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Jeff Brewster

@Jeff Brewster

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Welsh expat in Vietnam

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Lives in Nha Trang

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Registration: 15 July 2013

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
8 years ago
laststanding

Troubled and Confused by laststanding

Just wanting to get some opinions from people out there. So here is my situation and please feel free to express opinions. Ok here it is and see ! A year and a half ago I married my Vietnamese girlfriend of 4 years. Our relationship and experience ...

Jeff Brewster

Long distance relationships are a problem if there isn't a hundred percent trust on both sides . I had an eight year long distance relationship before I was able to come to Vietnam and marry. I would not allow my then fiancé to work in a ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
8 years ago

more birth cert visa polava

Stay off the rice wine ,, Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
10 years ago
username222

How do you get "local" price by username222

Yeah it's no secret that Vietnam over charge foreigners, especially with housing agents lurking this forum charing you x2.5 or x3 what they would charge for rent to a local person living in Saigon. So my question is, how do I get a room / ...

Jeff Brewster

Yes, I will have as much as possible. That's a very nice gesture so when can you deliver,,,,,, talk is cheap, money buys houses. Better not hold my breath just incase you don't fulfill your promises. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
11 years ago
christu918

Local Banks that will allow foreigners w/ B3 Visa to open account by christu918

Hi, Does anyone know which local bank will allow a foreigner with B3 visa to open an account? I have tried several banks and they say I need a 6 months visa or a resident card. I currently have a 3 months B3 visa. Thanks.

Jeff Brewster

Keith, try Vietnam Russian joint venture bank,,, VRB for short.. You will get the best interest as well. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
11 years ago
Gphillips

Visa extension by Gphillips

I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...

Jeff Brewster

DIDENT know things had changed, untill today. I have been living here for three years. Normally I renew my visa every 90 days at a cost of $45 . Once the year is up I have to make a visa run to Cambodia . Went there three months ago. So I was ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
11 years ago
1stewart

Air travel from Vietnam by 1stewart

My girlfriend wants to visit me here in Florida. She has her passport and the travel company in Vietnam wants her to fly to Japan first, but the travel company wants her to stay 5 days and she only wants to stay 2 days. The travel agency wants 1,650 ...

Jeff Brewster

Sorry to say this, but it's the oldest trick in the book. Please help me my mother is in hospital I need money for her. They have been coming out with this one for years, but you wasn't to know. She's done ok out of you, thank your lucky ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
11 years ago
kimtuyen

Asking for a professional visa for an internship in Vietnam, from VN ? by kimtuyen

Hello ! I'm French with Vietnamese origins and I alrealdy have my tourist visa (so I have the right to stay 3 months and my visa is available until 2017). I'm looking for a 6-month internship in Vietnam. I'm going to Vietnam next year ...

Jeff Brewster

Just extended your tourists visa, it's so easy. Don't waste your time trying to get an intern visa, it will take you all of your six months, Back handers to anyone you speak to, and a headache. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
11 years ago
DylanG

Videos of teaching by DylanG

is there any good videos of people teaching in Vietnam, id honestly just love to see how people go about this, i still can't comprehend teaching someone who doesn't understand any English to speak English, do they use translators or ...

Jeff Brewster

I hope that you are not an English teacher. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
11 years ago
Jaitch

Ha Noi proposes ban on warm beer halls in VietNam by Jaitch

An official at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, NGUYEN Phu Cuong, in Ha Noi, is trying to outlaw the sale of beer in bars with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in a bid to "protect consumers". This was a headline in ...

Jeff Brewster

If i go to a place that hasent got cold beer, i dont stay. Im not waiting 20 minutes to chill the beer in a bucket of ice water. I dont put ice into a beer, ive seen ice being cut up on dirty floors, and people with filthy hands handling it. Apart ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
11 years ago
Jaitch

Ha Noi proposes ban on warm beer halls in VietNam by Jaitch

An official at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, NGUYEN Phu Cuong, in Ha Noi, is trying to outlaw the sale of beer in bars with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in a bid to "protect consumers". This was a headline in ...

Jeff Brewster

What they should outlaw is putting ice in beer. Thats a crime. Anyone cought doing this evil act should be punished. Made to drink warm coca cola for a month. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
11 years ago
Jaitch

Ha Noi proposes ban on warm beer halls in VietNam by Jaitch

An official at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, NGUYEN Phu Cuong, in Ha Noi, is trying to outlaw the sale of beer in bars with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in a bid to "protect consumers". This was a headline in ...

Jeff Brewster

In the UK you are not allowed to smoke in a bar, you have to go outside. This is a problem when it is very cold and wet, so alot of the bars or pubs as we call them lost a lot of cuctom. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
11 years ago
Jaitch

Had a Bag Snatched? Here's one for the Victims by Jaitch

A bag snatcher, Huynh Van Thanh, 25, according to the ID card found on his body, drowned after jumping off of a bridge as he attempted to evade police in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday morning. Police successfully took his accomplice into custody but ...

Jeff Brewster

Dont be sorry to disagree with me, thats your personal oppinion, and i respect that. At least you can string a sentance together without calling me a girly man or a retard, unlike some idiot on here. First of all, i am no lover of bag thiefs. I ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
11 years ago

Marmite in Nha Trang? Or Vegemite?

If someone was to import it buy the ton, and the ship went down,, would'ent it kill all the fish in the sea?. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
11 years ago

Marmite in Nha Trang? Or Vegemite?

How long can an Auisse last without the fix of marmite ? Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
11 years ago
Jaitch

Had a Bag Snatched? Here's one for the Victims by Jaitch

A bag snatcher, Huynh Van Thanh, 25, according to the ID card found on his body, drowned after jumping off of a bridge as he attempted to evade police in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday morning. Police successfully took his accomplice into custody but ...

Jeff Brewster

I think you have got confused with crime thats a stright forward bag snach. And a crime which is a bag snach and gone wrong, making it another more serious crime. Like pulling the victim off the bike and getting injured. Thats two different crimes ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
11 years ago
Jaitch

Had a Bag Snatched? Here's one for the Victims by Jaitch

A bag snatcher, Huynh Van Thanh, 25, according to the ID card found on his body, drowned after jumping off of a bridge as he attempted to evade police in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday morning. Police successfully took his accomplice into custody but ...

Jeff Brewster

He was a bag thief, not public enarmy number 1. He dident deserve to die for snaching someones bag !. If you asked the victim of this crime what punnishment does he deserve, im sure she wouldent want the death penalty. A year in prison would be more ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
11 years ago
Jaitch

Had a Bag Snatched? Here's one for the Victims by Jaitch

A bag snatcher, Huynh Van Thanh, 25, according to the ID card found on his body, drowned after jumping off of a bridge as he attempted to evade police in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday morning. Police successfully took his accomplice into custody but ...

Jeff Brewster

How do you know what background he was born into ? It wasent the victim who staged this crime, it was he and this other thief. Sure he dident deserve to die, it was only money they stole. Maybe he comes from a good family and turned to drugs as a ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
11 years ago
Seath forder

Another foreigner died yesterday. by Seath forder

So I cannot find the article at the moment I believe it can be found on FB. But what I do know from some friends and a guest of the hotel. It was 8/10/14 I think afternoon time an Argentinan women age 21, arrived that morning and checked in to her ...

Jeff Brewster

We had a house fire where i live, about 7 killometers outside of Nha Trang. By the time the fire brigade arrived there was nothing left of the house. It took them 45 minutes to get here. I dont know why it took them so long. Fortunatly no one was ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
11 years ago
Jeff Brewster

Bear farms in Vietnam by Jeff Brewster

I have just seen a program about bear bile farms in Vietnam. It probebly one of the sadest ever programs that i have seen. They call them farms, but the conditions these poor bears are kept in is inhumain. All there life they are kept in a cage, ...

Jeff Brewster

Thanks for that. Looks like i will have to avoid the whole of China as well. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
11 years ago
Jeff Brewster

Bear farms in Vietnam by Jeff Brewster

I have just seen a program about bear bile farms in Vietnam. It probebly one of the sadest ever programs that i have seen. They call them farms, but the conditions these poor bears are kept in is inhumain. All there life they are kept in a cage, ...

Jeff Brewster

Your so right BLUENZ when you say about the parents. I think the time has come to be tested before you are allowed to have kids. In England you would probebly have more failures than passes. Half the young girs who get pregnent now do so knowing ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
11 years ago
Jeff Brewster

Bear farms in Vietnam by Jeff Brewster

I have just seen a program about bear bile farms in Vietnam. It probebly one of the sadest ever programs that i have seen. They call them farms, but the conditions these poor bears are kept in is inhumain. All there life they are kept in a cage, ...

Jeff Brewster

Well the only good thing about the dog situation (if you can call it good by any streach of the imagenation) is that these poor dogs are not kept all thier lifes in what can only be descibes as HELL on earth. They get to die quicker than these ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
11 years ago
Jeff Brewster

Bear farms in Vietnam by Jeff Brewster

I have just seen a program about bear bile farms in Vietnam. It probebly one of the sadest ever programs that i have seen. They call them farms, but the conditions these poor bears are kept in is inhumain. All there life they are kept in a cage, ...

Jeff Brewster

Whats the answer ? Well i would know the answer to this if i was in England. We have animal right groups , RSPCA, Police, and most of the population who would be appaled and sickened, if this were allowed to happen in the country. In Vietnam, im not ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster created a thread
11 years ago

Bear farms in Vietnam

I have just seen a program about bear bile farms in Vietnam. It probebly one of the sadest ever programs that i have seen. They call them farms, but the conditions these poor bears are kept in is inhumain. All there life they are kept in a cage, ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
MarcusKS

My vietnamese GF is pregnant - how much it costs for pregnancy in HCMC by MarcusKS

Hi , I,m from Malaysia and my Vietnamese GF called me this morning that she is pregnant ! After she has a pregnancy test and yes she is ... I was so happy because we will have a baby soon . But i need some advise from expats . How much does it cost ...

Jeff Brewster

HAWKMAN, Sorry to hear that you have had a very rough ride indeed. Your babys mum sounds like a compleat bich. Anyone in your situation would feel the same way. But i dont agree with what you said to our friend about changing his number and ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
MarcusKS

My vietnamese GF is pregnant - how much it costs for pregnancy in HCMC by MarcusKS

Hi , I,m from Malaysia and my Vietnamese GF called me this morning that she is pregnant ! After she has a pregnancy test and yes she is ... I was so happy because we will have a baby soon . But i need some advise from expats . How much does it cost ...

Jeff Brewster

Cỏngratulations, and well done for being a man and steping up to the plate. I see alot of girls get themself pregnent, but the man turns out to be a boy, and leaves the girl and baby all alone to take care of themselfs. I think you love this ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
VungTauDon

Expat co-owning a house in Vietnam with wife by VungTauDon

My wife (Vietnamese) and I are saving to buy a house and I am wondering if it is possible to be listed in the housebook as a co-owner or will I always have to register with the police like a tourist. I don't register with them now as my landlord ...

Jeff Brewster

Ha ha , yes thats brought a smile to my face, but the tears are still there from the football, well if you can call it that. From the defeat we suffered today at the hans of ay Loius Sanches. Roy f,,ing Hogson could run a bath, let alone the ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
VungTauDon

Expat co-owning a house in Vietnam with wife by VungTauDon

My wife (Vietnamese) and I are saving to buy a house and I am wondering if it is possible to be listed in the housebook as a co-owner or will I always have to register with the police like a tourist. I don't register with them now as my landlord ...

Jeff Brewster

The qestion is how the hell did she ever get out the loony bin in the first place? I knew there was something when i come home from walking the dogs and we got cought in the rain, and we made the foor all dirty. She dident say a word, then she said ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
VungTauDon

Expat co-owning a house in Vietnam with wife by VungTauDon

My wife (Vietnamese) and I are saving to buy a house and I am wondering if it is possible to be listed in the housebook as a co-owner or will I always have to register with the police like a tourist. I don't register with them now as my landlord ...

Jeff Brewster

Im sorry everyone, ive been out and ive have just come back and have seen that my wife has been on here ( bless her ). She dont like me coming on here, she says that i gossip. Which is true. She thinks that i only speak to the girls, its called ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
VungTauDon

Expat co-owning a house in Vietnam with wife by VungTauDon

My wife (Vietnamese) and I are saving to buy a house and I am wondering if it is possible to be listed in the housebook as a co-owner or will I always have to register with the police like a tourist. I don't register with them now as my landlord ...

Jeff Brewster

Do la chuyen cua vo chong toi toi khong thich aiban raban vao ca,lam ondung nhieu huyen nua Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
VungTauDon

Expat co-owning a house in Vietnam with wife by VungTauDon

My wife (Vietnamese) and I are saving to buy a house and I am wondering if it is possible to be listed in the housebook as a co-owner or will I always have to register with the police like a tourist. I don't register with them now as my landlord ...

Jeff Brewster

Very good, that sums up lawyers to a tea. In England five of us took on a lawyer to do some buisness work concerning a property. It took him four years to put right the wrongs he did. In the end we payed him one hundred thousend pounds, which left ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
VungTauDon

Expat co-owning a house in Vietnam with wife by VungTauDon

My wife (Vietnamese) and I are saving to buy a house and I am wondering if it is possible to be listed in the housebook as a co-owner or will I always have to register with the police like a tourist. I don't register with them now as my landlord ...

Jeff Brewster

I know two good lawyers in Vietnan, one is called Robin Banks, and the other is called Robin foreigner. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
ancientpathos

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Personaly, i would have taken the 10 million, rather than puting your hopes in the local police...what ive seen of them, they couldent crack a nut,, let alone a crime. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
ancientpathos

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

We need Sherlock Holms on this, and i dont think even he could crack the case. No your not going to get to the bottom of this. All your left with are your suspitions, and that wont stand up in court. The police are as good as an ash tray on a ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
ancientpathos

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

You would only get about 5 million tops, for a stolen lap top. I cant see any land lord being so stupid by using a key to get into your place, no forced entry, its just putting himself in the frame if he done it. His offer of 10 million was a great ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
VungTauDon

Expat co-owning a house in Vietnam with wife by VungTauDon

My wife (Vietnamese) and I are saving to buy a house and I am wondering if it is possible to be listed in the housebook as a co-owner or will I always have to register with the police like a tourist. I don't register with them now as my landlord ...

Jeff Brewster

Thanks Bluenz, Thats made me feel beter, not that im thinking about a divorce, but i was thinking its not that fair on the guy if he gets a divorce and nine times out of ten its him who has put the money into it. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
VungTauDon

Expat co-owning a house in Vietnam with wife by VungTauDon

My wife (Vietnamese) and I are saving to buy a house and I am wondering if it is possible to be listed in the housebook as a co-owner or will I always have to register with the police like a tourist. I don't register with them now as my landlord ...

Jeff Brewster

Theres no way that your name can be on the deeds of the house. If you buy a house then it will be solely in your Vietnamise wifes name only. It certainly puts them in a stronger possition if you have an arguement. Like get out of my house, it ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
ancientpathos

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Trust no one. My wife has had her bag grabed and stolen when we was out riding. Then last week she left the door open just slightly. Went upstairs for 5 minutes and someone had come into the house and stole her purse. Unfortuatly Vietnam is turning ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
lostvietdreamer

Regular mail in Vietnam by lostvietdreamer

Hello Does anyone know about the regular mail service in Vietnam? Is it safe to mail a letter here? I was sent a couple of letters 2 months ago but did not receive them. Additionally, the US Consulate sent me a letter via a carrier who called me ...

Jeff Brewster

Your best bet is to go to the post office and get yourself a PO, box. They are very cheep to rent, and your mail will get to you, unlike delivered to your door. Mail going out is no problem, all my letters have reached there destinations, but i ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
MarkinNam

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

I dont know what make it is, as the rust has ate the paint away. I did start to wash it about 18 months ago, but i gave that up as bits was starting to fall of. To start it i have to kick it as the electric star, gave up long ago, got no electrics ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
MarkinNam

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

No, but i do spend a small fortune on gaffa tape. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
MarkinNam

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Many heads turn when im crusing around on my motorbike, normaly from the sound of back fireing from the exaust. I can see the envey in the locals eyes as i leave them behind, in a load of smoke and carbornoxyide. I never take it out at night, not ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
MarkinNam

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Ha ha ha , its probebly got a lot to do with it. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
MarkinNam

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

The problem is the goats are better looking than the Russian women... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
MarkinNam

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Im worried now as ive got 29 goats, Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
MarkinNam

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Dont knock it untill you tryed it !! Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
MarkinNam

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Not unless you have a flock of ducks that you want to rent out !! Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
MarkinNam

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

I dont think there are sheep in Vietnam, so sheep shagging dont come into play. Now on the other hand ivs seen the look in thier eyes when they have had to much rice wine, and they start looking at a plump duck as she wobbles by. Duck shagging is ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
MarkinNam

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Thats not a bad mornings work, ive upset the muslims, Germans , and the Greaks. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
MarkinNam

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Jesus loves you, nice to hear in church, but not when your in a Mexican prison. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
MarkinNam

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

I defrosted the frezer last night, or forplay as my wife calls it. I woke up last night to have a pee, and out of the window i saw a muslim in the nex doors garden. I went outside and my neighbour smashed him on the head with a shovel. Killed him ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
MarkinNam

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Angela Merkal arrives in Grease. At the airport the customs officer says. Natinality ,, German she replys. Occupation,, no only here for a few days,, Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
MarkinNam

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Hopefully he's away thinking of something that is actually " witty ,' to say next time?Loved most of the jokes, best one was 7 stages of sex....probeble because its true. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
MarkinNam

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Ive no idear who you are refuring to !! I hope its not me, because if you read my tex properly you would understand that i was speaking very brordly of the Englsh in genral. You may not get the fact as to what i was saying about Spain, unless your ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
MarkinNam

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Ive no idear who Witty is speaking to !!! Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
I do believe

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

I dont avoid eye contact, but i dont make a point of looking in the eyes of all foreigners. What for? I wouldent do it back home, it could get me in trouble. Im very approchable, very friendly, if anyone wanted to speak to me, i would be more than ... Read More

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12 years ago
MarkinNam

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Im afraid your right. Well speaking as an English man. The English dont seem cumfortable out of their zone. They have a problem trying new foods. I remember years ago when every English man and women hit the beaches of Spain. Foreigen was all new to ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
Panadol

Sausages?? by Panadol

Hi all, I'm currently back in Australia visiting family and friends (I'm absolutely freezing here in Melbourne). My brother asked me to make some sausages for him, as my sausage making stuff is stored in his garage. So I taught him how to ...

Jeff Brewster

If you can make a good sausage in Vietnam, then think about selling them on. It could be a nice buisness, as the only sausages i can buy here are crap. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
MIA2013

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. ...

Jeff Brewster

I herd that black majic or voodoo is on the rise in Vietnam. This is not a new thing, i dont know the word for it in Vietnamise, but my wife tells me Cham people practice this alot. She goes to a fortune teller quite often, some old women who goes ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
nnthuy154

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

If you ever get divorced, i want to marry your husband,,, Read More

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Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
nnthuy154

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

According to reserch study done by the hospital Saint-Louis in Paris. The comparison of the Virtnamise with other east asian populations showed a close genetic relation of the population under investigation with other orientals. These results along ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
nnthuy154

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Natalie Tran, All i want to know is,, who the F,,, is your drug dealer.. Ive got to get some of that shit your on. Oh mate, you are so messed up. You feel sorry for the Germans,, ha ha ha i love it. I feel sorry for you man, be carefull you dont OD. ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
nnthuy154

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Natalie Tran. You say you lived in Germany for six years, and no one asked you where are you from. Wow i find that extrodanry. Did you get out much? . Have you got a problem with the expats, or is it the whole world in genaral. Ive never met anyone ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
nnthuy154

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

What is true love with a Vietnamise girl,,,what is true love with any girl? Lots of marriges are called a marrige of conveneance. If you are a muslim your wife is chosen for you, you dont get to pick her. Is this a marrige of true love ??? It sort ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
nnthuy154

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Several, means two or three. Theres more than 90 million vietnamise, and there is a lot of very rich ones. Unfortunatly there is also alot of very poor ones. There is a very big divide in Vietnam between the haves, and the have nots. So much for ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
nnthuy154

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

I see many taxi girl working the foreigners in Nha Trang. Alot of them have two or three so called boyfreinds living abrord sending money every month. They meet them in Nha Trang spend a week or two with them, tell them that they love them, ofcourse ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
nnthuy154

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Women from all countrys marry man for security. This is not a new thing, its been going on for thousends of years. If these new arrivals to Vietnam havent herd of this, then they should have stayed at home with mummy. The girls Viets are no worse ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
nnthuy154

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Well if you was a poor girl, you would do the same i guess? Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
-jag-

5 months of overstay - 2 passports - SO MANY QUESTIONS!! ^_^ by -jag-

Hello. I am in quite a sticky situation and was wondering if anyone here could answer my questions... My tourist visa expired about 5 months ago. At that time, I was supposed to exit and re-enter the country when renewing it, but I didn't have any ...

Jeff Brewster

As the Viets are pals with the Russians, he could end up in Siberia !!!! Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
-jag-

5 months of overstay - 2 passports - SO MANY QUESTIONS!! ^_^ by -jag-

Hello. I am in quite a sticky situation and was wondering if anyone here could answer my questions... My tourist visa expired about 5 months ago. At that time, I was supposed to exit and re-enter the country when renewing it, but I didn't have any ...

Jeff Brewster

Whats the worst that could happen,,, Jail time, they wont keep him in there to long, he would be blocking up the space for a real crimanal, ladies bag snacher. Chicken nicker. The usual suspects!! Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
-jag-

5 months of overstay - 2 passports - SO MANY QUESTIONS!! ^_^ by -jag-

Hello. I am in quite a sticky situation and was wondering if anyone here could answer my questions... My tourist visa expired about 5 months ago. At that time, I was supposed to exit and re-enter the country when renewing it, but I didn't have any ...

Jeff Brewster

Just come back from a fishing trip. Past a Chinese oil rig, saw some bloke called Jag waving a bunch of dong around, said his got loads of MONEY. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
nnthuy154

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

I think it has already been said, there are good and bad in every race. Im happy to be married to a Vietnamise lady, its the best thing i ever done. The house is in her name, if we split she will have it all, and she would be welcome to it. There ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
Scarletvn

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

This is to the rich, handsom, American, fat guy,,, Its ok to be kised by a fool, but dont let a kiss fool you. Why cant people just enjot there own life, insted of bicthing about other peoples !! Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
Scarletvn

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

El jost,,, So your a German, dont worry about it, you have got loads of chocolate cake it eat, but dont get to fat otherwise you will be just another forigner whos being accused of being hostile towards the natives,, Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
Scarletvn

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Thet dont seem to catch on very quicly and get the hummerest side. Its like when i tell a joke to my wife and she dont get it. I then have to brake it down and by the time ive done that,,, its not funny any more. I had one girl on here, she dident ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
Scarletvn

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

No i pressed the wrong button, and now im a Welshman, could have been worse could have been a Russian Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
Scarletvn

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Thanks man, But i still have loads of cake to finnish off. Its a shame because chocolate cake is my favorite,,, ant life a bitch, and then you end up marrying one. Maybe some other time. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
Scarletvn

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

I know how to joke, but do you know how to laugh ? Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
Scarletvn

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Thanks but i dont want to cool down with ice cream, im just getting warmed up. The gloves are off and i ready for a fight. And as for you who started all this, no i dont want to drink beer, and neighter should you , your pregnant,,, think of the ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
Scarletvn

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Mr El Jost, I went to the doctor this morning to see if i had a bee up my arse, he said no , but you have got a cake up your arse,,,,, so i said have you got any cream for it !! Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
Scarletvn

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Yer im here, and yes i can understand her question now. Patronizing, wouldent be you would it. Question for you,,, are you on strong medication, or recreational drugs,,, if not i think you should be. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
Scarletvn

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Im not sure what your baning on about to be honest. Are you saying that after living here for a few years that in genaral that the people of Vietnam are a good bunch. Or are you saying dont trust any of them . Im confused. We have a lot of sayings ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
Scarletvn

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Sounds like someones got a Bee up there arse!! Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
Scarletvn

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 ...

Jeff Brewster

Im sorry that you feel this way about expacts, and as Charlie has just apologized i would like to do the same. Im very happy to be in your country, i love VN, i have found the people on the whole to be kind, and wecoming. I like talking tp people, ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
bta87

VNese customs once your part of VNese family? by bta87

I am in the process of marrying into a VNese family and am wanting to learn some of the customs I should adhere to so as not to offend. I am about at my wit send as it seems everything I do is closely watched and criticized e.g. 1.) I am td not to ...

Jeff Brewster

Shes a nutter, a controle freek and her family are as bad. There are so many good women out here who want to marry a good man, you are spoilt for choise. Ive never herd so much crap, about backing a motoebike out the wrong way, not being allowed to ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
Jquinoq

First dates by Jquinoq

What are some impressive resturant to take a first date in HCM? Any other advice for first dates? :P

Jeff Brewster

First of all, you take her to the Rex hotel roof garden for drinks. After that head for Bobby Chinns restarant. You will be able to eat great food, in a cool place. If that dont impress, i dont know what will. Have a good eveing. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
Xarcy

Swimming pool in Nha Trang by Xarcy

I arrived here in Nha Trang 2 months ago. I am seeking for a good swimming pool for public. Because the sea is not good for swim these days. Does anyone know some places? Thanks!

Jeff Brewster

Sorry, i dont mean the Shraton hotel, i mean the hotel on the corner near the lotus building. Its a shame because its a nice large pool, but when i tried to use it this year i was told its only for residence, and i did try three times just incase. ... Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster replied to a thread
12 years ago
Xarcy

Swimming pool in Nha Trang by Xarcy

I arrived here in Nha Trang 2 months ago. I am seeking for a good swimming pool for public. Because the sea is not good for swim these days. Does anyone know some places? Thanks!

Jeff Brewster

I think you will find that the pool is now only foe resedence. It was ok last year, but i tried three times this year to swim, and was told that i couldent pay and swim anymore. Read More

Jeff Brewster
Jeff Brewster joined Vietnam expat community
12 years ago