Tien and Thuy
@thuy4tien
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Speaks Vietnamese and English
Registration: 05 March 2013
How and Where to apply for Vietnamese Citizenship? by thuy4tien
We left Vietnam during war in 1975.....lived in America since. We have American passports. We are currently in Vietnam and plan to apply Vietnamese Citizenship. We still kept our birth certificates from Vietnam..... so we hope the process would be ...
Hi nace186.......I have been running around with very little progress. It's GREAT to hear that you are in the same situation as we are. *** Let me see if I can bounce a private message to you with my phone number. Give me a ... Read More
How and Where to apply for Vietnamese Citizenship? by thuy4tien
We left Vietnam during war in 1975.....lived in America since. We have American passports. We are currently in Vietnam and plan to apply Vietnamese Citizenship. We still kept our birth certificates from Vietnam..... so we hope the process would be ...
Thank you All.....we are currently in HCMC, VN. I've just got off the phone with a representative who works for the department of Naturalization and Citizenship. He told me the same thing that @shina_tina. had responded above. Basically, I ... Read More
is it possible to renew my American passport while living in Vietnam? by thuy4tien
I am an American Citizen and currently living in Vietnam. My American Passport will expire next year. I don't want to have to fly back to the United States just to renew my Passport. The plane flight also cost money. Is it possible to go to the ...
Hahahaha.....So sorry for the mis-typed @Colinoscapee...... Stupid "auto-correct". Won't happen again. Thank You everyone!! Read More
How and Where to apply for Vietnamese Citizenship?
We left Vietnam during war in 1975.....lived in America since. We have American passports. We are currently in Vietnam and plan to apply Vietnamese Citizenship. We still kept our birth certificates from Vietnam..... so we hope the process would be ... Read More
process of getting a Vietnam citizenship recently?
We left Vietnam during war in 1975.....lived in America since. We have American passports. We are currently in Vietnam and plan to apply Vietnamese Citizenship. We still kept our birth certificates from Vietnam..... so we hope the process would be ... Read More
is it possible to renew my American passport while living in Vietnam? by thuy4tien
I am an American Citizen and currently living in Vietnam. My American Passport will expire next year. I don't want to have to fly back to the United States just to renew my Passport. The plane flight also cost money. Is it possible to go to the ...
Thank you EVERYONE...... Great information. I will go to the US Embassy for this renewal process. :) Read More
is it possible to renew my American passport while living in Vietnam? by thuy4tien
I am an American Citizen and currently living in Vietnam. My American Passport will expire next year. I don't want to have to fly back to the United States just to renew my Passport. The plane flight also cost money. Is it possible to go to the ...
Hi colonoscapee......Thank You for the reply. How long does it take you to get a new Australian Passport while living in Vietnam? Did it cost the same as if you went back to Australian and renew it there? Thanks for your help. Tien Read More
is it possible to renew my American passport while living in Vietnam?
I am an American Citizen and currently living in Vietnam. My American Passport will expire next year. I don't want to have to fly back to the United States just to renew my Passport. The plane flight also cost money. Is it possible to go to the ... Read More
Does anyone know if new changes to Vietnam VISA law? by thuy4tien
Just heard on the news that Americans living in Vietnam can get a ONE YEAR VISA renewal instead of a standard 3 months renewal. Hate the hassle of renewing every 3 months!! Anyone know if the new law has been implemented yet? If not, ...
DavidBui......OUCH! That is a lot of money for a 3 months renewal...we got taken advantage at the beginning with a charge of $60 USD. We shop around and found this place....VINADAY travel agency on 228 De Tham (and Pham Ngu Lao)....popular ... Read More
Does anyone know if new changes to Vietnam VISA law? by thuy4tien
Just heard on the news that Americans living in Vietnam can get a ONE YEAR VISA renewal instead of a standard 3 months renewal. Hate the hassle of renewing every 3 months!! Anyone know if the new law has been implemented yet? If not, ...
JohnD.......you are correct. The VISA stamp is still available for folks who want 1 month (cost is $33 USD) or 3 months (cost is $44 USD)..... However, the new law did took effect where you can get a 6 months VISA (cost is $150 USD). To me this ... Read More
Does anyone know if new changes to Vietnam VISA law? by thuy4tien
Just heard on the news that Americans living in Vietnam can get a ONE YEAR VISA renewal instead of a standard 3 months renewal. Hate the hassle of renewing every 3 months!! Anyone know if the new law has been implemented yet? If not, ...
Thanks Teacher Mark.....I just talk to the travel agency this morning.....one who has helped me renew the VISA stamp every 3 months.....and she read the same thing. Here is what she said......if you do a VISA run (meaning to exit and re-enter ... Read More
Does anyone know if new changes to Vietnam VISA law? by thuy4tien
Just heard on the news that Americans living in Vietnam can get a ONE YEAR VISA renewal instead of a standard 3 months renewal. Hate the hassle of renewing every 3 months!! Anyone know if the new law has been implemented yet? If not, ...
Thanks Cossmo.......you have confirmed my thinking process. I am still waiting for the travel agency to tell me what they have found out about the new law. I will post it once I talk to her. She also told me that this is Vietnam....where a single ... Read More
Does anyone know if new changes to Vietnam VISA law? by thuy4tien
Just heard on the news that Americans living in Vietnam can get a ONE YEAR VISA renewal instead of a standard 3 months renewal. Hate the hassle of renewing every 3 months!! Anyone know if the new law has been implemented yet? If not, ...
Hi Cosmo.......so my family members have 5 years VISAs (with multiple entries/ exits) that won't expired until 2018. They are about to expire at the end of this month (December 31, 2015). Are you saying that if they get on a bus and go to ... Read More
Does anyone know if new changes to Vietnam VISA law? by thuy4tien
Just heard on the news that Americans living in Vietnam can get a ONE YEAR VISA renewal instead of a standard 3 months renewal. Hate the hassle of renewing every 3 months!! Anyone know if the new law has been implemented yet? If not, ...
Hi Osage.......long time no talk. How are you doing? Do you mean 180 days ( ?? You put down 60 days....please clarify. Thanks Read More
Does anyone know if new changes to Vietnam VISA law? by thuy4tien
Just heard on the news that Americans living in Vietnam can get a ONE YEAR VISA renewal instead of a standard 3 months renewal. Hate the hassle of renewing every 3 months!! Anyone know if the new law has been implemented yet? If not, ...
Thanks....to clarify I've called VINADAY travel and ask her your questions. She will try to clarify. For me, I am a tourist and in 2015 I bought a FIVE YEARS VISA with multiple entries/ exits for $80 USD. I visited my family in Vietnam 2 - 3 ... Read More
Does anyone know if new changes to Vietnam VISA law? by thuy4tien
Just heard on the news that Americans living in Vietnam can get a ONE YEAR VISA renewal instead of a standard 3 months renewal. Hate the hassle of renewing every 3 months!! Anyone know if the new law has been implemented yet? If not, ...
Everyone, I just picked up my passport. I made a mistake on the pricing. The 3 months renewal is one million dong....which is about $44 dollars. The owner did say that the new law works like this....when you enter Vietnam (as of December 3, ... Read More
Does anyone know if new changes to Vietnam VISA law? by thuy4tien
Just heard on the news that Americans living in Vietnam can get a ONE YEAR VISA renewal instead of a standard 3 months renewal. Hate the hassle of renewing every 3 months!! Anyone know if the new law has been implemented yet? If not, ...
Teacher Mark......you are paying WAY TOO MUCH !! We pay about $60 to renew our VISA for 3 months. Please shop around. You should only need to spend $240 a year for renewal. I am on my way to pick up my passport today....as I just renew last ... Read More
Does anyone know if new changes to Vietnam VISA law? by thuy4tien
Just heard on the news that Americans living in Vietnam can get a ONE YEAR VISA renewal instead of a standard 3 months renewal. Hate the hassle of renewing every 3 months!! Anyone know if the new law has been implemented yet? If not, ...
Unfortunately every travel agency that offer this service doesn't seem to know. Either they really don't know (which is highly unlikely since they renew for folks daily) or they lie. Having Foreigners return every quarter is more ... Read More
Workout supplements and protein powder in HCM????? by ericd937
Is there a place in HCM where I can get workout supplements, protein powder, and such for a decent price? Should I expect to pay more or less than I do in the U.S. for these things. I'm not sure how common these things are in Vietnam?
Bodybuilder.vn is not a working site. Also, all products claimed to be from America are actually from China. Be careful!! Read More
Workout supplements and protein powder in HCM????? by ericd937
Is there a place in HCM where I can get workout supplements, protein powder, and such for a decent price? Should I expect to pay more or less than I do in the U.S. for these things. I'm not sure how common these things are in Vietnam?
Please confirm web site: bodybuilder.vn does not respond. Do they have a retail store in HCMC ? How do you know they sell legitimate products? Most are imported from China with fake labels.... The most common is ENSURE products!!! Be careful!!! Read More
Workout supplements and protein powder in HCM????? by ericd937
Is there a place in HCM where I can get workout supplements, protein powder, and such for a decent price? Should I expect to pay more or less than I do in the U.S. for these things. I'm not sure how common these things are in Vietnam?
We just bought a 2lb bottle of pure Whey Protein powder from California Fitness near Cho Ben Thanh....the cost was 1.3 Million Dong....3 times the cost bought in the US !! They said NO sugar !!! They lied...it was Sooooo sweet....we threw it away ... Read More
Does anyone know if new changes to Vietnam VISA law?
Just heard on the news that Americans living in Vietnam can get a ONE YEAR VISA renewal instead of a standard 3 months renewal. Hate the hassle of renewing every 3 months!! Anyone know if the new law has been implemented yet? If not, ... Read More
Chemicals & pesticides in fruits & vegetables....where to find ORGANIC by thuy4tien
I am so tired of seeing fruits & vegetables grown in chemicals...they.look unnatural large and green. Vendors LIE through their teeth saying how natural their produce are grown. Does ANYONE KNOW where I can find produce grown with MINIMAL ...
Thanks!!! Yes we first wash it in water to remove dirt....then we soak it in slight salt water to remove chemicals...then final soaking to remove the salt....which is why we don't feel safe eating fresh vegetables in restaurants !!! Read More
Chemicals & pesticides in fruits & vegetables....where to find ORGANIC by thuy4tien
I am so tired of seeing fruits & vegetables grown in chemicals...they.look unnatural large and green. Vendors LIE through their teeth saying how natural their produce are grown. Does ANYONE KNOW where I can find produce grown with MINIMAL ...
FANTASTIC.....cam on Trinh !! I now have 4 places to investigate...thank you very much 😀 Read More
How is it possible for Land seller to provide FAKE Red Book? by thuy4tien
ALL....... this is puzzling to me when I browsed thru the Forum containing information on Expats who want to buy land or property in Vietnam. Let's say you want to buy land. You talked to the Seller and agreed on the price. You pay for the ...
Holy CROW!!! Now that is a frightening thing to hear...I never thought of "transferring your own money" out of VN could pose such a problem. Communism at it's best... huh? It's just getting better every time I read this ... Read More
Chemicals & pesticides in fruits & vegetables....where to find ORGANIC by thuy4tien
I am so tired of seeing fruits & vegetables grown in chemicals...they.look unnatural large and green. Vendors LIE through their teeth saying how natural their produce are grown. Does ANYONE KNOW where I can find produce grown with MINIMAL ...
DON'T FORGET.... the poison products imported from China. I've heard of HORROR products like: fake soysauce; fake dried squids; old tainted meat (post date 40 yrs ago !!); fake eggs; etc... This is the reason why I get sick EVERYTIME I ... Read More
How is it possible for Land seller to provide FAKE Red Book? by thuy4tien
ALL....... this is puzzling to me when I browsed thru the Forum containing information on Expats who want to buy land or property in Vietnam. Let's say you want to buy land. You talked to the Seller and agreed on the price. You pay for the ...
Thank You Charma for your clarification!! Read More
How is it possible for Land seller to provide FAKE Red Book? by thuy4tien
ALL....... this is puzzling to me when I browsed thru the Forum containing information on Expats who want to buy land or property in Vietnam. Let's say you want to buy land. You talked to the Seller and agreed on the price. You pay for the ...
THANK YOU ALL....it is disheartening to read about the "jungle laws" that governs Vietnam...between this and what I read about the lawlessness and death wishes of Vietnamese drivers...I am not thrill to go there in the coming months. I am ... Read More
Driving in Vietnam by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Vietnam? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Holy CRAP!! Here I thought about buying a used motorcycle and drive my way around HCMC. No problem, I thought.... what HORROR to read what everyone had posted !! I guess MOST of them (the Vietnamese) "bought" their driver license on the ... Read More
How is it possible for Land seller to provide FAKE Red Book?
ALL....... this is puzzling to me when I browsed thru the Forum containing information on Expats who want to buy land or property in Vietnam. Let's say you want to buy land. You talked to the Seller and agreed on the price. You pay for the ... Read More
VIETNAMESE HOSPITALITY? by Mirthpro
The old adage, "One bad apple can spoil a barrel," could easily pose as an anthem for travelers. An entire week of new adventures, cultural discoveries, and positive people interactions submerged in the memory burial grounds, displaced by ...
Hi Mirthpro.......I am sorry to hear about what happened to you. Since there is only one (1) guy who did this to you....I wonder what would happen if you stop him in his track and say NO......I know I would. However, since I understand and can ... Read More
Chemicals & pesticides in fruits & vegetables....where to find ORGANIC by thuy4tien
I am so tired of seeing fruits & vegetables grown in chemicals...they.look unnatural large and green. Vendors LIE through their teeth saying how natural their produce are grown. Does ANYONE KNOW where I can find produce grown with MINIMAL ...
HAHAHAHA.......I understand. In Vietnam, everyone is an INSTANT Millionaire when they do currency exchanges.... Your wallet becomes FAT but you can only buy so LITTLE!!! tyl cossmo Read More
Expat blog HCM August monthly gathering Saturday 22nd August 2015 by Richard Loo
Hello everyone. This month gathering will be held on a Saturday. Due to some requests , we will make this a Saturday gathering to see how the respond would be. Date: 22/08/2015 SATURDAY Venue: Highland Coffee ...
Hi Richard...... are you the coordinator for the Expat meeting each month? Thanks, Tien & Thuy Read More
Chemicals & pesticides in fruits & vegetables....where to find ORGANIC by thuy4tien
I am so tired of seeing fruits & vegetables grown in chemicals...they.look unnatural large and green. Vendors LIE through their teeth saying how natural their produce are grown. Does ANYONE KNOW where I can find produce grown with MINIMAL ...
FANTASTIC!!! THANK YOU cossmo. Looks like I now have three (3) places to visit. As always, I truly appreciate the folks on this Expat-Blog who contributes their knowledge and share their experiences to help others. Read More
Chemicals & pesticides in fruits & vegetables....where to find ORGANIC by thuy4tien
I am so tired of seeing fruits & vegetables grown in chemicals...they.look unnatural large and green. Vendors LIE through their teeth saying how natural their produce are grown. Does ANYONE KNOW where I can find produce grown with MINIMAL ...
Thanks.....but is the business really called "LADYBUG FARM"? 😀. let me see if it is there....will let you know.... Read More
Vietjet company by TiphaineL
Hi everybody May I ask for your opinion about the flight company Vietjet ? thank you :)
VietJet is the worst....we got a flight from Phu Quoc island to HCMC and when we got to the counter VietJet told us (along with the folks flying on that flight) that the flight was CANCELED. No explanation and NO other flight that day....You should ... Read More
Hi, I'm your new friend :) by KimTuyenLe
Hi guys, I'm Vietnamese and have just come back to Ho Chi Minh City 2 weeks. After a year living abroad, I have to redo all the things from start. Most of my friends no longer live in HCMC anymore. I'm sad to admit that I feel ...
Will there be any meeting in October? Please let me know the time and the place thank you. Tien & Thuy Read More
Chemicals & pesticides in fruits & vegetables....where to find ORGANIC by thuy4tien
I am so tired of seeing fruits & vegetables grown in chemicals...they.look unnatural large and green. Vendors LIE through their teeth saying how natural their produce are grown. Does ANYONE KNOW where I can find produce grown with MINIMAL ...
Hi Bluenz.....😀 I understand....noticed you are in Quang Ngai....of course. Thanks!!! Tien Read More
Chemicals & pesticides in fruits & vegetables....where to find ORGANIC by thuy4tien
I am so tired of seeing fruits & vegetables grown in chemicals...they.look unnatural large and green. Vendors LIE through their teeth saying how natural their produce are grown. Does ANYONE KNOW where I can find produce grown with MINIMAL ...
Hi Bluenz......Thanks for the information. Are you living in HCMC? Please let me know the addresses of PRODUCE vendors around Q1....How about Q7? THANKS, Tien Tran Read More
Buy Norway salmon in HCM? by chrisauw
Hi, I want to buy good quality salmon in HCM. Especially salmon from Marine Harvest, or from other Norway brand. Where can I find it? Thanks.
Not true....Cho Ben Thanh is the worst. Overpriced fake products from China that will kill you....they target visitors and foreigners around the Pham Ngu Lao area... Read More
Chemicals & pesticides in fruits & vegetables....where to find ORGANIC
I am so tired of seeing fruits & vegetables grown in chemicals...they.look unnatural large and green. Vendors LIE through their teeth saying how natural their produce are grown. Does ANYONE KNOW where I can find produce grown with MINIMAL ... Read More
Retire Expats filing yearly tax for the US. by thuy4tien
To those who are living in HCMC...and has been RETIRED (from the US work force): How do you file your yearly US tax (April 15) while living in Viet Nam? Are there any International Tax preparer living in HCMC? How much do they charge? My wife ...
THANKS @Jaitch / @Budman1......We won't earn any income in Vietnam, we just live on the money we have saved (when working). There are Dividends and Interests (from our investment) that will COUNT AS INCOME. This is what we will use to live ... Read More
Retire Expats filing yearly tax for the US.
To those who are living in HCMC...and has been RETIRED (from the US work force): How do you file your yearly US tax (April 15) while living in Viet Nam? Are there any International Tax preparer living in HCMC? How much do they charge? My wife ... Read More
Citibank charges by visothsumtw
I am thinking about how to transfer money from my home country to HCMC with the lowest charges when I came across the Citibank website & their global banking. So I thought maybe I can simply start a Citibank account in my home country & withdraw ...
Hi...... what about a CitiBank office where you can go inside and talk to a bank teller? I don't like ATM machines. I also have GOLD CitiBank account in the US and was told that I can also open one in VN so I can move my money FREE of charge ... Read More
location of CitiBank in Q1 with a lobby and teller ?
Anyone know if there is a CitiBank in Q1 with a lobby and a bank teller ? I don't like ATM and would rather deal with real people. Please let me know the location / address and phone number. THANKS, Tien T Read More
Increased ATM charges by Budman1
I've been using Agri bank ATM's down here in Can Tho for quite awhile now because the limit per withdrawal is 3mil VND Vs while the other ATM's are still at 2mil VND per. In the past the charge has been about $1.43 for each and my bank hits me for ...
Hi Khanh.....do you know if there is a CitiBank in Q1 where I can go INSIDE the bank to withdraw money? I have a CitiBank account here in the US and they say that I can move my money from the US to the VN (CiiBank) free of charge. I don't like ... Read More
Just saw an article in UK; US; VN news about Chinese tourists in C M.
Oh no....... sorry to hear about your friends. I just check on the location of Chiang Rai. It is way north of Chiang Mai.... won't that be closer to China? I see that it is close to Myanmar. Unfortunately, I see Chinese tourists in the north ... Read More
Just saw an article in UK; US; VN news about Chinese tourists in C M.
My wife and I visited Chiang Mai last November. We love the PEACE and QUIET there. We were born in Viet Nam but have been living in America since 1975. What we have witness is the ever increase in the Chinese tourist both in Viet Nam and abroad. ... Read More
apartment search
Hello Rudy.....we are also looking to rent an apartment. We look on YouTube and notice that people posting on there...that they can get a single room for as little as $200US per Mo. We will be over there for only 1wk in Nov. We will try to look ... Read More
which airline fly DIRECTLY from VN to Chang Mai
Hello everyone....my wife and I have read SOOOO MANY blogs about Chang Mai that we forgo the Thailand Tour and simply fly from Ho Chi Minh City (Viet Nam) to BKK and to Chang Mai. Having said that, PLEASE HELP. What airline flies from HCMC to ... Read More
visiting Thailand for 7 days. Tour group or not? by thuy4tien
My wife are planning fly from HCMC, Viet Nam to Bangkok, Thailand in November. This will be our 1st time visiting Thailand. We don't like the crowds, noise so we have been told to visit: Hua Hin, Chang Mai. What we would like to see is the ...
Hi Munmick......my wife and I plan to fly from Ho Chi Minh City (VN) to BKK on Nov. 12...how do we get from BKK to Chang Mai? What is the best way? Please help. Since you stay there, can we meet you? What is the quiet RESORT we can stay while we ... Read More
Visiting Chiang Mai for the first time by sbhawaiian
Hi, I'm planning to visit C.M. around the first week of December this year. I want to spend a week checking it out as my retirement home. I would like to meet some expats from this blog to talk about their experience living in C.M. So if their ...
Jon.....we are from Texas, US. We plan to visit Viet Nam (Ho Chi Minh City) in Nov. 2. We plan to fly from HCMC to BKK (Nov. 12 - 17) and are wondering if you can meet with us and talk to us. We have NEVER been to Thai Land. We want to know how to ... Read More
Is 1700 USD enough for two to live in Hanoi? by jritoo
Hi, I want to know whether $ 1700 per month will be enough for two in Hanoi? will it cover fully furnished accommodation, electricity, good speed internet, travelling & entertainment. I want to also know whether domestic help is available & is it ...
How much to download Turbotax application onto your tablet? Read More
Is 1700 USD enough for two to live in Hanoi? by jritoo
Hi, I want to know whether $ 1700 per month will be enough for two in Hanoi? will it cover fully furnished accommodation, electricity, good speed internet, travelling & entertainment. I want to also know whether domestic help is available & is it ...
Hi bta87!!! What state are you from? How do you file your tax every year while you are in VN? Please let me know. THANKS Read More
Is 1700 USD enough for two to live in Hanoi? by jritoo
Hi, I want to know whether $ 1700 per month will be enough for two in Hanoi? will it cover fully furnished accommodation, electricity, good speed internet, travelling & entertainment. I want to also know whether domestic help is available & is it ...
HEHEHE...Thanks Khanh. I am only 47 yrs. myself. Retirement won't happen to me until I turn 67. Let me know if you want to meet up. My wife and I plan to visit my father (in VN) in November. I'll be there for 1 month. Let me know...reply to my ... Read More
Travel Agency in D1 (on Pham Ngu Lao street) handles Thailand tours? by thuy4tien
Does anyone know of a reputable (and inexpensive) travel agency that handle "all inclusive" tour (from HCMC to Thailand) on Pham Ngu Lao street? I heard about MUATRAVEL but haven't confirmed. I don't like tours that take you to shopping areas. I ...
now that is a SCARY thoughts. How do people know? Will people honor the tickets they sell? or their tickets "worthless"? Read More
visiting Thailand for 7 days. Tour group or not? by thuy4tien
My wife are planning fly from HCMC, Viet Nam to Bangkok, Thailand in November. This will be our 1st time visiting Thailand. We don't like the crowds, noise so we have been told to visit: Hua Hin, Chang Mai. What we would like to see is the ...
Thanks MUNMICK....OK, we have NEVER visited Thailand and the thought of flying there and try to find a place is intimidating (at best). We will be flying from HCMC to BKK. How do you get from BKK to Chang Mai? We are looking for a private Bungalow ... Read More
Making friends to learn from each others by gloryhuynh
Hi all, I am from HCMC. I have a stable job at a foreign company. I usually use English in my job, but i am not confident with my English. So, I really want to make friends with foreigners who are working in HCMC so that we can learn from each ...
ALL...I wouldn't exactly call myself a "foreigner" but I have been living in the US for almost 40 yrs. I used to teach ESL to VN refugee (back in early 1990's) as a volunteer. A couple of things I noticed during the conversations are the ... Read More
buy plane ticket (Air Jet) to Phu Quoc island...airport vs. agency ? by thuy4tien
what is the best way (meaning saving time and money) to buy airplane tickets to Phu Quoc? I heard that VietJet Air is cheaper than Vietnam Airline. Do you save time / money by walking into any of the travel Agency (on Pham Ngu Lao) and buy plane ...
OK...now you are scaring me. I have a small carry on (12 lbs) and my wife has a small carry on (10 lbs). VietJet Airline must allow at least 1 carry on...right? I mean no one fly empty handed. Read More
Need help of finding a place to stay while visiting Phu Quoc...PLEASE by thuy4tien
My wife and I plan to visit Phu Quoc from November 20 - 24. Last time we stayed was at a place called SEA STAR (bungalow #19). It was very nice. I called them yesterday and they say they are FULL in November. ANY RECOMMENDATION? We need a Bungalow ...
LOL. The big city, perhaps. I have a sister-n-law who's family is still in Phu Quoc. They told me that from late Oct. - March is peak season. Mainly tourist from Russia. Talking about the mafia taking over. I know that they turn Nha Trang into ... Read More
Need help of finding a place to stay while visiting Phu Quoc...PLEASE
My wife and I plan to visit Phu Quoc from November 20 - 24. Last time we stayed was at a place called SEA STAR (bungalow #19). It was very nice. I called them yesterday and they say they are FULL in November. ANY RECOMMENDATION? We need a Bungalow ... Read More
Spirit Possession Rituals in Vietnam by MIA2013
Okay, I am curious and would like to know if anyone knows anything about spirit possession rituals in Vietnam? Has anyone ever witnessed or participated in one? My extended family in Vietnam participates in them every time a family member passes. ...
same old, same old. Nothing new. Move along. I've investigated at least 6 of these "supernatural Medium". While some are very good at telling about your PAST (remember, I said PAST), they couldn't predicted CRAP (excuse my "french") about the ... Read More
TESOL CERT by tintinmiami2013
Hi all, I just earned my TESOL degree in the U.S. Now I wanted to ask what is the next step? Can anybody guide me or give me suggestions on what school to contact? Is it acceptable to apply online? Interview online? I'm currently living in the ...
Fantastic...does the cost varies (between VN and the US)? I mean does it cost $3000 in the US but only $1000 in VN? I guess it is cheaper with online course?? How long ? (about 2 yrs)? I got an Electrical Engineer degree back in 1990 and am working ... Read More
buy plane ticket (Air Jet) to Phu Quoc island...airport vs. agency ? by thuy4tien
what is the best way (meaning saving time and money) to buy airplane tickets to Phu Quoc? I heard that VietJet Air is cheaper than Vietnam Airline. Do you save time / money by walking into any of the travel Agency (on Pham Ngu Lao) and buy plane ...
WOW...VietJet ticket = $23 USD; Vietnam Airline ticket = $69 USD. Talking about BIG difference. This is ridiculous. I guess we'll try VietJet. Read More
Is 1700 USD enough for two to live in Hanoi? by jritoo
Hi, I want to know whether $ 1700 per month will be enough for two in Hanoi? will it cover fully furnished accommodation, electricity, good speed internet, travelling & entertainment. I want to also know whether domestic help is available & is it ...
Khanh....how long have you and your wife been living in HCMC? I am thinking of retiring soon and go back to VN. Being a Canadian, do you still have to file tax each year? Do you have Social Security offered by Canada that you can collect when you ... Read More
TESOL CERT by tintinmiami2013
Hi all, I just earned my TESOL degree in the U.S. Now I wanted to ask what is the next step? Can anybody guide me or give me suggestions on what school to contact? Is it acceptable to apply online? Interview online? I'm currently living in the ...
Hi Tin Tin.....please help me understand. Does TESOL allow you to teach English in VN? How much does the entire course cost? Did you do it online? Are you a teacher by trade? The reason I am asking is that I am planning to live in VN in the next ... Read More
buy plane ticket (Air Jet) to Phu Quoc island...airport vs. agency ?
what is the best way (meaning saving time and money) to buy airplane tickets to Phu Quoc? I heard that VietJet Air is cheaper than Vietnam Airline. Do you save time / money by walking into any of the travel Agency (on Pham Ngu Lao) and buy plane ... Read More
Travel Agency in D1 (on Pham Ngu Lao street) handles Thailand tours? by thuy4tien
Does anyone know of a reputable (and inexpensive) travel agency that handle "all inclusive" tour (from HCMC to Thailand) on Pham Ngu Lao street? I heard about MUATRAVEL but haven't confirmed. I don't like tours that take you to shopping areas. I ...
THANKS RosyVN. Do these agencies locate on Pham Ngu Lao street? pls provide links. Read More
Travel Agency in D1 (on Pham Ngu Lao street) handles Thailand tours? by thuy4tien
Does anyone know of a reputable (and inexpensive) travel agency that handle "all inclusive" tour (from HCMC to Thailand) on Pham Ngu Lao street? I heard about MUATRAVEL but haven't confirmed. I don't like tours that take you to shopping areas. I ...
THANKS Maximilien......your link is helpful....I'll start there. Read More
Attention - Expats!!! by charmavietnam
Dear members! I would like to bring your urgent attention to the below matter. I already posted about this issue in many threads. All of us know the 23/9 park in Q.1 is very famous and now notorious for illegal activities such as robbery and ...
Hi Charma....you are not talking about the long park on Pham Ngu Lao are you? This is the park that started from the indoor market (Cho Ben Thanh) and go all the way down to Nguyen Hue (I think). The reason for asking is that each year I visited ... Read More
Travel Agency in D1 (on Pham Ngu Lao street) handles Thailand tours?
Does anyone know of a reputable (and inexpensive) travel agency that handle "all inclusive" tour (from HCMC to Thailand) on Pham Ngu Lao street? I heard about MUATRAVEL but haven't confirmed. I don't like tours that take you to shopping areas. I ... Read More
Vietnam Divorce Law on Properties by bnvmri943
Hi fella expats, I had posted this question before this afternoon on Owner properties in Vietnam. I understand that both properties its to be divided 50%-50% in a case of a divorce. How about if she has a 100% ownership of a company. Does also ...
Hi Clement....I've seen your other postings (ie: marriage counselor). I am sorry to see your situation is degrading into possible disolution. If you have documents to prove that you supplied the money for your business (ie: house) but have your ... Read More
visiting Thailand for 7 days. Tour group or not?
My wife are planning fly from HCMC, Viet Nam to Bangkok, Thailand in November. This will be our 1st time visiting Thailand. We don't like the crowds, noise so we have been told to visit: Hua Hin, Chang Mai. What we would like to see is the ... Read More
will need accommodation by jobbaker
Hi We will be arriving in Nha Trang at the start of july and will need accommodation we have a five year old girl and was wondering how you went with finding somewhere to live and are you happy there c cheers
Hi Richie2013. What is your place call? Can you provide name/contact #? I can call them directly and talk to them. Thanks in advance. Tien Tran Read More