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
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Spent a few days in Nha Trang and heres what I found. by Dannyroc3
Last week we took a flight near Nha Trang and then a shuttle bus into Nha Trang.I will give a few things I found/ experienced incase anyone else is considering going.The first thing I noticed was the huge number of Russians. In some areas there were ...
I'm shocked, I say; SHOCKED 😱 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.
Rains here over the past three days have provided a welcome relief from the heat. With that relief comes the very real risk of flooding. The small stream/brook at the back of the house has the annual potential to swell up and break over its banks. ... 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/environme … 78833.html Household waste and construction debris are spilling across the streets, sidewalks and ... Read More
New Vietnamese Citizenship Laws For Viet Kieu AND Foreigner Spouses by OceanBeach92107
This is pretty huge. Major changes in the law will now make it much easier for Việt Kiều to regain citizenship while also opening the door to foreigner spouses of Vietnamese citizens, dropping most of the previous restrictions such as ...
@OceanBeach92107 Agent not needed. You can do it by yourself by going to the Passport/Visa immigration office on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street in Saigon. English is not great but staff are friendly and helpful. Usually a few westerners waiting to ... 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
@OceanBeach92107 Its considerably cooler there. - @Dannyroc3Are you talking about the Southern hemisphere winter when it's summer in Vietnam? Read More
Spreading ashes by MarkinNam
Hi all, a really morbid subject but need to ask. When I finally kick the bucket can someone take my ashes back to Việt Nam to scatter. I realise my remains will end up back in Australia to be cremated but no where here I'd like them scattered. ...
Hi all, a really morbid subject but need to ask. When I finally kick the bucket can someone take my ashes back to Việt Nam to scatter. I realise my remains will end up back in Australia to be cremated but no where here I'd like them scattered. ... Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif
Went to a festival in the market behind the cathedral in HCMc and found a great T shirt with a pig's snout on it above the snout the words,,,, What the ...... - @MarkinNamHeo?(sounds a bit like "hell") 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
5 AM at Đà Nẵng Bay Dawn over Sơn Trà (Monkey Mountain 🐒) 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.
Any members have a report from up north? I read that yesterday Hanoi was at 41C (feels like 47!). Outlook for North & Central Vietnam (yuck) - @Aidan in HCMCCurrently in Đà Nẵng. Forecast calls for 36° soon, likely "feels ... Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif
I've suffered quite a few workplace accidents/mishaps/bloopers over the years, as evidenced by the condition of my left thumb. Nothing compared to that of Mr. Phineas Gage. - @Aidan in HCMCNo way I'm waiting watching 24+ minutes for a punchline... ... 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 ...
The more sophisticated the hotel, the more likely it's going to be a problem if you attempt to bring an unregistered guest up to your room. It has absolutely nothing to do with marital status or long-term relationship. If you only register yourself ... Read More
Women’s health and support systems in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in Vietnam often means navigating a new healthcare system and social norms, particularly around women’s health. From finding the right medical support to understanding what’s openly discussed or not, experiences ...
There are international hospitals and clinics throughout the length of Vietnam. As long as a person doesn't mind paying more than the locals do for their health care, it's very easy to access and high quality. Of course we have a lot of itinerant ... Read More
New Vietnamese Citizenship Laws For Viet Kieu AND Foreigner Spouses by OceanBeach92107
This is pretty huge. Major changes in the law will now make it much easier for Việt Kiều to regain citizenship while also opening the door to foreigner spouses of Vietnamese citizens, dropping most of the previous restrictions such as ...
@Safepeter If they give you one year it won't be a TRC it will be a TT visa (6 months or 1 year).It seems there's no way around having to pay an agent. I got my original TRC in September 2022 by flying to Hanoi and sticking around there until it was ... Read More
Is the vietnamcupid dating site legit by HenryJo
I joined yesterday. Today, found my inbox swamped with messages 'from girls'. Have a slight suspicion that not all the messages may be legit. Perhaps, to temp me in to signing-up for the paid subscriptions? Can anyone using the paid ...
@Phap tri Henryjo posted this 6 years ago.He is also BANNED from participating in the Forum, so he's not going to see your answer... 6 years later... Read More