dionstravels
American expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
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Lives in Santo Domingo
Registration: 15 April 2021
Jardin Botanico Santo Domingo
I gotta say that this park is one of the biggest parks I've seen in latin america, this is one of the many things that I love about santo domingo, the focus on giving parks to the people to go relax and exercise ... Read More
chinatown in santo domingo
It's definitely more than I expected and dominicans def love their chow fan and I really like the afro carribbean mix with the westernized chinese food. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLR4sLeMqts Read More
Santo Domingo Colonial Zone Walking Tour
no one told me to expect this before coming herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf0nzep4AWY Read More
How Expensive Is Mexico City?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smnO-qjBpP8 Read More
Mexico City is not everything that people hype it up to be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA-jquULov4 Read More
Has your Vietnam attitude changed? Wish you had left? by gobot
Just a poll :/ of my fellow foreigners :cheers: who have been living in Vietnam since the Chinese virus arrived. [b](1) [/b] How do you feel [b]now[/b] about living in Vietnam? Is the bloom off the rose? Are you changing your plans for 2022? ...
https://english.thesaigontimes.vn/hcmc-plans-to-remove-road-barriers-before-september-30/ Read More
Has your Vietnam attitude changed? Wish you had left? by gobot
Just a poll :/ of my fellow foreigners :cheers: who have been living in Vietnam since the Chinese virus arrived. [b](1) [/b] How do you feel [b]now[/b] about living in Vietnam? Is the bloom off the rose? Are you changing your plans for 2022? ...
no martial law as in bringing in the military to enforce their directives of stopping people from leaving their homes for any reason. cutting off the supply chain in terms of food and essential medicines to people who needed it the most and trapping ... Read More
Has your Vietnam attitude changed? Wish you had left? by gobot
Just a poll :/ of my fellow foreigners :cheers: who have been living in Vietnam since the Chinese virus arrived. [b](1) [/b] How do you feel [b]now[/b] about living in Vietnam? Is the bloom off the rose? Are you changing your plans for 2022? ...
1) everyday is an adventure. especially when it comes to healthcare, more specifically with the supply chain being cut off when it comes to medicine availability. 2) yeah I have no regrets, how many people can say they got to experience martial ... Read More
tame topic; the elevated railway by lord enki
is the elevated railway finished and if not what is taking so long? has anyone ridden it yet? I googled and all I could find is that VN began construction in 2011 and as of yet 13 kilometers have been built. I saw a picture of the engine and it ...
originally supposed to have a first short segment running in december of this year it's been pushed back to 2022 due to covid: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/saigon-1st-metro-line-completion-pushed-back-to-2022-4237020.html Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
they can save more money now that there's been a lockdown for so long 馃槀馃槀馃槀鈿帮笍 Read More
Register phone number for bank in Vietnam from overseas by mikedylan2001
Would this be possible? Get friend in Vietnam to send me Vietnamese SIM card overseas then I put it in my phone here? Would I be able to activate the SIM card from overseas? I need to register my new phone number with the bank as old one has run out.
no, but you could have your friend register it in vietnam. Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
the $100 won't be enough to cover the costs arising from any post complications arising, let alone the insurance costs. Read More
Transferring Money to Vietnam by International MD
Hi everyone, In my research I read about the American Express' Bluebird card which allows one to put money on it without a bank account for purchases. Is American Express widely accepted in HCMC (is. grocery stores, shops, restaurants, etc) ...
I have not backtracked on anything I have said. I'm speaking on my personal experiences and not on speculation, also in general I don't think it's wise for anyone to be seeking expert advice on a public forum, which is what I see ... Read More
Transferring Money to Vietnam by International MD
Hi everyone, In my research I read about the American Express' Bluebird card which allows one to put money on it without a bank account for purchases. Is American Express widely accepted in HCMC (is. grocery stores, shops, restaurants, etc) ...
I'm a realist, I'm just telling things as they are for me. This is a public forum if your opinions are different then feel free to voice them out. Read More
Interested in a free Covid vaccine like Moderna? by PTTL
Hello everyone, USA just sent Vietnam 2 millions Moderna vaccine: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/us-sends-vietnam-2-million-covid-vaccine-doses-4305076.html I checked the US Embassy website and it said we're on our own when it comes to ...
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Interested in a free Covid vaccine like Moderna? by PTTL
Hello everyone, USA just sent Vietnam 2 millions Moderna vaccine: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/us-sends-vietnam-2-million-covid-vaccine-doses-4305076.html I checked the US Embassy website and it said we're on our own when it comes to ...
if I didn't add a quote then it means I'm responding to the previous post, and the answer is yes. Read More
Interested in a free Covid vaccine like Moderna? by PTTL
Hello everyone, USA just sent Vietnam 2 millions Moderna vaccine: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/us-sends-vietnam-2-million-covid-vaccine-doses-4305076.html I checked the US Embassy website and it said we're on our own when it comes to ...
yeah officially they don't want to piss anyone off, but unofficially you can pay for it. Read More
Interested in a free Covid vaccine like Moderna? by PTTL
Hello everyone, USA just sent Vietnam 2 millions Moderna vaccine: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/us-sends-vietnam-2-million-covid-vaccine-doses-4305076.html I checked the US Embassy website and it said we're on our own when it comes to ...
if you really want a vaccine then just pay for it to get priority access. unfortunately embassy's are not in the role of helping people. Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
there's 24 letters in the greek alphabet we're only at the 4th letter so far with delta https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/725290104507203666/863059185038262302/6019dca07ed9a.image.jpg?width=400&height=225 Read More
Official Vietnam Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) Info Site by OceanBeach92107
In Vietnamese language. Use android Chrome browser translation option OR share with Google Translate app to read in English: [url=https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/]https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/[/url]
i would assume that you would book a flight to Saigon or hanoi and then will get transferred to a flight into vd airport. Read More
Vietnam is boring by Guest6787
I've been here 3 months in Binh Duong, just 20 km outside of the HCM city center. There's almost no variety to life here. Everything is the same. Same food everywhere you go, every day. Same boring boxed food products in every store. ...
i don't know anyone who eats just com tam everyday 馃ぃ馃ぃ馃ぃ Read More
Vietnam is boring by Guest6787
I've been here 3 months in Binh Duong, just 20 km outside of the HCM city center. There's almost no variety to life here. Everything is the same. Same food everywhere you go, every day. Same boring boxed food products in every store. ...
but right now is when you'll find the deals 馃槀 Read More
Can you live in HCM city with 500-600k asset and never have to work? by Clocky
I'm just tired of life in the US, it's too much with people fighting for everything (I know this is everywhere but in my HCOL it's worst than most places, the pace of life is just too fast). I plan to just bounce to Vietnam in a few ...
here's a good video that covers alot of the general costs: cost of living in ho chi minh video Read More
Can you live in HCM city with 500-600k asset and never have to work? by Clocky
I'm just tired of life in the US, it's too much with people fighting for everything (I know this is everywhere but in my HCOL it's worst than most places, the pace of life is just too fast). I plan to just bounce to Vietnam in a few ...
if you go the investor visa route then you need to bring in minimum 130-150k USD in to the country into some investment vehicle in order to apply. the government doesn't care about what your investments are outside of VN. Read More
buying things from USA by IvanSng
i would like to buy something from US can anyone advice me how to do it or is there any agent doing this service?
just change the country name and the whole page conveniently changes to the country of desire, seems fishy: https://www.myus.com/welcome/thailand/ Read More
buying things from USA by IvanSng
i would like to buy something from US can anyone advice me how to do it or is there any agent doing this service?
What he said, just be prepared to pay the Vi峄噒 tax. Read More
Disturbing news on Sinopharm vaccine by THIGV
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/12/business/economy/covid-seychelles-sinopharm.html?searchResultPosition=1 This is disturbing news which may indicate that the Chinese vaccine may not be efficacious against the South African variant. I don't ...
yeah I heard it was created using clear soy sauce 馃槀馃槀馃槀 Read More
Transferring Money to Vietnam by International MD
Hi everyone, In my research I read about the American Express' Bluebird card which allows one to put money on it without a bank account for purchases. Is American Express widely accepted in HCMC (is. grocery stores, shops, restaurants, etc) ...
visa and master card are accepted at many non-street shops. as for money laundering that's another story for another site. opening a bank account is super easy here unlike in other countries, you just need to show up and they give you an ... Read More
New ESL job is torture, thinking about splitting in the night by Guest6787
I was so excited to come to Vietnam to start a new teaching job and take a modest pay rise. After months of jumping through hoops to get here, I realized after just 3 days on the job that I definitely won't be able to finish the contract at ...
ouch on the trash ceo and trash recruiter, I think starting your own business and hiring local talent is a better deal, don't have to deal with incompetent companies but definitely not everyones cup of tea. the other route is trying to either ... Read More
New ESL job is torture, thinking about splitting in the night by Guest6787
I was so excited to come to Vietnam to start a new teaching job and take a modest pay rise. After months of jumping through hoops to get here, I realized after just 3 days on the job that I definitely won't be able to finish the contract at ...
Just curious why most of you guys choose to teach english, is it a means to an end or is it just a vehicle towards building a different career? Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
Hi I'm Dion, Currently living in the amazing city of HCM. Moved here 2 years ago. I have residency here so I don't have to worry about visas and feel the creative juices juicing on a daily basis. Looking forward to meeting other ... Read More