Friday with Mateo
American expat in Vietnam
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LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
Dang ... not to be a bummer here ... but just got some really sad news from back home the states ... one of my kids was on a transport with a whole bunch of other kids on a group trip to do some volunteer work (clear out brush in high fire danger ... Read More
Tennis partner by Contem talk
Is there anybody who lives in District 7 would like to play tennis at daytime Monday to Friday?
@Contem talk I played tennis back in the day ... I am looking now for a golf partner or two ... in Tu Duc City Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
Kids nowadays with their dancing on the Tik Toks and You Tubes and the this and the that ... heck ... in my days if we wanted to have fun like that ... we had to take drugs and go to rock concerts Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
I was thinking to go out and buy a bunch of hermit crabs ... bring them home ... and make them live together. Read More
Law firm recommendations for individual litigation issue
@HappylemonSounds messy... best of luck ... Check out these lawyers ... totally international About Morrison & Foerster:We are Morrison & Foerster — a global firm of exceptional credentials. Our clients include some of the largest ... Read More
VIETNAMESE FAMILY LAW ACT by Aidan in HCMC
For those unfamiliar with this legislation, here for your perusal are the particulars.Read it well.(This post was prompted by the enquiry of another member on a recent thread)
I printed it and am reading it carefully every day. Great document. Read More
Schwab Accounts in Vietnam by GuestPoster954309
I just opened a Schwab Investment/Saving/Checking account in preparation to relocate - for good - to Vietnam. During a search of the forum, I noticed the threads are pretty old, anyone have incite on if Schwab is a dependable brokerage to use in ...
I use both Schwab and Navy Fed ... although not perfect, I would say both are fine for relocating to Vietnam. I think Schwab may have an "overseas" account option. I maintain two homes; Oakland and HCMC. Schwab (domestic) requires that. Not sure ... Read More
The Pale Blue Dot
@Bhavna By all means ... you are in control of the rock-n-roll !!! #slowlearner Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........[img align=C]https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif[/img]
I thought this would be a good post ... comes from the late/great Carl Sagan ... I really love this guy's style of thinking ...**********************************[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wupToqz1e2g]"From this distant vantage point, the Earth ... Read More
"Railway Coffee Village" in Hanoi to Close by OceanBeach92107
I'll leave it to others to translate the article (link), but the gist is that all current businesses operating as cafés along the Hanoi city rail corridor are to have their licenses revoked within the next three days due to safety ...
"Can't we all just get along" ... a quote from the late great Rodney King Read More
"Railway Coffee Village" in Hanoi to Close by OceanBeach92107
I'll leave it to others to translate the article (link), but the gist is that all current businesses operating as cafés along the Hanoi city rail corridor are to have their licenses revoked within the next three days due to safety ...
@OceanBeach92107 Many folks value other people's opinions and enjoy exchange of ideas about different ways of thought ... if we all thought in a linear manner ... the world would be quite boring, me thinks Read More
New members of the China forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the China forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
@Julien Well then ... hello everybody ... nice to meet you! Read More
"Railway Coffee Village" in Hanoi to Close by OceanBeach92107
I'll leave it to others to translate the article (link), but the gist is that all current businesses operating as cafés along the Hanoi city rail corridor are to have their licenses revoked within the next three days due to safety ...
@OceanBeach92107 ... Let the man speak ... let the man speak Read More
"Railway Coffee Village" in Hanoi to Close by OceanBeach92107
I'll leave it to others to translate the article (link), but the gist is that all current businesses operating as cafés along the Hanoi city rail corridor are to have their licenses revoked within the next three days due to safety ...
Personally ... and not to sound mean about it ... I would not cry if some of the "vloggers" ... or as I like to call them ... "vidiots" ... got railroaded off the air ... not all ... some are actually well-mannered ... but they are out there running ... Read More
Your Most Memorable Misheard or Misunderstood Vietnamese by Aidan in HCMC
There have been many for me, but my most memorable misunderstanding happened just after my arrival 5 years back. I had just started to venture out and about, and had made it a habit of stopping in at the corner store around the corner from my house ...
What do Taliban soldiers eat when the come to Vietnam for R & R ... Tali-Banh Mi ... of course Read More
New members of the China forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022
Artist ProfileMateo HeveziMateo Hevezi was born on September 9, 1966, in Indiana USA, a short drive fromthe city of Chicago. He grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area.Always on the move, he has never been in one spot very long … a true nomad ... Read More
"Railway Coffee Village" in Hanoi to Close by OceanBeach92107
I'll leave it to others to translate the article (link), but the gist is that all current businesses operating as cafés along the Hanoi city rail corridor are to have their licenses revoked within the next three days due to safety ...
@colinoscapee Sometimes it is hard to cure "stupid" ... #naturalselection Read More
"Railway Coffee Village" in Hanoi to Close by OceanBeach92107
I'll leave it to others to translate the article (link), but the gist is that all current businesses operating as cafés along the Hanoi city rail corridor are to have their licenses revoked within the next three days due to safety ...
@Aidan in HCMC hilarious Read More
"Railway Coffee Village" in Hanoi to Close by OceanBeach92107
I'll leave it to others to translate the article (link), but the gist is that all current businesses operating as cafés along the Hanoi city rail corridor are to have their licenses revoked within the next three days due to safety ...
Photography is not a crime ... so sad they are closing this iconic area of Hanoi history/culture. Progress? Sighhhhh Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
I think sleep is over rated ... for me, I like to wake up at the crack of Dawn ... and at the end of the day ... I come inside ... also at the crack of Dawn You know what they say ... the early bird gets the worm Read More
Road rules... by Guestposter822
Just wondering if it's legal to turn right at a red light ? I've noticed that some Vietnamese stop and some go through the red light when turning right...
Perhaps VinFast (flush with profits from USA sales) could sponsor public education campaign in Vietnam ... with purpose of reducing traffic deaths and injuries Read More
Exit procedure on business visa
Sorry bout that ... To me is was a worthy post .. I retract Read More
Exit procedure on business visa
Yes, but this can clarify the types ... and provide the correct name LD2 = "Working visa" #usefulinfo Read More
Blacklist Vietnam by junkbox1987
Hey all, I see there's a few posts about blacklist but wonder if anyone can give me some advice on my situation. I worked in Vietnam previously for a few years. I left my previous employer under not the best of terms. I left about a month ...
@junkbox1987 Lawyer up! Read More
Marriage in Vietnam
Speaking of marriage ... oh boy ... my ex wife ... she was no bargain ... we had an on & off type marriage ... every time I got on ... she would tell me to get off!!! -R. Dangerfield Read More
VN Foods perhaps Least Appealing to the Western Palate (or Psyche) by Aidan in HCMC
This thread is started for the benefit of new expat arrivals to Vietnam. Welcome, and, BON APPÉTIT!Your pick(s), with a pic(s), of Vietnamese food that would probably be least appealing to a western visitor.Here's two from me.Trứng ...
From a news report today on VN Express:" ... Vietnam consumes an estimated five million dogs a year, second only to China's 20 million. Many dogs served at restaurants are stolen pets sold to small, unregulated abattoirs, reports say.Dog theft has ... Read More
If expat.com has helped you, please help by returning the favour by Aidan in HCMC
Many, many people have visited expat.com for advice, recommendations, and information regarding their potential expat endeavours.The team leaders, experts, advisors and members (like me) happily and freely offer whatever assistance we can. None of ...
@Aidan in HCMC Got it ... but my comment is more directed at all the photos that have been disallowed ... imho due to the censors not understanding Vietnam ... if they had locally-based censors ... they would understand why certain photos are VERY ... Read More
If expat.com has helped you, please help by returning the favour by Aidan in HCMC
Many, many people have visited expat.com for advice, recommendations, and information regarding their potential expat endeavours.The team leaders, experts, advisors and members (like me) happily and freely offer whatever assistance we can. None of ...
This has helped me to learn more about censorship ... the censors here are tough! Read More
Road rules... by Guestposter822
Just wondering if it's legal to turn right at a red light ? I've noticed that some Vietnamese stop and some go through the red light when turning right...
Hilarious Read More
VN Foods perhaps Least Appealing to the Western Palate (or Psyche) by Aidan in HCMC
This thread is started for the benefit of new expat arrivals to Vietnam. Welcome, and, BON APPÉTIT!Your pick(s), with a pic(s), of Vietnamese food that would probably be least appealing to a western visitor.Here's two from me.Trứng ...
@Aidan in HCMC YES ... but only when both pinky fingers are flared when lifting the box to one's lips. Read More
VN Foods perhaps Least Appealing to the Western Palate (or Psyche) by Aidan in HCMC
This thread is started for the benefit of new expat arrivals to Vietnam. Welcome, and, BON APPÉTIT!Your pick(s), with a pic(s), of Vietnamese food that would probably be least appealing to a western visitor.Here's two from me.Trứng ...
Having lived and worked in 14+ countries around the globe ... I have had some pretty wild stuff in my mouth ... in Okinawa when I was serving in the US Marine Corps, I used to hang out at this super local yakitori joint ... one of my roomies was a ... Read More
VN Foods perhaps Least Appealing to the Western Palate (or Psyche) by Aidan in HCMC
This thread is started for the benefit of new expat arrivals to Vietnam. Welcome, and, BON APPÉTIT!Your pick(s), with a pic(s), of Vietnamese food that would probably be least appealing to a western visitor.Here's two from me.Trứng ...
@Malcolmleitrim I ate dog stew in downtown Seoul ... no big whoop .. taste like chicken ... had porcupine in Jomtien and monitor lizard down the street with some VN dudes ... ... and then there is this ... when you are hungry ... you will eat ... Read More
Anyone experienced? Please help by Guest7906
Expat in Vietnam for around 4 years. Been married to a VN lady and we have a 1 year old daughter now. Have been legally divorced and cannot see my daughter properly for 5 months as of today. My ex wife cut all contact and information and doesn't ...
Sighhh ... I really feel your pain ... my parents went through a VERY nasty divorce and custody battle ... it still impacts the entire family (11 kids in my dad's side) almost 50 years after the fact ... My divorce days were painful too ... my ... Read More
Anyone experienced? Please help by Guest7906
Expat in Vietnam for around 4 years. Been married to a VN lady and we have a 1 year old daughter now. Have been legally divorced and cannot see my daughter properly for 5 months as of today. My ex wife cut all contact and information and doesn't ...
@Kamil99 Please do not "write off" the informal system ... in most Asian cultures ... there is an elder in the neighborhood who carries a lot of weight in his or her judgement of local matters ... I know we Western folks are not accustomed to this ... Read More
Looking to start a business by ltcjackwatson
Any recommendations of a shipping/air frieght company that ships from the US to Vietnam that handles customs and duties for cosmetic products. Also, anyone know what rhe customs/duties would be? Thanks for rhe assistance!!
@Andybris2020 I am living in Okinawa 8 months and VN 4 months ... will keep the art gallery here and a small working studio/office ... at least that's the plan Read More
Looking to start a business by ltcjackwatson
Any recommendations of a shipping/air frieght company that ships from the US to Vietnam that handles customs and duties for cosmetic products. Also, anyone know what rhe customs/duties would be? Thanks for rhe assistance!!
I am still trying to figure out how to open a small community based art/exhibit/study center for local artists who cannot afford art school and expensive exhibition hall rental space ... would be non-profit type thing with small monthly membership ... Read More
Vietnam passport cost - How much did you pay?
This is pre-CV ... but my DN visa (2019) was around 300 usd ... when the SHTF ... I was paying more than that every 90 days ... the 1-year DN option suddenly was gone ... but recently, I heard it through the grape vine that the 1-year DN may come ... Read More
Anyone experienced? Please help by Guest7906
Expat in Vietnam for around 4 years. Been married to a VN lady and we have a 1 year old daughter now. Have been legally divorced and cannot see my daughter properly for 5 months as of today. My ex wife cut all contact and information and doesn't ...
@Kamil99 Just spit-balling here for a possible solution ... Might be worth approaching the local temple or church leadership and plead your case ... I have heard of this solving difficult situations in many cases in Asia ... Any way you slice it, ... Read More
VN Foods perhaps Least Appealing to the Western Palate (or Psyche) by Aidan in HCMC
This thread is started for the benefit of new expat arrivals to Vietnam. Welcome, and, BON APPÉTIT!Your pick(s), with a pic(s), of Vietnamese food that would probably be least appealing to a western visitor.Here's two from me.Trứng ...
If one looks at food as "medicine" vice "taste" ... as humans have done for millions of generations ... eating with a medical purpose is a whole different thing. It is only recently that common folks eat for pleasure ... and nowadays, "taste" ... Read More
VN Foods perhaps Least Appealing to the Western Palate (or Psyche) by Aidan in HCMC
This thread is started for the benefit of new expat arrivals to Vietnam. Welcome, and, BON APPÉTIT!Your pick(s), with a pic(s), of Vietnamese food that would probably be least appealing to a western visitor.Here's two from me.Trứng ...
To date, the most unusual dish I have been offered is monitor lizard ... taste like chicken Read More
Wife ? what should I say... by Guestposter822
I'm 48, the Vietnamese always ask me if I've "taken a wife" yet. When I say no they look at me like I'm from another planet...What would be the best response in Vietnamese to " lấy vợ chưa" instead of chưa so I don't seem like ...
@Aidan in HCMC I'll defer to you on that ... they (my ideas/thoughts) can't all be winners Read More
Happy Independence Day Vietnam! by Guestposter655
I’ve missed the last two. My friends in Hanoi messaged me asking when I will be back. Sometime between now and Tet. Likely late December. Fond memories of the previous times being out, wandering streets just north of the old quarter and in ba ...
@Mac68 Old people know stuff ... love to listen to the stories of the old days ... really ... #livinghistory Read More
VN Foods perhaps Least Appealing to the Western Palate (or Psyche) by Aidan in HCMC
This thread is started for the benefit of new expat arrivals to Vietnam. Welcome, and, BON APPÉTIT!Your pick(s), with a pic(s), of Vietnamese food that would probably be least appealing to a western visitor.Here's two from me.Trứng ...
@Aidan in HCMC when you boil it down to "eat it or die" ... the outcome is decided ... but I get it Read More
VN Foods perhaps Least Appealing to the Western Palate (or Psyche) by Aidan in HCMC
This thread is started for the benefit of new expat arrivals to Vietnam. Welcome, and, BON APPÉTIT!Your pick(s), with a pic(s), of Vietnamese food that would probably be least appealing to a western visitor.Here's two from me.Trứng ...
@Andybris2020 I eat it all ... my system is this ... If the locals are eating, it must be OK Read More
Happy Independence Day Vietnam! by Guestposter655
I’ve missed the last two. My friends in Hanoi messaged me asking when I will be back. Sometime between now and Tet. Likely late December. Fond memories of the previous times being out, wandering streets just north of the old quarter and in ba ...
@goodolboy Sorry it rubs you the wrong way ... I for one, really admire the accomplishments of HCM and where this country is today ... cheers to Vietnam ... one of my favs! Read More
Happy Independence Day Vietnam! by Guestposter655
I’ve missed the last two. My friends in Hanoi messaged me asking when I will be back. Sometime between now and Tet. Likely late December. Fond memories of the previous times being out, wandering streets just north of the old quarter and in ba ...
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Glucose Level Elevation since Covid Vaccinations and Booster by talamban
I am and have been a Type 2 Diabetic for more than 20 years. Moved here in Mid-2019 and Glucose levels for awhile were from low of 89 to high of 150. However, since getting the Covid Vaccinations, my Glucose levels have been getting progressively ...
@talamban Cured my full-blown diabetes/high blood pressure in 6 months through OMAD/IF/KETO/ZERO SUGAR diet ... also dropped down from 110kg to 65kg today ... not easy the first two weeks, but after your system gets of the sugar/processed food ... Read More
Wife ? what should I say... by Guestposter822
I'm 48, the Vietnamese always ask me if I've "taken a wife" yet. When I say no they look at me like I'm from another planet...What would be the best response in Vietnamese to " lấy vợ chưa" instead of chưa so I don't seem like ...
Another thought ... you could simply just reply ... my reason is private ... most VNs would respect that answer, me thinks Read More
Happy Independence Day Vietnam! by Guestposter655
I’ve missed the last two. My friends in Hanoi messaged me asking when I will be back. Sometime between now and Tet. Likely late December. Fond memories of the previous times being out, wandering streets just north of the old quarter and in ba ...
As a student of history, I read this today during my study session on Vietnam's Independence Day ... Enjoy!******************************Ho Chi Minh, speech in Ba Dinh square, Hanoi, Vietnam (September 2, 1945).“All men are created ... Read More
Wife ? what should I say... by Guestposter822
I'm 48, the Vietnamese always ask me if I've "taken a wife" yet. When I say no they look at me like I'm from another planet...What would be the best response in Vietnamese to " lấy vợ chưa" instead of chưa so I don't seem like ...
@panda7 EASY ... just tell them you have to taste many peaches before finding the sweetest one ... at least the guys will get a laugh ... Read More
Transitioning to Vietnam by sfowler2760
Hello everyone! I am tired of the high costs of living in the U.S. and all the beauracy. At 63 I would like to become an expat. I have narrowed it down to Thailand and Vietnam. I have done some research on the internet as far as costs, ...
@doctorhands Simple country living is the best ... I'm not much for big city style ... sighhhh ... getting ready for my escape from Saigon ... heading to the slow life on Ishigaki in Okinawa prefecture ... my favorite spot on this planet Urth. Plan ... Read More
Happy Independence Day Vietnam! by Guestposter655
I’ve missed the last two. My friends in Hanoi messaged me asking when I will be back. Sometime between now and Tet. Likely late December. Fond memories of the previous times being out, wandering streets just north of the old quarter and in ba ...
@Aidan in HCMC Yes indeed ... the vibe is festive in Vietnam this weekend ... drive safe @all Read More
Bank card fraud in VN by Friday with Mateo
Has anybody had experience with bank card fraud in VN ... and what to do about it? I am pretty sure my card info got scanned by an ATM skimmer ... I reported it to my bank today and they shut my card down until the $329 mystery charge fully ...
Good scoop ... might just have to follow your lead on that ... thanks man! Read More
Marriage in Vietnam by Thanh6161
I’m supposed to get married in Vietnam because they would not let my fiancée into the US. After 2 years. What paperwork do I need to get married in Vietnam, I’m trying to retire there next year.
Another one bites the dust ... but seriously ... congrats on tying the knot ... have a great hunnymoon! 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 ...
Mattresses-smattresses ... I sleep on the floor ... and boy oh boy are my chiropractor's kids teeth straight ... !!! Read More
Bank card fraud in VN by Friday with Mateo
Has anybody had experience with bank card fraud in VN ... and what to do about it? I am pretty sure my card info got scanned by an ATM skimmer ... I reported it to my bank today and they shut my card down until the $329 mystery charge fully ...
@wecalvin Well ... since Mary McDuffie took over as CEO ... the company has gone down imho ... I have been with NFCU since 1990 ... they fired a bunch of people and replaced with "smart" technology ... but it's actually pretty dumb ... sighhhhh Read More
Fishing Saigon River by Friday with Mateo
Question ... I recently went fishing on the Saigon River near D2 ... caught a bunch of small catfish ... but threw them back, as I am not sure if they are safe to keep and eat ... any info out there on the safety of fish caught in rivers around the ...
@Andybris2020 all good Read More
Fishing Saigon River by Friday with Mateo
Question ... I recently went fishing on the Saigon River near D2 ... caught a bunch of small catfish ... but threw them back, as I am not sure if they are safe to keep and eat ... any info out there on the safety of fish caught in rivers around the ...
@Andybris2020 Funny you mention Australia ... when I was living there with my sis ... we went up the NSW coast on Australia day to camp out at Hawks Nest ... 2am my lighter wouldn't work, everyone was asleep ... so I walked over to a loud group down ... Read More
Fishing Saigon River by Friday with Mateo
Question ... I recently went fishing on the Saigon River near D2 ... caught a bunch of small catfish ... but threw them back, as I am not sure if they are safe to keep and eat ... any info out there on the safety of fish caught in rivers around the ...
@Aidan in HCMC 10-4 Read More
Fishing Saigon River by Friday with Mateo
Question ... I recently went fishing on the Saigon River near D2 ... caught a bunch of small catfish ... but threw them back, as I am not sure if they are safe to keep and eat ... any info out there on the safety of fish caught in rivers around the ...
@Andybris2020 Never had anyone (in 56 years) say it is derogatory when used to describe "a long time" ... but edit has been made Read More
Fishing Saigon River by Friday with Mateo
Question ... I recently went fishing on the Saigon River near D2 ... caught a bunch of small catfish ... but threw them back, as I am not sure if they are safe to keep and eat ... any info out there on the safety of fish caught in rivers around the ...
I wonder if anybody (or agency) has actually lab-tested city fish to see what the actual levels of contaminates may or may not be those fish ... for example, large fish like tuna and swordfish are super high in mercury and farmed salmon (most of it) ... Read More
Fishing Saigon River
Question ... I recently went fishing on the Saigon River near D2 ... caught a bunch of small catfish ... but threw them back, as I am not sure if they are safe to keep and eat ... any info out there on the safety of fish caught in rivers around the ... Read More
Does your Vietnamese wife do this? by gobot
Since I have only had one Vietnamese wife, I often attribute her unusual behavior to ALL Vietnamese. Help me out guys, and Vietnamese who are lurking here too. Is this normal? Is it just her? Got other examples?1. "The man enters ...
@Mac68 Perhaps Read More
E-visa approval issue
@OceanBeach92107 Sorry about that OB ... I am still earning how to use this thing ... I identify as a "tech-challenged" person. Read More
E-visa approval issue
@pogiwayne While I agree with this in principle ... let me also say there are millions upon millions of folks who marry for the chance to get a visa to another country ... the Western ideals of marriage are quite different that some cultures ... Read More
Does your Vietnamese wife do this? by gobot
Since I have only had one Vietnamese wife, I often attribute her unusual behavior to ALL Vietnamese. Help me out guys, and Vietnamese who are lurking here too. Is this normal? Is it just her? Got other examples?1. "The man enters ...
@Mac68 Perhaps a bit of all that ... or maybe not ... I have no clue Read More
Does your Vietnamese wife do this? by gobot
Since I have only had one Vietnamese wife, I often attribute her unusual behavior to ALL Vietnamese. Help me out guys, and Vietnamese who are lurking here too. Is this normal? Is it just her? Got other examples?1. "The man enters ...
Thanks for your kind reply ... I've been tryin' to get a clue my whole life! Read More
Man, this is a pickle! by Good_Man
Hello Expats I don't know what you can do anything but I am in a no win situation. First off, I had a stroke 2 plus years ago and I have limited mobility. I can move but I get a bit tired after my daily mental and physical workout, about 3 ...
@OceanBeach92107 *** Read More
Does your Vietnamese wife do this? by gobot
Since I have only had one Vietnamese wife, I often attribute her unusual behavior to ALL Vietnamese. Help me out guys, and Vietnamese who are lurking here too. Is this normal? Is it just her? Got other examples?1. "The man enters ...
@OceanBeach92107 I suppose that is one way to see it Read More
Does your Vietnamese wife do this? by gobot
Since I have only had one Vietnamese wife, I often attribute her unusual behavior to ALL Vietnamese. Help me out guys, and Vietnamese who are lurking here too. Is this normal? Is it just her? Got other examples?1. "The man enters ...
@SteinNebraska No spin ... actually I have no clue the reason ... VN women are not the greatest communicators in my view ... but everything happens for a reason ... happy for you it worked out. Read More
Does your Vietnamese wife do this? by gobot
Since I have only had one Vietnamese wife, I often attribute her unusual behavior to ALL Vietnamese. Help me out guys, and Vietnamese who are lurking here too. Is this normal? Is it just her? Got other examples?1. "The man enters ...
@Aidan in HCMC All great points and I am glad you are generous enough to share such wise words ... idk sometimes ... inside the mind of a VN woman is pretty damn hard place to get to know ... in a way I am glad it did not happen ... mostly for ... Read More
When you DO get covid - what's next? by PhilRes
Hey, A friend just emailed me from hotel in HCM, while just visiting Viet this week - symptoms and tested yesterday +. I have no handle on how Viet will deal with that - in a good hotel, says a clinic next door.He not have bad ...
@PhilRes If I was infected like your friend, I would follow Dr Peter McCullough's "Early treatment at home" protocol ... ... I believe he has it figured out pretty well. Read More
Does your Vietnamese wife do this? by gobot
Since I have only had one Vietnamese wife, I often attribute her unusual behavior to ALL Vietnamese. Help me out guys, and Vietnamese who are lurking here too. Is this normal? Is it just her? Got other examples?1. "The man enters ...
@OceanBeach92107 Well, it would work both ways ... she could easily bail too ... but I thought it was more akin to being a romantic at heart ... getting remarried every year. Never claimed to be lucky in love ... and anyhow, I am pretty set in ... Read More
Does your Vietnamese wife do this? by gobot
Since I have only had one Vietnamese wife, I often attribute her unusual behavior to ALL Vietnamese. Help me out guys, and Vietnamese who are lurking here too. Is this normal? Is it just her? Got other examples?1. "The man enters ...
@OceanBeach92107 Yeah ... sorry for mixing u the threads ... well, TBH ...I knew up front is was gonna be a long shot ... no harm, no foul ... I think she just does not want to drag here 15-year-old son away from Vietnam and drop him into ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
Phrases you'll rarely hear in Vietnam ... Bui Vien Street at 2am ... "Excuse me sir, you dropped your wallet."Taxi driver taking first time visitor to hotel from the airport ... "Let me first check Google maps sir, to see the shortest ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
@Aidan in HCMC ... did you hear the one about the stupid guy who locked his keys inside his car ... yeah ... he had to get a coat hang to get his family out Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
I'm super stoked ... just got back from a visit with my urologist ... found out aphrodisiacs are not just for people with curly hair Read More
OMAD/IF/KETO by Friday with Mateo
Hi all,I was wondering if any members here are currently doing Intermittent fasting, one-meal-a-day or keto ... ???Back about 3.5 years ago, I quit all refined sugar products, processed food, and began IF/OMAD/KETO lifestyle.It was one of the most ...
@Aidan in HCMC Welp ... refined sugar is one of the main bad actors in the Diabetes Saga ... just ask Dr Eric Berg and William Li ... they have some great educational content on YouTube ... love those guys! They got it figured out pretty ... Read More
Bank card fraud in VN
Has anybody had experience with bank card fraud in VN ... and what to do about it? I am pretty sure my card info got scanned by an ATM skimmer ... I reported it to my bank today and they shut my card down until the $329 mystery charge fully ... Read More
VIETNAMESE FAMILY LAW ACT
@THIGV TBH ... in my personal view ... I do not see Buddhism as a religion ... it's just the nature of things as we can best understand them ... for what it's worth. Read More
OMAD/IF/KETO by Friday with Mateo
Hi all,I was wondering if any members here are currently doing Intermittent fasting, one-meal-a-day or keto ... ???Back about 3.5 years ago, I quit all refined sugar products, processed food, and began IF/OMAD/KETO lifestyle.It was one of the most ...
@Mac68 Very true ... I got diabetes when I was living in Japan ... everyday sake and rice ... recipe for the Big D ... now I eat rice sparingly ... drinkin' ... not so much ... Read More
OMAD/IF/KETO by Friday with Mateo
Hi all,I was wondering if any members here are currently doing Intermittent fasting, one-meal-a-day or keto ... ???Back about 3.5 years ago, I quit all refined sugar products, processed food, and began IF/OMAD/KETO lifestyle.It was one of the most ...
No ... actually Vietnam has just about anything one could want ingredient wise ... a true chef's paradise ... I was just wondering if OMAD/IF/KETO was popular with any expats in this group ... I dropped 30 kg in 6 months and cured my diabetes (huge ... Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........[img align=C]https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif[/img]
@OceanBeach92107 Whelp ... someone mentioned "haunted" something or other ... and this just popped into my mind ... hence, the post. It's an old Norm McDonald funny ... he tells it much better than I. Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........[img align=C]https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif[/img]
@Lennerd I don't think they are flying solo ... seems to me they are collabed with VN ... idk 100 percent for sure on the details ... but there is little doubt the Japanese are the best at trains systems, me thinks. Read More
VIETNAMESE FAMILY LAW ACT
@Mac68 My mind was blown once when I visited one of the outer islands off Okinawa ... we were doing a walking tour through a small village and stopped off at a local boat maker (wood carved old school boats) ... there were a lot of hungry ... Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........[img align=C]https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif[/img]
Don’t you think that of the Department of Homeland Defense was really serious about the “War on Terror” … the first place they would start is our nation’s haunted houses? Read More
VIETNAMESE FAMILY LAW ACT
@Friday with Mateo ... she didn't go for it ... back to the single life ... sighhhhh Read More
ASKING FOR A FRIEND by goodolboy
Is Gay marriage recognised in Vietnam & if it is would that qualify for a VEC?
@Aidan in HCMC I guess they have not heard the news ... LGBT is the new cool ... heck I think I might be Bi-sexual myself ... every time I want sex ... I have to buy it. Joking of course ... Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........[img align=C]https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif[/img]
@SimCityAT Just hire the Japanese to build it ... they are masters of trains. Read More
Washers and Dryers in HCMC by RTLisSB
I've notices a lot of advertisements for good apartments/condos in HCMC have modern washing machines, but no dryers.I take it most people just hang up their clothes to dry? If so, doesn't it take a long time given the humidity?Does anyone on the ...
Just a random thought here ... given the worldwide concern for energy and the environment ... I have been air drying my laundry since 2013 ... being from California, I was thinking what an amazing thing it would be if air drying laundry could catch ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
I walked into a bar for the first ime recently in District 1 ... the bartender was a white guy, so I figured he could speak English ... I bellied up to the bar and he said ... "Waddya have mate?" ... I replied "Surprise me!" ... Son-of-a-gun if he ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
@Aidan in HCMC On the topic of doctor visits and weight issues ... I think I might need to get on a diet ... just last week I went in for a doctor's visit ... he told me to open my mouth and say "oink." -- Norm McDonald Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH
Whelp ... it was nice while it lasted ... but I am going to kindly leave this group ... reason? ... I think it is not a place where free and open-minded expression is welcomed ... at least that is my own perception in the 48 hours since I first ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH
Wait what ...Aidan in HCMC28 May 2022 10:22:31Report#249 351Vienna What did the buddhist say to the hotdog vendor? "Make me one with everything!" Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
@Andybris2020 That was neither a religious nor political joke ... pure corn ... but noted nonetheless Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
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THOUGHT I'D SEEN IT ALL, ANYTHING FUNNY OR SERIOUS by goodolboy
Yesterday pulled into the petrol station to top up the old Mobylette & here was this guy filling up a clear plastic bag with petrol. Not a heavy duty clear plastic bag mind just run of the mill one you get at the market for vegetables etc & ...
@Lennerd so good Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
@Lennerd percussionist/vocals Read More
OMAD/IF/KETO
Hi all,I was wondering if any members here are currently doing Intermittent fasting, one-meal-a-day or keto ... ???Back about 3.5 years ago, I quit all refined sugar products, processed food, and began IF/OMAD/KETO lifestyle.It was one of the most ... Read More
VIETNAMESE FAMILY LAW ACT by Aidan in HCMC
For those unfamiliar with this legislation, here for your perusal are the particulars.Read it well.(This post was prompted by the enquiry of another member on a recent thread)
@Mac68 I'm fixin' to get hitched with my VN sweetie Read More