thanlan7465
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Bus service to Vung Tau by jessop
I am travelling to Vietnam in December and will be there for 5 weeks .I need to catch transport from District 1 to Vung Tau . I have googled a few times looking for some sort of transport bus train with know real response can anyone help me. Also ...
We are getting conflicting stories on the hydrofoil service from HCMC to Vung Tau... My sister in law who lives in HCMC says the boats are up and running and others say the service is closed. Can some one call Vina Express and report back? I am ... Read More
okay, here it goes... by rtgf54
Hi, I shouldn't be so nervous, but I am anyway since I feel like I'm about to make a fool out of myself. I'm not new in town. In fact, I'm a local here in HCMC. However; I am new to this community, so, Greetings to all. I studied ...
Welcome to the forum! So what brings you back to VN? I am in So Cal now and considering a move to VN my self.... Going for a visit to VN next month.Cant wait! Read More
Bus service to Vung Tau by jessop
I am travelling to Vietnam in December and will be there for 5 weeks .I need to catch transport from District 1 to Vung Tau . I have googled a few times looking for some sort of transport bus train with know real response can anyone help me. Also ...
Check the web site for Vina Express... They say they have several lines with different prices ... Green line... Petrol line.... ECT. The web site is up and running with a daily schedule ... I will check with my sister in law and get back to you with ... Read More
Bus service to Vung Tau by jessop
I am travelling to Vietnam in December and will be there for 5 weeks .I need to catch transport from District 1 to Vung Tau . I have googled a few times looking for some sort of transport bus train with know real response can anyone help me. Also ...
You can go to Bach Dang, District 1 and take the Hydrofoil to Vung Tau .... Costs about 10 bucks and it is better than the bus... About 1 1/2 hour ride Read More
"i need money for my family"to the western man confused about vnese gf by Ngocanhkdqt
I was reading some threads about love between Vietnamese women and Western man. One from a girl who expressed the embarrassing about some dirty vnese women, in her thread she wrote: "There are many reasons for Vietnamese woman to cheat ...
In my opinion, when selecting a partner, we should look for similarities in our belief systems. Also look at the potential partners moral standards and work ethics before we give the partner our love. it does not matter if you plow a field or work ... Read More
"i need money for my family"to the western man confused about vnese gf by Ngocanhkdqt
I was reading some threads about love between Vietnamese women and Western man. One from a girl who expressed the embarrassing about some dirty vnese women, in her thread she wrote: "There are many reasons for Vietnamese woman to cheat ...
I met a beautiful woman in Vietnam about 7 years ago. I was attracted to because she was genuine, hard working, honest and very sexy. We dated long distance for a couple years, me in Los Angeles and her in HCMC. We would meet up in different Asian ... Read More
Real Cowboy Boots in Hanoi by Krisby69
Dear All, I have searched HCMC but now i am living in Thai Binh near Hanoi. Does anybody know where i can buy real imported Cowboy Boots. Ta Muchly
I am in Los Angeles. My wife and I will be coming to VN in December for a couple weeks, We will go as far north as Da Nang... PM me if you want to discuss me bringing some your way... I have a couple pairs of cowboy boots myself.. Tony Lama and ... Read More
What city do you live in and why? by thanlan7465
To all you expats out there. What Vietnamese city do you live in ? and why do you chose to live there? My wife and I are coming to Vietnam to explore the possibility of moving there. I would like to hear from thos willing to share what is so ...
Have you been to Quy Nhon? I am going to have a look around that area.... I have never been there ... Any input? Read More
What city do you live in and why? by thanlan7465
To all you expats out there. What Vietnamese city do you live in ? and why do you chose to live there? My wife and I are coming to Vietnam to explore the possibility of moving there. I would like to hear from thos willing to share what is so ...
Thanks for the offer Hanhta, but we wont be going that far north on this trip. We will begin our journey in HCM and go as far north as Da Nang. Read More
What city do you live in and why? by thanlan7465
To all you expats out there. What Vietnamese city do you live in ? and why do you chose to live there? My wife and I are coming to Vietnam to explore the possibility of moving there. I would like to hear from thos willing to share what is so ...
Thanks for the input... I will also be looking into some of the smaller cities and villages Read More
What city do you live in and why?
To all you expats out there. What Vietnamese city do you live in ? and why do you chose to live there? My wife and I are coming to Vietnam to explore the possibility of moving there. I would like to hear from thos willing to share what is so ... Read More
VietNam: A popular US retirement destination? by Jaitch
Alternet has an article on five popular destinations. For [b]VietNam[/b] it says: [b]The Good: [/b]VietNam is just emerging as an attractive place for Americans to retire after decades of negative associations. The low cost of living and beautiful ...
Thanks Jaitch, I am familiar with all the cities except Boun Ma Thout, Kon Tum, Ha Tien. I would like to be on the coast. Any input on Ca Na, Phan Rang? Do you know of any websites that may have some homes for sale in the smaller cities? Congrats ... Read More
VietNam: A popular US retirement destination? by Jaitch
Alternet has an article on five popular destinations. For [b]VietNam[/b] it says: [b]The Good: [/b]VietNam is just emerging as an attractive place for Americans to retire after decades of negative associations. The low cost of living and beautiful ...
My wife still has her VN passport and citizenship. She has a US green card and will have her US citizenship soon. The 5 year visa sounds like it would work for me. This trip to VN will just be to explore some of the towns and villages in south ... Read More
VietNam: A popular US retirement destination? by Jaitch
Alternet has an article on five popular destinations. For [b]VietNam[/b] it says: [b]The Good: [/b]VietNam is just emerging as an attractive place for Americans to retire after decades of negative associations. The low cost of living and beautiful ...
I married my VN wife five years ago. We live a happy life in Los Angeles. We are traveling to VN at Christmas time to explore the possibility of moving to Viet Nam to PRE retire, that is, live off our savings and investments from the USA until the ... Read More
Hire a car and driver in HCM? by thanlan7465
What can I expect to pay to hire a car and driver for 2 weeks to travel from HCM to Da Nang ? I understand that the hotels have a room that the driver can stay in at no cost..
Thanks for the info... I will check it out Read More
Hire a car and driver in HCM? by thanlan7465
What can I expect to pay to hire a car and driver for 2 weeks to travel from HCM to Da Nang ? I understand that the hotels have a room that the driver can stay in at no cost..
I would like to hire the driver and the car.... I wont be driving... any idea of the cost? Read More
Hire a car and driver in HCM?
What can I expect to pay to hire a car and driver for 2 weeks to travel from HCM to Da Nang ? I understand that the hotels have a room that the driver can stay in at no cost.. 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 ...
I married a Vietnamese woman and brought her to the USA 5 years ago. Things have worked out well. We love each other and are very interested in each others culture. We work together as a team. We are thinking of moving back to VN in a few years and ... Read More
Expat real estate by Conniegradert
1- if I pay cash for condo or single home can I stay indefinitely in Vietnam ? 2- I have been reading comments about leaving Vietnam coming back frm Thailand and then getting another visa to renewed to stay again in Vietnam 3- for one thing I ...
Thanks for the input on buying real estate in a small village. I should expand a little. I would like to buy land so start a mini hotel on the beach off the tourist track... My wife is Vietnamese and all of her family is in VN. We were thinking of ... Read More
Teaching in Ho Chi Minh, with a CELTA, but no degree by Olin
Hello, I'm Oli 32, from London. I have recently passed my CELTA, and I really want to teach in Ho Chi Minh, for about a year. I love Vietnamese culture and the food! My one problem is that I don't have a degree...yet! Is it possible to find ...
Do these teaching jobs include health insurance in the package? Read More
Expat real estate by Conniegradert
1- if I pay cash for condo or single home can I stay indefinitely in Vietnam ? 2- I have been reading comments about leaving Vietnam coming back frm Thailand and then getting another visa to renewed to stay again in Vietnam 3- for one thing I ...
How do you go about shopping for real estate? I dont see to many real estate websites out side the big cities. What if you want to buy in a smaller village? 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 ...
Lots of respect for you Wild 1 Read More
Smoking meat in VN... by Panadol
I've been a bit quiet, over the last few months.... Keeping busy, exercising, market shopping daily, staying away from cheap beer outlets, taking better care of my garden, staying away from Troll type people on Expat-blog...... And just getting into ...
I use fruit wood.... Apple, apricot, peach, ... lots of smoker websites you can ask specific questions Maybe try Mango? Read More
Retirement in VN - married to VN - visa status? by garyvey
I lived in VN for years and married a VN woman. Since living in the states we have bought 2 homes - Vinh Long and HCMC - and I am about to retire. My wife obtained US citizenship last year and has both US and VN passport. We are planning to move ...
Hi Garyvey, I am curious how your situation worked out? Did you retire in VN? I am in the same situation you are in... Do you have an update for us? Read More
5 Year Visa
Did you get your visa? I am married to a VN too and will be looking into a 5 year visa soon Read More
New to the Forum by thanlan7465
Hello, I am new to the form. I am from USA and my wife is from VN. I met my wife about 7 years ago in VN. After 2 years of dating long distance, we married and she moved to the USA. It has been about 5 years now and we are thinking of possibly ...
Are you familiar with Vinh Hy? we may stop there for a look around .... I would love to go to Phu Quoc.... Read More
New to the Forum
Hello, I am new to the form. I am from USA and my wife is from VN. I met my wife about 7 years ago in VN. After 2 years of dating long distance, we married and she moved to the USA. It has been about 5 years now and we are thinking of possibly ... Read More