KiwiJas
New Zealander expat in Vietnam
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Nha Trang
Registration: 19 August 2014
Site Where Vietnames Sell Online by Adhome01
Can someone, preferably a Viet national, tell me some sites where Vietnamese go to sell things online? I'm looking for a site that is in Vietnamese. Thanks for any help!
http://www.nhatrangclub.vn/forum/ Its provincial, but it fits your request Read More
Apartment landlord eviction process by peterpan75
Hello all, Having an issue with my landlord. Fact is, I am in the right and won't back down to what he is asking. I can elaborate more on the issue if anyone cares but my question is. Does anyone know know the actual eviction process in ...
This is Vietnam - no rules apply! :D Good luck Read More
Is it worth a try? by Ramble235
Hello. I have just relocated from the Hanoi section of this forum in order to get opinions from those living in HCMC. As I stated in my topic, 'Too old?' in the Hanoi section, I am an English teacher with a degree and a TEFL certificate. I ...
If they want to speak with an American accent, move to America. Living in Vietnam, they will only ever speak with a Vietnamese accent Read More
Mcdonald's, Starbucks, KFC, BurgerKing. by raymerjacque
I am curious if Mcdonald's, Starbucks, KFC, Burger King or any other western franchises exist in Da Nang ? Google maps is not showing anything... I love the restaurants i have found so far, but they seem to serve ridiculous small portions of ...
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=kfc+dananag&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Three KFC's in Danang (map) McD's here are "Lotteria" stores, so you might want to try googling that too... Read More
When does the lid go back on the 'crazy' jar?
So, I went to extend my visa here in Nha Trang the other day. Last time I did this, the agent made a mess of it and when I got my passport back it was 2 weeks overdue with no extension, so I had to make a hurried exit to Hong Kong as I didn't ... Read More
Is there a love between a foreign older man and a vietnamese girl by wind1989
I am 25 years old and I graduated and I had a job in there. I met an older man 55 years old in UK in the foreign forum. When I meet him in the first time,he is very kind with me because he help me improve the English skill and I do not pay anything ...
entirely your opinion and your view Colin. Maybe thats in your circles but with my group of friends it is as I said. Possibly your reports come from the usual bar hopping/ dance hall crowd where the fat old foreigners go to pick up some young girl. ... Read More
City Taxi. by markthomaslee
axis are not cheap to get around the city, but they're certainly good and better than those bicycle and motorbikes in big cities like Hanoi and HCMC When I look at it, taxi drivers in Saigon are all the same. What matters to them is only about ...
Use Google maps on your smart phone while you ride - you'll soon catch him out if he takes you for a long ride... Read More
Teacher of Russian language is looking for a job! by Umid Saidjanov
I am a native speaker of Russian langauge. I am living in Da Lat wiz my wife. I am looking for an extra job in Da Lat!
Have you thought about a move to Nha Trang? I would have thought the demand for Russian lessons would be higher here than Da Lat... Read More
Considering dating a Vietnamese woman. Some thoughts / questions... by Tyrion Grey
I am a late 20's early 30's American male. Will probably be heading to The Gulf / ME to teach at an International School next year. I am kind of between a rock and a hard place when it comes to dating women and marriage prospects. I ...
So - you're just planning on picking one up en-route? They might have a kiosk at the airport - that'll save some taxi fare! Read More
How much money to send to GF and baby per month in Vietnam by TonyMapleLeaf
How much money to send per month to GF and baby living in Nha Trang? I figured about $700 or 14 mil dong/month to covered baby formula, clothing, foods, ect for both. Already paid a year rent upfront no worry about that. What say you? about right? ...
Asking your girlfriend what she needs isn't an option? Read More
Legal question in Vietnam - Gfriend cannot stay in my apartment?!
Hi all I have been told by my apartment building that my girlfriend cannot stay the night in my building without having a marriage certificate. I find this strange as we have not had any problems at all in hotels. Is this still the law here? Read More
Expat's Journey by Rona Fe
I arrived in HCM on January 14, 2015. I was hoping to get a job easily for I am an experienced English teacher for more than ten years, I was disappointed that I still don't have a stable teaching job, I've been in HCM for more than two ...
TESOL is a 120 hour online course, so why not just do it? It is govt regulation that stipulate the requirements for employment in teaching positions, not the english centres. They just do as they are instructed. In 2 - 3 weeks, you could be employed ... Read More
Any other vietnam discussion forums? by keyboardsmash
This page is pretty quiet.... Can you kindly suggest a more lively Vietnam forum for English writers? I will share a lot of useful knowledge, as I'm very well travelled especially in southeast asia.
If you find it, let me know too! Read More
teachers receiving money from students by philip983
A vietnamese woman I know told me that the native teacher at a language school where some of her girlfriends study regularly meet the (male) teacher outside of class and that he recently asked them for money so he could go to Cambodia to renew his ...
Sounds to me like a whole lot of misguided judgements. It is very common here for both expat english and vietnamese teachers to take 'extra curricular' classes outside of school hours to supplement their income. He is meeting in a ... Read More
Legal advice... by KiwiJas
I have a friend here in Vietnam who was recently knocked off her bike by a tourist from Saigon. On the night she was hit, the driver of the car took her to hospital. She did not contact the police that night, partly from his request and partly from ...
Repairs to the bike and her are around 8 million.. Yes, the cops talked to the guy twice. At this time, he did not deny guilt. They know his name, address, phone number and his business in Saigon. They have all the information on him, but nothing ... Read More
Legal advice...
I have a friend here in Vietnam who was recently knocked off her bike by a tourist from Saigon. On the night she was hit, the driver of the car took her to hospital. She did not contact the police that night, partly from his request and partly from ... Read More
Air Tickets and 3 Month Tourist VISA by msnowdon
I will be moving to live in Vung Tau in 6 weeks time. I went today to buy my one way air ticket to Saigon, without buying any return ticket, because I intend to stay and marry my girlfriend in Vietnam. The travel consultant asked me how am I going ...
Probably the best suggestion would be to use a travel agent actually *in* Vietnam. They know their own rules better than anyone and how to get around the rules if required. When I came here, I did not have a return ticket. I have not had any problem ... 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 ...
Why are there so many waving the 'don't trust anyone' banner about? Everything within reason, but surely to 'trust' is to be human...? I can't imagine anything worse than a world without trust. Read More
would like visited vietnam
Hi Francoise Welcome to the Viet nam forum. Friends are everywhere :) Read More
How to overcome many mental obstacles in communication? by Fairie
I used to be an active girl with many friends and many activities that I felt interested to do. I then changed my job, it made me change my attitude, maybe it is a negative attitude. I don't like this job much but I have to work to earn for my ...
I'm thinking the 'passport' comment was intended as 'tongue in cheek' .... Nobody in any country is allowed to smile in passport photos - or mug shots. Read More
Beer and wine for kids - and in Indonesia, some toddlers are smoking! by hs0zfe
At the dinner table, I've seen Dad give beer and wine to the kids. One is just 3 years old. Not huge quantities => this is no big deal? Just wondering as I would expect CPS to come down on me like a ton of bricks if I was filmed doing ...
On the helmet thing; every day when I'm out I see toddlers held in the parents arms while they ride the bike. This is not uncommon here at all. With large families and one means of transport, its not surprising that risks are more abundant here ... Read More
New laws soon for owning a house in VN? by bluenz
A new draft is being considered. 19 Oct 2014 According to the draft law, foreigners, excluding diplomats and those who work for non-governmental organisations, will be allowed to buy and own property in Vietnam once they obtain a work ...
Always read these news with a 'Goose bumps' ?? Read More
How do you think about female bosses? by ngattt
I see this is very right with Vietnamese women who live in Vietnam :D. They are very strict with other women, but they pamper their men. That's why... there are many immature/naughty/child-men here :cool: . Sorry some mature men ...
Did no one consider that perhaps the original article was intended to be tongue-in-cheek? It seems that all the characteristics attributed to males and females are the same, just viewed from different perspectives... Read More
How's Customs hanling personal effects (used clothes 'n sweets)? by hs0zfe
My father sent a 10 kg parcel last week. But I need more stuff. Shirts, pants, books and German sweets. Should I be worried about having to pay import duty? DHL's German pries for economy - surface mail parcels are okay. 60 Euros for a 10 kg ...
In the time I have been in Vn, of the 3 parcels sent to me, only one has made it. From everything I have read, and personal experience, I am very reluctant to rely on the Vietnamese postal service at all... It may be just bad luck, but even Meatloaf ... Read More
Touching - what is customary? by hs0zfe
Why would a young lady touch a guy's arm and back (while walking) for minutes on end? Does this have some meaning? Or is it support for an o l d e r man? Just wondering. It's happened in Thailand as well - sometimes with complete ...
Me thinks, better to ask the girl in question than the parade of opinions on a forum! Read More
Piano lessons in Nha Trang
Hi Does anyone know of a good music teacher to give piano lessons in Nha Trang? Thanks Read More
New to Nha Trang by Emma2802
Hi I am new to Nha Trang and looking to meet people. I am also looking for a place to stay. Can anyone offer any advice?
Hi Emma Welcome to Nha Trang :) How long are you staying? I hope you are enjoying it here Read More
New to Viet Nam, living in Nha Trang by KiwiJas
Hi Guys I'm fairly new to Vietnam and currently living in the beautiful city of Nha Trang, having moved here from New Zealand. I am currently looking for work teaching english and hope to stay here permanently. I would be keen to make new ...
Hi Mac Thanks for your greeting and invitation. Yes, I would be interested to know more about your courses. If you prefer, you can email me the details at rayningtoads at gmail. com Jason Read More
New to Viet Nam, living in Nha Trang by KiwiJas
Hi Guys I'm fairly new to Vietnam and currently living in the beautiful city of Nha Trang, having moved here from New Zealand. I am currently looking for work teaching english and hope to stay here permanently. I would be keen to make new ...
Find a lot of what at the watering hole or star bar? Expats? Read More
New to Viet Nam, living in Nha Trang
Hi Guys I'm fairly new to Vietnam and currently living in the beautiful city of Nha Trang, having moved here from New Zealand. I am currently looking for work teaching english and hope to stay here permanently. I would be keen to make new ... Read More