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How much an average cost for wedding in vietnam ? by MarcusKS
i am wondering how much it cost for wedding and everything needed for marriage ? Some of you will say it depends on how much you want to spend but i hope someone can share more information to me . If you can breakdown on what you spend will be good ...
A wedding in VN often pays for itself. If its a home/street wedding then you should have extra for the honeymoon. Read More
Getting married, but have doubts... by fredgo
Hi all, I am new to this site, so bear with me. To the point, I have finally met a woman in Viet Nam that I love truly. In fact, I just spent 3 months with her in Nam Dinh and at the end I asked her to marry me. She is divorced and 2 children ...
Is it possible travel 6 times a year to and from the US? Read More
Getting married, but have doubts... by fredgo
Hi all, I am new to this site, so bear with me. To the point, I have finally met a woman in Viet Nam that I love truly. In fact, I just spent 3 months with her in Nam Dinh and at the end I asked her to marry me. She is divorced and 2 children ...
Single Viet women date to marry. Theres just no way around it if youre looking for a serious relationship. But from my experience ive found that women who are divorced, separated and hit the " ế" age(undesirable) of 30 years old ... Read More
Getting married, but have doubts... by fredgo
Hi all, I am new to this site, so bear with me. To the point, I have finally met a woman in Viet Nam that I love truly. In fact, I just spent 3 months with her in Nam Dinh and at the end I asked her to marry me. She is divorced and 2 children ...
Its hard to differentiate someone who seeks genuine advice or just seeking confirmation. So ill wade in. Fredgo the info youve posted tells me your Vietnamese is at best kindergarten level. Im a vietkieu who has been to VN once per year since ... 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 ...
Hihi....i should have guessed when he was ranting about Viet coffee and praising starbucks. Read More
Sorry but someone can help me to translate this sentence, please !! by DuongKa
One day my friend ask me that he need my help, but he need to translate this sentence from english into vietname but i didnt know how to help him,so anyone help him to translate this "what will be will be". Thanks your helping!
"con ong là con ong " :top: Read More
Extending visa without border run? by milkybunnyHCM
My nine months will be up soon and I'm wondering if there's a way to extend it without a border run? I've seen people mention it can be done in Da Nang and was curious if anybody had details? A border run isn't going to be possible for me because my ...
Not unless one of them starts lactating! lol My in-laws live in US, just my husband and me. So it's really not possible. :(Sorry i didnt know how old you child was. I hope the new contact works out for you. If it doesnt my suggestion would be for ... Read More
Extending visa without border run? by milkybunnyHCM
My nine months will be up soon and I'm wondering if there's a way to extend it without a border run? I've seen people mention it can be done in Da Nang and was curious if anybody had details? A border run isn't going to be possible for me because my ...
Can your husband or inlaws care for your baby for 24 hours so you can do a border run? 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. ...
Im in the same boat as you peterpan. Im contemplating moving here and teaching because i love working with children. As for the monthly budget it depends on your lifestyle. If im only here for 3 months t typically spend 2-3 thousand per ... Read More
shop cum house by samharry300
i am planning to start backpacker hostel in dalat
I'd come for sure :top: 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 ...
And bring your own toilet paper. Ive gotten used to the butt spray but i need paper to dry my butt! Read More
Top 5 Dishes To Try In Vietnam by spajcte
I dont know about you guys, but i only see noodles on the street, Dog meat (which i will never eat) Can someone Viet tell me, what are some of Viet Favorite Dishes. Something that i can keep down LOL ;)
The top 3 must eat is 'pho,' then 'banh mi' and for those with a spicy palate 'bun bo hue.' I have tried mice, cat, dog, horse, worm, wild boar, cricket, alligator, turtle and buffalo meat. Ill be honest the best of the bunch was mice. Ive seen ... Read More
Why do some motor drivers don't look, before they go forward, Ahead? by spajcte
So today while i was driving, someone pulled right in front of me, so me trying to avoid to hit the person on the side, i slammed my brakes and skidded on the road, Hurting my Knee my elbow and braking my left side mirror. All i could see was his ...
I dont think i'll ever be able to fly out if a hem without looking left. One thing ive learned is to take the initiative. It goes against my years of driving defensively but i try not to hesitate when i need to make a move. You have to be ... 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 ...
About 2 years ago I visited Vietnam, fell in love with the people and the opportunity to learn about the customs, culture and traditions of Vietnam. In the USA, I am just another fat old guy. Here I am rich, handsome, someone the lady's want to ... Read More
Importing my dog from Canada to Vietnam - urgent request by kelly0226
Help! I can't find specific information outside of vaccinations and health check. Has anyone imported a dog who can speak to what happens at customs in Vietnam (Hanoi). I have been told to get a local agent who can help me to get through customs ...
I dont have any advice but wish you luck. Its sounds like youre going through with moving here. I hope you enjoy Vietnam as much as i have. 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 ...
Must be the alzhiemers kicking in again, ( but more likely brain damage from breathing so much VN smoke, pollution that is ), I do remember quoting about them having TV's, motorbikes, and cellphones, or is that non ' factual raving ', You must be ... 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 ...
Bluenz you have your opinions and i have mine. If i disagree with something youve posted then i will respond. And if you took the time to read your own postings then youll see that you included ethnic minorities in your "factual" ravings. Its ... 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 ...
Ok, Mr ODD, I'll take your bait this time, what a silly thing to say about your ethnic minority family, if they sold their mountainous land, they would have nowhere to build their multi-storied homes?????? I hope Mr Banned does put in another ... Read More
Anybody expats in Bien Hoa, Dong Nai? by mss.vicky
I am just curious. Anybody here expats in Bien Hoa city, Dong Nai province?
I live in Bien Hoa. Several years ago i ran an english club. My nephew was a student at a local college so i had up to 20 classmates in our group. He has since graduated so i dont know how to start up another group. If any Vietnamese here ... 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 ...
Mr. Bluenz who has lived so long he knows that the ethnic minority poor are rich from selling off their mountainous land, have multi-storied homes and expensive bikes. I wouldnt be surprised if Mr. Banned, who believes the poor here are stupid ... Read More
I want to relocate to HCMC by mwerff
Hello, I want to relocate to HCMC. Can you let me know which apartments are available and the renting prices, and also the additional costs if there are like service costs and so on.Can you also sent me the renting terms and conditions please? Thank ...
There are many expats here with english as their second language should they come back when they have a firm grasp? Read More
Why do some motor drivers don't look, before they go forward, Ahead? by spajcte
So today while i was driving, someone pulled right in front of me, so me trying to avoid to hit the person on the side, i slammed my brakes and skidded on the road, Hurting my Knee my elbow and braking my left side mirror. All i could see was his ...
The reason there are many law breakers is the lack of enforcement. Whatever police presence are there to line their own pockets. If the fines collected actually went to building better roads, installing traffic lights and more traffic ... Read More
Word/phrase of the day
Sorry i havent contributed lately. The last 2-3 weeks for some reason i couldnt open threads on this site. It happened with touch screen devices. Since i only have a tablet and smart phone i couldnt post. Enough of the excuses. If you get ... Read More
brand name washing machine
Can anyone recommend a quality washing machine. The only name i recognize is Panasonic and i didnt even realized they made them. What is considered a brand name? Read More
Considering a big move to Hanoi from Canada by kelly0226
Hello Everyone, I currently live in Toronto Canada. Life has taken me in a direction of exploring opportunities overseas. I have a connection in Hanoi who suggested I come over and teach English. I would love to hear experiences from other ...
may i ask why you want to relocate to Vietnam? was it an arbitary choice? or was it personal? VN is a developing country and many modern amenities are not widely available. as with most things there are positives and negatives. nice ... Read More
English Club - Ho Chi Minh City by tomkat70
I know that there are many threads regarding English Club in Ho Chi Minh City. I just want to post this topic for those who are interested to join and would like to improve their English skill. The club meeting location will be in District 10 & 11, ...
i wont be able to make this weekend but hopefully the next though. have fun tomorrow. Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
safe from what? his idiotic diatribes? lol Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
Won't take long next time either. They have some admin who is a complete moron abou IP addresses. I'm not gonna take that. Two people post here from the same coffee shop days apart, both get banned. "Must be one person with two accounts." How ... Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
Have you tried it? It's worth the price. It's real coffee, not 60% ground roasted corn and soybeans like street coffee here. It's a piece of the high life that most anyone (in the west) can afford. They pioneered that. We may never own ... Read More
Vacation in Ho Chi Minh (advice on cabs and currency) by KristeRose
My husband and I, along with our two kids (ages 8 and 12), are planning a trip to Ho Chi Minh in April. We have heard horrible things about area taxis. I am looking for any kind of recommendations/advice regarding choosing an honest/reliable cab ...
My ride from the airport to cho ben thanh came to 129,000vnd. When i find an honest driver i ask for his business card, name and fone number. I usually have between 3-5 drivers fone numbers. Some work 12 hours shifts or alternating 24 hours ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
That didnt take long :unsure Read More
Banking Warning by ancientpathos
Greetings, Just thought I would share an experience. Went into Vietcom bank in Da Nang to get 60 million dong from my account in the USA. My visa debit card has my middle initial instead of my full middle name. Yep they took the money out of my ...
several years ago I was denied payment once because my credit didnt have my full middle name. silly stores Read More
Word/phrase of the day
"Youtube." When i say it western style my nieces/nephews look at me confused. in VN its pronounced "ooh - tu - beh." Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
and the space reserved for generalizing idiots have already been taken i see. look i understand some Viet quirks and characteristics can be annoying and downright frustrating but to generalize a whole group of people makes you well... Read More
Any anime fans? by NinaVamp
I'm a fan of anime, manga, video games, Japanese stuff in general and am looking for expats with similar interests. I know it is big here in Vietnam but sadly I do not speak Vietnamese yet to converse with locals. :( I'm pretty much a fan of nerdy ...
if you have Netflix watch "Attack on Titan." its pretty good and a little bit on the graphic side. Read More
Seeking quiet life in. viet Nam by MarkinNam
I m on recon mission to find a quiet place to live xpat life and do some good in the local community, loved Hanoi Hue not bad Hoi an has gone all western in the last year with lots of noise at night Quang ngai is next on list, can Anyone advise ? ...
of all the places ive visited id pick Dalat. Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
after the excitement and curiosity dies down it will be the kids/teens that will drive the fast food franchises. i love a good burger but McDonald's and Burger King's are not good. as for the poster who said the obesity rate will go up when i ... Read More
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 ...
i feel for you bta87. as ive wrote in the dating thread if you dont get along with your in-laws youre screwed. Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
Where does it say that I said they are lazy and stupid?,( and definitely no mention of motorcars, thank god, they are dangerous enough on m/b's ), once you come to VN , you will be able to see for yourself????ive been to VN for the last 6 years ive ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
ofcourse because most rural peasants have big houses and drive new cars/motorbikes even though theyre supposedly lazy and stupid - insert eyeroll here. Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
If they want to act like ' us ', perhaps they should start to think more like ' us '??? One of the main reason the locals won't speak to Foreigners, is their xenophobic tendencies, ( especially where I live ), but no different than the attitudes ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
there are many ethnic groups in VN each with its own language, lifestyle, and cultural heritage. the service sector that migrates to the cities come from all over VN to work. its a melting pot of mixed dialects and language. locals sometimes ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
please dont put words in my mouth. if you want to put that label on yourself be my guest. i said "arrogant." there are also corroboration of foreigner "arrogance" that comes from a huge abundance of unrelated sources. i guess that makes it ... Read More
How important is Vietnamese in your household? by NinaVamp
This is targeted towards those with children (or like to have opinions on children.) How much Vietnamese is used at home? Do you speak Viet or your native language? Anybody here have children that speak no Vietnamese or your native tongue? In your ...
Vietnamese kids in the US can understand Vietnamese on average but writing/reading is non-existent. it doesnt matter how much you speak to them until they want to learn Vietnamese nothing you teach will stick. i didnt want to learn the language ... Read More
Word/phrase of the day
the Vietnamese language is always evolving. words used just years ago give way to new ones. i and hopefully other local Viets on this blog will help you understand the street language that is different from what you learn in the class ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
some of these comments are comical. Vietnamese are lazy and stupid because they dont understand your Viet speak? you come to a foreign country and you expect them to think like you? talk about arrogance. maybe thats why some locals dont want ... Read More
Which city in VN is cheap? by awayland
HCMC is not cheap for long stay. Have a month left, budget not great, wanna know which major city in Vietnam has low cost of living for travellers?
is this a typo? if not what district is this? Read More
Convoy For Babies (CFB) HCMC --> Đồng Nai 2/23/2014 by Tran Hung Dao
Hi folks. Hope you enjoyed your lunar new years celebrations. Now as the country starts back its economic engines, it's a great time to take notice of those left behind...by this I really mean left behind...as in abandoned! We're talking about ...
wish i could be there but my plane wont land until tuesday morning :( hopefully ill make the next one Read More
Staring by Jquinoq
:mad: why do vnese stare so much? I walk in D1 and it seems so many eyes are in me, I notice people just watch me walk by and follow with their head turning, so now I've started to yell " amigo" which is Spanish for friend, every time I see someone ...
my ex-GF had the same experience in China. service men would grope when assisting her at tourist areas. staring is not considered taboo here. kinda like picking your nose in public i see often - once from my waitress. Read More
visa on arrival by MarkinNam
with all these e comapanies advertising " visa on arrival" has any one travelling from Australia to Viet Nam, heard of a knock back (refusal at the airport) The embassy in Aus has posted some company names , who they do not endorse
sorry Happy8888 i should clarify. the Vietnamese travel agencies here in Cali offer visa service along with the tickets for a small fee. after purchasing the ticket you hand over your passport and approximately 1 weeks time you receive your visa ... Read More
visa on arrival by MarkinNam
with all these e comapanies advertising " visa on arrival" has any one travelling from Australia to Viet Nam, heard of a knock back (refusal at the airport) The embassy in Aus has posted some company names , who they do not endorse
in california the price of the ticket includes visa entry. the OP is from Australia i think? Read More
Why do so many Vietnamese treat me like a 12 year old? by I do believe
Why do Vietnamese treat foreigners as if they are children?
some context would be helpful Read More
visa on arrival by MarkinNam
with all these e comapanies advertising " visa on arrival" has any one travelling from Australia to Viet Nam, heard of a knock back (refusal at the airport) The embassy in Aus has posted some company names , who they do not endorse
i always get my visa through my travel agency. is that available in your area? Read More
4weeks by Jquinoq
:par: four week into my my life here in HCM, I'm am ready to leave. I've had enough.....people are some what rude, staring, take advantage of foreigners and what get me most is the double price list for local and foreigners. Big mistake !!!!!!!
Thailand?yes he has hinted of going there. i guess VN is not "friendly" enough Read More
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 ...
one of the characteristic of Viets that i hate. some can be very controlling. they want to controll every aspect of daily life even down to the minute details. no room for negotiation. and if they dont get their way they make it miserable for ... Read More
4weeks by Jquinoq
:par: four week into my my life here in HCM, I'm am ready to leave. I've had enough.....people are some what rude, staring, take advantage of foreigners and what get me most is the double price list for local and foreigners. Big mistake !!!!!!!
bye...have fun in the land of smiles and sex Read More
visa on arrival by MarkinNam
with all these e comapanies advertising " visa on arrival" has any one travelling from Australia to Viet Nam, heard of a knock back (refusal at the airport) The embassy in Aus has posted some company names , who they do not endorse
About 3 cases.... or 4 cartons of "555"sor about 50 bags of bia hơi Read More
Dating/Marrying Tips for Expats :/ by OBB
when first dating local women i didnt heed the sage advise of my local relatives and went off on my own. being arrogant and confident i thought i had nothing new to learn considering my advanced age. i was humbled. several posts have inspired ...
excellent info Smile30. i like your detailed input and your english is pretty good. im not a dating expert most of the information ive culled from friends and relatives. as ive stated before there are exceptions to every situation so dont take ... Read More
Best place to meet a good woman by Jquinoq
I'm 50, retired....very shy, insecure ... :cool: any advise on where to meet a lady for serious relationship that may lead to more, nit just a one night stand..... :/
if you're serious about marrying a Viet woman ask someone you trust to "làm mai" for you. its a step below arranged marriage. its really an introduction to someone that person knows that is reputable and honest. then the couple can take it from ... Read More
Beware of bottled drinking water!! by charmavietnam
Just read a news about bottled drinking water which contains 'semen' in Perth, Australia :) I remember someone asked for semen donation in "An Phu Neighbors, a few month ago ! Anyway be careful with your bottled water!
the next time your ex asks for a bottle of water make sure the cap is on tight :D Read More
First dates by Jquinoq
What are some impressive resturant to take a first date in HCM? Any other advice for first dates? :P
i think the OP wants a nice restaurant to impress upon her his romantic side not this financial side. Read More
Dating/Marrying Tips for Expats :/ by OBB
when first dating local women i didnt heed the sage advise of my local relatives and went off on my own. being arrogant and confident i thought i had nothing new to learn considering my advanced age. i was humbled. several posts have inspired ...
25 - "biết điều" is a phrase that basically means "i scratch your back..." learn it and practice it. when you ask your GF's family, relatives or friends to do you a favor which probably will be often take note of who did what ... Read More
Dating/Marrying Tips for Expats :/ by OBB
when first dating local women i didnt heed the sage advise of my local relatives and went off on my own. being arrogant and confident i thought i had nothing new to learn considering my advanced age. i was humbled. several posts have inspired ...
i am extremely impressed. you went against the norm and enjoyed yourself. i only know of one other foreign woman who dated and eventually married a local man. reminded me of the time in high school i asked a black girl to a Tet Festival in town. ... Read More
Hello Saigon by Xaviar84
Hi everyone, I'm a 29 year old English guy who recently relocated to Ho Chi Minh just two days ago having spent the last two years living in Thailand. I would love to meet fellow expats as well as some local Vietnamese people to really get to know ...
i understand your feeling 100%. but i must say its difficult to immerse yourself into Viet society on a social level in just 8 days. ive been back and forth for 6 six years and i still stick out like a sore thumb and im Viet kieu. to be blunt i ... Read More
Do you consider seriousness at the first time starting a relationship? by phanbamboo
I had an interesting discussion with my friend about the differences in the way Vietnamese and Western/American people think when they start a relationship. It began with my story about the foreign guy who wanted to start relationship with a girl ...
the views of premarital sex among the youth is changing even from 5 years ago. easy access to the net is the major influence is my guess Read More
First dates by Jquinoq
What are some impressive resturant to take a first date in HCM? Any other advice for first dates? :P
your date will be impressed with the ambiance but not the food. foreign cuisine is bland to the Vietnamese palate. as for restaurants ill leave that to the HCMC experts. wish you luck my friend. Read More
Dating/Marrying Tips for Expats :/ by OBB
when first dating local women i didnt heed the sage advise of my local relatives and went off on my own. being arrogant and confident i thought i had nothing new to learn considering my advanced age. i was humbled. several posts have inspired ...
13 - even chatting on the net or talking on the phone for a period of time it could be considered a relationship. how serious depends on the woman. 14 - if you want to know how far your relationship is progressing give her a ride on your ... Read More
Dating/Marrying Tips for Expats :/ by OBB
when first dating local women i didnt heed the sage advise of my local relatives and went off on my own. being arrogant and confident i thought i had nothing new to learn considering my advanced age. i was humbled. several posts have inspired ...
kinh nghiệm va họ hàng mô :P Read More
Dating/Marrying Tips for Expats :/ by OBB
when first dating local women i didnt heed the sage advise of my local relatives and went off on my own. being arrogant and confident i thought i had nothing new to learn considering my advanced age. i was humbled. several posts have inspired ...
um...im a male expat so i would opine about my experiences. it would be great to see the female perspective on this matter. how about you start a thread. im sure it would be quite informative and i could definitely learn from it. Read More
Dating/Marrying Tips for Expats :/ by OBB
when first dating local women i didnt heed the sage advise of my local relatives and went off on my own. being arrogant and confident i thought i had nothing new to learn considering my advanced age. i was humbled. several posts have inspired ...
if you disagree please let me know why. i would love to see the female's perspective on this issue. theres no right or wrong. 3 - outside of HCMC the women ive talked to tell me they date to find a husband. i have around 50 aunts and nieces ... Read More
Dating/Marrying Tips for Expats :/
when first dating local women i didnt heed the sage advise of my local relatives and went off on my own. being arrogant and confident i thought i had nothing new to learn considering my advanced age. i was humbled. several posts have inspired ... Read More
Do you consider seriousness at the first time starting a relationship? by phanbamboo
I had an interesting discussion with my friend about the differences in the way Vietnamese and Western/American people think when they start a relationship. It began with my story about the foreign guy who wanted to start relationship with a girl ...
if youre a westerner you can throw out most of the courtship rules youve learned over the years. its like going from American football to rugby. Read More
Huế accent. by TC0088
I would like to brush up on my Vietnamese with the Huế accent. Yes, I do have a lot of time on my hand. :proud Seriously, I do find the accent very therapeutic.
if you love spicy food theres no food better than bún bộ huế. i could eat it everyday but my digestive system would protest violently. my mom is from Hue. she has lost her accent slightly over the years. but when she has a ... 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 ...
wild-1 is right as usual. the one you know and has the best connection is your best bet. then again you still have to sift through all the relatives and friends who claim to know the best person to do the job. its a time consuming process so be ... Read More
Local quality helmets by OBB
Hello everyone, Im from california. Ive been to VN every year since 2008. Ive been lurking on this site for about a year and now decided to join the fun. The amount of info ive gathered on this forum is invaluable. I would love to meet some ...
ive also lost several quality helmets fortunately not the US one-knock on wood. i travel twice a week on stretches of road that share with semis and tour buses. those drivers scare the shit out of me. thus i need the best protection provided by ... Read More
hi wanna meet foreigner have some drink by Tuyetlai
hi nice to be friend....wanna meet foreigner then we can have some drink
"lets have a drink" often translate to "lets hang out." Read More
Anyone with experience bringing computer through custom? by sora1607
I'm planning to move back to Vietnam for a short while and I'm thinking about bringing my computer with me (by taking it apart and bringing over the pieces and then buy a case and put it together in Vietnam). Does anyone know how easy it is to do ...
brought a used computer 2 years ago and was checked and paid 20$ "tax" Read More
Paperwork by ancientpathos
I bought a used motorbike 2 months ago. Wanting to be legal, I soon found out that I could not register it. Decided to register it in my girlfriend name. She said she could not because she is from a different province than we live. Is this true for ...
i bought a used bike from my family's neighbor last year in Dong Nai. my relatives said i had to find the original owner somewhere in Saigon and ask them to go with you to register the bike. they didnt think it was worth the hassle so i didnt ... 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 ...
good job Tran Hung Dao! as for me ive entered VN 6 times now and has given cafe money twice. the first time in VN i had no idea what to do so they "assisted" with the paper work. the second was "tax" for a used computer i brought for my ... Read More
Local quality helmets by OBB
Hello everyone, Im from california. Ive been to VN every year since 2008. Ive been lurking on this site for about a year and now decided to join the fun. The amount of info ive gathered on this forum is invaluable. I would love to meet some ...
thanks for the info missmae. i do like the helmets on this site but for some odd reason they dont show the prices. if its comparable to US prices then ill buy it there. im hoping the sizes are made to fit asian heads. i would love to meet with ... Read More
Fake Alcohol in Saigon by missmae
Were you ever served fake alcohol in Saigon or Vietnam? I had a Mojito and a Pina Colada at a live music bar in D1 and felt like crap the next days. My body reacted heavily to the alcohol. I use to have neurodermatitis and it breaked out last time ...
many bars all over the world water down their liquor. just avoid the bia hơi and home brewed rượu. Read More
Local quality helmets
Hello everyone, Im from california. Ive been to VN every year since 2008. Ive been lurking on this site for about a year and now decided to join the fun. The amount of info ive gathered on this forum is invaluable. I would love to meet some ... Read More