mikeymyke
Canadian looking for information about Vietnam
Forum posts
183
Contacts
1
About me
Canadian
Lives in Edmonton
Registration: 16 June 2013
Screening Overseas Travelers. by peterpipercorn
Many overseas sex offenders travel to Vietnam to escape the strict rules of their own country. Nice,but how does Vietnam protect their citizens and their children from sexual offenders? Some overseas offenders have aggervated sex crimes and ...
Haha another comedian, you mean 95% of them, teach their kids to have no manners, or respect for anyone, ( except family , of course ). Unfortunately, tunnel vision, must be hereditary.so is ignorance :D :D No seriously, kids who are in the 5-10 ... Read More
Screening Overseas Travelers. by peterpipercorn
Many overseas sex offenders travel to Vietnam to escape the strict rules of their own country. Nice,but how does Vietnam protect their citizens and their children from sexual offenders? Some overseas offenders have aggervated sex crimes and ...
The parents need to be the ones to constantly monitor their kids Read More
Is your Apartment Secure? Are you sure? by Jaitch
Many people assume their apartments are secure from intrusion. Delusional. New apartments have these latest fad - card and PIN access. Basic Locks =========== Most VNese outside doors use Euro-style locks. These are simple to spot as the lock ...
Sucks that anyone needs to take all these precautions when its the manager's responsibility to ensure every tenant's room is secure. Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...
Love it when they want all the benefits of citizenship, but none of the obligations that come with it. Read More
What papers are required abroad to legally marry in Vietnam? by Canuck2014
Hi. I am from Canada and will be returning to Vietnam end of the year to get marry. What documents are required from my home country to be legally marry in Vietnam? Thanks.
Haha, see that's why I'm glad I played it safe :) Good thing I trusted my gut. Read More
What papers are required abroad to legally marry in Vietnam? by Canuck2014
Hi. I am from Canada and will be returning to Vietnam end of the year to get marry. What documents are required from my home country to be legally marry in Vietnam? Thanks.
I heard you can do it at the Canadian Consulate in HCMC or Candian Embassy in Hanoi, but I cannot 100% confirm this. I also heard other translation companies can do it, but the documents have to be legalized too, not just translated, I can't ... Read More
What papers are required abroad to legally marry in Vietnam? by Canuck2014
Hi. I am from Canada and will be returning to Vietnam end of the year to get marry. What documents are required from my home country to be legally marry in Vietnam? Thanks.
So Tu Phap is the government office that handles all marriage related stuff. They're extremely inefficient and slow, expect long lineups when you're going there, and believe me, you will have to go there at least 2 or 3 times. It's ... Read More
What papers are required abroad to legally marry in Vietnam? by Canuck2014
Hi. I am from Canada and will be returning to Vietnam end of the year to get marry. What documents are required from my home country to be legally marry in Vietnam? Thanks.
http://vietem-ca.com/consular-services/marriage-procedure Been there, done that, not easy, and dealing with So Tu Phap is a pain in the butt. Read More
2NE1 concert on August 30, where to buy tickets?
Cool thanks, the tickets are way cheaper than I thought. Read More
2NE1 concert on August 30, where to buy tickets?
My 2 cousins, who are 13 and 12, are living in HCMC, and they really like the Korean band 2NE1. I would like to treat them to the concert by buying tickets for them. I won't be in HCMC at that time, is there anyway I can buy them without being ... Read More
Looking for love by Philipphap
Hi everyone, I'm Philippe 54 years old, French in Saigon. I'm looking for love with Vietnamese girl who have big heart. I'm very sweet and like strong Asian girl. Please contact me [moderated] Kiss with love Phiphi
A strong girl is good, better than one who's too emotionally frail and easily gets sad or depressed. But you shouldn't get one who will try to control you or tell you what to do. Read More
Pros/Cons of Citizenship by jakejas
My daughter and I are both eligible for VN citizenship through my wife. Until now, I have only had a visa exemption because I always assumed that even when we move, it will be better to have the protection of the US government. Now that we are ...
The political stuff you have to stay away from if you want to become a citizen. Because you have to take a sworn oath to obey the laws of VN, and of course one of them is you cannot speak anything negative about the government. They've ... Read More
VietJet vs. Vietnam Airlines by cowboyBob
Why is VietJet's prices so low, often less than half of Viet Air? Thinking of flying with them from NT to HCMC (price 650,000 as oppose to 1.3 mil for Viet Air), but a little wary, too good to be true? Safety? Services? Hidden fees? ...
VietJetAIr sucks, too many delayed flights. Read More
minimum cost of living by aspie_delight
hi i am pakistani, i want to know what is the minimum cost of living in vietnam, can u live in under 200 dollars
Yeah if you fall sick, better have insurance. Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...
Hey just out of curiosity, I'm married to a Vietnamese, and my parents were born in Vietnam, but fled as refugees into Canada. I'm not a Viet Kieu as I was born in Canada, am I entitled to any visa exemptions, working, owning property, etc? Read More
Who says a girl easier to find a bf ??? :/ by Viet teacher
Hello, I don't know other's opinions about how easier a nice girl can find a boy friend but follow my experiences such like this every times I say: " I'm Single" they always respond: " Where is your bf???" and I ...
Maybe it's just miscommunication, but then again I don't see how it could be if most of the guys are Vietnamese and you could just simply ask them in Vietnamese. Read More
Xin chao Vietnam by nbuu
Hello, I just joined I plan to hire a house in HCMC, but is it good to live in An Phu? regards
Long Hostel in Q1 is awesome. I stayed there 2 years ago and it was fantastic. I came back a year later just for a visit, and was surprised to see them win TripAdvisor award two years in a row, that means something! If you ever stop by, I left a ... Read More
getting married in vietnam by anavrin1004
hello, can my girlfriend and I get married in vietnam without any hustle? like here in the philippines, if u wnt to get married quickly and hustle-free, you can go to manila city hall and everything will be process within the day. Is there ...
I got married in Vietnam last December, and I have to say, So Tu Phap is the slowest, most inefficient place I've ever seen. Read More
Don't bring cash from not-popular currencies, USD preferred by Anatta
Just want to let you know Vietnam is not a good place to exchange money if you have cash from currencies other than, say, USD, EUR, GBP,.. If you have cash from the popular currencies mentioned above, you get quite ok rate. The spread (i.e., the ...
Canadian considered popular or not? I found my rates were comparable to home. Read More
Trust with Landlord by ancientpathos
Monday I returned to my rental house after being gone for 2 days. One of my doors to the living room/garage was open, my bedroom door open and a laptop and cash taken from a locked desk. None of the landlord property taken. There are 2 flatscreen ...
I trust my Landlord completely, oh, wait a minute, I'm my own Landlord!!!Yes but your land belongs to "the people", so you actually have 90 million landlords Read More
Walkside Foodcart business in HCMC by My-tranle
HI Everyone, My friend who is living in the US does not believe me when I told him that walkside foodcart business ( hawker ) is not legal in HCMC and also in VN. He told me that he saw thousand of people is doing this business in the street and he ...
VN is full of laughs and giggles, people breaking the law, and cops not enforcing the law. Read More
Trust with Landlord by ancientpathos
Monday I returned to my rental house after being gone for 2 days. One of my doors to the living room/garage was open, my bedroom door open and a laptop and cash taken from a locked desk. None of the landlord property taken. There are 2 flatscreen ...
Welcome to Vietnam, where theft is common. Well you gave him until today to return your property, what are you going to do, sue him? I kinda doubt the integrity of the Vietnamese court system. Read More
Anybody feeling blu down same me now? by rubytran7691
Im feeling so blu down, dont know what can i do to leave it. and feel sad so much
Ruby please don't talk about killing yourself. Why don't you just tell us what's going on with your life? Read More
Gym Price by tintinmiami2013
All, How much is your gym membership in HCMC? I understand that it varies from District to District in HCMC but I just want to get an idea. Thanks. Tin Tin
I got the quote from California District 4 last week: VND2.2 mil (about $100) per month, VND5.5 mil (about $250) per 3 months, VND17 mil (about $800) for 12 months.I don't get why they can't just charge everyone the same price. That girl ... Read More
Gym Price by tintinmiami2013
All, How much is your gym membership in HCMC? I understand that it varies from District to District in HCMC but I just want to get an idea. Thanks. Tin Tin
You can find some local gyms, they're pretty cheap, around $30-$40 month, but I don't like them because their change rooms aren't clean, no A/C, and no water fountain, just a large water jug with a tap (water's at room temperature), ... Read More
why is it difficult for foriegner to assimilate into VN culture by MarkinNam
It is becoming more and more apparent that when people move from thier home country, they just want to change the locals to be just like what they left behind (for what reason?) are we all so self absorbed that we can't enjoy the break ...
Yeah I know most Vietnamese live under one roof together with their families and pool their expenses. But even with a salary like $200-$300, its really difficult to even just save up for emergency expenses, big ticket items, etc. I would love to ... Read More
why is it difficult for foriegner to assimilate into VN culture by MarkinNam
It is becoming more and more apparent that when people move from thier home country, they just want to change the locals to be just like what they left behind (for what reason?) are we all so self absorbed that we can't enjoy the break ...
If I lived in Vietnam with even a salary that's half of what I'm making now, then I'd be living the dream too. It's too bad its difficult to live here unless you're either retired with a large pension, or have some ridiculously ... Read More
MONTHLY SALARY FOR FILIPINO ENGLISH TEACHERS IN HANOI. by Mark mac
Hye guys I just need some information that how much can a filipino( with TESOL Diploma (cambridge English Language Assessment teacher) can make a month in Hanoi?
Salaries are in the $12-$18 / hr range, but keep in mind, most teaching jobs are on a contract, part - time basis, so its likely you won't be working a 40 hour work week, so your total earnings might not be as high as you'd expect Read More
Why do foreigners avoid eye contact with other foreigners? by I do believe
I often sit in a cafe on De Tham street and see foreigners/tourists walking up and down the street all studiously avoiding eye contact with other foreigners. We all want our own space and I don't really care if somebody looks at me or not but it ...
Honestly, I think people in Hanoi are the least friendly. My wife wanted to order a bowl of pho, but the guy wanted to charge her double because she's from Saigon, then he asks "So are you going to order it or not?" haha. I guess ... Read More
Does anyone really like to eat a McDonalds hamburger? by I do believe
I haven't had a McDonalds hamburger for some time and was quite pleased when one of my students brought one in for me at our last class. I thanked her effusively and scarfed it down in no time; she was pleased at my obvious pleasure. In fact I ...
The "class" situation in Vietnam is pretty subtle in many ways; the brand of TV you own can be a class thing and a thousand other things the average American would not think of. Some people put on airs and postures to show everyone else ... Read More
World Cup ! by vinh946
Hey ! Anyone Up for the first World Cup game on Friday night at 3am ??? Cheers !
What I love about VN, when I was here in 2010, even though Vietnam is not playing, the people here always cheer after a goal. Really cool. Read More
Why do foreigners avoid eye contact with other foreigners? by I do believe
I often sit in a cafe on De Tham street and see foreigners/tourists walking up and down the street all studiously avoiding eye contact with other foreigners. We all want our own space and I don't really care if somebody looks at me or not but it ...
I've seen enough "foreigners" where I live already, don't need to see more of them in Vietnam. Read More
Does anyone really like to eat a McDonalds hamburger? by I do believe
I haven't had a McDonalds hamburger for some time and was quite pleased when one of my students brought one in for me at our last class. I thanked her effusively and scarfed it down in no time; she was pleased at my obvious pleasure. In fact I ...
Well now you see why so many Malays are overweight? :P A meal at McD's is only around $3. Cheap, delicious, fattening. Read More
Gym Price by tintinmiami2013
All, How much is your gym membership in HCMC? I understand that it varies from District to District in HCMC but I just want to get an idea. Thanks. Tin Tin
Yeah well in Vietnam, the whole average salary / average cost of goods equation doesn't really apply. VN has low cost of living, but extremely low salaries in comparison to most countries in Asia. A bowl of pho may cost 4x more in Canada, but ... Read More
Gym Price by tintinmiami2013
All, How much is your gym membership in HCMC? I understand that it varies from District to District in HCMC but I just want to get an idea. Thanks. Tin Tin
The famous California Yoga/Fitness in HCMC quoted me 4 million/month. My wife got hers for 1.2 million/month. Read More
Does anyone really like to eat a McDonalds hamburger? by I do believe
I haven't had a McDonalds hamburger for some time and was quite pleased when one of my students brought one in for me at our last class. I thanked her effusively and scarfed it down in no time; she was pleased at my obvious pleasure. In fact I ...
Yeah a special place to date, if you're 8 yrs old maybe lol. Read More
Does anyone really like to eat a McDonalds hamburger? by I do believe
I haven't had a McDonalds hamburger for some time and was quite pleased when one of my students brought one in for me at our last class. I thanked her effusively and scarfed it down in no time; she was pleased at my obvious pleasure. In fact I ...
I don't see how it's a class thing considering McDs are pretty much everywhere. Read More
what is true love with Vietnamese girl? by nnthuy154
I incidently read a story about a British man maried with a dirty Vietnamese girl. I fell very ashamed because I am Vietnamese too. You should agree that you may meet the good ones or the bad ones in every country, but especially the ones origined ...
If I worked in Vietnam with the same kind of job I'm doing right now in Canada, I'd be making 36x less in Vietnam. Even my wife told me she'd end up be the one taking care of me if I live there with her :D In my opinion, I think there ... Read More
I am looking for Ukrainian in HCMC by Cakehouse
Hello, First of all I am thank you for reading my topic. My husband is Ukrainian. He came to Vietnam to work and he fail in love with this country and with me also. He decided to stay here for the rest of his life. However, I understand that he ...
I read your story Hien, its very inspiring. I wish you the best of luck in your life, whether you choose to live in Ukraine or Vietnam. Read More
Understanding Visa rules by ancientpathos
Greetings, I am amazed at the different visa policies for Vietnam. I have no problems getting a 3 month multiple entry when I use a visa on arrival service online. When in Cambodia, 3 month multiple entry from consulant again no problem. Use ...
They think you're an overstay risk, so they only gave you one month :P Read More
Schengen visa for Vietnamese, how hard is it? by mikeymyke
Hi there, Just wanted a second opinion on this issue (thanks VungTauDon for your opinions). Wife is Vietnamese, self-employed, makes $1200/month, lives in Vietnam, is not a Canadian permanent resident yet, travelled to USA before on a 1 year ...
Even though Vietnam has an authoritarian government, I don't think they deny Vietnamese citizens the ability to travel. The problem is that many destination countries demand documents and other requirements from Vietnamese citizens before ... Read More
Schengen visa for Vietnamese, how hard is it? by mikeymyke
Hi there, Just wanted a second opinion on this issue (thanks VungTauDon for your opinions). Wife is Vietnamese, self-employed, makes $1200/month, lives in Vietnam, is not a Canadian permanent resident yet, travelled to USA before on a 1 year ...
We're going to try to apply in September, here's hoping for the best! Read More
Schengen visa for Vietnamese, how hard is it?
Hi there, Just wanted a second opinion on this issue (thanks VungTauDon for your opinions). Wife is Vietnamese, self-employed, makes $1200/month, lives in Vietnam, is not a Canadian permanent resident yet, travelled to USA before on a 1 year ... Read More
what is true love with Vietnamese girl? by nnthuy154
I incidently read a story about a British man maried with a dirty Vietnamese girl. I fell very ashamed because I am Vietnamese too. You should agree that you may meet the good ones or the bad ones in every country, but especially the ones origined ...
Poor girls are better IMO, because they grew up in such a poor environment, they understand the value of money and a hard day's work, so they're less likely to be with you for money. A more well off girl is so used to getting what she wants, she ... Read More
"I love Vietnamese" Project by stephanie4942
Hello, I'm Stephanie, the one who posted a topic about "free-of-charge Vietnamese language lessons" of the "I love Vietnamese" project five months ago. I've spent the last half an hour searching for my post to update it but found none, so here I am ...
Your capitalist views don't belong here! :P Read More
Why do Western fast food places and others charge such high prices? by I do believe
Many (Hospitals, Western hotels, Western fast food places, Starbucks all rape the pocketbooks of Westerners. Perhaps OK for the tourists but irritating for those of us who live here. Many (most?) of the cafe's in District one are on the gravy train ...
Seventeen Saloon, District 1, Pham Ngu Lao street, 70K for a can of Coke. The prices are high, but that's the price you pay for entertainment. Read More
What am I really looking at for monthly expenses? by Xavier Patrick
Though many of my questions seem to have a consensus answer (ie, best to find teaching work there rather than in advance) one that seems to have wildly conflicting answers is how much one might need to spend in a month in HCMC. Some sources say I ...
Yeah this is Vietnam, not New York city Read More
What am I really looking at for monthly expenses? by Xavier Patrick
Though many of my questions seem to have a consensus answer (ie, best to find teaching work there rather than in advance) one that seems to have wildly conflicting answers is how much one might need to spend in a month in HCMC. Some sources say I ...
Hana, $2000 for a place to live is very expensive, expats make good salaries, but not many of them are able to afford, or even willing to pay that much Read More
Marriage. papperwork. by smellymoo
I have a Vietnamese girl-friend, I want to live in Vietnam, learn Vietnamese and never go back to my country. If I get married, it will give me residency, but will it also give me a work permit and/or investment licence equivalent? As if I get ...
Haha wow, you don't hear this very often! Nice! Read More
Reasons for moving to Vietnam by peterpan75
Hi Everyone, Just curious what other peoples reasons for moving to Vietnam have been. I've visited a couple times and am contemplating really trying it out next winter. I'll start with my reasons. In a transitional stage of life, just turned 39. ...
"$1200 a month...really?! I live on less here in the states. Let's do a generalized quick breakdown...one bedroom apartment: $550(max), food: $200(I'm not even sure this may be high), leisure: $100. What else am I missing?" Again your expenses ... Read More
Reasons for moving to Vietnam by peterpan75
Hi Everyone, Just curious what other peoples reasons for moving to Vietnam have been. I've visited a couple times and am contemplating really trying it out next winter. I'll start with my reasons. In a transitional stage of life, just turned 39. ...
You might think just spending a few hundred dollars a month will be sufficient because, if the average vietnamese can earn $200-$300 a month and make it, why can't you right? Keep in mind, most Vietnamese live together under one roof, and ... Read More
Reasons for moving to Vietnam by peterpan75
Hi Everyone, Just curious what other peoples reasons for moving to Vietnam have been. I've visited a couple times and am contemplating really trying it out next winter. I'll start with my reasons. In a transitional stage of life, just turned 39. ...
Yeah it does sound like he's going through a mid-life crisis. Almost 40, no kids, no wife, no job prospects, even in USA. You really can't just work "odd jobs" because who will hire you over a local? You're a Viet Kieu so that's maybe an ... Read More
what is true love with Vietnamese girl? by nnthuy154
I incidently read a story about a British man maried with a dirty Vietnamese girl. I fell very ashamed because I am Vietnamese too. You should agree that you may meet the good ones or the bad ones in every country, but especially the ones origined ...
And so are girls who want to marry you after a week right? Read More
what is true love with Vietnamese girl? by nnthuy154
I incidently read a story about a British man maried with a dirty Vietnamese girl. I fell very ashamed because I am Vietnamese too. You should agree that you may meet the good ones or the bad ones in every country, but especially the ones origined ...
I agree, you can't really generalize about your own people that way. Whether it's a rich country or not, there will be bad women. In Vietnam, you have women who marry for permanent residence or money. In Canada, you have women who marry for money ... Read More
Meeting parents by MrshyONE
:unsure I am meeting the parents of A woman I am very interested in for a long term relationship. I would like to make an impression but nit seem to over the top. What small jesters or gifts are allowed to give her parents on the fist visits. I ...
You should say "You're very funny" :) Read More
Please don't smell my baby. by jakejas
I have noticed that Vietnamese people have some odd infatuation with making my baby cry. The last incident happened when we dropped a friend off at her apartment. The baby (Kim) was in the backseat, and the friend went up real close to Kim while she ...
They don't see mixed babies very often, so they go ga-ga, goo-goo over them. Read More
My vietnamese girlfriend cannot stay at my house in vietnam overnight by enigma1981
Today i went to the local police station in da nang,cause i just renewed my visa,and the policeman told me they have right to check my house which i rented one month ago anytime even at mid-night?! And my vietnamese girlfriend cannot stay at my ...
The laws are so vague, not even the local Vietnamese know if it's illegal or not :D Read More
Time to run away? by Jquinoq
:/ so, I met this girl 34 years old , started dating her ( seriously) within a week her family has me at a Buddha temple talking about wedding dates with a " master" . Omg. I just met her WTF is the family thinking after two week " marriage" her ...
Not necessarily true. In Vietnam, and most Asian cultures, many kids still live with their parents until they're married, or even after they're married, depending on their situation. How can you expect someone who makes a typical salary of ... Read More
Why are there any towels in washroom? by cowboyBob
One thing I hate after washing my hands in VN is there are no clean towels in washroom. Very few places have blowers or have one common dirty cloth towel use by everyone, other than that zilt for drying. Ends up flinging my hands in the air or ...
Saves on garbage and the trouble of installing a paper towel dispenser I guess. Read More
Time to run away? by Jquinoq
:/ so, I met this girl 34 years old , started dating her ( seriously) within a week her family has me at a Buddha temple talking about wedding dates with a " master" . Omg. I just met her WTF is the family thinking after two week " marriage" her ...
To rush to marriage that quickly, you should also make sure she's not doing it to get a Green Card. Even just tell a white lie to her and say you have limited income and you plan on living in Vietnam forever and see what they say. Vietnam has lots ... Read More
Time to run away? by Jquinoq
:/ so, I met this girl 34 years old , started dating her ( seriously) within a week her family has me at a Buddha temple talking about wedding dates with a " master" . Omg. I just met her WTF is the family thinking after two week " marriage" her ...
Correction, they're engaged after 2 weeks, but will marry 4 months later. Maybe it has something to do with the Vietnamese culture of older women being pressured to marry. Can't really blame the culture right? FYI, I proposed to my wife after a ... Read More
Time to run away? by Jquinoq
:/ so, I met this girl 34 years old , started dating her ( seriously) within a week her family has me at a Buddha temple talking about wedding dates with a " master" . Omg. I just met her WTF is the family thinking after two week " marriage" her ...
My brother-in-law, who is Vietnamese born and lives in Australia, has been dating this Vietnamese girl, for just 2 weeks. They're already engaged, and they will be married this September. He's 32, she's 30. Read More
Time to run away? by Jquinoq
:/ so, I met this girl 34 years old , started dating her ( seriously) within a week her family has me at a Buddha temple talking about wedding dates with a " master" . Omg. I just met her WTF is the family thinking after two week " marriage" her ...
Well she's 34, usually that's around the age where parents pressure their daughters to marry or else be forever single, you can really blame them Read More
Top Barber Shops in Saigon by spajcte
Can anyone give me a list of top barber shops / Gentlemen's club in saigon? Happy Holiday Che
Find the ones where scantily clad girls sit on your lap Read More
unlucky lucky by expat2be
Hi all, today I got robbed in district 6, Hcmc. After lunch we were walking down the street. Some guy on a motorbike snatched my bag with everything important (passport, bankcards) in it. After going to the police and fill in forms I went back home. ...
If you're walking with a bag, put the bag diagonally across your chest, on the side of your body away from the roads. Walk as far away from bikes as possible. Read More
My experience being married to a Vietnamese woman by pissedoffdude
I would like to start by saying that I love Vietnam and the people, I have many good VIetnamese friends. I would just like to share my experience. I met her mid may, we seemed to hit it off. She was so sweet and fun. We kept in touch after I ...
Actually, I think the best way to test a Vietnamese woman is when the topic of living together/marriage comes up, you should ask her if living in Vietnam is a possibility. If she's absolutely devoted to living in your country, and doesn't want to ... Read More
Highest grossing Hollywood films all time in vietnam by mikeymyke
Does anyone have a list? Maybe someone who knows Vietnamese can help search, can't find such a list using English in google.
Not DVD/bluray, just total box office numbers. Read More
Highest grossing Hollywood films all time in vietnam
Does anyone have a list? Maybe someone who knows Vietnamese can help search, can't find such a list using English in google. Read More
Why are some foreigners - especially expats - hostile and patronized? by Scarletvn
Have you ever meet them on the street of Vietnam or in a forum? In someway I can understand why some of foreigners are suspicious when doing something with local people. I think good and bad people are everywhere, we should be careful with strangers ...
My wife said it best when we were just dating when it comes to Foreigners vs Developing Countries: "Rich doesn't mean good, poor doesn't mean bad" Read More
please help me!! by TuongVan
i'm a vietnamese high school girl who are living in Hồ Chà Minh city. i really need someone to teach me english, especially writing skill. if you want, i can teach you vietnamese in return. ^^ please help me! Thank you!
I always tell my wife, "em co ma phinh" :D My Vietnamese sucks, but she's helping me learn. Her English is great, but she always likes when I correct her mistakes. It took her 4 years to get to her level, just have to go to formal classes to get ... Read More
How much do you tip the masseuse by Pandagao
I feel confused about how much should I tip the massage girl, I tip 50.000vnd for 1 hour foot massage, and 100.000vnd for 1 hour body massage.The salon Quynh in Q2 only charges 90.000vnd/hour for foot massage and 70.000/hour body massage. lots of ...
When you get "A to Z" service, they expect at least 500,000 vnd :D Read More
Where to buy a nice dress for wedding reception? by mikeymyke
My fiance is looking to buy a dress (not a wedding gown), in Saigon, Vietnam for our wedding reception. Does anyone know a good place to buy good quality dresses?
Haha wow, i'm surprised my thread is still getting replies, and got off topic so much! But it's ok, thanks a lot guys, my wife and I already got married on Dec 30, we both wore ao dai for traditional ceremony, and she wore a nice normal wedding ... Read More
minimum cost of living by aspie_delight
hi i am pakistani, i want to know what is the minimum cost of living in vietnam, can u live in under 200 dollars
i know, but my point is ....... prepare for worst.......that is what i think, i can afford 300-350,I don't know the city you will be in, but if you take HCMC for example, this is what you're likely to spend: $200/month for 1 bedroom apartment (that ... Read More
Why are some foreigners - especially expats - hostile and patronized? by Scarletvn
Have you ever meet them on the street of Vietnam or in a forum? In someway I can understand why some of foreigners are suspicious when doing something with local people. I think good and bad people are everywhere, we should be careful with strangers ...
And you guys also need to remember, even if an expat brags about how rich he is in Vietnam, usually he's only just low-middle income compared to their own people. Read More
minimum cost of living by aspie_delight
hi i am pakistani, i want to know what is the minimum cost of living in vietnam, can u live in under 200 dollars
$200 is way too low to get by if you're in the city, despite the fact that's the average salary for most vietnamese. I would say $500 is good Read More
Why are some foreigners - especially expats - hostile and patronized? by Scarletvn
Have you ever meet them on the street of Vietnam or in a forum? In someway I can understand why some of foreigners are suspicious when doing something with local people. I think good and bad people are everywhere, we should be careful with strangers ...
I agree with Julien, you shouldn't be generalizing. Just like expats could easily turn around and say, "Why so many Vietnamese locals think foreigners are rich? Why they always ask for money? Why always overcharge us when buying stuff? etc etc" ... Read More
How to speak English? by VUTHUANH
Hi everybody! Please tell me how to speak English? I really want to speak English fluently. I think the natural subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry is so difficult, require a lot of thinking.. but I learned them so excellent. About ...
My wife didn't know any English, she became intermediate speaker in just 3 years. Make some foreigner friends, watch some movies/TV shows with Vietnamese subtitles so you can learn. Take some English classes. Read More
Is teaching English a good job for expats in Saigon?
I was wondering how viable a job teaching English is for someone who doesn't know much Vietnamese, was born in Canada, and is married to a Vietnamese woman? Does it pay well and have enough hours working? Also are there a lot of opportunites? ... Read More
Gotta love crooked airport customs ppl lol by mikeymyke
Came into Tan Son Nhat airport in Saigon for my upcoming wedding and before I came, I searched the net, as well as the Canada and USA official govt websites, and all indicate u can bring $7000 max without declare. so i decide bring $7000 even. Now ...
Haha cool! Thanks! I'm willing to bet they'd even reimburse me if they really did confiscate some cash :P By the way, I just got married 2 days ago and we are going to Mui Ne for honeymoon tomorrow :P Read More
Gotta love crooked airport customs ppl lol by mikeymyke
Came into Tan Son Nhat airport in Saigon for my upcoming wedding and before I came, I searched the net, as well as the Canada and USA official govt websites, and all indicate u can bring $7000 max without declare. so i decide bring $7000 even. Now ...
I saw many links like that one before coming to vn, and i didnt think they were accurate cuz they were dated 2011 Read More
Gotta love crooked airport customs ppl lol by mikeymyke
Came into Tan Son Nhat airport in Saigon for my upcoming wedding and before I came, I searched the net, as well as the Canada and USA official govt websites, and all indicate u can bring $7000 max without declare. so i decide bring $7000 even. Now ...
You're a bit wrong about that, they searched me after asking if I had money, and I didn't even mention anything about having $. I didnt even declare anything cuz according to Canada/US websites, they said you dont have to. But they just suddenly ... Read More
Gotta love crooked airport customs ppl lol by mikeymyke
Came into Tan Son Nhat airport in Saigon for my upcoming wedding and before I came, I searched the net, as well as the Canada and USA official govt websites, and all indicate u can bring $7000 max without declare. so i decide bring $7000 even. Now ...
This is where I got my info: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1060.html#entry_requirements http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/vietnam "Currency: There is no limit to the amount of U.S. dollars or other foreign currency you can ... Read More
Gotta love crooked airport customs ppl lol
Came into Tan Son Nhat airport in Saigon for my upcoming wedding and before I came, I searched the net, as well as the Canada and USA official govt websites, and all indicate u can bring $7000 max without declare. so i decide bring $7000 even. Now ... Read More
Have anyone here worked in Shopping Mall? by Anna_ Nguyen
Shopping Mall Industry has been popular in developing countries, but It's new in Viet Nam. I want to know whether having any difference from VietNam-based-Shopping Mall with other countries or not.
Also in Canada, just like in US too I'm sure, the employees will normally greet you, and ask you if you need help, but if you say no, and just browse around, they will leave you alone. But in Vietnam, they always follow you around everywhere you ... Read More
Have anyone here worked in Shopping Mall? by Anna_ Nguyen
Shopping Mall Industry has been popular in developing countries, but It's new in Viet Nam. I want to know whether having any difference from VietNam-based-Shopping Mall with other countries or not.
Yeah that too maybe haha Read More
Have anyone here worked in Shopping Mall? by Anna_ Nguyen
Shopping Mall Industry has been popular in developing countries, but It's new in Viet Nam. I want to know whether having any difference from VietNam-based-Shopping Mall with other countries or not.
For me, when I was at Vincom and Parkson in Saigon, a lot of department stores carry products that cost the same in Canada, which explains why I see so many people just simply browsing stuff, but not really buying, because not many Vietnamese can ... Read More
Juz moved in to Saigon by joe1980
Hi everyone, my name is Joe from SG. Can anyone advise about the interest rate in Vietnam Banks? 7% PA. I was thinking of investing my SGD into VND and earning some interest from the banks here. Pls advise. Thanks
wow are the interest rates in banks really that high? my savings account at my Canadian bank is only like 0.5% lol Read More
new Iphone 5s or 5c by ksvane
anyone knows anyone who can supply the new iphones? heard that they have hit the market here already. by market, obviously, its the black market. /Svane
13% is crazy, I'm glad I don't live there. Read More
new Iphone 5s or 5c by ksvane
anyone knows anyone who can supply the new iphones? heard that they have hit the market here already. by market, obviously, its the black market. /Svane
Why don't you just ask a friend from US or canada to buy the phone for you and bring to vietnam? I bought my fiance a 5s from Canada and will bring it to her next week. Read More
sony playstation 3/4
Is it even sold in Vietnam now? I wonder how much it retails for. Read More
Real value of $2 bill in Vietnam by ancientpathos
Just curious about the fuss over the $2 bill. Is there a market for them? Is it legal to sell them?
anyone know if Vietnamese consider $2 Canadian coins lucky? Here's a pic: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d2/Toonie_-_front.png/220px-Toonie_-_front.png Read More
Alright, a storm is coming our way. by Tran Hung Dao
In case you don't have propaganda speakers in your village (or totally missed it on the Internet), there is a big storm coming our way (Southern Việt Nam, Vũng Tà u, Hồ Chà Minh ...
My fiance lives in Saigon, and it appears the storm will miss it, thank goodness. Read More
Long way to be global city? by Sploke77
It will be a long way before this city reaches global standards. My latest example is S follows : Even a so-called 5 star hotel like the Pullman does not believe in having sufficient car parks. As the citizens get more affluent, cars will increase. ...
I think many affluent Vietnamese would rather pay for a taxi than go through the trouble of driving around town anyway. Read More
Long way to be global city? by Sploke77
It will be a long way before this city reaches global standards. My latest example is S follows : Even a so-called 5 star hotel like the Pullman does not believe in having sufficient car parks. As the citizens get more affluent, cars will increase. ...
That won't happen for decades, because of Vietnam's infrastructure. It's a country with high population density, not a lot of land, widening the roads to make room for cars will require them to demolish current buildings and rebuild everything, ... Read More
Vietnamese Health Insurance by turi65
Greetings from a new member. I am going to Vietnam in a month for about a year and was wondering if it's necessary to get health insurance - I've heard most medical costs are very reasonable there. I will be based first in Hoi An and then in Ha Noi ...
I think the out of pocket costs without insurance, are kind of expensive. My brother 3 years ago, was in Saigon, lost his temper, and kicked a wooden door, which cut up his leg mildly. He only needed minimal stitches, but had to pay $200. Read More
Can we be legal in this country? by Tran Hung Dao
I read an article in Thanh Niên newspaper today that reminded me that tomorrow the new decree on work permits and residency takes effect. I know it's been discussed before in other threads but I figured I'd make a new one. Here's some excerpts ...
They won't even try to immigrate by legal means, just want to grossly overpay for a visa, lolz. Immigrating overseas isn't as difficult as it's made out to be, forget about spending that much $. Do many people even have that much to spend to begin ... Read More