Jay Rozzetti
@jayrozzetti23
American expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
860
Contacts
54
About me
American
Lives in Vung TÃ u, BÃ Ria-Vung TÃ u,
Speaks English, Thai and Lao
Registration: 14 December 2015
About
Hi, I'm an American whose been living in Southeast Asia for about 20 years. Currently, I am in Vietnam.
Occupation
I am None for None
Education
Naropa University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Buddhist Studies and Writing and Poetics
1992
My expat journey
Vũng Tàu, Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu, Vietnam
Kampot, Cambodia
Phatthaya, Chon Buri, Thailand
Vũng Tàu, Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu, Vietnam
Lovely scenery, nice people
Vientiane, Laos
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
University professor
Kathmandu, Central Region, Nepal
Buddhist Studies
Student
Fascinating
Emporia, Virginia, USA
Activity
Accommodation by MarkinNam
Hi, I'm in Sai Gon now and looking around. is there any apps you recommend, preferably in English ? I have Cho Tot but would like more access. District 7 is my preferred but prices are rocketing. My friend is pushing me toward Thu Duc. I am looking ...
@OceanBeach92107Not sure about these specific places, but in my experience, yes, Vietnam is a lot more liveable and relaxing outside of the largest cities.As for the weather, we're located in a tropical climate, so as the saying goes, if you can't ... Read More
Looking to connect with expats in Can Tho by Bích Trâm Nông
Hi everyone!I’m originally from another city in Vietnam and recently moved to Can Tho, so I’m also in the process of building a new circle here. I thought this might be a good place to meet some fellow expats and make new friends. ...
@Bích Trâm NôngHi, welcome to the forum. I'm not living in Cần Thơ but passed through there last year when traveling overland from Kampot, Cambodia to Vũng Tàu. Katinat Coffee on Trần Văn ... Read More
HCMC Flooding by OceanBeach92107
Today on "Backpacker Street"
Chronic flooding during the rainy season is just one of the problems to be experienced in this city. I haven't lived there since 2009. Short visits can be enjoyable though. Read More
Apartment contracts by MarkinNam
Looking for an apartment Im being told the minimum is 6 months, is this what others have found or is 3 months possible with options to extend ? If 3 month options are available, through which agents ? ( Sai Gon )
@Aidan in HCMC Right at this moment im in q7 at a friend's bnb 11 million for a 16sqm room with kitchen on the balcony and shower partly open to the weather. Not the best. So im looking for 3 month rentals in q7 0r Thu Duc area. Grand park is just ... Read More
Aussie looking to re locate for retirement by Deanoroger64
G'day all As the title suggests, I'm looking at the possibility of retirement in Vietnam in 4 years and would appreciate all the advice I can get. I understand there is no retirement visa as such and I don't intend to work. There seems to be mixed ...
By “very Vietnamese,” Malcolm means that very few (almost zero) international tourists visit Vung Tau and it is primarily a destination for locals, with out-of-town visitors mostly heading toward Back Beach (the sea) and locals heading ... Read More
Aussie looking to re locate for retirement by Deanoroger64
G'day all As the title suggests, I'm looking at the possibility of retirement in Vietnam in 4 years and would appreciate all the advice I can get. I understand there is no retirement visa as such and I don't intend to work. There seems to be mixed ...
@jayrozzetti23 Thanks Jay. I'm looking for a relatively easy life. Visa runs every 3 months don't bother me too much but what is immigrations thoughts on this? It seems plenty of people do it. ....Cheers Dean - @Deanoroger64Well, I certainly can't ... Read More
Aussie looking to re locate for retirement by Deanoroger64
G'day all As the title suggests, I'm looking at the possibility of retirement in Vietnam in 4 years and would appreciate all the advice I can get. I understand there is no retirement visa as such and I don't intend to work. There seems to be mixed ...
G'day all As the title suggests, I'm looking at the possibility of retirement in Vietnam in 4 years and would appreciate all the advice I can get. I understand there is no retirement visa as such and I don't intend to work. There seems to be mixed ... Read More
How to book a hotel without being scammed ? by sfsaigon
I booked a hotel thru agoda but owner canceled in last minutes. How to book a hotel (long term/short term) without being scammed (some of them even asked me to pay 1st), ty
The hotel is in Vũng Tàu? Are you trying to book on the weekend?Demand is usually super high Friday to Sunday and on holidays in Vũng Tàu.You may need to try some of the smaller hotels located away from the beach or arrive ... Read More
Is dental treatment in Cambodia worth it? by Dennyty2222
I am Denny, a local here. I would like to know if dental treatment in Cambodia is highly trustworthy among expats here? Why or why not?
Just my opinion based on limited experience (I don't have a lot of dental problems fortunately):Treatment in neighboring Vietnam is likely to be better quality and less expensive. For example, I had a teeth cleaning/polishing in Kampot a couple ... Read More
Your Experience With Power Outages by Aidan in HCMC
Well, Oct 5th, and today here in Phu Quoc we experienced our third outage... for the month!Today was for 8 hours, Oct 2nd was for 12.5 hours, and Oct 1st was for 6 hours. Can't wait to hear EVN's proposed rate-hike pitch.There were also outages when ...
When I was living in Quy Nhơn and had advance notice of a power outage, I would head south to one of the beach resorts in Phú Yên province for a day or two. By the time I'd return, everything would be back to normal and I'd get a ... Read More
How's The Weather Where You Are? by Aidan in HCMC
Got a notice of "Severe Weather Alert" for the next 5 or 6 days.
Not sure where you are? Rain almost every afternoon for 2 weeks and streets flooding in Grandpark and nearby routes in Thu Duc… - @Phap triYes, I don't live there, of course, but it was in the national news:Thao Dien waist-deep in water after ... Read More
Seeking ASEAN Students in HCMC for a Cultural Exchange Event by Anna Pham 1103
HelloI am currently looking to connect with the ASEAN student communities here in Ho Chi Minh City — especially those from Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Cambodia.We are planning to organize a cultural exchange event to ...
@Anna Pham 1103 A quick search on FB turns up a page for ASEAN Youth Organization. They also have a website: https://aseanyouth.net/They seem to be based in Indonesia 🇮🇩 though. Read More
Home Thoughts from Abroad by bhspence
The sound of silenceHanoi is never quiet. By the time I wake, the motorbikes have already begun their long argument with the morning, the street sellers are calling, and somewhere below a neighbour is doing something loud and cheerful with a hammer. ...
For a while I thought Cambodia was going to be permanent for you. - @OceanBeach92107My most recent experience in Cambodia was an interesting experiment made tolerable by living in Kampot/Kep rather than the capital or Siem Reap, etc.; however, ... Read More
Home Thoughts from Abroad by bhspence
The sound of silenceHanoi is never quiet. By the time I wake, the motorbikes have already begun their long argument with the morning, the street sellers are calling, and somewhere below a neighbour is doing something loud and cheerful with a hammer. ...
Just some random thoughts from my perspective (not to be taken too seriously):I spent a month in Ha Noi around 20 years ago, didn't like it, ended up back in HCMC, a place I've never liked, so eventually I went back to Wiang Chan (Vientiane) Laos ... Read More
Is Da Nang, Vietnam The New Bali? by OceanBeach92107
Helen Zhao (formerly a reporter/producer with CNBC network in the USA) has done a very good job of covering recent developments & trends here in Đà Nẵng with her new YouTube report. https://youtu.be/AAhAbNhEOY4
This article appeared in today's news:Trash overwhelms Da Nang's tourist streets and beachfront https://e.vnexpress.net/photo/environment/trash-overwhelms-da-nangs-tourist-streets-and-beachfront-5078833.htmlHousehold waste and construction debris ... Read More