BIGJED1975
Australian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Australian
Lives in Hoi An
Registration: 03 June 2013
Not having culture shock BUT
Big C in Danang are the same guards pat down locals as they go out. Guards follow you around but it is good because no one is game to have a go at stealing you stuff. We got a full trolley of stuff from the BIg C and when we were waiting for our car ... Read More
We have arrived in Hoi an.
We arrived in Hoi an on Monday the 4th, day 6 of tet. Wow it was a crazy house. I've never seen so many bikes and cars here and they all seemed to be in some kind of insane race. I can see why so many people die on the roads. In the 3 days we have ... Read More
First time visit to Vietnam (photography)
We loved Chau doc. River and countryside. Plus great fresh food markets. Read More
Best way to bring money into Vietnam for Australians by BIGJED1975
Hello, I'm looking for the best way to bring money into Vietnam from Australia. I've considered many options all with pros, cons and fees. 1 Taking AUD cash then converting it 2 Converting AUD to US. 3 Setting up a VN bank account then wiring it ...
Sorry Scott sounds dodgy as sin. Plus would be a nightmare to sort out from maybe save $50. Unsure about taxing laws. Good luck. Read More
Low fat fresh or UHT milk?
Just wondering if the same is able to be purchased in Hoi an? Read More
Electric bikes
Just wondering how much a electric bike would cost and which type is the best? Read More
Cost of living in Vietnam by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Vietnam. Don't forget to mention where in Vietnam you are living. How much does it cost to live in Vietnam? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
This has been great info. We have worked out 20mill a month should do us. But I will keep a tally of our monthly outgoings and compare it. Just over 2 months till arrive in Hoi an, Yeah Baby! Read More
Best way to bring money into Vietnam for Australians by BIGJED1975
Hello, I'm looking for the best way to bring money into Vietnam from Australia. I've considered many options all with pros, cons and fees. 1 Taking AUD cash then converting it 2 Converting AUD to US. 3 Setting up a VN bank account then wiring it ...
Cool we will be around so good to have some contacts. Read More
Best way to bring money into Vietnam for Australians by BIGJED1975
Hello, I'm looking for the best way to bring money into Vietnam from Australia. I've considered many options all with pros, cons and fees. 1 Taking AUD cash then converting it 2 Converting AUD to US. 3 Setting up a VN bank account then wiring it ...
Bluenz, thanks for all the help. Love to catch up and buy you a beer. Westpac the go, they know there stuff. We will be arriving inBox an in Feb if you want to catch up. Plus we will be helping CHIA org in hoi an if you miss us. I don't think you ... Read More
Cell Phones by ancientpathos
Maybe it is an age thing, but I just can not understand what is so important that a person can not turn the darn things off at bedtime or just for a meal. Then there are the pictures and movies that they can make. I was getting a massage last week ...
Now some shops in OZ won't serve people who are on there phones. When our group of friends go out for tea we all have to turn our phones off until its time to leave the restaurant. Read More
Best way to bring money into Vietnam for Australians by BIGJED1975
Hello, I'm looking for the best way to bring money into Vietnam from Australia. I've considered many options all with pros, cons and fees. 1 Taking AUD cash then converting it 2 Converting AUD to US. 3 Setting up a VN bank account then wiring it ...
Just checked out the whole internet transfer option. It all seems straight forward. All you seem you need to do is open a account in Vietnam get the swift codes off them and transfer your AUD to nam and get AUD out. I found Westpac the cheapest at ... Read More
Best way to bring money into Vietnam for Australians by BIGJED1975
Hello, I'm looking for the best way to bring money into Vietnam from Australia. I've considered many options all with pros, cons and fees. 1 Taking AUD cash then converting it 2 Converting AUD to US. 3 Setting up a VN bank account then wiring it ...
Hey bluenz what bank are you with in VN. I will chat with anz again and Westpac as well. Thanks. Read More
Visa Run Hanoi > ??? > Saigon by mtgmike
Hello. I have a U.S. passport. My visa extension for Vietnam expires December 1st. I have to leave Vietnam to get a new visa. I'm currently in North Vietnam, about 8 hours form Hanoi, and I would like to end up in Saigon next month. One option ...
Cambodia is very cheap and worth a trip if you haven't seen the amazing temples of Angkor Wat. Worth a trip if you have to fly somewhere plus I did read that you can get cheap tourist visas for nam there. Read More
Best way to bring money into Vietnam for Australians by BIGJED1975
Hello, I'm looking for the best way to bring money into Vietnam from Australia. I've considered many options all with pros, cons and fees. 1 Taking AUD cash then converting it 2 Converting AUD to US. 3 Setting up a VN bank account then wiring it ...
I went to my ANZ branch to talk about that kind of thing and they really weren't any help at all. So you transfer your money from Australia in AUD to a nam bank account and you can get that money out in AUD from the VD bank? Then change it to dong?. ... Read More
Visa Run Hanoi > ??? > Saigon by mtgmike
Hello. I have a U.S. passport. My visa extension for Vietnam expires December 1st. I have to leave Vietnam to get a new visa. I'm currently in North Vietnam, about 8 hours form Hanoi, and I would like to end up in Saigon next month. One option ...
if you near danang, it has a international airport. You could fly to Cambodia and see the temples. Read More
Best way to bring money into Vietnam for Australians by BIGJED1975
Hello, I'm looking for the best way to bring money into Vietnam from Australia. I've considered many options all with pros, cons and fees. 1 Taking AUD cash then converting it 2 Converting AUD to US. 3 Setting up a VN bank account then wiring it ...
ATM will cost to much if you are living their for more then a year . This is a good website I found http://www.sendmoneyasia.org/. Going to talk to money transfer place next week so I will update you then. Read More
Vietnam mulls ban on expats making foreign-currency desposits by Tran Hung Dao
Only "mulling" about it but might as well go open a savings account now so you can be "grandfathered" in before the hammer comes down on us (if it happens - if not, no ...
So they just want you spend dong not dollars. So opening a bank account really has noting to do with it if you deposit dong not dollars into it? Read More
Vietnam mulls ban on expats making foreign-currency desposits by Tran Hung Dao
Only "mulling" about it but might as well go open a savings account now so you can be "grandfathered" in before the hammer comes down on us (if it happens - if not, no ...
Sorry just the whole thing. $2 were mentioned. Read More
Vietnam mulls ban on expats making foreign-currency desposits by Tran Hung Dao
Only "mulling" about it but might as well go open a savings account now so you can be "grandfathered" in before the hammer comes down on us (if it happens - if not, no ...
I love the speed topics get totally changed. From mulling money imports to $2 bills. But back to topic wouldn't the nam goverment tax the interest from the people who deposit money in the countries banks? I would think you would love people ... Read More
Why are you in Vietnam? by ancientpathos
Greetings, Some comments on another thread caught my attention. It may help us understand others better if we knew their perspective on why they are here or want to be here. For me, I was going through a very dark period in my life. It seemed ...
I love this thread. I will soon be a expat ( in 3mths). My wife and I visited Vietnam about 3yrs ago and loved everything about it, the food , the people, the relaxed lifestyle and lack of rules. We are in a great place in our lives but think we ... Read More
How is everyone in hoi an and danang coping with the flooding?
All good mate you do a good job. I sent you a email about our arrivial in Feb. Read More
How is everyone in hoi an and danang coping with the flooding?
Good to hear. All we could see was water and major flooding but no idea where it was. 3 months and we will be there. Can't wait. Read More
How is everyone in hoi an and danang coping with the flooding?
Just a quick callout to see how everyone is going during what looks like a bad flood on the news reports and facebook posts. Read More
Best way to bring money into Vietnam for Australians by BIGJED1975
Hello, I'm looking for the best way to bring money into Vietnam from Australia. I've considered many options all with pros, cons and fees. 1 Taking AUD cash then converting it 2 Converting AUD to US. 3 Setting up a VN bank account then wiring it ...
Thanks. Will look into that. Read More
Best way to bring money into Vietnam for Australians by BIGJED1975
Hello, I'm looking for the best way to bring money into Vietnam from Australia. I've considered many options all with pros, cons and fees. 1 Taking AUD cash then converting it 2 Converting AUD to US. 3 Setting up a VN bank account then wiring it ...
Thanks. I was going to get some US as our dollar is all over the place exchange wise. So do you just wire it over then bank it or keep it? Can you get a bank deposit box or is that over kill. I may over think things but I like to work on the what if ... Read More
Best way to bring money into Vietnam for Australians
Hello, I'm looking for the best way to bring money into Vietnam from Australia. I've considered many options all with pros, cons and fees. 1 Taking AUD cash then converting it 2 Converting AUD to US. 3 Setting up a VN bank account then wiring it ... Read More
Vietnam holidays
We love hoi an. It has beaches, bars and lovely restaurants. I've not seen any violence towards anyone except a woman who lost it with her boyfriend and beat him with a helmet in the middle of the street in Hanoi. They will always try to rip you ... Read More
Living in Hoi An by easyas
I've just joined up and while I realise Hoi An isn't on your list of destinations it's where I'm planning to move to. I'm here in Hoi An for another two weeks before returning to Noosa Heads in Australia and would be delighted to make contact with ...
Good idea we did the same. Try coconut tours Phuoc runs it and he is not a bad bloke. He speaks English well and of course has many contacts. Read More
Living in Hoi An by easyas
I've just joined up and while I realise Hoi An isn't on your list of destinations it's where I'm planning to move to. I'm here in Hoi An for another two weeks before returning to Noosa Heads in Australia and would be delighted to make contact with ...
Hi tim, My wife and I are taking the plunge and moving to hoi an in early Feb. We have received heaps of great advice and tips from this site. Hoi an local experience is on facebook which is good. Here are some small tips rentals French Alex who ... Read More
Your thoughts, new or used motorbike? by ancientpathos
Greetings, Been here a year and am tired of renting a motorbike. I am a big guy, weigh 115 kilos. Which would be the right bike for me. In America, big twin harleys were my thing. Here I am thinking of a 150 or 125cc. Any suggestions on make, ...
Off topic, what were you paying for rent on the motor bike and what brand and ccs was it? Thanks Read More
internet and communication
Looks like there internet is very slow. I would love to know too. Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Hoi An by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Hoi An. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Hoi An. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a house for ...
Just a few questions. Have you been to hoi an before? Are you moving over with a partner? What size house would you be looking for? Do you know about the drifferent areas of hoi an? When are you moving over? My wife and I are moving over to hoi an ... Read More
Hello. by Peanut_oreo
Hello. I've arrive Hanoi less than a week and I cant help to notice that the locals like to stare. Is it normal? Im muslim btw and wear headscarf. Is it something new to them since m sure there are Muslim community in Vn too.
Buy me a beer and I will be anyone's friend. Read More
Hello. by Peanut_oreo
Hello. I've arrive Hanoi less than a week and I cant help to notice that the locals like to stare. Is it normal? Im muslim btw and wear headscarf. Is it something new to them since m sure there are Muslim community in Vn too.
Relax and enjoy the namness. I'm 6 ft 4 with a huge beard and beer belly. So I great the long look and even a belly rub. I've not met anyone out to hurt me but you always need to be careful . Read More
ordering from amazon by ancientpathos
Greetings, anyone have ang luck ordering from amazon and having them deliever here in HCMC? I am one of those large Amercans with size 13d feet, easy to get clothes made here, how about shoes, socks and large condums(those with penis envy are bound ...
Would ebay be better? They would deliver to nam. Read More
What a train ride! by Tran Hung Dao
Just got back from a visit up North; I took the national railroad passenger service. Wanted to start a topic and give you some tips/insights if you ever chose this mode of transport but I'm a bit tired after sitting for 30 plus hours. So anyone ...
I agree with the buying of tickets needs to be made easier. There are many websites selling tickets but the prices can vary greatly and you don't want to give random people your credit card details. If you are trying to buy tickets from overseas ... Read More
What a train ride! by Tran Hung Dao
Just got back from a visit up North; I took the national railroad passenger service. Wanted to start a topic and give you some tips/insights if you ever chose this mode of transport but I'm a bit tired after sitting for 30 plus hours. So anyone ...
We took the train to sapa in a sleeper. It was very dirty and full of people smoking. I think we may have been ripped off by our hotel as some of the other cars were a lot nicer. Trains are great if travelling over night as you get a nights ... Read More
Wanna own property in Vietnam? by Rosyvn
Pursuant to the proposal of Ministry of Construction, every foreigner that have stayed in Vietnam over 3 months have a right to own the condo or land in Vietnam. Moreover that, you can rent out your house by yourself or corporation with ...
I was reading about a lot of businesses are leaving VN leaving huge debts behind and workers not paid. This doesn't give you much hope you could rent out your house if you wanted too. How is going to live somewhere there is no work. There is just so ... Read More
Wanna own property in Vietnam? by Rosyvn
Pursuant to the proposal of Ministry of Construction, every foreigner that have stayed in Vietnam over 3 months have a right to own the condo or land in Vietnam. Moreover that, you can rent out your house by yourself or corporation with ...
Nice we in Toowong Brisbane looking at renting ours for $625 per week. Plus all the lovely tax breaks it brings. So renting for $360 a month good for us. Read More
Wanna own property in Vietnam? by Rosyvn
Pursuant to the proposal of Ministry of Construction, every foreigner that have stayed in Vietnam over 3 months have a right to own the condo or land in Vietnam. Moreover that, you can rent out your house by yourself or corporation with ...
In Australia you can get a good rental returns as home loans are a pain to get and house prices are still high in good areas. Maybe if the government gave the purchasers a Vietmese passport and ownership of the land then it may turn around. Read More
Wanna own property in Vietnam? by Rosyvn
Pursuant to the proposal of Ministry of Construction, every foreigner that have stayed in Vietnam over 3 months have a right to own the condo or land in Vietnam. Moreover that, you can rent out your house by yourself or corporation with ...
Wow this is starting to hurt my head. I will have to have a beer to numb the pain. Read More
Wanna own property in Vietnam? by Rosyvn
Pursuant to the proposal of Ministry of Construction, every foreigner that have stayed in Vietnam over 3 months have a right to own the condo or land in Vietnam. Moreover that, you can rent out your house by yourself or corporation with ...
Well you buy when the market is down but you do it in areas people want to live and the property is yours not a 50yr lease. This so called rezoning is a huge red flag for me, pardon the pun. I can't see a shortage of houses for rent so that tells me ... Read More
Wanna own property in Vietnam? by Rosyvn
Pursuant to the proposal of Ministry of Construction, every foreigner that have stayed in Vietnam over 3 months have a right to own the condo or land in Vietnam. Moreover that, you can rent out your house by yourself or corporation with ...
I guessed that but I worked on a loan for that amount. Anyway I hope it does become easier but the whole 50yrs you don't own the land thing would stop me from buying anyway. Read More
Wanna own property in Vietnam? by Rosyvn
Pursuant to the proposal of Ministry of Construction, every foreigner that have stayed in Vietnam over 3 months have a right to own the condo or land in Vietnam. Moreover that, you can rent out your house by yourself or corporation with ...
I was working on loan repayments over 25yrs which is $437 a month not 133. But I will rent as I wouldn't feel comfortable with might or May renewing of lease. Plus the easy of changing laws that could ruin any resale. Read More
Wanna own property in Vietnam? by Rosyvn
Pursuant to the proposal of Ministry of Construction, every foreigner that have stayed in Vietnam over 3 months have a right to own the condo or land in Vietnam. Moreover that, you can rent out your house by yourself or corporation with ...
You are just really renting but at a greater cost and for a longer period. Do the maths rent vs buying in Nam renting wins hands down. Read More
Wanna own property in Vietnam? by Rosyvn
Pursuant to the proposal of Ministry of Construction, every foreigner that have stayed in Vietnam over 3 months have a right to own the condo or land in Vietnam. Moreover that, you can rent out your house by yourself or corporation with ...
http://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-looks-to-relax-foreign-property-ownership-laws.html/ . If I can rent a house for $300 a month not worth the hassle of buying one. Read More
There is a trustworthy Vietnam, for sure by thuy.le
Hi everyone, Recently I met a French girl from this forum. We ate and talked happily for about two hours. Then I asked her to go (she on her bike, me on my bike) around there to take a look at two resorts. She worked in tourism, so I thought it was ...
The solider killer and beheaded was a random act of terrorism not a real reflection of England itself. A lone female should not take a trip from anymore she has meet and talked to for 2hrs in any country. It has nothing to do with you being ... Read More
Living in Hoi An by easyas
I've just joined up and while I realise Hoi An isn't on your list of destinations it's where I'm planning to move to. I'm here in Hoi An for another two weeks before returning to Noosa Heads in Australia and would be delighted to make contact with ...
Unless you marry a Vietnamese person or start a business it seems renewing you visa every 3months is the only way to go. There are several posts on this. It seems there are a lot of expats in hoi an so get a 3 month visa then talk to a expat there ... Read More
flight/tickets by bluecheer
Can anybody give some information please,I am coming to Viet Nam in december this year and I can know buy a cheap oneway for $229,what I need to know is:- 1. do I need to have a return ticket ? 2. will the Vietnamese Embassy give me a 3 month ...
I'm totally at a loss on why they are saying that. But I will look into it as well. It seems crazy that you have to have a return flight as you could easily leave the country by road,.rail or sea. I would book it. Plenty of time to sort out the fine ... Read More
flight/tickets by bluecheer
Can anybody give some information please,I am coming to Viet Nam in december this year and I can know buy a cheap oneway for $229,what I need to know is:- 1. do I need to have a return ticket ? 2. will the Vietnamese Embassy give me a 3 month ...
That's weird as we booked a flight for next year and we never got any of that info. We fly into kl then on VN. As long as you can prove you have funds to purchase a ticket they should be ok. That's what the we did in the UK. Plus as people have ... Read More
flight/tickets by bluecheer
Can anybody give some information please,I am coming to Viet Nam in december this year and I can know buy a cheap oneway for $229,what I need to know is:- 1. do I need to have a return ticket ? 2. will the Vietnamese Embassy give me a 3 month ...
Air Asia doing cheap flights from Adelaide. Where are you going to stay in VN? Pretty sure if you have funds they don't really care. I've read that you can get visas at the airport but its just so easy to get visas in OZ for VN. Yes it costs more ... Read More
Is there a love between a foreign older man and a vietnamese girl by wind1989
I am 25 years old and I graduated and I had a job in there. I met an older man 55 years old in UK in the foreign forum. When I meet him in the first time,he is very kind with me because he help me improve the English skill and I do not pay anything ...
This is joke. Basically she doesn't love him but so she says she feels sorry for him. But the biggest sticking point is the money and not the huge age gap or not knowing for very long. I'm sure if she didn't care about age or love she could find a ... Read More
Best to watch origin. by BIGJED1975
My cousin is in Hanoi for the next week. State of origin is on Wednesday and was wondering if anyone knew of a good place to watch it?
State vs state, mate vs mate. Yes its a rugby league match best of three series. Queensland won it last night for the 8th straight time against New South Wales Looks like Finnegans Irish bar is a good spot to watch it. Read More
Visa run from HCMC
If you look around this site it has may ways of renewing your visa and not leaving the couny. The big tip is find a good travel agent they can do all this for you at a cost of between $50 to $150. Read More
Best to watch origin.
My cousin is in Hanoi for the next week. State of origin is on Wednesday and was wondering if anyone knew of a good place to watch it? Read More
Ha Long Bay by charmavietnam
Hi! We would like to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay. Can anyone suggest very economical trip- transportation,accommodation, food, sightseeing,etc?
It was a Vietnamese low cost cook your own at your table thing. Don't know if it even had a name. Not the best place to have a pet dog. I really hate the smell of smoke too but that just a way of life in Asia. Read More
Ha Long Bay by charmavietnam
Hi! We would like to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay. Can anyone suggest very economical trip- transportation,accommodation, food, sightseeing,etc?
Thanks. We are heading over in early Feb and Hoi an is going to be our base. Well that's the plan. I have never done anything like this before but I have time and the internet so I'm going to get into the research. May even see if I could get some ... Read More
Ha Long Bay by charmavietnam
Hi! We would like to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay. Can anyone suggest very economical trip- transportation,accommodation, food, sightseeing,etc?
I'm sure the sign and barriers have stopped many other people from doing that. I'm just giving you suggestions on small ways that you could lessen the littering. I don't know you personal but you seem to be passionate about your beliefs and that's a ... Read More
Ha Long Bay by charmavietnam
Hi! We would like to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay. Can anyone suggest very economical trip- transportation,accommodation, food, sightseeing,etc?
Sorry I ment stance. Maybe a sign wouldn't work but worth a try. Even if 1 in 10 read it and not litter its a start. Read More
Ha Long Bay by charmavietnam
Hi! We would like to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay. Can anyone suggest very economical trip- transportation,accommodation, food, sightseeing,etc?
Sorry I have more. Yes tourist won't cone back but neither will the fish. Read More
Ha Long Bay by charmavietnam
Hi! We would like to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay. Can anyone suggest very economical trip- transportation,accommodation, food, sightseeing,etc?
Wow Chris I love the power in your trance. That is what it is. Tricky style. Asian has a culture of littler and someone else will clean it up. As labor is cheap. Plus the about of litter is increasing at a mind blowing rate. Read More
Ha Long Bay by charmavietnam
Hi! We would like to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay. Can anyone suggest very economical trip- transportation,accommodation, food, sightseeing,etc?
I'm not saying they are third world but there are still some very poor people around. Plus people then start emptying rubbish bins to get the bottles. I'm not a teacher just a average bloke who is going to try and help keep Vietnam beautiful. But ... Read More
Ha Long Bay by charmavietnam
Hi! We would like to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay. Can anyone suggest very economical trip- transportation,accommodation, food, sightseeing,etc?
It's a culture thing. That's why you teach the kids. Grass roots thing. I would never pay people to pick up rubbish. It sends the wrong message. In Cambodia they pay less then a1c for each plastic bottle. Yes this stops plastic bottles going in the ... Read More
mekong delta august by anitapineda
hi, a group of 4 girls from UK would like to visit mekong delta on from 13th - 15th august avoiding tourist traps and visits to factories etc. is is possible to just turn up and get someone to take you on their boat? is it easy to find a homestay? ...
Be safe. Not everyone is out to help you. Tours are good to see what is around. Huge tip make contacts before you do the whole live like the locals. Get info on how much stuff cost. I did a $21 tour which was I must say was great for the price, yes ... Read More
Ha Long Bay by charmavietnam
Hi! We would like to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay. Can anyone suggest very economical trip- transportation,accommodation, food, sightseeing,etc?
Everyone has helped the discussion. Its true Halong bay is being distorted by its own beauty. We visited Halong bay 5yrs ago and even then it was pretty dirty. I don't recommended any of my family or friends to go to Halong bay anymore. Its a pity ... Read More
Amazing Vietnam! by John William
Hello, have been in VN for about 6 monts through which I have learn alot through Vietnamese culture and History. I will continue to explore this country before my return ome in Jan 2014.
That's a great thing. Sorry I turned it into a whole drifferent topic. Read More
Amazing Vietnam! by John William
Hello, have been in VN for about 6 monts through which I have learn alot through Vietnamese culture and History. I will continue to explore this country before my return ome in Jan 2014.
Yes I think education is needed on the dump it on the street deal. If it was placed in bins 1 easier for the ladies to collect 2 may stop the rat problem. 3 wouldn't wash into drains. 4 would look a whole lot better. It not like they don't collect ... Read More
Amazing Vietnam! by John William
Hello, have been in VN for about 6 monts through which I have learn alot through Vietnamese culture and History. I will continue to explore this country before my return ome in Jan 2014.
They will have to understand why we do it, or why they should feel shame on littering there own country. Yeah they need to bring back the keep Australia beautiful ads back. But in Australia you can get fined for littering or pollution the ... Read More
Amazing Vietnam! by John William
Hello, have been in VN for about 6 monts through which I have learn alot through Vietnamese culture and History. I will continue to explore this country before my return ome in Jan 2014.
Yes mainly school kids, teenagers and uni students. Thinking a game or mobile app. My wife has just finished a web design course and will try and rope in some tecs from her uni. But I understand that they seem to think its fine to litter everywhere. ... Read More
Amazing Vietnam! by John William
Hello, have been in VN for about 6 monts through which I have learn alot through Vietnamese culture and History. I will continue to explore this country before my return ome in Jan 2014.
Yes education is a big part of the cog. But seeing their own people doing something simple as picking up rubbish gives the people a connection to the land. This is just my small thing I'm thinking of doing. Just small stuff. Not big budget stuff. ... Read More
Amazing Vietnam! by John William
Hello, have been in VN for about 6 monts through which I have learn alot through Vietnamese culture and History. I will continue to explore this country before my return ome in Jan 2014.
Well you can start small. Get one or two of your friends once a month for a hr or so and just go pick up rubbish. It's a small thing but if your friends friends start doing that it can turn into a big thing. Then people see you doing that and they ... Read More
Amazing Vietnam! by John William
Hello, have been in VN for about 6 monts through which I have learn alot through Vietnamese culture and History. I will continue to explore this country before my return ome in Jan 2014.
VN is going to ruin its tourist trade if it doesn't clean up its act. Its a grass roots program targeting kids just like the keep Australia beautiful program. I'm not a greenie but Vietnamese people need to take control of there environmental ... Read More
Amazing Vietnam! by John William
Hello, have been in VN for about 6 monts through which I have learn alot through Vietnamese culture and History. I will continue to explore this country before my return ome in Jan 2014.
We arrive in Feb 2014 so will just miss you. We fell in love with Vietnam 4 yrs ago and what a change has happened in Vietnam in that time. We have been back five times and now we are going to live in Hoi an for a year. My wife works at the ... Read More
Expat visa by MeesterJohn
I would like to live in Vietnam for some years. Is it possible to get a long term visa without marrying a Vietnamese woman?
Thanks. That sounds a lot as it only costs $165 for a multi 3mth visa and would have thought it would be way cheaper in Nam. But thanks. We are not coming till early fed will you still be in Hoi an ? If so I will catch up with you and have a beer ... Read More
Can an ESL teacher in VietNam make $120k a year? by Jaitch
[i][b]Are all the Vietnamese students going to speak English with a Tagalog accent?[/b][/i] Following an article containing a quote from an education official that UK teachers demand a monthly salary of US$10,000 to teach English to high school ...
Getting cheaper workers from other countries happens all the time. It's never about heart, passion, willingness, dedication or being professional. It's about money and Filipino workers will work for less. Simple. I do thank the people who actually ... Read More
Expat visa by MeesterJohn
I would like to live in Vietnam for some years. Is it possible to get a long term visa without marrying a Vietnamese woman?
We are moving over for a year in early feb. How much does the 3 month multi cost and is it a travel agent you go through? Thanks Read More
Why does my internet suck so bad? >:( by Nam_
I moved into this new place a couple of weeks back and had to get the internet hooked up so had the landlord arrange it for me. The company has a website at sst dot com dot vn. I paid 700k for the installation and modem and I'm told the bill will ...
It was a good dummy spit. I couldn't work out why your landlord had anything to do with Nam_ landlord. All good. Read More
Why does my internet suck so bad? >:( by Nam_
I moved into this new place a couple of weeks back and had to get the internet hooked up so had the landlord arrange it for me. The company has a website at sst dot com dot vn. I paid 700k for the installation and modem and I'm told the bill will ...
I thought I was replying to Nam_ not saigonmonkey. $100 does seem a lot of money for net. Nam_ just asked a question about his net this is what this site is for. I know after you use so many gig your net can go to a lower download speed. Read More
Why does my internet suck so bad? >:( by Nam_
I moved into this new place a couple of weeks back and had to get the internet hooked up so had the landlord arrange it for me. The company has a website at sst dot com dot vn. I paid 700k for the installation and modem and I'm told the bill will ...
$100 a month seems like a lot of money. Ring your landlord. You may have other people stealing your net too. Read More
Electric bill scam? Hoi An expat resident by woahdonald
About a week ago, 2 men with yellow hardhats and orange jumpsuits on 1 motorbike pulled up to my gate and tried to get 4.5 million VND out of me for ONE month of electricity. I refused to pay it as I knew it had to be false because my previous ...
That is a scam! Who is your realtor? $200 a month in Australia is very high. If I was you I would go see this assistant and get a phone number or email for your realtor in France. She would have to have one or a copy of the bill the owner paid. Ps ... Read More
Drop my mobile phone in a Vinasun taxi by vchlim99
I dropped my mobile phone in a Vinasun Taxi on Tuesday and immediately I asked my local staff to call the taxi company to ask the cab driver if he has found my mobile phone. Since I catch the cab from a cab rank, the taxi co-ordintor could ...
Did you have a lock code on it? I'm pretty sure iPhone have a tracking device in them. Ring Apple. ASAP. Read More
Tips and ideas.
I've read most threads about Hoi an now. Just wondering who and how often are they updated. Plus I signed up to the email alert thing and I get every new post sent to me and most have nothing I remotely want to know. Is there anyway to refine the ... Read More
looking for general advice?
Really. Im sorry that some of your members are so negitave. I dont find it helpful either. Read More
Shopping in Hoi An by Yud
Hello dear members, I guess this could be an interesting topic. I invite all members in Hoi An (both locals & expats) to share their daily/weekly/monthly experience about shopping. [i]You may also include some shopping tips/suggestions[/i]! So can ...
Hello, You may have left or never went but what did you find to be the best way of shopping? Read More
looking for general advice?
Hey Chris did you do it? If so bring on the stories and tips. This site bit light on the helping. Seems the only advice is from a very sad old butterfly. Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Hoi An by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Hoi An. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Hoi An. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a house for ...
hoianhouse.com is a great website for real estate in hoi an. Prices start around $250 a month but $500 seems the range for a good 2/3 bedroom house. French Alex and his wife run it. So a English speaking agent is a god send. He would be happy to ... Read More
Expat visa by MeesterJohn
I would like to live in Vietnam for some years. Is it possible to get a long term visa without marrying a Vietnamese woman?
vietnamembassy.org.au/Consular.htm is the Australian visa side. Have a look. They never reply to emails and the website seems not have been updated since 2010 but its a start. It seems that all you do is get 3 month visa and keep renewing it by ... Read More
Tips and ideas.
Except the price. A beer can cost upwards of $6 in brisbane. Nothing like a ice cold saigon green looking over the ocean for $2. I've read a lot of previous posts but as Vietnam can change so much in 6 months new info is a must. I hate getting ... Read More
Tips and ideas.
Hello, Expat.com people. My wife and I are moving to Hoi An in early feb 2014. We have found a great real estate agent but that's where it ends.We don't need to work but would like to get involved in something. I would love ideas and tips about ... Read More
Living in Hoi An by easyas
I've just joined up and while I realise Hoi An isn't on your list of destinations it's where I'm planning to move to. I'm here in Hoi An for another two weeks before returning to Noosa Heads in Australia and would be delighted to make contact with ...
Look at hoianhouse.com French Alex will set you up. We visited early feb and he showed us a few places.$250 to $500 a month will see you in a pretty good place. We moving over early next year. Read More