Dannyroc3
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 07 July 2024
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Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
@pathixon48 I suppose lottery *winners* will give testimony more than those who didint but its interesting how different couples come together and find a match. Read More
Meeting Expats in Nha Trang by JOHNSON01STEPHEN
Retired British Couple interested in meeting and/or joining any local expat clubs and organisations in Nha Trang. We will be in Nha Trang in December 2025.
@JOHNSON01STEPHEN If you speak Russian your odds of finding some connections would much better. Maybe check Facebook Groups for Nha Trang EXpats. Read More
Nha Trang: Recommended Used Motorbike Shops? by RICHIE2013
Hi Everyone!Looking to buy a used Honda Air Blade - needing to know if there are any traders that someone would recommend? Thanks for any info. Richie
@Aidan in HCMC I was going to recommend that too, the other place worth trying is Marketplace on Facebook. Also using the GROUPS area of FB, it might turn up something by using its own search feature. Read More
Building a house in Vietnam (Any good contractor recommendations) by mith7
We have land here in HCM and it's been a nightmare trying to find a reputable experienced contractor that's actually built houses without lying about all their experience. Has anyone had any good real-world experience building a house here in ...
You might stop at a house under construction and get the generals name.... as well as look over his work. Read More
Considering to retire in Da Nang by malcolm1979
Hi all,I am new to this forum. I am planning ahead for my retirement. I have a few countries which I am considering, however on top of my list is Da Nang Vietnam. I am seeking advise, on best Value Health care? Estimated Price?Best way to get long ...
When I was in Nha Trang, the only down side was the VISA-RUN was much more time consuming.My first few border runs required me to take an hour bus to HCMC, the VISA BUS to the border. This was much more preferable because I could take the occasion ... Read More
What to do in Moc Bai, Cambodia while waiting 4 hours for evisa? by dlewis516
...any good restaurants, sites, markets, up-scale hotels, etc.?
@Aidan in HCMC Not to counter your observation about the use of VND there but I used VND at a coffee shop. Though that was some very pricey coffee. I think some of the little shops that sell all that chinese stuff also took VND. Read More
Plastic surgery by Dannyroc3
I’m considering getting the bags underneath my eyes addressed with cosmetic surgery.Apparently, there are a number of places in Saigon that do it, but it’s difficult to know which would be suitable for me. When I search online and then ...
@Aidan in HCMC Yes it was WorldWide Hospital.cost seemed to be at the upper range of what I saw online 1300. US.I.m not sure how long but they seem to have same day service, …not sure if that is good or bad.I was put to sleep with the ... Read More
Plastic surgery by Dannyroc3
I’m considering getting the bags underneath my eyes addressed with cosmetic surgery.Apparently, there are a number of places in Saigon that do it, but it’s difficult to know which would be suitable for me. When I search online and then ...
@Aidan in HCMC Wow your post was scary. Not that I’m not aware of the dangers of getting medical care in places that are not well regulated but your bullet point examples we’re not a confidence builder.So as it turns out, I miss read the ... Read More
Plastic surgery
I’m considering getting the bags underneath my eyes addressed with cosmetic surgery.Apparently, there are a number of places in Saigon that do it, but it’s difficult to know which would be suitable for me. When I search online and then ... Read More
Most common scams in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Vietnam as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
In an earlier thread I mentioned a common Booking.com hotel scam of contacting you directly right after the booking is made, requesting you call where they change the price. Another is a cheap room price with a service fee of hundreds of dollars. If ... Read More
Little Visa confusion, how does this work? by Dannyroc3
As I get near the end of my last visa, I thought it wouldn’t be too much more money , and it might be interesting to do a trip to Bangkok and basically do a group tour, which was originally priced it around 6 million. (X two.)The last time I ...
@OceanBeach92107 In my case, and forgive me for not mentioning it, I would be going through the airport.and because of the good advice you gave earlier, when I renewed 90 days ago, I did use a service and just as you said, within about 2 hrs I was ... Read More
Little Visa confusion, how does this work?
As I get near the end of my last visa, I thought it wouldn’t be too much more money , and it might be interesting to do a trip to Bangkok and basically do a group tour, which was originally priced it around 6 million. (X two.)The last time I ... Read More
What about cruises? by Dannyroc3
I have never taken a cruise before (not counting military deployments) but I understand that some of the deals are pretty good.what about in VN, does anyone have any info on the topic. Do people use travel agencies for cruises. The only thing I saw ...
@OceanBeach92107 I guess that’s why I didn’t see anything on line for cruises.IT SEEMs like real business opportunity. I guess the thing for someone to do is, fly to a Singapore or similar and do a cruise from there while renewing a ... Read More
What about cruises?
I have never taken a cruise before (not counting military deployments) but I understand that some of the deals are pretty good.what about in VN, does anyone have any info on the topic. Do people use travel agencies for cruises. The only thing I saw ... Read More
Which areas/neighborhoods are pleasant to live in ? by SeanNew
Hi all brothers and sisters:I am a college professor in the USA. Recently married a Vietnamese girl. We plan on settling in VN. Looking to find areas where weather is not too hot, not too cold. Currently, looking into Bao Loc area. Which ...
I feel like I hijacked the post, if thats poor manners, let me know.I hope to find a larger city such as the two options I mentioned.the city I am in lacks a larger shopping place for groceries and it’s become a little monotonous. I should say ... Read More