Dave Miller
@Dave858
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Hanoi
Speaks English, some French
Registration: 04 September 2012
Scooter on Phu Quoc by chrisc7753759
Hello, I will be moving to Phu Quoc from the USA and I'll need to purchase a new scooter and helmet. Can I purchase on Phu Quoc or do I need to purchase on the mainland and bring to Phu Quoc on the ferry?
As mentioned, there are many bike dealers on Phu Quoc. The price tends to be a bit higher than the mainland. I have bought 2 new and 2 used bikes over the years and have not had any issues. The place I bought the 2 used bikes from is across the ... Read More
Who can build a Brick oven in Nha Trang by Zoladiver
Does anyone know some professional masons who can built a special bricks oven in Nha Trang?
So, my brick oven is nearly done...at least the bricks. I had a builder in doing the kitchen and showed him some of the on line information. Instead of the platform to hold up the bricks, we used 3 loops of rebar, bent to the correct domed shape ... Read More
Who can build a Brick oven in Nha Trang by Zoladiver
Does anyone know some professional masons who can built a special bricks oven in Nha Trang?
There is quite a bit of information, including plans on line....sorry, just on a tablet with limited access, so can't post a link at this time. It is not difficult, but time consuming in that only a few rows of bricks can be laid at a time and ... Read More
Phu Quoc Island by Dave858
If anyone would like advice on travelling to or staying on Phu Quoc, I would be happy to help out. I have been here 3 years on and off....currently on. I am not promoting any business, but beware....I might direct you to businesses operated by ...
Long Beach is close to the airport if that is an issue. There will not be too many tourists around now, and the wind could pick up and keep you out of the water. (possibility of big waves) No snorkeling there though....at least nothing interesting ... Read More
Phu Quoc Island by Dave858
If anyone would like advice on travelling to or staying on Phu Quoc, I would be happy to help out. I have been here 3 years on and off....currently on. I am not promoting any business, but beware....I might direct you to businesses operated by ...
Usually the boat/snorkeling and island tours take most of the day each. Boat tours will depend on the weather. The forecast is for rain all this coming week....we are certainly due. (wind is the issue) You will not need to book in advance now. ... Read More
Phu Quoc Island by Dave858
If anyone would like advice on travelling to or staying on Phu Quoc, I would be happy to help out. I have been here 3 years on and off....currently on. I am not promoting any business, but beware....I might direct you to businesses operated by ...
For December, the west coast beaches will be the best, The wind direction changes by then, blowing across the island, leaving very calm water. Long Beach will also be quite busy by then. The quieter beaches in high season are north of Doung Dong. ... Read More
Phu Quoc Island by Dave858
If anyone would like advice on travelling to or staying on Phu Quoc, I would be happy to help out. I have been here 3 years on and off....currently on. I am not promoting any business, but beware....I might direct you to businesses operated by ...
This time of year, all of the beaches are nearly deserted. The calmest this time of year are on the east side, Sau Beach, etc. That being said, it has been an unusual year with very little wind, so the west side beaches are pretty good, Long ... Read More
Phu Quoc Island by Dave858
If anyone would like advice on travelling to or staying on Phu Quoc, I would be happy to help out. I have been here 3 years on and off....currently on. I am not promoting any business, but beware....I might direct you to businesses operated by ...
I checked the ones I know and none have web sites. Read More
Phu Quoc Island by Dave858
If anyone would like advice on travelling to or staying on Phu Quoc, I would be happy to help out. I have been here 3 years on and off....currently on. I am not promoting any business, but beware....I might direct you to businesses operated by ...
Around 300,000 vnd for a taxi to Sau Beach from the airport. It will take 45 minutes. Motorbikes are150,000 vnd per day this time of year. Read More
Phu Quoc Island by Dave858
If anyone would like advice on travelling to or staying on Phu Quoc, I would be happy to help out. I have been here 3 years on and off....currently on. I am not promoting any business, but beware....I might direct you to businesses operated by ...
I have been stopped twice with an international drivers licence, and no problems. Just be sure that it shows Vietnam on the accepted country pages. Mine did not, so I took the pages out and printed off a list from the internet. There is a new ... Read More
Phu Quoc Island by Dave858
If anyone would like advice on travelling to or staying on Phu Quoc, I would be happy to help out. I have been here 3 years on and off....currently on. I am not promoting any business, but beware....I might direct you to businesses operated by ...
I have been stopped twice with an international drivers licence, and no problems. Just be sure that it shows Vietnam on the accepted country pages. Mine did not, so I took the pages out and printed off a list from the internet. There is a new ... Read More
Electricity & Internet In Phu Quoc by Magnus_Sweden
Hi, We are thinking about setting up an office on Phu Quoc but are heavily dependent on a very stable internet connection and no electricity blackouts. I have read that Phu Quoc recently got a new fiber cable to the main land, so that's a ...
Even with the new undersea power cable, power is shut off by the power company around once per week. Not all areas are affected and Long beach seems to be worse than Doung Dong in general. typically, on these days, the power will go off around 9 ... Read More
Phu Quoc Island by Dave858
If anyone would like advice on travelling to or staying on Phu Quoc, I would be happy to help out. I have been here 3 years on and off....currently on. I am not promoting any business, but beware....I might direct you to businesses operated by ...
The old airport in Doung Dong is closed, but the new international airport south of town is now open Read More
Phu Quoc Island by Dave858
If anyone would like advice on travelling to or staying on Phu Quoc, I would be happy to help out. I have been here 3 years on and off....currently on. I am not promoting any business, but beware....I might direct you to businesses operated by ...
Non peak is now, although this year has been unusual. It has been fairly dry and not windy....the ocean is calm. There seem to be 2 high seasons now. November through March is high season for Eurpoean, Russian and N American tourists. At the ... Read More
Phu Quoc Island by Dave858
If anyone would like advice on travelling to or staying on Phu Quoc, I would be happy to help out. I have been here 3 years on and off....currently on. I am not promoting any business, but beware....I might direct you to businesses operated by ...
I happened to run into the owner of the hotel I mentioned in Sau Beach, at breakfast. It is The Beach House. thebeachhouse.phuquoc@gmail.com. +84 77 3972123. Back rooms are $40 per night and beach front are $50. I do know someone who is ... Read More
Phu Quoc Island by Dave858
If anyone would like advice on travelling to or staying on Phu Quoc, I would be happy to help out. I have been here 3 years on and off....currently on. I am not promoting any business, but beware....I might direct you to businesses operated by ...
I know one reputable hotel in Sau Beach. It is operated by the same people that run Pepper's pizza, but sorry, I don;'t know the name...it is new. This year, the rains have held off, so anywhere on the island is good, not only Sau Beach. ... Read More
Phu Quoc Island by Dave858
If anyone would like advice on travelling to or staying on Phu Quoc, I would be happy to help out. I have been here 3 years on and off....currently on. I am not promoting any business, but beware....I might direct you to businesses operated by ...
Hi Angelica, timing is bad at the moment for finding work here. This is nearly the end of the tourist season. There will be another burst of European tourists in March, then it will be very quiet until November. Money is another thing. The ... Read More
Phu Quoc Island
If anyone would like advice on travelling to or staying on Phu Quoc, I would be happy to help out. I have been here 3 years on and off....currently on. I am not promoting any business, but beware....I might direct you to businesses operated by ... Read More
International Licence--can use now? by cvco
Previously, and i cant remember in which thread, i noted that VN was modifying the licence law to ALLOW the International Licence for cars and bikes, no more need for applying for a new licence, starting Dec 1st. Does anyone know if it actually came ...
Well, here for another year+ so that is out. I am heading to Rach Gia next week to try and get a VN licence....there are of course issues there, one being that they may have it expire at the end of my visa which is in 2 months, meaning the next ... Read More
International Licence--can use now? by cvco
Previously, and i cant remember in which thread, i noted that VN was modifying the licence law to ALLOW the International Licence for cars and bikes, no more need for applying for a new licence, starting Dec 1st. Does anyone know if it actually came ...
cvco, as you mentioned, your IDP has VN listed in the center pages as not a signatory, but wiill honour. Mine does not list VN. Another poster is in this same situation. I was responding to him. As I indicated, here on Phu Quoc, the police ... Read More
International Licence--can use now? by cvco
Previously, and i cant remember in which thread, i noted that VN was modifying the licence law to ALLOW the International Licence for cars and bikes, no more need for applying for a new licence, starting Dec 1st. Does anyone know if it actually came ...
cvco, can't say what other police will do, but the top cop here on Phu Quoc showed me an IDP identical to yours and said that it was acceptable. Read More
International Licence--can use now? by cvco
Previously, and i cant remember in which thread, i noted that VN was modifying the licence law to ALLOW the International Licence for cars and bikes, no more need for applying for a new licence, starting Dec 1st. Does anyone know if it actually came ...
Sorry, missed the question....on a tablet. My IDP was issued in October, but I confirmed on Friday with the CAA person who is in charge of all aspects of IDP issuance, that the Canadian IDP has not been changed since then. what I have done is ... Read More
International Licence--can use now? by cvco
Previously, and i cant remember in which thread, i noted that VN was modifying the licence law to ALLOW the International Licence for cars and bikes, no more need for applying for a new licence, starting Dec 1st. Does anyone know if it actually came ...
As I said in my post, both Canada and the US did not sign the 1968 protocol. CAA told me that neither country would agree with sinage. I had a better look at a recent US IDP and Vietnam along with a number of other countries have an asterisk and a ... Read More
International Licence--can use now? by cvco
Previously, and i cant remember in which thread, i noted that VN was modifying the licence law to ALLOW the International Licence for cars and bikes, no more need for applying for a new licence, starting Dec 1st. Does anyone know if it actually came ...
I have a bit of info....I don't think everything is correct, but I will pass on what I was told by the Canadian Automobile Association. (CAA). According to the CAA,, neither Canada nor the US adopted the 1968 Vienna road protocol. Both use the ... Read More
Vietnam to accept International Drivers Permits in 2015? by Iwonder
Hi Guys, I saw this a while ago - http://www.thanhniennews.com/society/vietnam-to-recognize-international-drivers-license-in-2015-33942.html Starting in 2015 Vietnam will accept International Drivers Permits allow me to convert my Australian ...
A further tid bit from the people at CAA. CAA issues IDPs based on the 1949 Vienna traffic convention. Vietnam agreed to the 1968 traffic convention. Canada was a signatory to both. The local police showed me a US IDP which lists Vietnam, It ... Read More
Vietnam to accept International Drivers Permits in 2015? by Iwonder
Hi Guys, I saw this a while ago - http://www.thanhniennews.com/society/vietnam-to-recognize-international-drivers-license-in-2015-33942.html Starting in 2015 Vietnam will accept International Drivers Permits allow me to convert my Australian ...
The CAA website in Canada says that they can issue an IDP for persons abroad and mail/courier it. I have not tried this. My issue is that I have an IDP, but it does not show Vietnam on the list of accepting countries. I live on Phu Quoc Island. ... Read More
New to Hanoi by DebbieAnneSt
Hello Everyone, My name is Debbie, and I'm a 26 year old English Teacher. I am looking to meet new people, and get any advice that I can regarding life in Hanoi. Any help you can give me would be very much appreciated :) Thanks, Debbie xx
Hello Debbie, and welcome. I believe I ran into one of your compatriots a week or so ago, Eve. She was staying in the same hotel as I, and seems to have the same job and employer as you. If you know her, please say hi on my behalf. There is ... Read More