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
Activity
Do you have a preferred US Bank & Vietnamese Bank? by Stillwater71
Hello! I will be retiring early from Public School (Educator/Counselor) in a couple of years and plan to move to Vietnam soon after and work as an English Teacher. I would like to set-up a Bank Account here in the US and in Vietnam that is ...
@Stillwater71 Stay away for Vincom Bank - @222kooler42"Vincom Bank" doesn't exist. Read More
Most common payment methods in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Vietnam, even simple things like paying for groceries or a coffee can feel different. In order to help fellow expats and soon-to-be expats better prepare for their daily transactions, we invite you to share your insights ...
@Rosechait Except when you go to Circle K at 8 am for a little shop they just DO NOT have the change on a VND 50O OOO banknote. It happened to us just this morning. So we do carry small denomination like 10 or 20K... - @rogergarinmichaudMany of my ... Read More
Monkies in danang by MarkinNam
https://news.tuoitre.vn/tourists-feed-s … mvCcg0jSvw
https://news.tuoitre.vn/tourists-feed-s … mvCcg0jSvw - @MarkinNamYou've got problems in your own backyard. I've been attacked by the monkeys at this hilltop pagoda in HCMC: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ckEo2p6yTXzpSAcH7?g_st=ac Read More
Best ATM,for aud/ vnd exchange and maximum per withdrawal by MarkinNam
Hi, what has been everyone's experience in this around hcmc ?
@ajairon Im using a wise card so they say no ATM fees for a few withdrawals per month. - @MarkinNamCheck with the bank where you want to withdraw to make sure they honor your Wise card. Or just try it, but be prepared for your withdrawal to be ... Read More
Best ATM,for aud/ vnd exchange and maximum per withdrawal by MarkinNam
Hi, what has been everyone's experience in this around hcmc ?
@MarkinNamHello, well, let me explain how the final prices per withdrawals works: VPBank permits up to 10M vnd (about 380 usd). And surely you will hear from some expats that this bank has no fees, but in the practice it already took its commission ... Read More
AU Passport Renewal & VN ID Expiry - Date & Money Crunch by john10168
hi there76yo AU Age Pensioner. In VN for 7 years.i just had a life-threatening medical prob and needed two ops and six weeks in hospital. and now at home recovering, and can now just walk a little bit. but at least no bad pain ike for 6 weeks ...
hi there76yo AU Age Pensioner. In VN for 7 years.i just had a life-threatening medical prob and needed two ops and six weeks in hospital. and now at home recovering, and can now just walk a little bit. but at least no bad pain ike for 6 weeks ... Read More
I am thinking about living in Da Nang from January to March 2027 by Doug1964
I am looking for an ex-pat buddy who can help me through the process and is totally grounded in Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City. What can you tell me! I would like to live comfortably for the 3 months that I will be there. I don't need a 5 star ...
My rent for a 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom modern house is ₫10 million VNĐ/$384 USD per month, a 5 minute walk from Đà Nẵng Bay. - @OceanBeach92107 That is a sweet deal, especially for Da Nang and only minutes from the ... Read More
Accommodation by MarkinNam
Hi, I'm in Sai Gon now and looking around. is there any apps you recommend, preferably in English ? I have Cho Tot but would like more access. District 7 is my preferred but prices are rocketing. My friend is pushing me toward Thu Duc. I am looking ...
... The landlord does not live in the same building. He sent me a screen shot of the registration, Is that sufficient ? - @MarkinNamWhat's the form number and title in the screenshot? It should be Form NA17Temporary Residence Declaration Form for ... Read More
Accommodation by MarkinNam
Hi, I'm in Sai Gon now and looking around. is there any apps you recommend, preferably in English ? I have Cho Tot but would like more access. District 7 is my preferred but prices are rocketing. My friend is pushing me toward Thu Duc. I am looking ...
@OceanBeach92107 Not sure about these specific places, but in my experience, yes, Vietnam is a lot more liveable and relaxing outside of the largest cities. As for the weather, we're located in a tropical climate, so as the saying goes, if you can't ... Read More
Accommodation by MarkinNam
Hi, I'm in Sai Gon now and looking around. is there any apps you recommend, preferably in English ? I have Cho Tot but would like more access. District 7 is my preferred but prices are rocketing. My friend is pushing me toward Thu Duc. I am looking ...
@MarkinNam Well, my friend has shown to be disinterested in helping at all despite his assertions, im now in Tran Xuan , District 7 area in a tiny room with balcony cooking. Starting to doubt my decision to live here, the humidity is a killer and ... Read More
HCMC Flooding by OceanBeach92107
Today on "Backpacker Street"
More on flooding in HCMC. https://e.vnexpress.net/photo/traffic/h … 19241.html - @Lennerd"It is the second time the underpass has flooded since it opened to traffic in February 2026..." Somebody should lose their job... Read More
Hanoi Weather in October? by Yoga with Amit
Hi everyone, I am heading to Hanoi today and was wondering what the weather is going to be like from now on and for the next couple of months there. Any advice or suggestions on what I should make arrangements for would be greatly appreciated.
Hi everyone, I am heading to Hanoi today and was wondering what the weather is going to be like from now on and for the next couple of months there. Any advice or suggestions on what I should make arrangements for would be greatly appreciated. - ... Read More
Apartment contracts by MarkinNam
Looking for an apartment Im being told the minimum is 6 months, is this what others have found or is 3 months possible with options to extend ? If 3 month options are available, through which agents ? ( Sai Gon )
Looking for an apartment Im being told the minimum is 6 months, is this what others have found or is 3 months possible with options to extend ? If 3 month options are available, through which agents ? ( Sai Gon ) - @MarkinNamThis has been a gradual ... Read More
I am thinking about living in Da Nang from January to March 2027 by Doug1964
I am looking for an ex-pat buddy who can help me through the process and is totally grounded in Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City. What can you tell me! I would like to live comfortably for the 3 months that I will be there. I don't need a 5 star ...
My rent for a 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom modern house is ₫10 million VNĐ/$384 USD per month, a 5 minute walk from Đà Nẵng Bay. Read More