Perry Levin
@perry88
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 12 November 2010
how to transfer money from american bank to vietnamese bank quickly by lamhoang
I am now living in Nha Trang city. I have problem about transfering money from American bank to Vietnamese bank, exactly in VCB in Nha Trang. I open have to go to Saigon to get money in steads of in Nha trang. Who know the best way please share to ...
Western Union is too expensive. I have a Wells Fargo account and set up transfers with my fiance in Viet Nam to Vietin bank. It was a $5 fee in the US for any amount and she received USD at her bank without paying any fees. Very fast, maybe 1 day. Read More
Social security $ by MrshyONE
When will Vietnam and USA get their act together ? Why can't people receive their SSDI money directly into a vn bank?
Vice President Joe Biden is actually President of the Senate. As such he has very little power in the Senate other than casting a tie-breaking vote. John Boehner is Speaker of the House with greater power and duties there. In both cases, they ... Read More
"Best Pizza restaurant in Vietnam" by mab0918
Who among you guys have tried Pizza 4P's ? How's your experience? :D Pizza 4P's Address : 8/15 Le Thanh Ton St., Dist.1 HCM City, Vietnam :)
New York pizza is the best. Chicago-style is not real pizza. Read More
Moving to the US - Shipping our stuff by cpt_mosc
Hi everyone. My wife and I are moving from HCMC to the US (Connecticut) in a few month so we're looking for a shipping company that could take care of our stuff. In fact, the real question is to decide whether we ship things or whether we just pack ...
Unless you safely lock the shipment without anyone else having access, I would skip the local shipping company. When you get to Connecticut and discover missing items it would be too late to get anything from the Vietnamese company. Same with the ... Read More
A victim in love deception by bluesky1988
I cannot understand why people like to deceive each other. I was a victim in love and got through such sorrows and hurt that I always felt the world would tumble right on my feet. But I still believe somewhere someone is honest.
Do you want to explain? Read More
Motorbike Mugging in HCMC by Julian09
Despite any stories, not to mention common sense, one of our friends was just robbed Saturday night/Sunday am after leaving O'Brien's Pub. He proceeded to ignore common safety advice and left the pub after having too many beers, and then showed a ...
Sure would be great if there were different stories concerning motorbike muggings so people would be made aware of what to watch out for. If you wish to engage in petty bickering I would suggest you go to the petty bickering thread. Read More
Stomach Cramps from street food or ice tea by missmae
So one of my Viet Kieu friends has terrible stomach cramps since Friday. We went out for street food (bbq and drinks with ice, no alcohol). However the cramps got worse over the weekend, starting to be unregulary and bearable but yesterday when we ...
Take her to the hospital. It could be some type of parasite. If so, it can only get worse. Read More
Big Mac is a comin to HCMC by bta87
For all you McDonald's lovers they are building a new store in HMC. It is on the Hanoi Highway not far from the Lotteria. It is at the circle that has the clock in the center.
I don't know if you have heard about the labor problems McDonald's has been having here in the US. Workers have been going on strike for higher pay. To try to calm the employees management has been telling them very strange things. The latest to ... Read More
Orphanage in Central Highlands by Guest2023
I have a lady who comes to Viet Nam from Canada and brings about 200lbs of very good clothes for kids with her. Last time she was here I introduced her to a charity called HOW. She now has asked me if I know of any worthy orphanages in the Central ...
Made contact with someone who wrote, "Yes they can contact me, I can see they get delivered and some photo's of delivery. I have many great contacts in the highlands and jan.-14 will be my 13th -1 month trip in 9 years. thank you, Gene" What is the ... Read More
Orphanage in Central Highlands by Guest2023
I have a lady who comes to Viet Nam from Canada and brings about 200lbs of very good clothes for kids with her. Last time she was here I introduced her to a charity called HOW. She now has asked me if I know of any worthy orphanages in the Central ...
I belong to another blog site made up of former military who served in the Central Highlands (Pleiku area). They support an orphanage there. I've sent an email to them about this. Will report back when I hear from them. Read More
Urgent need, flux capacitor by ancientpathos
Need flux capacito. Are there any available in Vietnam?
So I can buy stocks cheap and be a billionaire by now. Read More
Real value of $2 bill in Vietnam by ancientpathos
Just curious about the fuss over the $2 bill. Is there a market for them? Is it legal to sell them?
A $2US bill is generally considered "lucky money" and is given during Tet to everyone as a sign of affection. Read More
U.S. Veterans...Roll-Call. by Tran Hung Dao
With the recent passing of General Võ Nguyên Giáp, I've been thinking about the phrase "old soldiers never die...they just fade away". It's from General MacArthur's farewell speech in 1951. ...
Curious why you need their former rank, serial number and location. Why not just give a location and they will give you a yes or no about attending? Reminds me of the police in the US sending prize letters to people with arrest warrants and then ... Read More
Information about NhaTrang by mkubo
Hello, I am planning on a move to Nha Trang in September. I am Irish born and have lived in the USA for several years. I am ready for a new adventure and Nha Trang sounds lovely. I would greatly appreciate any information about moving there, and ...
I've been to Nha Trang 8-9 times in the last 5-1/2 years. I am now married to a woman from there. It could be the places you visit to see Russians because we mostly went to Vietnamese restaurants and clubs so there weren't many Russians. In fact, ... Read More
Help me decide!! Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?! Moving in October by gr4578
Hey everyone! I am a 22 year old American from New York City. Right now, I'm in contact with a school in Vietnam to teach English. I just finished my CELTA certificate and am finalizing my job plans. I hope to be in Vietnam in October. I am ...
Don't forget beautiful Nha Trang for shopping, restaurants and great beaches. Read More
Help me decide!! Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?! Moving in October by gr4578
Hey everyone! I am a 22 year old American from New York City. Right now, I'm in contact with a school in Vietnam to teach English. I just finished my CELTA certificate and am finalizing my job plans. I hope to be in Vietnam in October. I am ...
Hanoi has some colder weather similar, but not as bad, as NYC. HCM is more moderate year round, although it could also get sticky in the summer months. Hanoi is overall more expensive than HCM. My wife says you should be careful about safety all ... Read More
International Money Transfer U.S. Change on Banking Policy by bta87
Beginning in October we will no longer be able to do wire transfers in USD. All xfers will have to be converted to VND. Just informed of this by my bank.
That is a complete change. I also read it as VN banks will only give out transfers coming into VN in VND and no longer USD. Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
I agree with you, bta87. Back in the 1950s a term was invented: Ugly Americans. You aptly defined it. Read More
Buy a cell phone in US or VN? by paddyflynn
My Verizon Phone from the US only uses CDMA and won't work in Vietnam, so I need a new phone. I also need my phone to work in Japan, because that is where I am going after VN. I don't care that much about features, but I would like a touch screen ...
I bought 3 unlocked iPhone4s in the US at the Apple store for my then-fiance, her brother and her doctor in VN, and they had no problems. Before she came to the US she sold her iPhone for a good price. Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
Just got into reading this thread and I was shocked. While my fiance and I were waiting for her visa approval I was sending her $200 a month. This was for her and her daughter. This covered her food, fuel for her moped and the monthly ... Read More
vietnam girlfriend by jacksamau
hi, I am wondering how to see my Vietnamese girlfriend. She works at a food place evenings. I often meet her after and during the day visit her sister on bike etc. So here is the question. I haven't even kissed her yet let alone anthing further. ...
Before we were married my wife and I stayed in hotels in DaNang, PleiKu, SaiGon, Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa. In almost 5 years we only had one problem at a Vietnamese-style hotel near Tan Son Nhat airport. We had to rent 2 rooms because she did not ... Read More
Buy a cell phone in US or VN? by paddyflynn
My Verizon Phone from the US only uses CDMA and won't work in Vietnam, so I need a new phone. I also need my phone to work in Japan, because that is where I am going after VN. I don't care that much about features, but I would like a touch screen ...
Buy in the US. The phones in VN are made in China and are generally crap. Read More
Meeting the family by ancientpathos
Ok, I have done this once before and did not like the end result. But have decided to go with the flow. Somewhere along the way my housekeeper relationship has change to a more intimate one. She wants me to meet her family. At first I told her no ...
I think meeting her family will get you a little more than just a housekeeper. Read More
vietnam girlfriend by jacksamau
hi, I am wondering how to see my Vietnamese girlfriend. She works at a food place evenings. I often meet her after and during the day visit her sister on bike etc. So here is the question. I haven't even kissed her yet let alone anthing further. ...
I think you mean 50,000 to 70,000VND per hour. Read More
Marriage put off due to superstition by khanh44
Ok so my fiance is very traditional I guess to put it. She kisses with her nose. Well she wants to put off the wedding or get married before Tet this year because after Tet is the year of the horse. We're both born on the year of the horse so ...
Oh, about the nose kisses. My mother-in-law and wife both do it. It was a little strange at first but I got to understand it is a Vietnamese way of letting someone know you like them. Read More
Marriage put off due to superstition by khanh44
Ok so my fiance is very traditional I guess to put it. She kisses with her nose. Well she wants to put off the wedding or get married before Tet this year because after Tet is the year of the horse. We're both born on the year of the horse so ...
Personally, I don't think it matters if your bride is Vietnamese, American or Bulgarian, get used to saying "Yes, dear," a lot. A wedding is all about the bride no matter what the country is. You're just there to balance out the wedding photos. ... Read More
US social security payments by woodsdancer
The US social Security Administration says they will not send social security payments to US citizens living in Vietnam. This generates several questions in my head: 1. The guidelines are very ambiguous ... they say "cannot send payments to ...
When I fully retire we plan to just spend a few months a year in VN. Read More
US social security payments by woodsdancer
The US social Security Administration says they will not send social security payments to US citizens living in Vietnam. This generates several questions in my head: 1. The guidelines are very ambiguous ... they say "cannot send payments to ...
The US is changing to a complete Direct Deposit system of payments. I would suggest having your check deposited into a US bank and then having the funds transferred to a Vietnamese bank. I use Wells Fargo here in the US and to send money to VN I ... Read More
HELP ME, PLEASE!!!!! by marina308
Hi, I have a friend, he is a American, he used to live in VN about a year, before that he lived in Korea for 4 years. Last year he came back to America. He transited in Korean and he got caught right on the airport because he brought some marijuana ...
Your friend may have been reported to American authorities concerning his arrest. It is very possible that his conviction was reported to other countries so Vietnam authorities will know when he tries to enter. This may make them check him and his ... Read More
Vietnamese wife? by bta87
I realize this is a very subjective question, but are what are the experiences of the men on here that are married to VN brides? Question #2) What should I look out for. I've heard some real horor stories. Mind you I'm 63, have money and girls are ...
That's been answered already. People have said it is not a custom for Vietnamese. Personally I think she is playing you. Not sure what her endgame is but she'll either spend all your money or wangle a trip to the US where she will divorce you or ... Read More
Vietnamese wife? by bta87
I realize this is a very subjective question, but are what are the experiences of the men on here that are married to VN brides? Question #2) What should I look out for. I've heard some real horor stories. Mind you I'm 63, have money and girls are ...
I also like your post. I am an American married to a Vietnamese woman. I feel that a man is related to his wife's family as soon as they marry. And the same for the wife. I love my new, extended family, especially my Mother-in-law. That is ... Read More
Vietnamese wife? by bta87
I realize this is a very subjective question, but are what are the experiences of the men on here that are married to VN brides? Question #2) What should I look out for. I've heard some real horor stories. Mind you I'm 63, have money and girls are ...
My wife and I met about 5-1/2 years ago online. From then until now I visited her in Vietnam 8 or 9 times while we tried to get a fiance visa for her. We talked and saw each other twice a day (morning and night with the 12 hour difference from the ... Read More
Fox news by jkelly5762
Can I get Fox News in Saigon? The hotel I've stayed in does not offer it. Suggestions?
PARMYD: I had to read the section of the report you referenced a few times but could not find the word "dishonest." The paragraph only dealt with percentages of commentary and opinion vs. news. If you want to assume that commentary and opinion ... Read More
Fox news by jkelly5762
Can I get Fox News in Saigon? The hotel I've stayed in does not offer it. Suggestions?
PARMYD: Well, I searched Pew Research between 1/1/2012 and 4/23/2013. I used search words "ethics" and "MSNBC." There was one report during this period. The table I saw was called "News Organization Believability" and was dated July 19-22, 2012. ... Read More
Bad experience and so angry !!!! by nguyen.tien
Not all is bad and not all is good. I had very bad experience about expat yesterday. I have been working and also have alot of friends are expats. I am always respect their culture, life style and private life. But I never see anyone in my life ...
Couldn't flap my arms fast enough so I washed out. Read More
Bad experience and so angry !!!! by nguyen.tien
Not all is bad and not all is good. I had very bad experience about expat yesterday. I have been working and also have alot of friends are expats. I am always respect their culture, life style and private life. But I never see anyone in my life ...
That is really so intelligent of you to decipher that I was not in the military or served in a war zone. May I ask what part of my post gave you that information? Perry L., USAF Pleiku AB, Central Highlands Dec 1967-December, 1968 Read More
Bad experience and so angry !!!! by nguyen.tien
Not all is bad and not all is good. I had very bad experience about expat yesterday. I have been working and also have alot of friends are expats. I am always respect their culture, life style and private life. But I never see anyone in my life ...
A slight correction. People of many countries may have a superiority complex. Americans have a SUPERIORITY COMPLEX. Read More
Bad experience and so angry !!!! by nguyen.tien
Not all is bad and not all is good. I had very bad experience about expat yesterday. I have been working and also have alot of friends are expats. I am always respect their culture, life style and private life. But I never see anyone in my life ...
This is not something new about westerners, especially Americans. The term "Ugly Americans" dates back to, at least, the late 1950s. I'm not sure if this is result of the US actions during WWII to help win that gave Americans a sense of ... Read More
Bad experience and so angry !!!! by nguyen.tien
Not all is bad and not all is good. I had very bad experience about expat yesterday. I have been working and also have alot of friends are expats. I am always respect their culture, life style and private life. But I never see anyone in my life ...
If you really want to see some bad-mannered, opinionated, ignorant, foul-mouthed, moronic westerners you should come to the US. We have too many here. Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...
I have heard of many cases of people holding dual citizenship of the US and other countries, including VN, Israel and Ireland. Read More
Can I share my emotion here?
There are some special people in the world who care about the welfare of others. You seem to be one of these special people. You may want to start slowly by joining other charitable groups and see how they operate and learn how to avoid what NOT ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam soon! and buying a house by pdatoon
Hi guys! This is my first post in this forum. I'm Nghia, i was born in Vietnam, raised in France, worked in USA and Hong Kong and now moving back to Vietnam in a couple of months :) I have a questions about buying a house/flat there. On a ...
Some of the other members can assist you in the transaction but you should first establish that you have dual citizenship. This will help in your ownership of the property. Good luck. Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...
Welcome, Kimberley. I can't help with information but want to wish you luck. Read More
Arriving in Hanoi on the 18th Feb! by jorryann
Hello everyone, I've been in HCM for about 2 months now and will be moving to Hanoi in few more days to start working. I'm just wonderin how it is there, since I've been used to livin here. Any advice or tips will be appreciated. Thanks :)
Went to Ha Noi once to visit my wife's family. Worst traffic jam I have ever seen in my life. Two lanes each way backed up at a red light. Since there was no traffic in the opposing two lanes people began to use those lanes. Soon it was four ... Read More
Taking my Vietnamese girlfriend to the UK by Bonesy
Hi Everyone, I was hoping I could try and catch someone on here who has experience in the above. On March the 5th I have a flight booked to Hanoi with my girlfriend for an interview she needs to have with the embassy for a proposed visit to the UK ...
Be careful of them saying you must pay a fee for the visa, separate from their fee for preparation. I noted a visa service here in the US that mentioned the fee for the visa to enter Venezuela was $100. From personal experience a person fills out ... Read More
Sunglasses
Stand on any sidewalk for a minute or two. The glasses will find you. They have tried to sell me glasses even while I am wearing some. Read More
A.S.A.P. TRIP TO NHA TRANG by Annemarie_me
Hello again, On Friday February 8, i will be in HCMC. On Saturday i would like to be in Nha Trang till 19.00 p.m. Unfortunately right now don't exist any flight ticket for this route. If anyone has any idea and can help me in which way i can ...
You will probably be better off flying directly into Cam Ranh. Read More
iPhone 5 for sale by electro99
Hello, I have a brand new in box iPhone 5 Unlocked, Contract Free, from the USA. 16GB Black works with any ATT / GSM and the other Networks. Bought in an Apple Store, with warranty and everything. Selling because of not going to use it. ...
How very honest of him. Read More
iPhone 5 for sale by electro99
Hello, I have a brand new in box iPhone 5 Unlocked, Contract Free, from the USA. 16GB Black works with any ATT / GSM and the other Networks. Bought in an Apple Store, with warranty and everything. Selling because of not going to use it. ...
Wow! Only $900. Most places you can buy one for about $600. Read More
Bringing an Ipad into Vietnam as a gift by NashCat
I am planning to bring a new Ipad into Vietnam as a gift for a friend. I will also have my own laptop that I will be using. Will there be any problems, any duty or taxes? Or would it be smarter for me to buy the new Ipad in Vietnam, what are the ...
My last few trips to VN I brought in 1 or 2 cardboard boxes besides my luggage. The last time it was 1 box with 18 large bottles of pills and 25 pounds (about 12kg) of chocolate. Barely paused at the x-ray machine on my way out. Read More
Bringing an Ipad into Vietnam as a gift by NashCat
I am planning to bring a new Ipad into Vietnam as a gift for a friend. I will also have my own laptop that I will be using. Will there be any problems, any duty or taxes? Or would it be smarter for me to buy the new Ipad in Vietnam, what are the ...
About 6 months ago I brought 2 new iPhone 4S cells in sealed boxes as gifts. There were no problems. Read More
Bank for direct deposit from USA Social Security and VA by ancientpathos
Greetings, I am looking for a bank that can recieve direct deposits for USA SSA and VA. Are there anyone here doing direct deposit? I am going to keep my USA Bank as long as posible. If the VA and SSA would email me instead of requiring a home ...
Thanks for the info, Jaitch and Budman1. The rates here in the US are less than 1% so about once a year I would get enough interest to buy a cup of coffee. Leaving money in VN for 5 years at around 15% means my money doubles in 5 years. My wife ... Read More
Bank for direct deposit from USA Social Security and VA by ancientpathos
Greetings, I am looking for a bank that can recieve direct deposits for USA SSA and VA. Are there anyone here doing direct deposit? I am going to keep my USA Bank as long as posible. If the VA and SSA would email me instead of requiring a home ...
I've seen it written that funds are very difficult to get out of VN. What are the restrictions and limitations? Read More
Who takes any credits at Vietcombank? by ceccristobal
Who takes any credits at Vietcombank? Is it possible to get for foreigner. Who lives and works in Vietnam Which documents are required ?
I can only speak to this lack of helping people in the US. Since the movie, Wall Street (the origin of the line, "Greed is good,"), the morals and lack of compassion has steadily declined. A recent report of 7 studies shows that among the wealthy ... Read More
Bank for direct deposit from USA Social Security and VA by ancientpathos
Greetings, I am looking for a bank that can recieve direct deposits for USA SSA and VA. Are there anyone here doing direct deposit? I am going to keep my USA Bank as long as posible. If the VA and SSA would email me instead of requiring a home ...
Latest update to military retired and disabled payments going to overseas accounts: New DFAS (Defense Finance and Accounting Service) policy effective 13 MAR requires recipients of paper checks to sign up for direct deposit. The no paper check ... Read More
Bank for direct deposit from USA Social Security and VA by ancientpathos
Greetings, I am looking for a bank that can recieve direct deposits for USA SSA and VA. Are there anyone here doing direct deposit? I am going to keep my USA Bank as long as posible. If the VA and SSA would email me instead of requiring a home ...
Many years ago I worked for the US Treasury Department. One of the things I ran across one day was information about Social Security retirement checks sent to retirees living in foreign countries. For some reason a lot of the checks were going to ... Read More
Why Vietnamese ladies are very attractive in your eyes? by mtrhuynh
I've seen many cases that foreigners (Western men) love and want to get married with Vietnamese ladies. I'm not sure that I can understand very well the reasons, that's why I want to know how special or different of Vietnamese ladies from the others ...
I am very bad with languages so I think I will just let myself learn when we are together. Our main focus now is her English so she will have a great interview at the consulate so we will get the visa. Read More
Why Vietnamese ladies are very attractive in your eyes? by mtrhuynh
I've seen many cases that foreigners (Western men) love and want to get married with Vietnamese ladies. I'm not sure that I can understand very well the reasons, that's why I want to know how special or different of Vietnamese ladies from the others ...
I have learned a little Vietnamese but not enough to converse. Every visit I learn a little more. The emphasis is more on her learning English so she can adapt to living in the US better. Of course a long distant relationship is difficult. The ... Read More
Why Vietnamese ladies are very attractive in your eyes? by mtrhuynh
I've seen many cases that foreigners (Western men) love and want to get married with Vietnamese ladies. I'm not sure that I can understand very well the reasons, that's why I want to know how special or different of Vietnamese ladies from the others ...
I have learned a little Vietnamese but not enough to converse. Every visit I learn a little more. The emphasis is more on her learning English so she can adapt to living in the US better. Of course a long distant relationship is difficult. The ... Read More
Why Vietnamese ladies are very attractive in your eyes? by mtrhuynh
I've seen many cases that foreigners (Western men) love and want to get married with Vietnamese ladies. I'm not sure that I can understand very well the reasons, that's why I want to know how special or different of Vietnamese ladies from the others ...
We met online over 5 years ago. We have been engaged for about 4 years and have been trying to obtain a fiance visa that long. I have been to VN to visit 7 times for a total of 15 weeks during the 5 years. We have the same wish for our future ... Read More
Why Vietnamese ladies are very attractive in your eyes? by mtrhuynh
I've seen many cases that foreigners (Western men) love and want to get married with Vietnamese ladies. I'm not sure that I can understand very well the reasons, that's why I want to know how special or different of Vietnamese ladies from the others ...
In 1968 I was in VN for a year. I have a great affinity for the Vietnamese people. Over my lifetime I have met many women in many foreign countries. My fiance from Nha Trang is like no other woman I have met. She is honest, funny, beautiful and ... Read More
unsafe in Nha Trang by YuZ
Hi all, I heard Nha Trang is not really safe at night. I'd appreciate any information on what to stay away from.
In other words, use common sense. I think the safety measures you would use in Nha Trang would be the same you would use in your home countries. Read More
supermarket in Nha Trang by YuZ
Hi all, does anyone know any supermarkets at Nha Trang? I've seen Metro, but you have to be with a company to get in, which is not the case. Thanks!
You can also try Maximark on Thai Nguyen street. Read More
Im a newbie here. I have few questions.. by parissgarcia
Hello everyone. Im a Filipina but currently staying in Singapore. Just last week, I got a call from one of the companies in ho min chi.I had series of interviews over the phone and skype and they are inviting for a face to face interview next week. ...
What is the name of the company? Maybe someone can tell you if it is a good company. Read More
Verizon iphone 5? by Wild_1
Hi gang, Do any of you have or know someone in Vietnam, who has, an American Verizon-version of the new iphone 5? Apprently, that is all Apple is selling now, in southern California. I really need one and would really like to get one. But, I am ...
I bought an iPhone4 unlocked and it works fine in VN. From what I hear the iPhone5 is not that much different. Read More
What do expats think about Vietnamese? by kelly_middlenice
[justify]Hello everyone, I am a Vietnamese. I am working in a multinational company. I am creating this topic to hear from you guys-the expats. What do you think about Vietnamese?Some may feel bad,some may feel good. Feel free to raise your ...
I agree with what you said, Miss Nguyen. There are also good and bad (maybe not bad but difficult) people in the US. Please do not judge us foreigners by everyone you meet. Read More
Chihuahua looking for new family by esteve_cr
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/xscano/8065931805/]Resume of chico[/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/xscano/8066051391/]Picture of chico[/url] Dear friend, My name is Chico. I am a Chihuahua mature dog. I am still single and available . ...
Glad to hear he found a good home. Read More
Bank for direct deposit from USA Social Security and VA by ancientpathos
Greetings, I am looking for a bank that can recieve direct deposits for USA SSA and VA. Are there anyone here doing direct deposit? I am going to keep my USA Bank as long as posible. If the VA and SSA would email me instead of requiring a home ...
I have an account with Wells Fargo bank. I am in the US but I can transfer funds to my fiance in Nha Trang through their arrangement with a local Vietnamese bank. The cost is $7 per transaction. She collects the money from the local bank in US ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Vietnam by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Vietnam, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
I grew up outside New York City and crossing the street there is the same as in VN. But it is easier in VN because there are more motorbikes. Read More
Internet connection in Vietnam by Minnesota
Is it safe for me to log on to my bank and stock accounts on the internet in Vietnam? I would need to access my accounts for trading and such but am worried about it. Thanks.
Yes. But I did not try to get on any financial web sites while I was in VN. I'm back in the US now and had to confirm to Facebook on my home computer that it was me trying to get online overseas. Read More
Internet connection in Vietnam by Minnesota
Is it safe for me to log on to my bank and stock accounts on the internet in Vietnam? I would need to access my accounts for trading and such but am worried about it. Thanks.
You may want to also let your financial institution know where you are logging on from. My access to Facebook was blocked when I tried to log-on the other day from the Nha Trang area. Read More
Internet connection in Vietnam by Minnesota
Is it safe for me to log on to my bank and stock accounts on the internet in Vietnam? I would need to access my accounts for trading and such but am worried about it. Thanks.
You should use your own computer with a very strong and reputable antivirus program. Make sure the connection is through a "HTTPS" web site. Avoid Wi-Fi and try to only use a DSL. Read More
Living in another world and time ... in VietNam by Jaitch
Nearly fell off my stool. Pedro, an An Phu Neighbours group member posted: [b][i]"Be careful because sometimes your children might be exposed to music that you don't want them to listen to and it could be terrible".[/i][/b] Couldn't believe this ...
Then you have strange people who are not even relating to this millennium. There are religious groups here in the US who are teaching children that humans have only been on Earth for only about 6,000 years and coexisted with dinosaurs. They even ... Read More
Living in another world and time ... in VietNam by Jaitch
Nearly fell off my stool. Pedro, an An Phu Neighbours group member posted: [b][i]"Be careful because sometimes your children might be exposed to music that you don't want them to listen to and it could be terrible".[/i][/b] Couldn't believe this ...
Welcome to the 20th century. Read More
Do you know how long will it take to get a US visa? by GuestPoster2923
pls let me know
We're are trying to get a fiance visa for about 3-1/2 years now. We were turned down on the first application, which apparently is a common occurrence. The application is supposed to take 5 months in processing here in the states and then sent to ... Read More
Ha Noi Civil Aviation Authoritfines airline for dancers in bikini-tops by Jaitch
[img align=c]http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/62162000/jpg/_62162201_62160588.jpg[/img] [center][i][b]Viet jet Air The women, candidates in a beauty contest, performed a three-minute dance on the 2012 August flight[/b][/i][/center] Vietnamese ...
Armand, I've seen a few stories about the incident here in the US. Here is a link to it from YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YeRTXKQns7k Read More
Beware of the Snake Oil Salesman, guys!!! by Wild_1
Hello guys, When I was back in the States, I used to get great kicks out of watching the US Food and Drug Admistration bust con artists for scamming consumers with their miracle cures. God! The length that those Snake Oil Salesmen went through to ...
Avon and Tupperware are also respectable. Read More
Hair Loss in HCMC by bawdseyben
Hi, I am a 29yr old Male. I have been living in Vietnam for 9 months and since I moved here from the UK I have been noticing a fair bit of hair loss. Over the last couple of months it has become quite noticable and I am not sure what to do. I ...
How hair challenged are your grandfathers? Hair loss jumps a generation and I have heard that men have a tendency to have a similarity to their maternal grandfather. Be aware that the makers of Propecia (generic called finesteride) are being sued ... Read More
what is the real love??? by baophuong
what is the real love????? maybe no have in real life
The best example of real love is between a dog and his/her human companion. Read More
Living in comfort by NashCat
I am thinking of escaping the brutal Canadian winter for 3 months, starting in January and going to Vietnam. Which means I have start saving now!! I want to live in reasonable comfort, spends modestly, mostly like living day to day in Canada or the ...
I've been traveling to HCM for a few years now and I use Korean Air. Good service, food and decent price. They service a number of west coast cities. Read More
Unlocked iPhone 3 or 4
No, these are iPhones presents for in-laws. I am shopping for some cheap ones here in the US. I have seen some new ones for around US$300 with refurbished a little cheaper. Thanks for the info. Read More
Unlocked iPhone 3 or 4
If I bring any iPhone 3 or 4 from the US, can someone unlock it in VN? Is it very expensive? Is it better if I bring an unlocked iPhone? Read More
Unlocked iPhone 3 or 4
Can someone explain what "unlocked" means? Read More
Any packing tips? by melinhr
Does anyone have any packing advice in addition to what was listed on the how to page. I am trying to make the move without spending a fortune on shipping/airline bag fees, so what are must-have items and what can I easily find in HCMC? For ...
I have used Korean Air many times going to/from DC and HCMC. You can check 2 bags for free plus your carry-on, which can be a small suitcase and backpack. The service is great and usually cheaper. Read More
Traffic in Vietnam! Scary?! by Kim_Ngan
Anyone think it's kinda scary to drive/ride around Saigon? I think it is. Traffic here total freaked me out, and yes, I'm a Vietnamese, I'm still scared of riding around. There's no rules here or there are but very few people follow the rules. How ...
Wow, Ngan, you write in very good English. Did you take it in school? Read More
HAGL or Sky Garden or other in Phu My Hung? by lnigalis
Hi. I'm moving to HCMC soon and will be relocating to Phu My Hung because its near my school. Does anyone have an opinion as to which of the apartments are nicer or better run or more spacious etc.? Or can you suggest a similarly priced alternative? ...
I've been to many foreign countries and cities in the US. Anywhere you go, even your home city, there will be crime. It is up to the individual to be aware of their surroundings and take necessary precautions. Especially in foreign and unfamiliar ... Read More
Hello, I'm new to expat blog: this is my story .... by sghsaigon
Hey, my name is Steven, i am from the Gold Coast, Australia. I am 25 years old, so 26 in Vietnam. I came to Saigon for 3 months last year, i went back home for 1 month over Christmas and New Year and returned in early January. I have been here for ...
Where is your father's bar? I will be in HCMC in a month or 2. Read More
any bars/restaurants/clubs where expats hang out?.
Check out Louisiana Ale House toward the south part of town. On the beach. Read More
American Fastfoods In HCMC by Wild_1
Hi Gang, In between Hanoi and Bangkok, I had a couple lay-over hours at the Tan Son Nhat Int'l Airport. So, I stopped by Burger King and had my hands on a long-awaited Whopper. But, man, that was the worst burger I must have tasted in years... ...
I think you are right. I started to eat smarter about a year ago, more veggies, no fast food, and I lost about 10kg. But I also noticed something else. I live in the DC area and was up in NY city a month ago. I noticed the streets are crowded ... Read More
American Fastfoods In HCMC by Wild_1
Hi Gang, In between Hanoi and Bangkok, I had a couple lay-over hours at the Tan Son Nhat Int'l Airport. So, I stopped by Burger King and had my hands on a long-awaited Whopper. But, man, that was the worst burger I must have tasted in years... ...
I had pizza at 2 places in Nha Trang and was not impressed. I'm used to New York- and Chicago-style pizza so that spoiled me for fast food pizza. KFC in Nha Trang was OK. Subway in HCMC was expensive so I passed. Read More
Help help help me, please! by Crazy Sally
Hi everyone. Im writting this topic because I wanna make friends and improve my English skill. hiz. Futhermore, I think I can help u learning my mother language Vietnamese and guide u around the Hcm city or my country.^^ Please help me guys @@
I don't think there is anyone who has no faults. To critisize someone else's fault is to publicize your's. Read More
American Fastfoods In HCMC by Wild_1
Hi Gang, In between Hanoi and Bangkok, I had a couple lay-over hours at the Tan Son Nhat Int'l Airport. So, I stopped by Burger King and had my hands on a long-awaited Whopper. But, man, that was the worst burger I must have tasted in years... ...
Have you guys heard the news about "pink slime?" It's a bunch of meat scraps and other parts (can also be found in dog food) with some chemicals thrown in. People here (US) are finding out about it and the burger places are having to say they will ... Read More
New in nha trang by 987tujgh
Hi to everyone ! im almost 20 y.o, i'm a student And i'm moving to Nha trang 1st July to august. I will stay there to teach french in a school as a volunteer. So i'm preparing my arrival ^^ and i want to have some contacts before i come to Nha ...
I have taken the sleeper bus to/from Nha Trang and HCMC a number of times. It is fairly comfortable. You can lay down or move the head rest up and look at the scenery for a while before you fall asleep. Read More