It2VN
English expat in Vietnam
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English
Lives in Da Nang, Vietnam
Registration: 09 November 2019
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Money transfer of USD to Wise via VN by It2VN
I was wondering if anyone here has (had) the same problem . As someone who can receive funds from a particular source which pays out only in one currency -US dollars, I need to convert them into euros for transfer to an E.U.-based account. I have a ...
As my account's country field was greyed out for Vietnam, I couldn't change it on the app (though it allowed me to update my residential city address in Italy). Indeed, I had to contact them via the app supplying a recent official document with my ... Read More
Money transfer of USD to Wise via VN by It2VN
I was wondering if anyone here has (had) the same problem . As someone who can receive funds from a particular source which pays out only in one currency -US dollars, I need to convert them into euros for transfer to an E.U.-based account. I have a ...
As my account's country field was greyed out for Vietnam, I couldn't change it on the app (though it allowed me to update my residential city address in Italy). Indeed, I had to contact them via the app supplying a recent official document with my ... Read More
Money transfer of USD to Wise via VN
I was wondering if anyone here has (had) the same problem . As someone who can receive funds from a particular source which pays out only in one currency -US dollars, I need to convert them into euros for transfer to an E.U.-based account. I have a ... Read More
Standard mail times to Europe? by It2VN
To post standard format envelope airmail from Bangkok (containing a USB key/drive to the E,U. (not UK)). How long does this typically take with standard mail system ? (and is it permissible to send such content without a problem?).
Yes, thanks, I know I could use fedex, dhl whatever but it's not so urgent to use such a pricey tracked service. Read More
Standard mail times to Europe?
To post standard format envelope airmail from Bangkok (containing a USB key/drive to the E,U. (not UK)). How long does this typically take with standard mail system ? (and is it permissible to send such content without a problem?). Read More
Traffic law question by It2VN
I am referring to pedestrian crossings (as they are called in the UK); the white stripes across the street or road where pedestrians should be able to have priority over vehicles for safe crossing to the other side, the vehicles giving way or ...
Hello everyone, To clarify my intervention, let’s keep the discussion focused on the original topic and steer clear of politics. 😉 - @Cheryl yeah. Which was pedestrian right of way, and driver/rider intimidation and culpability for ... Read More
Traffic law question by It2VN
I am referring to pedestrian crossings (as they are called in the UK); the white stripes across the street or road where pedestrians should be able to have priority over vehicles for safe crossing to the other side, the vehicles giving way or ...
From the lack of answers to my original final question if you ride and/or drive, I might just assume you all follow the 'when in Rome' pathology. - @It2VN I purposely avoided doing anything to magnify the anger and expressions of violent thought in ... Read More
Traffic law question by It2VN
I am referring to pedestrian crossings (as they are called in the UK); the white stripes across the street or road where pedestrians should be able to have priority over vehicles for safe crossing to the other side, the vehicles giving way or ...
Admirable to get such feedback about the adaptation to local living. I'm aware of the meaning of the proverb, too.On a (possibly) related note, extending the observations on rules/law I recently saw on a travel forum a tourist complaining about the ... Read More
Traffic law question by It2VN
I am referring to pedestrian crossings (as they are called in the UK); the white stripes across the street or road where pedestrians should be able to have priority over vehicles for safe crossing to the other side, the vehicles giving way or ...
From the lack of answers to my original final question if you ride and/or drive, I might just assume you all follow the 'when in Rome' pathology. Read More
Traffic law question by It2VN
I am referring to pedestrian crossings (as they are called in the UK); the white stripes across the street or road where pedestrians should be able to have priority over vehicles for safe crossing to the other side, the vehicles giving way or ...
1. Crosswalks in Vietnam are for suckers 2. Nobody crosses the street at a 90° angle 3. Always cross the street at a 45° diagonal angle, making constant eye contact with oncoming traffic. Think of yourself as a large rock being moved ... Read More
Traffic law question by It2VN
I am referring to pedestrian crossings (as they are called in the UK); the white stripes across the street or road where pedestrians should be able to have priority over vehicles for safe crossing to the other side, the vehicles giving way or ...
1. Crosswalks in Vietnam are for suckers 2. Nobody crosses the street at a 90° angle 3. Always cross the street at a 45° diagonal angle, making constant eye contact with oncoming traffic. Think of yourself as a large rock being moved ... Read More
Traffic law question by It2VN
I am referring to pedestrian crossings (as they are called in the UK); the white stripes across the street or road where pedestrians should be able to have priority over vehicles for safe crossing to the other side, the vehicles giving way or ...
LOLs all round! Probably another reason VN will remain a third world county for the foreseeable future I suppose. Read More
Traffic law question by It2VN
I am referring to pedestrian crossings (as they are called in the UK); the white stripes across the street or road where pedestrians should be able to have priority over vehicles for safe crossing to the other side, the vehicles giving way or ...
@2- 1) no idea what "Thegioididong or FTP shop" is2) Can't stand Enya .aside from that, thanks for the input. Read More
Traffic law question
I am referring to pedestrian crossings (as they are called in the UK); the white stripes across the street or road where pedestrians should be able to have priority over vehicles for safe crossing to the other side, the vehicles giving way or ... Read More
Cebu debut: locations? by It2VN
In March I'm heading to Cebu to see if it could be a place to settle. My idea is to spend a month or two initially in Cebu city or one of its divisions or adjacent cities (Mandaue etc).Staying in a hotel upon arrival then renting an apartment in a ...
Thankyou for the continued input. More devastatingly forensic analysis from the Lotus Eater . Read More