OceanBeach92107
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Da Nang, Da Nang, Vietnam
Speaks Fluent English & a little bit of Vietnamese, Spanish & German
Registration: 31 January 2018
About
Occupation
I am Retired.
My expat journey
Da Nang, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam
we have signed for the house we are moving into on October 1st very near Da Nang Bay. A great neighborhood.
Retired
I lived in this North Da Nang neighborhood from November 2018 thru January 2019, during the heart of monsoon season.
I think this is one of the best kept secrets in town
I like renting a three bedroom partially furnished house for 10 Million VND. I especially like living away from the Expat bubble areas. Fresh market 2 streets away. 6 short city blocks to the bayside promenade and sandy beach of Da Nang Bay. Co-Op Supermarket very nearby. Easy Grab ride to the train station and the airport. A very quiet and beautiful tree-lined neighborhood here.
Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam
Living in Cam Thanh, Hoi An, Quang Nam, Vietnam with my Vietnamese wife until October 1st, but we found our new home in Da Nang today, so the listings here will overlap
Retired
Wonderful, peaceful neighborhood with great neighbors, away from the tourist trap part of town.
Thành Phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam
Spent the better part of a month in Northern Vietnam, including Hanoi.
Vũng Tàu, Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu, Vietnam
I've returned to Vietnam after first returning here in 2018.
San Diego, California, USA
Back in the USA, awaiting my return to Vietnam in June, 2022
Popotla, Baja California, Mexico
Living in a condo at the edge of the Pacific Ocean in this quiet community on the south outskirts of Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico.
Retired Disabled American Veteran.
The weather is extraordinarily wonderful especially early in the morning when the Marine layer mist is still hanging on, and in the evening when the gorgeous sunsets light up the sky.
Sometimes I wish it were easier to find a good selection of fresh fruits and vegetables. In Vietnam there was always a little fresh market nearby. But my housekeeper knows where to go for shopping and can you usually find about 80% of what I'm looking for. I would really love to be able to find fresh okra here.
Mississippi, USA
In transit. Future options include Mexico, Thailand, a Department of Defense retirement home or returning to Vietnam when borders reopen for tourists.
Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam
Exploring music business opportunities
Huyện Phú Quốc, Kiến Giang, Vietnam
Exploring music business opportunities on this great island paradise.
Da Nang, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam
Exploring Music Business Opportunities
Music publishing, production, performance and consulting
I fell in love with the beauty of the area in 1972. Now I have many friends here including music business contacts
Unfortunately the second major covid-19 outbreak in Vietnam happen while I was here, so the lockdown kept me from pursuing music business opportunities and had me in almost total lockdown in my hotel until September
Tam Kỳ, Quảng Nam, Vietnam
Exploring music business opportunities
Vũng Tàu, Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu, Vietnam
Exploring music business opportunities
Hanoi, Ha Nội, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Exploring Music Business opportunities
Singer-Songwriter, Producer, Publisher, Consultant
Vibrant nightlife, great shopping, historic hotels and unique restaurants
Air quality, road traffic and highrise housing
Vũng Tàu, Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu, Vietnam
Connecting with friends and sightseeing
Tourist
Beach and clean city
I liked it and will return
Thành Phố Quy Nhơn, Bình Định, Vietnam
Exploring music business opportunities.
Publisher, Producer, Singer-Songwriter
Beautiful views. Friendly people.
Water quality in the ocean
Tam Kỳ, Quảng Nam, Vietnam
Checking out the relatively undeveloped beach at Tam Thanh.
Exploring Music Business opportunities
Beautiful beach and river
Mosquitoes at the beach at night.
Thành Phố Quy Nhơn, Bình Định, Vietnam
Exploring music business opportunities
Da Nang, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam
Lived in a nice, large apartment with a beautiful family.
Part-time Jazz Singer
Coastal
Sometimes it rains a lot during Monsoon season, but that means I get to take more naps
Hanoi, Ha Nội, Vietnam
Made outstanding connections with the owner and staff of the "Impressive Hotel" (M. Hake).
Spent a month being educated as to the northern Vietnamese point of view.
Great experience.
Exploring Music Business opportunities
Vibrant creative arts scene.
Traffic
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany
Washington, USA
Da Nang, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam
California, USA
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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
Where to watch the Football World Cup 2026 in Vietnam by snake77
NOT here to advertise FIFA or Places!Since the past 24hrs or so, many folks have been talking and asking about where’s the best place to watch the upcoming next World Cup Quarter Finals this weekend, with (local VN time):Fri Jul-10, 03.00am ...
I have two great options here in Đà Nẵng: A bare-bones coffee hut across the street from the shore of Đà Nẵng Bay. Normally it opens daily at 3 AM, serving only locals. My Vietnamese wife and I stop there at 5 AM ... Read More
Bringing Guests to your Hotel or Airbnb by callaway4000
When you rent a hotel or airbnb what are the rules to being allowed to bring back a date to your place? is it legal? is it in the description of the rental agreement? I know in Thailand they take the ID of the woman for security when they are ...
So if I rent a private Airbnb, I should check the conditions of rental before considering bringing a visitor back? - @bigjono It's more complicated than that, especially with an absentee landlord Airbnb. The conditions of your Airbnb contract ... Read More
Banking ideas for accepting payments into a US account by AlbertDifi
Hello all,I'm starting a directory website for Vietnamese companies, and I'm looking for a banking system that allows payments from them to my LLC account in the US.Can anyone advise me on which online banks accept payments from Vietnam via PayPal, ...
Hello all,I'm starting a directory website for Vietnamese companies, and I'm looking for a banking system that allows payments from them to my LLC account in the US.Can anyone advise me on which online banks accept payments from Vietnam via PayPal, ... Read More
How many days normally take the Vietnamese Tourist visa to be issued!? by giscivil92
Hello folks,I applied for Vietnamese tourist visa 10 normal days ago!? but after 10 days it is still under the process!!!😑Is that normal or no!?apparently bizarre!😑What is your experience in this case!?
I had unsubscribed from this thread, but because the OP reacted to one of my posts I'm drawn back in today. So I'm going to be very, very blunt:Now, as we piece together the breadcrumbs ,we see that someone who wants to work in Vietnam went to the ... Read More
How many days normally take the Vietnamese Tourist visa to be issued!? by giscivil92
Hello folks,I applied for Vietnamese tourist visa 10 normal days ago!? but after 10 days it is still under the process!!!😑Is that normal or no!?apparently bizarre!😑What is your experience in this case!?
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How many days normally take the Vietnamese Tourist visa to be issued!? by giscivil92
Hello folks,I applied for Vietnamese tourist visa 10 normal days ago!? but after 10 days it is still under the process!!!😑Is that normal or no!?apparently bizarre!😑What is your experience in this case!?
I was at VN embassy last week for legalization and spending much money except considerable time and its bureaucracy, but they never mentioned any restrictions to impose! - @giscivil92@Aidan Is it possible to follow it up through the VN embassy in ... Read More
How many days normally take the Vietnamese Tourist visa to be issued!? by giscivil92
Hello folks,I applied for Vietnamese tourist visa 10 normal days ago!? but after 10 days it is still under the process!!!😑Is that normal or no!?apparently bizarre!😑What is your experience in this case!?
It looks a new type of discrimination and racism! really fed-up😑 - @giscivil92 Reportedly (info from longtime visa agency contacts) the two main considerations are for citizens from countries experiencing political and/or economic distress. ... Read More
How many days normally take the Vietnamese Tourist visa to be issued!? by giscivil92
Hello folks,I applied for Vietnamese tourist visa 10 normal days ago!? but after 10 days it is still under the process!!!😑Is that normal or no!?apparently bizarre!😑What is your experience in this case!?
Hello folks, I applied for Vietnamese tourist visa 10 normal days ago!? but after 10 days it is still under the process!!!😑 Is that normal or no!?apparently bizarre!😑 What is your experience in this case!? - @giscivil92Currently, ... Read More
Steps to obtain an Investor TRC (Temporary Residence Card) in Vietnam by charmavietnam
Steps to obtain an Investor TRC (Temporary Residence Card) in Vietnam -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To apply for an investor TRC, applicant need a DT visa. If you apply for ...
@charmavietnam Not many understand the abbreviations. - @MarkinNamI do Read More
Renting a moto bike in vietnam by Rosechait
I want to rent an electric moto in Da Nang for two days
I want to rent an electric moto in Da Nang for two days - @RosechaitUnlike another respondent in this thread, I actually live here in Đà Nẵng. I own and use an E-trike and I'm quite familiar with the local e-bike rental ... Read More
Getting around with your pet in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in Vietnam with a pet also means learning how to navigate local transport systems together. From daily commutes to occasional trips, you have to navigate betwwen local rules and real-life experiences. Whether you’re a ...
What challenges do you face? Cheryl Expat.com Team - @CherylRABIES.I realize that's not a "transportation" issue, but any decisions about pet care and wellbeing in Vietnam need to be viewed through the lens of rabies awareness. I'm normally not a ... Read More
Verifying Identity in Vietnam for Banks, Government Portals? by mtgmike
I'm a U.S. Citizen. for more than a decade I've had no trouble verifying my ID and getting into my accounts and portals for government things like the IRS or my bank. Now with AI, I don't know how to do it anymore.I tried using ID Me today to get ...
@mtgmike Apply for VNeID go in person to Immigration Passport and Visa office in D1 take your passport and you can get application forms - @Phap triRespectfully intended, this is perhaps the most useless and clueless response you have provided to ... Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
This is absolutely a repeat of previously posted information, but I thought I would share it since this came today in an official email from the US Embassy in Hanoi: ~~~~~Notice: Implementation of pre-arrival declaration for international ... Read More
Long stay in Da Nang by Jenny58jb
Hi there I’m thinking of doing a long stay in Da Nang, I’ve been there for a short holiday (4 days) and would love to come back for a longer stay. im Australian, retired and was thinking an Airbnb or apartment, I want to feel safe , any ...
Hi there I’m thinking of doing a long stay in Da Nang, I’ve been there for a short holiday (4 days) and would love to come back for a longer stay. im Australian, retired and was thinking an Airbnb or apartment, I want to feel safe , ... Read More