It2VN
English expat in Vietnam
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About me
English
Lives in Da Nang, Vietnam
Registration: 09 November 2019
My expat journey
Đà Nẵng, Vietnam
Manchester, England, England
Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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ATMs accept Visa prepaid/Electron cards? by It2VN
Are Visa prepaid Electron cards generally accepted for withdrawals at ATMs at VN's larger banks?Looking to order a new card from my European bank. I can get its extra-Euro fees waived so only need to consider the VN banks' commissions. Am thinking ...
I generally observe the 'cash is king' saying, too, Aiden. I decided to order both, the same Debit card I had previously, and the Prepaid card. They're both free and recharging the latter has no fee from this bank, unlike another bank I use.My ... Read More
ATMs accept Visa prepaid/Electron cards? by It2VN
Are Visa prepaid Electron cards generally accepted for withdrawals at ATMs at VN's larger banks?Looking to order a new card from my European bank. I can get its extra-Euro fees waived so only need to consider the VN banks' commissions. Am thinking ...
Are Visa prepaid Electron cards generally accepted for withdrawals at ATMs at VN's larger banks? Looking to order a new card from my European bank. I can get its extra-Euro fees waived so only need to consider the VN banks' commissions. Am thinking ... 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 ...
So you just need a 3 month tourist visa. If you feel you might want to hop to a nearby country for a day or two, get the multiple entry option (US$50).Obviously, if you spend 3-7 days in a hotel when you arrive, you'll lose this time at the other ... Read More
ATMs accept Visa prepaid/Electron cards?
Are Visa prepaid Electron cards generally accepted for withdrawals at ATMs at VN's larger banks?Looking to order a new card from my European bank. I can get its extra-Euro fees waived so only need to consider the VN banks' commissions. Am thinking ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
Why do Australians go up at the end of a sentence? Because their ancestors went down at the beginning of theirs. (Barry Cryer, on the origins of 'upspeak' coming from Australian soaps) 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 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