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@Hans.b
American expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English & learning tieng viet
Registration: 25 August 2012
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Is $10 the total cost? That sounds very cheap. I've been here for about 5 years and the last time I got a 3 month multiple entry that I needed to leave the country to do and I think it was approximately $80. How can I do it through the police ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Really? Do you know anyone who has successfully done it or know a reputable visa agent? Also, can you please tell me what FB group was this on? Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
I forgot. This is Vietnam. The only way to get things done is to have enough people complain or get the newspaper involved LOL Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
If you've been denied this visa after May 30th 2016 Contact American Citizen Services at acshanoi@state.gov Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
I was just told by an expat on FB that it is now available... I'm a bit sceptical after everything I've been reading lately. Anyone have hard facts to back that up? Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
Thank you for the info! I will leave VN by bus as I did many times before. In the past the person on the bus never asked what kind of visa I wanted and always collected everyone's passports and just got a T visa. I hope they will do the E visa ... Read More
Coming to phnom penh this weekend.
Hi everyone! I'm coming to Cambodia this weekend for a visa run and to look for a language school to teach at for the summer while my classes in Vietnam are out. I'm also looking to make some new friends when I get there that can tell me ... Read More
Any expats going to phnom penh this weekend?
I'm going to Cambodia for a visa run. If there are any expats from SG that are also planning to go around this time let me know and we can hangout or drink some beer. Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
Hi all! I will be going to Cambodia from Vietnam again, probably by bus. I want a 6 month "ordinary/business" visa. Do I need to 1st get the 1 month and then extend it or can I get the 6 month from the beginning? I was thinking perhaps I ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Anyone know the estimated cost of the new 1 year visa yet? Read More
Q&A: NEW 1yr VISA FOR AMERICANS April 9th 2016
Hi everyone! I've been reading in the news lately about a new visa for American citizens that should be in effect between the end of May and beginning of June this year. So far I have read that the 1 year visa will replace the 3 month visa for ... Read More
Shipping my Car from Europe to Vietnam? HOW? WORTH or NOT? by TalhaSami
I will be living in Vietnam for many years in near future.. I have a car in my country and it is standing there just waiting for me. And every year, it is becoming older and older even without using :( . It would be very nice if I can arrange ...
That's what I was thinking too. For the long term buying seems to be better. I've been doing some reading on the Trans Pacific Partnership but I'd like more information. It seems like that will reduce the car tax considerably and make ... Read More
Shipping my Car from Europe to Vietnam? HOW? WORTH or NOT? by TalhaSami
I will be living in Vietnam for many years in near future.. I have a car in my country and it is standing there just waiting for me. And every year, it is becoming older and older even without using :( . It would be very nice if I can arrange ...
Hello Van, My name is Hans. I've lived in vn for several years now and was also thinking about buying a new car 700-800 million vnd but I've heard that hiring a full-time driver would be much cheaper. Can you tell me roughly what the cost of ... Read More
TV RF wireless adapter for headphones???
Hi all, I've lived in SG for years now and there are so many small things that a radio shack store would have that's near impossible to find here.... Does anyone know where I can buy a wireless transmitter for my tv to use wireless ... Read More
Shopping business shoes in Phenom Penh
Hi all, I live in Vietnam but the shoe and clothing sizes are too small for many westerners. I normally do my shopping in Jakarta or Bangkok but I'm going to be in P/P tomorrow. Anyone know a place to buy a few pairs of size 45 business shoes??? ... Read More
Where to buy Raid insect foggers by Hans.b
Hi, everyone! I just moved into a new place and can't seem to kill all the insects. I've looked high and low, in every supermarket and online but I can't find any insect "foggers" I've seen dozens of spray bottles but no ...
Yeah, in the 5 years I've been here I would have to agree. I have seen scouring pads but unfortunately I can't remember where. I have used multiple cans of aerosol cans but it doesn't permeate the way the gas foggers do. It would be ... Read More
Where to buy Raid insect foggers
Hi, everyone! I just moved into a new place and can't seem to kill all the insects. I've looked high and low, in every supermarket and online but I can't find any insect "foggers" I've seen dozens of spray bottles but no ... Read More
Help me decide!! Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?! Moving in October by gr4578
Hey everyone! I am a 22 year old American from New York City. Right now, I'm in contact with a school in Vietnam to teach English. I just finished my CELTA certificate and am finalizing my job plans. I hope to be in Vietnam in October. I am ...
I agree, I've been to HN many times. a nice place to visit but I prefer SG to live Read More
Can I trust this company? EFL schools by asherstash1
Recently I have been approached by several companies regarding EFL work in Ho Chi Minh City, and there are two I can't seem to find mentioned on any forums and I was wondering about their credibility. GESthailand - they seemed to be an agency ...
My advice is to get a signed contract with a recognized language school before you come to Vietnam like ILA, VUS or Apollo and have them sponsor your work permit and resident card so you know what you have before coming here. If your new to VN ... Read More
Help me decide!! Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?! Moving in October by gr4578
Hey everyone! I am a 22 year old American from New York City. Right now, I'm in contact with a school in Vietnam to teach English. I just finished my CELTA certificate and am finalizing my job plans. I hope to be in Vietnam in October. I am ...
I've lived and worked in VN for years now. The question where to live is a relative term due to numerous factors such as climate, social life and salary expectations. Looking at it from just a quality of life and enjoyable place with friendly ... Read More
Foreign or American markets in Hanoi?
Hi all! Anyone know if some western markets? I'm only here for a few days and want to pick up some spices and sauces. Thanks! Read More
Anyone want to hangout?
Hi, my name is Hans. I've lived in vn for about 5 years but I'm here in Ha Noi and don't know anyone. Anybody want to hangout please P.M. me Read More
Recommendation for a decent hotel in Hanoi by Cloud9
Planning on staying in Hanoi for a few days while I check out the city. I don't really care much for anything fancy. Which hotel would you recommend? Preferably a low budge one under $40 a night. Thanks.
Hi everyone! I've lived and taught in VN for 5 years but today is my 1st day in Ha Noi. Anyone care to show me around and hangout? Thanks :) Read More
Visa on arrival at Vietnam/Laos border
I'm planning to take a vacation and go to both Laos and then Myanmar after that by bus. Can anyone tell me what the process for visa on arrivals for Americans and what are the nicest buses? I'm coming from Vinh Vietnam. Thanks! Read More
Vietnamese Americans coming to vietnam by Hans.b
Hi, everyone! My name is Hans. I'm an American that's been living in VN for about 5 years. I like living in vn but I miss my Vietnamese/American friends. The local thinking here is different and they don't understand a lot of the western ...
Hello Kenjee, My blog was not intended for people already in Vietnam. It was intended for Vietnamese people living in America that will visit Vietnam soon. Please put this post back to America so that I can talk to Vietnamese/Americans that will ... Read More
Vietnamese Americans coming to vietnam
Hi, everyone! My name is Hans. I'm an American that's been living in VN for about 5 years. I like living in vn but I miss my Vietnamese/American friends. The local thinking here is different and they don't understand a lot of the western ... Read More
Ho Chi Minh to Nha Trang moto trip. Who wants to join? :-)
hope to get a few motos atleast to go this Saturday morning Read More
motos----*******Where to rent a CBR???******* by Hans.b
Hi! I've been living in SG for over 1 year renting a PCX for 2.5million per month but would really like to find a CBR, GSXR or R6. Can anyone help me? I've been all around Pham Ngu Lao and the only highline bikes a few places have are SH's but ...
175 would be ok I guess. Better than nothing haha! Do you know where to find one? Read More
motos----*******Where to rent a CBR???*******
Hi! I've been living in SG for over 1 year renting a PCX for 2.5million per month but would really like to find a CBR, GSXR or R6. Can anyone help me? I've been all around Pham Ngu Lao and the only highline bikes a few places have are SH's but ... Read More
*****Looking to meet some more expats in Saigon*****
I've lived in SG for about 1 year now. Looking to make some new friends and hang out, both expats and local vietnamese :D Read More
Better bar name. Drunkken pho king monkey "or" drunk pho king monkey??
The bar will be on Bui Vien very soon. Both names are a play on words... which do you guys and gals think is a better name??? Or if there are any suggestions I welcome them also! Read More
Would YOU drink vietnamese rice liquor on bui vien if it was 5,000vnd? by Hans.b
Hi Everyone! I've been in SG for over 1 year now and am thinking about opening a small outside bar on Bui vien. Only 6-8 tables and sell vn rice liquor aka ruou de and ruou nep and froozen daiquiries and ofcourse beer. I havent noticed anyone ...
Yes the name is a play on words. The backpackers seem to thinks its funny. Especially the male backpackers lol! but I'm not sure what is a better name.....? the Drunkken pho king monkey "or" drunk pho king monkey??? Any suggestions? Read More
Would YOU drink vietnamese rice liquor on bui vien if it was 5,000vnd? by Hans.b
Hi Everyone! I've been in SG for over 1 year now and am thinking about opening a small outside bar on Bui vien. Only 6-8 tables and sell vn rice liquor aka ruou de and ruou nep and froozen daiquiries and ofcourse beer. I havent noticed anyone ...
nope, sorry. I dont know the Saigon Monkey Read More
Would YOU drink vietnamese rice liquor on bui vien if it was 5,000vnd? by Hans.b
Hi Everyone! I've been in SG for over 1 year now and am thinking about opening a small outside bar on Bui vien. Only 6-8 tables and sell vn rice liquor aka ruou de and ruou nep and froozen daiquiries and ofcourse beer. I havent noticed anyone ...
there is still real bia hoi to be found but not on bui vien for some time. i dont know why because it was very plpular for a while and now is saigon green as far as the eye can see. I am looking into the bia hoi though. also what does everyone think ... Read More
Would YOU drink vietnamese rice liquor on bui vien if it was 5,000vnd? by Hans.b
Hi Everyone! I've been in SG for over 1 year now and am thinking about opening a small outside bar on Bui vien. Only 6-8 tables and sell vn rice liquor aka ruou de and ruou nep and froozen daiquiries and ofcourse beer. I havent noticed anyone ...
thanks for the input. Im not sure if i will sell it for 5,000 or not yet but to clarafy the beer they are selling on bui vien is saigon, tiger, 333 and ha noi. True bia hoi is made fresh daily and has not been on bui vien that ive seen it the past 2 ... Read More
Would YOU drink vietnamese rice liquor on bui vien if it was 5,000vnd? by Hans.b
Hi Everyone! I've been in SG for over 1 year now and am thinking about opening a small outside bar on Bui vien. Only 6-8 tables and sell vn rice liquor aka ruou de and ruou nep and froozen daiquiries and ofcourse beer. I havent noticed anyone ...
Yeah, snake sounds good and everyone likes anything that tastes like chicken hahaha :lol: Read More
Would YOU drink vietnamese rice liquor on bui vien if it was 5,000vnd? by Hans.b
Hi Everyone! I've been in SG for over 1 year now and am thinking about opening a small outside bar on Bui vien. Only 6-8 tables and sell vn rice liquor aka ruou de and ruou nep and froozen daiquiries and ofcourse beer. I havent noticed anyone ...
Yes, I'm aware of the homemade "chinese medicine" they make with the ruou but this is the same ruou sold in the supermarkets here with no medicine, just in larger bottles ;) Read More
Would YOU drink vietnamese rice liquor on bui vien if it was 5,000vnd? by Hans.b
Hi Everyone! I've been in SG for over 1 year now and am thinking about opening a small outside bar on Bui vien. Only 6-8 tables and sell vn rice liquor aka ruou de and ruou nep and froozen daiquiries and ofcourse beer. I havent noticed anyone ...
yeah, i gotta feeling they wouldnt even come to my place if i served that. anything else? 80-90% of my customers i think will be western but I still wanna have good food that the vn guys will enjoy :) Read More
Would YOU drink vietnamese rice liquor on bui vien if it was 5,000vnd? by Hans.b
Hi Everyone! I've been in SG for over 1 year now and am thinking about opening a small outside bar on Bui vien. Only 6-8 tables and sell vn rice liquor aka ruou de and ruou nep and froozen daiquiries and ofcourse beer. I havent noticed anyone ...
Good idea! We will be using a place nearby to deliver food we will have the menus and make a small profit off of the food aswell. What would be the best food for our vn drinking customers though? Read More
Would YOU drink vietnamese rice liquor on bui vien if it was 5,000vnd? by Hans.b
Hi Everyone! I've been in SG for over 1 year now and am thinking about opening a small outside bar on Bui vien. Only 6-8 tables and sell vn rice liquor aka ruou de and ruou nep and froozen daiquiries and ofcourse beer. I havent noticed anyone ...
thats a great idea! However I dont know anything they do with in other than say "mot, hi, ba, yo!" Hahaha, I will need to investigate that a little further! Thanks for the idea. ALL IDEAS WELCOME :D Read More
Would YOU drink vietnamese rice liquor on bui vien if it was 5,000vnd? by Hans.b
Hi Everyone! I've been in SG for over 1 year now and am thinking about opening a small outside bar on Bui vien. Only 6-8 tables and sell vn rice liquor aka ruou de and ruou nep and froozen daiquiries and ofcourse beer. I havent noticed anyone ...
Interesting prospective. As I'm sure you already know even the top shelf ones are cheap. What do you think I should charge for a single shot of name brand ruou de? Btw we will also have daquiries and frozen starbucks style coffee but planned to have ... Read More
Would YOU drink vietnamese rice liquor on bui vien if it was 5,000vnd? by Hans.b
Hi Everyone! I've been in SG for over 1 year now and am thinking about opening a small outside bar on Bui vien. Only 6-8 tables and sell vn rice liquor aka ruou de and ruou nep and froozen daiquiries and ofcourse beer. I havent noticed anyone ...
Understood but the home made rice wine is very often a poor quality and has little to no filtering. The vn ppl i know are not poor and always buy the pre-bottled rice wine if thats what they are planning to drink. More importantly I am targeting the ... Read More
Would YOU drink vietnamese rice liquor on bui vien if it was 5,000vnd? by Hans.b
Hi Everyone! I've been in SG for over 1 year now and am thinking about opening a small outside bar on Bui vien. Only 6-8 tables and sell vn rice liquor aka ruou de and ruou nep and froozen daiquiries and ofcourse beer. I havent noticed anyone ...
I have no competitors in that market oddly enough. everyone just sells beer and a few sells western wiskey and other hard liquors. Read More
Would YOU drink vietnamese rice liquor on bui vien if it was 5,000vnd? by Hans.b
Hi Everyone! I've been in SG for over 1 year now and am thinking about opening a small outside bar on Bui vien. Only 6-8 tables and sell vn rice liquor aka ruou de and ruou nep and froozen daiquiries and ofcourse beer. I havent noticed anyone ...
Maybe I should clarify then. I have a contract to buy large amounts of ruou de aka rice liquor in commercially sealed containers from one of the largest ruou companies in VN. This is not home made rice liquor and nobody on Bui Vien, de tham or pham ... Read More
Would YOU drink vietnamese rice liquor on bui vien if it was 5,000vnd? by Hans.b
Hi Everyone! I've been in SG for over 1 year now and am thinking about opening a small outside bar on Bui vien. Only 6-8 tables and sell vn rice liquor aka ruou de and ruou nep and froozen daiquiries and ofcourse beer. I havent noticed anyone ...
What about the blended frappuccinos and froozen daiquiries? What do u guys think about those? 1/2 the price of starbucks lol! Read More
The Best frest Germany Beer in Vietnam? by Tony_Nguyen
Hey Guys, I am back to Vietnam for a few month and start wondering where the best place for drinking fresh Germany beer is. I really like that kind of beer because of the quality and taste. Could give me some suggestions pls? Best regards
Do you know anywhere I can find real bia hoi. not the saigon, tiger and 333 they are selling on bui vien but the bia hoi made fresh and cheap every day?? :D Read More
Would YOU drink vietnamese rice liquor on bui vien if it was 5,000vnd? by Hans.b
Hi Everyone! I've been in SG for over 1 year now and am thinking about opening a small outside bar on Bui vien. Only 6-8 tables and sell vn rice liquor aka ruou de and ruou nep and froozen daiquiries and ofcourse beer. I havent noticed anyone ...
Great! What do you think about the price? is 5,000vnd too little or right on with what you would expect to pay? :) Read More
Would YOU drink vietnamese rice liquor on bui vien if it was 5,000vnd? by Hans.b
Hi Everyone! I've been in SG for over 1 year now and am thinking about opening a small outside bar on Bui vien. Only 6-8 tables and sell vn rice liquor aka ruou de and ruou nep and froozen daiquiries and ofcourse beer. I havent noticed anyone ...
No, we may carry the snake wine also but it would be more money aprrox 20-40,000vnd per shot. The rice wine is 40% Alc. and is simply make from rice rather than corn or potatoes like many other hard liquors in America Read More
Would YOU drink vietnamese rice liquor on bui vien if it was 5,000vnd?
Hi Everyone! I've been in SG for over 1 year now and am thinking about opening a small outside bar on Bui vien. Only 6-8 tables and sell vn rice liquor aka ruou de and ruou nep and froozen daiquiries and ofcourse beer. I havent noticed anyone ... Read More
Newbie in HCMC!!
Hi, my name is Hans from America. How do you like hcm? The people are very friendly here. Are you learning to speak a little vn or making some friends yet? Hope to hear from you soon. :) Read More
Will teach you English if you teach me Vietnamese
Hello everyone! My name is Hans and I've been in HCM for 2 days now and want to learn to speak better vn :D I can teach english in exchange for vietnamese lessons if anyone is interested. Also I can speak a little bit of vn already so we wont be ... Read More
2nd day in HCM. Looking for new friends :)
Hi all! My name is Hans from California and I just got here yesterday and am missing my friends and family back home already. I'm easy going and speak a little bit of vn but would like to practice :P . I hope to make a lot of new friends here, see ... Read More
TESL, HOUSING, VISA'S & MORE IN S.E. ASIA: ALL REPLIES WELCOME :) by Hans.b
I have spent the last several months trying to find the perfect place to teach English in Southeast Asia with only a CELTA and no degree. After countless websites and blogs I think I've made a decision but I thought it might help others to be able ...
I have never considered Brasil but I will look into it. So far Japan has been my favorite but I could really do without the prices. Currently I'm in Chiang Mai, everything is so cheap and the weather is much better than in Bangkok. Read More
From America to everywhere in Asia :)
Hi everybody! My name is Hans from California USA. I have been spending the past few months in search of the next place i can call home. So far I've been to Japan and China but not long enough to really get a feel for it. I've also spent 2 months in ... Read More
TESL, HOUSING, VISA'S & MORE IN S.E. ASIA: ALL REPLIES WELCOME :)
I have spent the last several months trying to find the perfect place to teach English in Southeast Asia with only a CELTA and no degree. After countless websites and blogs I think I've made a decision but I thought it might help others to be able ... Read More