Jay Rozzetti
@jayrozzetti23
American expat in Vietnam
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836
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54
About me
American
Lives in Vung TÃ u, BÃ Ria-Vung TÃ u,
Speaks English, Thai and Lao
Registration: 14 December 2015
Activity
Visiting Da Nang next April by nelsonalexandre
Hi,I'm visiting Da Nang, Hué and Hoi An next April and really appreciated if someone could give me some hints on locations where I can find other expats living there, to connect and talk about their daily life experiences, how to connect with ...
Thanks to both for your tips. - @nelsonalexandreYou're welcome. You can also just ask your questions here. Specific questions work best. Read More
Visiting Da Nang next April by nelsonalexandre
Hi,I'm visiting Da Nang, Hué and Hoi An next April and really appreciated if someone could give me some hints on locations where I can find other expats living there, to connect and talk about their daily life experiences, how to connect with ...
If you want to meet expats, you should probably focus on Danang, which seems to be the most popular place of these three places, as it is a major beach town with an international airport, i.e., a real city. In contrast, Hue and Hoi An are primarily ... Read More
Looking for work especially logistic. by bretto0207
I’m new here & im not sure where to post my skills.wanting to relocate to Vietnam from Aussie land, being ex Defence Force I have various skills especially Logistic.
This is Vietnam's best-known job website:https://www.vietnamworks.com/en Read More
Long Thanh Airport by Silverado84
Does anyone know when flights are being routed to this new airport? It's going to be a long commute from Long Thanh into HCMC with the traffic congestion and all. Hope they got decent rest stops along the way.
Does anyone know when flights are being routed to this new airport? It's going to be a long commute from Long Thanh into HCMC with the traffic congestion and all. Hope they got decent rest stops along the way. - @Silverado84All the articles related ... Read More
Anyone in Vung Tau? by rentonglenn
Anyone in Vung Tau? I currently live in Washington State US When Visa's start been issued I plan to go there.
I did go in '23 for 1 month and will be back mid January 2026. Is Belly's still the same? I'm 67 but felt a little too young😀 - @rentonglennI was back in Vũng Tàu from May until about a week ago. The main change with Belly's is ... Read More
Looking for reliable immigration agents in HCMC for exit-visa help by alekssv
Hello everyone!I’m trying to help my 62-year-old father leave Vietnam safely, and I need recommendations for any reliable immigration agents, consultants, or fixers in Ho Chi Minh City who handle overstay + exit-visa cases.He has been in HCMC ...
@alekssvHi, very sorry to hear about your situation. I'm not sure if we're allowed to endorse agents on this forum as per the rules. So, I will send a PM (private message) to your account immediately containing the contact info for a very well-known ... Read More
Managing meals in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Vietnam? We ...
I always eat out unless it's there's a major massive thunderstorm occurring. As mentioned above, it's really inexpensive for basic local food.Unfortunately though, Vietnamese food isn't that great. So, you have to look around for places that are cut ... Read More
What is the best place to live for expats? by Donald Sawatzki
Hello thinking about moving to Vietnam. What is the best place to live for expats? I make $4000 a month. I’m retired disabled veteran.
...we will almost certainly relocate down around Vũng Tàu, The beach community that is about 2 hours away from Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City. Number one reason, the weather. There are monsoon seasons in all of Vietnam, but because the ... Read More
Rent and electricity increase by MarkinNam
Hi all, is anyone seeing huge increases in these areas? Eg; $550/ month to $750/ month AUD.
Hi all, is anyone seeing huge increases in these areas? Eg; $550/ month to $750/ month AUD. - @MarkinNam Can't comment on rent, but my electricity bill has surely increased. 2024 was ~800,000 VND/month. Currently, ~1,200,000 VND/month. I've ... Read More
Job networking for foreigners by Petele
Hi, I am Australian and I have been to Vietnam a few times and love it, especially the coffee culture. I am of a senior age with a long career in program management, project management, strategy planning, financial management, process excellence, ...
@PeteleAusCham is probably the best place to start. As a non-Australian, I can't give you any info about them; I've just heard the name. This is from their website: https://auschamvn.org/"The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham) is an ... Read More
Considering to retire in Da Nang by malcolm1979
Hi all,I am new to this forum. I am planning ahead for my retirement. I have a few countries which I am considering, however on top of my list is Da Nang Vietnam. I am seeking advise, on best Value Health care? Estimated Price?Best way to get long ...
It's a wonderful country. - @Aidan in HCMCYou've provided a ton of great information, but this kind of subjective blanket statement is rather misleading and should be prefaced with "In my opinion/experience,..."in spite of its current advantages ... Read More
Dental Implants in Vietnam by robertosonofmarcel
I would like to get information on clinics with reasonably priced dental implants in Vietnam
I would like to get information on clinics with reasonably priced dental implants in Vietnam - @robertosonofmarcelThis is the clinic in Vũng Tàu where I got an extraction of a deformed molar, a root canal and a titanium crown (not on ... Read More
I am new in expat.com by Abdykerayri
Hello everyone!My name is Ayrie, and I am new here. I was thinking of moving to Vietnam from hot Dubai. I have been living here as an expat for already 4 years and wanted to change location. I was interested in Vietnam for a long time, and was ...
@Abdykerayri You can have a look at job ads at this website:https://www.vietnamworks.com/enIf you like, you could share what kind of work experience you gained while living in Dubai.You should note that VN has a large young well-educated labor force ... Read More
Tan Son Nhat Airport the worst in Asia ? by ushfuhg
Someone recently commented to me that TSN was the worst airport -regarding exit and entrance time - they had encountered in 40 years of travelling. I had to agree. Consistently 2 hours plus of queueing to get out and 1-2 hours to get in.
The whole situation looks a bit bleak.This opinion piece was recently published online:Tan Son Nhat Airport is hurting Ho Chi Minh City's appealhttps://e.vnexpress.net/news/perspectiv … 28693.htmlIt links to this news article:Vietnam's two ... Read More
Finding a job as an ESL teacher in Phnom Pehn by Bruce Frosty
although any job with a livable wage would be fine.
@Bruce Frosty You need to create a CV/resume and contact schools and universities. You can search online to find their websites, then send them an e-mail message. Better yet, use google maps to find their locations, then print out your CV/resume, ... Read More