Bruce_M
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Phan Rang-Th谩p Ch脿m, Ninh Thua
Speaks English Korean (some) Spanish (un pocito)
Registration: 01 January 2020
How is Quy Nhon as a place to live as a retiree by Dennis Thomas
Hi everyone new member here Retired 65 from USA been living in the Philippines last 4 yrs. My pension is 1400 usd a month. I find I must live in the smaller providence cities here, cant afford Cebu or Manila, that have more to offer. ...
The key to living on 15,000,000 is to give everything you make to Phuong and tell her that she can save whatever is left at the end of the month. :kiss: You didn't really tell us if Phuong is local or Australian-Vietnamese but even if the ... Read More
Apartment/Long term Room Quy Nhon by Robbo65
Hi All, Hopefully returning to Vietnam this year subject to borders being open. Have been living in Hoi An for some years and looking at relocating to Quy Nhon and seeking approx rental costs long term. Looking at a small furnished apartment and or ...
do you have a name and number for that woman? anyways, what I would do is just rent a hotel by the month at first...they start around 4m/mo. i'm pretty sure any of the lower-end hotels would work out such a deal, and right now they are ... Read More
How is Quy Nhon as a place to live as a retiree by Dennis Thomas
Hi everyone new member here Retired 65 from USA been living in the Philippines last 4 yrs. My pension is 1400 usd a month. I find I must live in the smaller providence cities here, cant afford Cebu or Manila, that have more to offer. ...
30 million dong is a LOT of money in QN, unless you want to eat lobster and shrimp and rare varieties of crab or other shellfish all the time, or drink $7 cocktails at hotel roof bars or backpacker/expat rip-off spots (you know the ones, typically ... Read More
Expat presence in Quy Nhon by QuidProQuo
How鈥檚 the expat population in this city? Anyone here currently beating out in this neck of the woods?
There are sporting goods stores on Le Hong Phong Street and Tran Hung Dao Street but not in the western style of like a Dick's Sporting Goods in America. Everything here is much more informal through word of mouth, local contacts and self ... Read More
How is Quy Nhon as a place to live as a retiree by Dennis Thomas
Hi everyone new member here Retired 65 from USA been living in the Philippines last 4 yrs. My pension is 1400 usd a month. I find I must live in the smaller providence cities here, cant afford Cebu or Manila, that have more to offer. ...
Could you just sketch out what one or two of these bad experiences entailed? Are we talking about physical violence here? Or just getting cut off on a wave (which some SoCal surfers will fight over or vandalize the offenders cars, etc.) ? The ... Read More
Seeking Info About Phan Rang, Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, etc. by Bruce_M
Hello, I'm seeking people familiar with this part of the coast to chat with... Just looking for some general information and people's opinions. I'm considering living in the area for a few years maybe. Currently in Phan Rang for a ...
Mark, you can see why I'm looking to chat with someone more privately without the peanut gallery and rude comments...would you mind terribly if i just instant messaged or emailed you personally? Read More
Seeking Info About Phan Rang, Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, etc. by Bruce_M
Hello, I'm seeking people familiar with this part of the coast to chat with... Just looking for some general information and people's opinions. I'm considering living in the area for a few years maybe. Currently in Phan Rang for a ...
thanks for the train info. do these trains ever really sell out or should i just go to the station and buy it right when i want to go? Read More
Seeking Info About Phan Rang, Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, etc. by Bruce_M
Hello, I'm seeking people familiar with this part of the coast to chat with... Just looking for some general information and people's opinions. I'm considering living in the area for a few years maybe. Currently in Phan Rang for a ...
I don't "assume" anything. I just react to what I find to be obscene...and some of these prices are just that...who did I "bash" anyways? I simply asked him to explain what makes the prices so high...which he won't do ... Read More
Seeking Info About Phan Rang, Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, etc. by Bruce_M
Hello, I'm seeking people familiar with this part of the coast to chat with... Just looking for some general information and people's opinions. I'm considering living in the area for a few years maybe. Currently in Phan Rang for a ...
good then perhaps you can explain the necessity of charging so much? does this price include a private 28' boat with captain and crew for the day? because that is about the cost of marlin fishing in Cabo, which can be split 4 ways ... Read More
Seeking Info About Phan Rang, Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, etc. by Bruce_M
Hello, I'm seeking people familiar with this part of the coast to chat with... Just looking for some general information and people's opinions. I'm considering living in the area for a few years maybe. Currently in Phan Rang for a ...
I checked into kitesurfing and these greedy operators are what my gramma would call "highway robbers"....no way I'm spending $600 just to try a sport for a day or two....give me a break. I think that is the about the average yearly ... Read More
How is Quy Nhon as a place to live as a retiree by Dennis Thomas
Hi everyone new member here Retired 65 from USA been living in the Philippines last 4 yrs. My pension is 1400 usd a month. I find I must live in the smaller providence cities here, cant afford Cebu or Manila, that have more to offer. ...
Perhaps you have indirectly pointed to the reason that some people have trouble with Russians. They are hitting on those women. :dumbom:If you are looking for gorgeous Russian women, Nha Trang is the clear, hands-down favorite...the Russians I ... Read More
Expat presence in Quy Nhon by QuidProQuo
How鈥檚 the expat population in this city? Anyone here currently beating out in this neck of the woods?
ut Is there a sporting goods store in town there? Or a bookstore that might have hiking guides? Read More
Seeking Info About Phan Rang, Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, etc. by Bruce_M
Hello, I'm seeking people familiar with this part of the coast to chat with... Just looking for some general information and people's opinions. I'm considering living in the area for a few years maybe. Currently in Phan Rang for a ...
Hey Mark, thanks for your reply. I'm in the process of making a list of questions..should I PM you or just put them on this thread for all to see? It sounds like a perfect environment really, but I'm liking Phan Rang quite a bit (except ... Read More
How is Quy Nhon as a place to live as a retiree by Dennis Thomas
Hi everyone new member here Retired 65 from USA been living in the Philippines last 4 yrs. My pension is 1400 usd a month. I find I must live in the smaller providence cities here, cant afford Cebu or Manila, that have more to offer. ...
I think Wadey said they are headed to Phan Thiet for a bit. My middle-aged nephew, a SoCal surfer, also had bad experiences with Russians in Mui Ne.Could you just sketch out what one or two of these bad experiences entailed? Are we talking about ... Read More
Expat presence in Quy Nhon by QuidProQuo
How鈥檚 the expat population in this city? Anyone here currently beating out in this neck of the woods?
Any maps or other sources of info on trails and such? I'm probably headed up there in the very near future and I wouldn't mind a nice hike...especially if there is the chance of seeing something like a monkey whatever else...In the Lam Dong ... Read More
How is Quy Nhon as a place to live as a retiree by Dennis Thomas
Hi everyone new member here Retired 65 from USA been living in the Philippines last 4 yrs. My pension is 1400 usd a month. I find I must live in the smaller providence cities here, cant afford Cebu or Manila, that have more to offer. ...
I was thinking the same about M农i N茅 last time I went. I'm supposed to spend a few days there next month, I'll be hiding in my 5 stars resort where parasites won't thrive. Hell yeah! (but ouch the wallet).I was just in Mui Ne ... Read More
Seeking Info About Phan Rang, Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, etc.
Hello, I'm seeking people familiar with this part of the coast to chat with... Just looking for some general information and people's opinions. I'm considering living in the area for a few years maybe. Currently in Phan Rang for a ... Read More
Researching expat life and property in Nha Trang by jhernz94
Retired US military, recently spent 7 years working/living in Hong Kong, just moved back to US this year. I鈥檓 gonna be in Nha Trang this week to get a better feel for expat life there as a vacation/retirement option. 2 bdrm/2 bath type of ...
I'm very glad I read this thread. While NT is quite beautiful, I think I'll keep it as a monthly shopping/nightlife trip and stay in Phan Rang! Kinda surprised that the foreigner-bashing didn't include the Koreans too....lol...you guys ... Read More
Seriously considering relocating from the US to Vietnam - What is life by Martyonthemove
OK, so I am a 49 guy from Idaho seriously thinking about retiring to Vietnam or maybe South America, but leaning towards Vietnam. What is life really like? I have been researching Nha Trang or even Da Lat as I am used to the cooler ...
Hey Bruce, forum tips! 1. If you "quote" someone, they will receive a notification email that you responded. Like you just got because I "quoted" your post. If you just "reply" to the post, nobody know who you are ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I suspect getting even a plastic kayak here either won't be cheap or won't be easy (or both)...let me see how that goes.. Read More
Shopping for ethnic tribal wear by chishisema
Dear all, i would like to know from where do i buy vietnamese hills tribe clothing ,accessiories and materials in a good price for my bussiness?
I second that suggestion. That museum was the highlight of my visit to Hanoi, and very educational. I'll visit it again next time I pass through. The various long houses (out back) really are quite fascinating as well, and I think there was ... Read More
Shopping for ethnic tribal wear by chishisema
Dear all, i would like to know from where do i buy vietnamese hills tribe clothing ,accessiories and materials in a good price for my bussiness?
I'd suggest searching in the Sapa area outside of Hanoi, or maybe in Hanoi at one of the shops that carries stuff from there. There are several different ethnic tribes living in the hills up there, and most of them still do traditional weaving ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Xin Chao :) I'm Bruce. I'm staying in Phan Rang for awhile. Going to use this as my base to explore the coastal areas from here north, as well as get to know Nha Trang somewhat. I'm definitely hoping to chat with some people who ... Read More
Seriously considering relocating from the US to Vietnam - What is life by Martyonthemove
OK, so I am a 49 guy from Idaho seriously thinking about retiring to Vietnam or maybe South America, but leaning towards Vietnam. What is life really like? I have been researching Nha Trang or even Da Lat as I am used to the cooler ...
Hey Gritman, are you still in the Phan Rang area? Would you mind if I asked you a few questions about the area? Read More
Seriously considering relocating from the US to Vietnam - What is life by Martyonthemove
OK, so I am a 49 guy from Idaho seriously thinking about retiring to Vietnam or maybe South America, but leaning towards Vietnam. What is life really like? I have been researching Nha Trang or even Da Lat as I am used to the cooler ...
Hello, I was just wondering if you are still living in Nha Trang? I just joined this site and I'm staying in Phan Rang for the moment (at least until March) but I'm kind of torn between Phan Rang and Nha Trang as a longer-term base..or ... Read More