furthur
Costa Rican expat in Cambodia
Forum posts
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About me
Costa Rican
Lives in Battambang
Speaks Spanish Thai English
Registration: 04 January 2018
Border run... Phu Quoc to Cambodia by Tumbleweed0
Hey all, Has anyone made a border run to Cambodia from Phu Quoc Island via Ha Tien on Vietnam mainland? I have made the run at Moc Bai/Bavet many times but recently moved to Phu Quoc and have found little info about immigration on either side. In ...
I don't know about visa approval letters. You may find out from the owner of Oasis bar in Ha Tien. It's on the riverfront road opposite the fountain. If you are just going to the border, 6kms, and back or to Kep take a moto. The van ... Read More
Cheaper to buy or bring with me to HCMC? by jesslyning
Dear All, i am planning to move my household things like TV, DVD player, Microwave, kid toys to HCMC. i was wondering, buying a new one would be cheaper or the shipping fees would be cheaper enough? or can we check-in the TV by plane? kindly ...
Tv's and microwave are about the same price. Tablet and mobile seems to be more Read More
Outpatient care in Dalat by edwarda909
Looking for recommendations for outpatient medical treatment in Dalat, preferably English-speakimg. Thanks
Try the pharmacy at Ba Thang Hai Street. Read More
Outpatient care in Dalat by edwarda909
Looking for recommendations for outpatient medical treatment in Dalat, preferably English-speakimg. Thanks
Dr Mai Linh @ Hoan My private hospital on Mimosa Pass. 02 633 577 633 English-speaking Duong Quy Sy 269 Phan Dinh Phung St. 091 841 3813 English and French. Read More
On the average what does it cost to eat per day ? by supertaper
On the average what does it cost to eat per day there that's breakfast lunch and dinner nothing fancy just normally trying to decide if three hundred a week will be enough cash to bring
25,000 for breakfast Bun thit neung 20k and soya bean curd 5k or Me Quang 25k or 2 banh mi 20k Lunch Com nuon 25 or 30k Dinner I just eat fruit which isn't much and some croissants or other bread or cakes 7k each Read More
Visa run by Aussiedave
Hi all, just signed up and the visas have changed since I was last here. I've been informed that Europeans wishing to get a business visa may be asked in depth at immigration ports about their activities. Strikes a bit of fear in me as I'm a ...
Make sure you have all the required supporting documents. I believe there is a change coming on 1 April to some visas. Read More
Vietnam hotels by furthur
Every hotel I have stayed at in Dalat has wanted to keep my passport until I check out. I pay in advance .Is this just a Dalat thing? Hasn't happened anywhere else. Also is it normal for hotels to charge for the bottled water in the room.?
I entered Vietnam at Ha Tien. I liked it a lot, friendly people,delicious food,attractive scenery so decided to stay for five days. When I was checking out they charged me for the nine bottles of water I drank. I travel constantly in Singapore, ... Read More
Travel time HCMCity to Dalat by furthur
I read that it takes 8 hours for a bus trip. But someone just told me it is now 5 hours because of a new highway. Does anyone know if the 5 hours is accurate. Sounds much better.
Trip took six hours including a rest stop with futabus Read More
Vietnam hotels
Every hotel I have stayed at in Dalat has wanted to keep my passport until I check out. I pay in advance .Is this just a Dalat thing? Hasn't happened anywhere else. Also is it normal for hotels to charge for the bottled water in the room.? Read More
What is fascinating about Phu Quoc Island? by lupacexi
This time I want to travel with my family in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam. Let me ask what is fascinating about Phu Quoc Island? I want to give my children the most interesting and impressive when coming to Vietnam.
Ha Tien is worth a look. There is a festival on this Friday. Read More
Tourist visa - exit
Hi When I applied for my three month Vietnam tourist visa in Cambodia the form asked from where I would enter and leave Vietnam. Is it possible to leave from a border post that is different from what I wrote on the application? I don't see any ... Read More
HCM to Vientiane by 1312j
Can anyone point me in the right direction, please? I'm looking to go to Vientiane from HCM and I'm led to believe there's a bus from here to Pakse and then Pakse to Vientiane, but I'm struggling to figure out how to book it. If ...
Buses run all day and night from Pakse to Vientiane. The day buses stop everywhere often picking up cargo. The overnight ones are sleeping seats and quicker but often have accidents. It is quicker, shorter and much better buses if you take a bus ... Read More
Visa run by Aussiedave
Hi all, just signed up and the visas have changed since I was last here. I've been informed that Europeans wishing to get a business visa may be asked in depth at immigration ports about their activities. Strikes a bit of fear in me as I'm a ...
You can only get two 30 day visa exempt entries by land in a calender year for Thailand. No limit to entries by air but you may be asked for a return ticket and to show 10,000THB cash or the same amount in a convertible currency e.g. USD. Read More
Ask for finding tutor to learn Cambodian in Siem Riep
I learned a lot from youtube videos. Read More
Viet Nam to Australia travel tips? by gobot
Looking for transportation tips from the mob of Aussie expats. I'm going to visit relatives, reckon the whole month of May. I've been there a few times before, but if you know of any favorite airlines or passes or tips we'd be much ...
Malaysia airlines have a promo on now. 30% off Read More
Travel time HCMCity to Dalat by furthur
I read that it takes 8 hours for a bus trip. But someone just told me it is now 5 hours because of a new highway. Does anyone know if the 5 hours is accurate. Sounds much better.
Time is no problem. If it is 8 hours I would prefer to stop part way or train to as close as possible. Read More
Travel time HCMCity to Dalat by furthur
I read that it takes 8 hours for a bus trip. But someone just told me it is now 5 hours because of a new highway. Does anyone know if the 5 hours is accurate. Sounds much better.
I was going to Dalat for the cooler weather and hopefully find somewhere quiet. Bao Loc looks like it might be another option. Some good reviews online. Shorter bus ride is a positive. Read More
Bus seat selection? by furthur
Hi I was trying to buy a bus ticket on the bus co. website. When I chose the seat it said Statue of Liberty. Would that mean free/available.
It's Phuang Trang futa bus.vn. Can Tho to HCMCity. Read More
Viet Nam to Australia travel tips? by gobot
Looking for transportation tips from the mob of Aussie expats. I'm going to visit relatives, reckon the whole month of May. I've been there a few times before, but if you know of any favorite airlines or passes or tips we'd be much ...
I flew Quantas from Melbourne to Singers a couple of years ago. It was like travelling in a cattle truck.Yes. Best to avoid Australian airlines. Virgin and Jetstar also. Poor customer service in Australia. Read More
Travel time HCMCity to Dalat
I read that it takes 8 hours for a bus trip. But someone just told me it is now 5 hours because of a new highway. Does anyone know if the 5 hours is accurate. Sounds much better. Read More
Bus seat selection?
Hi I was trying to buy a bus ticket on the bus co. website. When I chose the seat it said Statue of Liberty. Would that mean free/available. Read More
Viet Nam to Australia travel tips? by gobot
Looking for transportation tips from the mob of Aussie expats. I'm going to visit relatives, reckon the whole month of May. I've been there a few times before, but if you know of any favorite airlines or passes or tips we'd be much ...
Malindo is a budget price airline with normal things like free food and 20 kgs free luggage. From the main KL airport, not the airasia one. Read More
Viet Nam to Australia travel tips? by gobot
Looking for transportation tips from the mob of Aussie expats. I'm going to visit relatives, reckon the whole month of May. I've been there a few times before, but if you know of any favorite airlines or passes or tips we'd be much ...
transwa run buses from Perth to Gero (Geraldton) There are 3 different routes including along the coast. It's not much of a place. Read More
Looking for relocation suggestions by RipplesintheWater
Hello, We are looking for a change of pace, but we haven't traveled much and so we don't have much direction where to start. We are hoping with the experience of this site, we might be able to come up with a short list of 5-10 areas to ...
Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Panama have schemes to attract foreigners. The Panama one is very good. You would be in the same time zone and less than 12 hours from Philly. Lots of beaches. There are some norteamericans living in three towns near a ... Read More
Travelling by ramsay95
What's the most beautiful country you have been seen ? ?
The South of Chile along the Andes. I like mountains and lakes. Read More
Vietnam Embassy in Southeast Asia by kschulz
After yet another 3-hour long wait at Tan Son Nhat yesterday (I don’t know who was more upset, me or my screaming baby girl... haha)... nobody was getting through fast... I was amazed / impressed to see many officials turning away any ...
Savanakhet was the easiest visa I have got from anyone anywhere. No-one else there. Plus it was just around the corner from my guesthouse. The town is on the Mekong and has a French heritage area but wasn't that interesting. There are lots of ... Read More
Vietnam Embassy in Southeast Asia by kschulz
After yet another 3-hour long wait at Tan Son Nhat yesterday (I don’t know who was more upset, me or my screaming baby girl... haha)... nobody was getting through fast... I was amazed / impressed to see many officials turning away any ...
Cambodia. Embassy in Phnom Penh Consulates in Siem Reap, Sihanoukville and Battambong. south Laos. Savanakhet and Pakse. All are easy and quick - one day Read More