the moment. I can't seem to find too much information online as regards to building a home swimming pool in Vietnam - reputable ...
Thanks for offering, I'm nowhere near needing to know and asking now would be wasting your time. Because you asked this is definitely something I will put in my file of resources. I have two levels of interest. One, might sound a bit off but ... Read More
Rentals in US Dollars by willwall
Is it legal for landlords to demand rental payments in US Dollars as opposed to Vietnam Dong? Appreciate any advice on this matter as it is strange to ask for US Dollars in a country that has Vietnam dong as it's currency
Not wanting to hijack the thread but I think this related thus OK. If you are negotiating rent/contract how reasonable is it to try to negotiate set rate and getting a discount by offering to pay in advance every six months [deposited into the ... Read More
Anyone had any experiences building a home swimming pool in vietnam by RICHIE2013
Hi We're not ready yet, we haven't even built a house yet but I'm just gathering information at the moment. I can't seem to find too much information online as regards to building a home swimming pool in Vietnam - reputable ...
I am pleased I have help in some small way. One important, potentially very important issue about construction that none of us have shared and it occurred to me after the fact. Ground water level. You absolutely need to find out what the highest ... Read More
Anyone had any experiences building a home swimming pool in vietnam by RICHIE2013
Hi We're not ready yet, we haven't even built a house yet but I'm just gathering information at the moment. I can't seem to find too much information online as regards to building a home swimming pool in Vietnam - reputable ...
Really interesting. Thanks a lot. I am sincerely interested in this info for my own project in VN. If you have any additional specifics about this manufacturer like a company name, contact, email or even a close pin location on google maps could ... Read More
Opinion on novel restaurant concept in Vietnam? by VinciD
Hello everyone, We are final year hospitality students based in Ho Chi Minh City. We are currently working on a market research on the Do-it-yourself (DIY) concept - a new trend in the Food and Beverage(F&B) Industry, and how this novel idea is ...
Good post. I would only add that the restaurant trade is extremely difficult to succeed over the long haul and even harder to become a success in the first year to survive. Simply hot dogs off a cart is nothing like the same as to be successful ... Read More
Anyone had any experiences building a home swimming pool in vietnam by RICHIE2013
Hi We're not ready yet, we haven't even built a house yet but I'm just gathering information at the moment. I can't seem to find too much information online as regards to building a home swimming pool in Vietnam - reputable ...
Please forgive all typos or mistakes, I am not a journalist and this is not a professional effort. I wrote it fast as the info flowed out of my memory. I have research pools for a house in quite a bit of detail if I might add and I hope that I can ... Read More
Looking for masa (corn flour) to make tortillas, taco shells etc by klockola
Anyone seen this product in HCMC? I've thought of making my own but its fairly labor intensive.
No help right now but I'm bringing over a tortilla press to make corn and flour tortillas when I get to Nha Trang. Hope there is massa for sale, got to have my Tex-Mex fix to be happy in life. Can't make promises but in the future when I ... Read More
Anyone had any experiences building a home swimming pool in vietnam by RICHIE2013
Hi We're not ready yet, we haven't even built a house yet but I'm just gathering information at the moment. I can't seem to find too much information online as regards to building a home swimming pool in Vietnam - reputable ...
Hi, before I post a big spew of info, I want to say I don't have any specifics on cost of pools in VN. On the other hand I have a ton useful things to know about which pool type of construction and why. The cost are substantially different ... Read More
Looking for entrepreneurs in Nha Trang or Danang to network with.
Oh, i'm more the straight arrow type. Don't have any experience in the latter. As for details I'm not one to show my cards unless there something to be gained. I am not a promoter, hawker, shill or huckster. I got three specific biz ... Read More
Looking for entrepreneurs in Nha Trang or Danang to network with.
Thanks, I will definitely contact you before I arrive in Da Nang. Read More
what is expected of foriegn men by Viet women during dating? by MarkinNam
I am wondering, what are the expectations of VN women, are they like western expectations of the 60's where the guy does all the chasing ? or is there a balance between the 2 ? I accept that there will be significant difference between city and ...
Mark, I paused before chiming in but hey....selling a house in Perth? If you wanted to sell and move to VN you are about 10 months overdue....maybe 18 months. The only way that house in high priced Perth is going to go up or even maintain it ... Read More
Looking for entrepreneurs in Nha Trang or Danang to network with.
As stated, would like to start making some connections with like minded, motivated business minded people in Nha Trang and Da Nang. I'm not trying to sell anything so don't worry about that. I am not concerned with age, ethnicity, age, ... Read More
Looking for job in HCMC by Margarida_Ferreira
Hello everybody!!! My name is Margarida and I'm moving to HCMC on 10th of September. I'm pretty excited with this new opportunity (I'm joining my boyfrienf who has been living in HCMC for 4 months already) but I need to find a job. ...
Just opinion but from what I have been reading for the last few months, since you have your CELTA, you just need to have your docs in order [for aquiring your visa and work permit] and show with your CV and go from school to school, face to face. ... Read More
Ha Noi proposes ban on warm beer halls in VietNam by Jaitch
An official at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, NGUYEN Phu Cuong, in Ha Noi, is trying to outlaw the sale of beer in bars with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in a bid to "protect consumers". This was a headline in ...
Seriously 'Thanks!' for two business ideas already on my list of biz ideas for landing in VN. I don't want to sound like an American a-hole [ok, maybe no way to avoid that one] but ice cold beer?...well ice cold drinks?...seems to be ... Read More
Futur expat in Hanoi! Any interesting neighbourhood? Price of rentals? by Ju Spoops
Hello everybody, I'm gonna move to Hanoi in Feb 2016. I still have to find a job, get a visa, check if my diplomas are ok (checked the links given here but the websites are not in english, therefore quite hard to 'understand'! =) ) and ...
Much like the other respondent, let me give you some advice. Existing expats sort of hate these kind of posts [and will probably make an effort to ignore it and any future post you make...Why? Duh.] a soon-to-be or wannabe expat hits a site, ... Read More
Starting up a food business in cambodia by Gozillaj
Hi I will like to know a few intakes in opening up a small food business in Cambodia, - what are the rules and regulations - first steps to register for a business in Cambodia - do I need to partner with a local - any tips and pitfalls - best ...
Partners? Uffffff! This is a subject that could occupy weeks of discussion yaddi Yaddy. If anyone wants or decides that want a partner and in particular in a restaurant I really really want to advise you on a couple of things. Money changes ... Read More
Writing a book on expat "mistakes and observations" in Cambodia! by lindascott2
Hello, I have the idea of writing a short book (or longer, depending on the responses I get!) on expats and their "mistakes, warnings, and/or observations" that they've seen. I'd really appreciate anything that would be ...
Thanks for the comments, it's something that has gotten on my radar after reading so many of these anecdotal stories. I've met so many American men including friends that have married Filipinas over the years and in general been more ... Read More
Which centre for doing a TEFL course in Vietnam would you recommend ? by kimphan93
Has anyone done the CELTA course in Vietnam and could tell me how difficult it is? I'm 22 years old, and a recent college graduate. I'm of Vietnamese descent and my first language isn't English but I grew up speaking english as ...
I am looking at the same issue on-line cert vs. on-site in Vietnam cert. I have not done either yet, but since I have spent hours and hours looking into this and read hundreds of comments of others that have gone cert and now are teaching in VN and ... Read More
How do you get "local" price by username222
Yeah it's no secret that Vietnam over charge foreigners, especially with housing agents lurking this forum charing you x2.5 or x3 what they would charge for rent to a local person living in Saigon. So my question is, how do I get a room / ...
Well everyone has their own opinion and they're all worth exactly the same amount ....zero regardless of currency. Read More
How do you get "local" price by username222
Yeah it's no secret that Vietnam over charge foreigners, especially with housing agents lurking this forum charing you x2.5 or x3 what they would charge for rent to a local person living in Saigon. So my question is, how do I get a room / ...
From a higher altitude I don't see much difference on the apt. pricing issue whether it be USA or Vietnam or S. America. The real game changer over the recent years has been the Internet. The agents exist because, IMHO , primarily because the ... Read More
How do you get "local" price by username222
Yeah it's no secret that Vietnam over charge foreigners, especially with housing agents lurking this forum charing you x2.5 or x3 what they would charge for rent to a local person living in Saigon. So my question is, how do I get a room / ...
In Latin America [LA] it universally experienced in the same say...it's called 'Gringo' pricing. It's pretty hard to circumvent...and as stated...it can really wear you down and in like lighten your pocketbook. Read More
Is there anyone lives in Qui Nhon now? by Hailyphan
I attempted to search for the expat community in Qui Nhon but the result so far is not really like what I've expected. Seems like there ain't many ppl are actually interested in spending time in this town. Im going to stay in here for a ...
Thanks again, you are observant, that's a great talent in short supply in this day and age. What little I have found on-line seems to paint a picture of very few restaurants / bars devoted to serving tourism and catering to tourists' unique ... Read More
Is there anyone lives in Qui Nhon now? by Hailyphan
I attempted to search for the expat community in Qui Nhon but the result so far is not really like what I've expected. Seems like there ain't many ppl are actually interested in spending time in this town. Im going to stay in here for a ...
Well thanks for the opinion because it's on my list to evaluate for biz opportunities in the coming year. From what I have read it is quite a bit behind in tourism development compared to higher profile costal enclaves like Nha Trang and Danang ... Read More
Teaching English in Danang by Lizzie54
I will be doing a TEFL course in HCM in October and was thinking of teaching in Danang afterwards. Could anyone tell me if English teaching jobs are plentiful there e.g in secondary schools - state or private, I have two degrees as well. Many ...
I wish to say thanks 10x. I am definitely already leaning VN but Thailand seems to be more organized YET also there seems to be a bit of a ripeness for teaching in Thailand meaning has hits its peak and is now beginning to rot a little. I mean no ... Read More
Starting up a food business in cambodia by Gozillaj
Hi I will like to know a few intakes in opening up a small food business in Cambodia, - what are the rules and regulations - first steps to register for a business in Cambodia - do I need to partner with a local - any tips and pitfalls - best ...
First, let me say that I am NOT in Cambodia, I am here researching a possible move soon to VN or CAM; that said I bought a restuarant in Colombia 3.5 years ago with Colombian partners and we have operated that business until just recently when I ... Read More
How reliable is the Internet connection in Danang?
I apologize for piggybacking onto your thread, I have same question about Nha Trang or Quy Nhơ. If Danang sucks for Internet then I assume Quy Nho will be like two cans and string. Anyone help us with opinions or experience? Thanks Read More
Teaching English in Danang by Lizzie54
I will be doing a TEFL course in HCM in October and was thinking of teaching in Danang afterwards. Could anyone tell me if English teaching jobs are plentiful there e.g in secondary schools - state or private, I have two degrees as well. Many ...
Hi LIzzie, do you mind sharing with what company you are taking your certification course in HCM. I am looking into this as well vs. Thailand. Read More
Anyone familiar with Pueblo Bavaro neighborhood in Punta Cana? by PARADISECAT
Just Curious to know if any of the nice folks here on the forum could provide with some info on an area called Pueblo Bavaro in Punta Cana. I have been pretty much spending time up in the North Coast, but I think I might want to see what is ...
Well first don't let me sound argumentative as that is not my reason for responding. I understand what you are saying. Unfortunately, there is a huge 'BUT' to be interjected. I used to, years ago, for a time sold travel packages to ... Read More
Ride a scooter in Santo Domingo??? Yes or no? by Huong Nguyen T
Hi everybody, I moved to Santo Domingo 3 months ago. Living in Naco now. Me and my boyfriend have one car. He uses it to go to work. And for me, to go to language school from 4pm - 6pm (every Mon to Friday) I have a private taxi. I pay him 400 ...
Seriously, to your point. You are correct. I like dominicans in general but they have a different way of viewing life and it's just the way it is. Perfect example was that accident just days ago near Cabarete where to vehicles collided at ... Read More
Shipping a ATV to the Dominican Republic by Jannie 123
I have a 2006 Arctic Cat 2 up ATV (Quad) that I would like to ship from Canada to the Dominican Republic. I understand when shipping a car, it cannot be more than 5 years old. Does anyone know if this rule applies to shipping an ATV into the ...
Check out supercarros.com/Motores/ and then also look at supercarros.com/Directorio/Dealers/ for dealers. There are some there, bigger probably than anywhere else in country, just speculating. Read More