yamcha
American expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 04 March 2019
Visa for Vietnamese girlfriend to visit USA by schleger
Anyone have a suggestion on best way for my girlfriend to secure a tourist type visa to come to US in July? Ive been living in VN for several months teaching. I'm in my 50s and she's in her 40's. I plan on returning to the US soon and ...
How good is her English? Read More
Why is it that most vietnamese i meet are untrustworthy? by bongolongo
I have been living in Vietnam now for 6 months and farm goats in Cu chi and will be opening a goat restaurant. But everyone i meet from landlords, to suppliers , to employees, to even family members are trying to rip me off. I know it is hard to ...
The wife deserves a working man. Read More
Why is it that most vietnamese i meet are untrustworthy? by bongolongo
I have been living in Vietnam now for 6 months and farm goats in Cu chi and will be opening a goat restaurant. But everyone i meet from landlords, to suppliers , to employees, to even family members are trying to rip me off. I know it is hard to ...
You seem to like to talk to me for some reason. Read More
Mattress sucks by yamcha
All the mattresses I've used here suck and are hard. I bought an all natural latex queen size Kymdan for 40 mil and it sucks too. People said it's the best sleeping experience you can get but I find it as hard as a rock but still better ...
Yeah, they don't use spring boards here. Read More
Which scooter do you like most? by yamcha
I bought myself a 2013 blue Honda Lead recently mostly for its practicality, it has a wide seating area and a lot of space under it but other than that it isn't a very good ride. I really wanted a Yamaha Grande (love the way it looks) but ...
I'm about 6 ft tall. Actually, I wasn't really thinking about the race of the person on the scooter but now that you say that I can imagine that some shorter Vietnamese people might have trouble riding some of the taller scooters. Their ... Read More
Why is it that most vietnamese i meet are untrustworthy? by bongolongo
I have been living in Vietnam now for 6 months and farm goats in Cu chi and will be opening a goat restaurant. But everyone i meet from landlords, to suppliers , to employees, to even family members are trying to rip me off. I know it is hard to ...
Sorry I can't help you. Read More
Mattress sucks
All the mattresses I've used here suck and are hard. I bought an all natural latex queen size Kymdan for 40 mil and it sucks too. People said it's the best sleeping experience you can get but I find it as hard as a rock but still better ... Read More
Which scooter do you like most? by yamcha
I bought myself a 2013 blue Honda Lead recently mostly for its practicality, it has a wide seating area and a lot of space under it but other than that it isn't a very good ride. I really wanted a Yamaha Grande (love the way it looks) but ...
It's hard to say. In my opinion, a scooter has to be low have small fat wheels (think Vespa). A lot of the scooters here are more like hybrid motorcycles. Read More
Why is it that most vietnamese i meet are untrustworthy? by bongolongo
I have been living in Vietnam now for 6 months and farm goats in Cu chi and will be opening a goat restaurant. But everyone i meet from landlords, to suppliers , to employees, to even family members are trying to rip me off. I know it is hard to ...
It helps to quote who you are referring to.Oh yeah? Does that help you? Read More
Vietnam. Police state.? by Daneb51
I am retired and considering a move to Vietnam. I am a child of the 60’s. How vigorous are the police? Thanks
I feel much more freedom in Vietnam than back in the states. There isn't much racial tension here since is it pretty homogeneous and it's not politically correct. Back home, cameras and facial recognition are everywhere. It's 8 am ... Read More
Why is it that most vietnamese i meet are untrustworthy? by bongolongo
I have been living in Vietnam now for 6 months and farm goats in Cu chi and will be opening a goat restaurant. But everyone i meet from landlords, to suppliers , to employees, to even family members are trying to rip me off. I know it is hard to ...
Are you living off your wife? Read More
I get killed by mosquitoes here. by yamcha
This place is great besides the humidity and mosquitoes. In fact, I could probably live here permanently if weren't so. I get bitten every day whether day or night, indoors or outdoors. A few months ago when I was back in California, it was ...
You sound just like me. I didn't get sober with AA or nothing and I still drink a bit but nothing like the good old days. I couldn't go a day without booze. They drink like maniacs here. Beer devils. Read More
Which scooter do you like most? by yamcha
I bought myself a 2013 blue Honda Lead recently mostly for its practicality, it has a wide seating area and a lot of space under it but other than that it isn't a very good ride. I really wanted a Yamaha Grande (love the way it looks) but ...
The Vision looks pretty good too. Read More
I get killed by mosquitoes here. by yamcha
This place is great besides the humidity and mosquitoes. In fact, I could probably live here permanently if weren't so. I get bitten every day whether day or night, indoors or outdoors. A few months ago when I was back in California, it was ...
B-12 isn't the right vitamin, it's B-1. Read More
I get killed by mosquitoes here. by yamcha
This place is great besides the humidity and mosquitoes. In fact, I could probably live here permanently if weren't so. I get bitten every day whether day or night, indoors or outdoors. A few months ago when I was back in California, it was ...
Just to let you know, the light doesn't attract mosquitos, they are attracted by carbon and heat and probably other things but not light. If light worked then they would have a mosquito killer using light such as the ones used to kill flies. Read More
I miss Target, Walmart and Walgreens by yamcha
The thing I miss most back home is convenience and selection. This is a great country for sure and I love a lot about it but when I need to buy 5 different things I have to go to 5 different places in 5 different districts. JESUS!
Actually, I was here even before that a bit. I remember there basically was only the Parksons on Le Thanh Ton and it was only aircon right when you walked in and the further you went it was hot. Read More
I get killed by mosquitoes here. by yamcha
This place is great besides the humidity and mosquitoes. In fact, I could probably live here permanently if weren't so. I get bitten every day whether day or night, indoors or outdoors. A few months ago when I was back in California, it was ...
Thanks but I am not going put garlic and onions on myself and I don't need the drawstring pants since they don't fly up there. I'm not bald either. Read More
Which scooter do you like most? by yamcha
I bought myself a 2013 blue Honda Lead recently mostly for its practicality, it has a wide seating area and a lot of space under it but other than that it isn't a very good ride. I really wanted a Yamaha Grande (love the way it looks) but ...
I can give her a ride. Read More
I get killed by mosquitoes here. by yamcha
This place is great besides the humidity and mosquitoes. In fact, I could probably live here permanently if weren't so. I get bitten every day whether day or night, indoors or outdoors. A few months ago when I was back in California, it was ...
I never open the windows and always use a/c. I'm just one of those people who attract them. Read More
Which scooter do you like most? by yamcha
I bought myself a 2013 blue Honda Lead recently mostly for its practicality, it has a wide seating area and a lot of space under it but other than that it isn't a very good ride. I really wanted a Yamaha Grande (love the way it looks) but ...
I am not sure the SH is designed for taller people. I would assume that how comfortable the ride depends mostly on the width and padding of the seats plus the shock absorbing mechanism. Read More
Which scooter do you like most? by yamcha
I bought myself a 2013 blue Honda Lead recently mostly for its practicality, it has a wide seating area and a lot of space under it but other than that it isn't a very good ride. I really wanted a Yamaha Grande (love the way it looks) but ...
SH seats kind of high especially in the back. I thought I was on a horse Read More
I get killed by mosquitoes here. by yamcha
This place is great besides the humidity and mosquitoes. In fact, I could probably live here permanently if weren't so. I get bitten every day whether day or night, indoors or outdoors. A few months ago when I was back in California, it was ...
I don't live in the swamp. Live on the 17th floor in Tan Phu. By the way, ROBOTECH. Read More
I get killed by mosquitoes here.
This place is great besides the humidity and mosquitoes. In fact, I could probably live here permanently if weren't so. I get bitten every day whether day or night, indoors or outdoors. A few months ago when I was back in California, it was ... Read More
Which scooter do you like most? by yamcha
I bought myself a 2013 blue Honda Lead recently mostly for its practicality, it has a wide seating area and a lot of space under it but other than that it isn't a very good ride. I really wanted a Yamaha Grande (love the way it looks) but ...
I rode a Suzuki Hayate for a while. It is a great bike but just ugly. Read More
I miss Target, Walmart and Walgreens by yamcha
The thing I miss most back home is convenience and selection. This is a great country for sure and I love a lot about it but when I need to buy 5 different things I have to go to 5 different places in 5 different districts. JESUS!
Maybe they called the wet market because they are always hosing things down with water? Read More
I miss Target, Walmart and Walgreens by yamcha
The thing I miss most back home is convenience and selection. This is a great country for sure and I love a lot about it but when I need to buy 5 different things I have to go to 5 different places in 5 different districts. JESUS!
That is actually the biggest what market in Saigon. Read More
I miss Target, Walmart and Walgreens by yamcha
The thing I miss most back home is convenience and selection. This is a great country for sure and I love a lot about it but when I need to buy 5 different things I have to go to 5 different places in 5 different districts. JESUS!
They’re available in all wet markets, at the stalls that sell spices (every wet market has at least one of such stalls). Ask for đại hồi (or hoa hồi) and đinh hương. My neighbourhood Lotte also carries ... Read More
NO Daylight Savings Time in Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
:D [url=https://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/vietnam]https://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/vietnam[/url]
Back in California, I remember coming in to work late the first few mornings after they moved the clocks forward. Read More
Which scooter do you like most? by yamcha
I bought myself a 2013 blue Honda Lead recently mostly for its practicality, it has a wide seating area and a lot of space under it but other than that it isn't a very good ride. I really wanted a Yamaha Grande (love the way it looks) but ...
The Honda Lead is probably the best bang for the buck. Those Vespas sure look nice but then I hear they are heavy to ride and expensive to fix. Read More
I miss Target, Walmart and Walgreens by yamcha
The thing I miss most back home is convenience and selection. This is a great country for sure and I love a lot about it but when I need to buy 5 different things I have to go to 5 different places in 5 different districts. JESUS!
I wanted to go buy spices like whole cloves and star anise and had to go kind of far to a Chinese herbal store. I would think that since they use so many of these herbs in their cooking that I would have been available in any market or wet market. Read More
I miss Target, Walmart and Walgreens by yamcha
The thing I miss most back home is convenience and selection. This is a great country for sure and I love a lot about it but when I need to buy 5 different things I have to go to 5 different places in 5 different districts. JESUS!
Yeah, the shipping might be more than the item itself. Read More
Heartache by GaVinh
Hi , I’m very happy to be a member of this site , I love Vietnam and plan to return in the near future. I was there between June and September last year ... it was magical . I met some beautiful people . An elderly man approached me in HCM and ...
Do you really need advice dude? You are a grown man right? I think you should send him more money. Read More
Heartache by GaVinh
Hi , I’m very happy to be a member of this site , I love Vietnam and plan to return in the near future. I was there between June and September last year ... it was magical . I met some beautiful people . An elderly man approached me in HCM and ...
He must have been your guide for the ladies too right? Read More
Which scooter do you like most? by yamcha
I bought myself a 2013 blue Honda Lead recently mostly for its practicality, it has a wide seating area and a lot of space under it but other than that it isn't a very good ride. I really wanted a Yamaha Grande (love the way it looks) but ...
Good to know you are Republican. Read More
Which scooter do you like most?
I bought myself a 2013 blue Honda Lead recently mostly for its practicality, it has a wide seating area and a lot of space under it but other than that it isn't a very good ride. I really wanted a Yamaha Grande (love the way it looks) but ... Read More
Anyone on Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Vietnam? by DogChild
I have a benign tumor on my pituitary gland so I have to inject myself weekly with Testosterone. Is anyone here on TRT over there and if so do any of you have doctor or source recommendations (assuming Testosterone can be purchased legally over the ...
Have you tried ao dai therapy? Read More
I miss Target, Walmart and Walgreens by yamcha
The thing I miss most back home is convenience and selection. This is a great country for sure and I love a lot about it but when I need to buy 5 different things I have to go to 5 different places in 5 different districts. JESUS!
Thanks, Ocean Beach. I live in Saigon and I know all of the places you mention but the selection and variety are just so limited. Like I wanted to buy a set of measuring spoons and the only place that had them was a bakery supply shop in D3 and I ... Read More
I miss Target, Walmart and Walgreens
The thing I miss most back home is convenience and selection. This is a great country for sure and I love a lot about it but when I need to buy 5 different things I have to go to 5 different places in 5 different districts. JESUS! Read More
Is A Laptop PC or Mac Necessary in Vietnam? by OceanBeach92107
I am virtually retired here, but I welcome replies from all: remote workers, teachers, those employed in Vietnam, businesspersons, even digital nomads and backpackers. I've been lugging my HP Envy 17" laptop around the country, mostly ...
OceanBeach, Another option I would consider is a Chromebook. Chrome OS is very fast and since it is all browser-based, you won't have to worry about any viruses attacking your system. Chromebooks are also cheaper than laptop and ... Read More
Is A Laptop PC or Mac Necessary in Vietnam? by OceanBeach92107
I am virtually retired here, but I welcome replies from all: remote workers, teachers, those employed in Vietnam, businesspersons, even digital nomads and backpackers. I've been lugging my HP Envy 17" laptop around the country, mostly ...
As I stated in an above post, I used a tablet in Vietnam for about a year and for a few months before that when I was still in America. I got it with a detachable keyboard and bluetooth mouse. I would advise that you get one of those keyboards ... Read More
Is A Laptop PC or Mac Necessary in Vietnam? by OceanBeach92107
I am virtually retired here, but I welcome replies from all: remote workers, teachers, those employed in Vietnam, businesspersons, even digital nomads and backpackers. I've been lugging my HP Envy 17" laptop around the country, mostly ...
Well, I'm not really one of those Apple sucks Android rules kind of guy but to be fair, I was very rough on my tablet. I think both sides are fine for my needs even though I've never owned any apple products beside the earbuds. The point I ... Read More
Drive a car in HCMC by Chutima Chu
I will move to work in HCMC soon. It’s possible for me to buy a car and get driving license here?
Of course, it is possible but it is a pain in the ass. 1. Expensive (more than a taxi or car services such as Grab, Vato Be etc.) 2. Traffic. 3. Uncivilized (dangerous) roads and drivers. 4. No parking. Many of the people here do not own or ... Read More
Why is it that most vietnamese i meet are untrustworthy? by bongolongo
I have been living in Vietnam now for 6 months and farm goats in Cu chi and will be opening a goat restaurant. But everyone i meet from landlords, to suppliers , to employees, to even family members are trying to rip me off. I know it is hard to ...
In reality, bongolongo has no business being a goat farmer here. Ridiculous! bongolongo, you are from Austalia right? So what would you think if I go there and want to raise kangaroos and scream about the local being untrustworthy by nature and ... Read More
Is A Laptop PC or Mac Necessary in Vietnam? by OceanBeach92107
I am virtually retired here, but I welcome replies from all: remote workers, teachers, those employed in Vietnam, businesspersons, even digital nomads and backpackers. I've been lugging my HP Envy 17" laptop around the country, mostly ...
I used a 10.1 inch Google tablet (Pixel C) with a detachable keyboard and bluetooth mouse for a year before the screen failed and was extremely with it. It synced with my Android phone in real-time and I found it much more convenient than a laptop. ... Read More
Women and Child abuse by GuestPoster7410
Hi, we are new here in HCM and I wanted to ask if there is someone we can speak to about women and child abuse? It is for my friend who is not Vietnamese and has lived here for 8 months and she does not know where to get help and her American ...
So I guess your big husband took care of everything already little woman. Read More
Vietnam. Police state.? by Daneb51
I am retired and considering a move to Vietnam. I am a child of the 60’s. How vigorous are the police? Thanks
"I am a child of the 60’s. " Not sure what that means? Does it mean you want free love and LSD? Vietnam is actually a very free country compared to many others. The laws and regulations here are pretty lax but just don't do 3 ... Read More