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@peterbelelius
Belgian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Belgian
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks E-G-D-Sp.-Fr-It
Registration: 08 November 2012
Why is it that most vietnamese i meet are untrustworthy? by bongolongo
I have been living in Vietnam now for 6 months and farm goats in Cu chi and will be opening a goat restaurant. But everyone i meet from landlords, to suppliers , to employees, to even family members are trying to rip me off. I know it is hard to ...
almost have to? you HAVE to have 20 pairs of eyes on ye ALL the time Read More
Which city isnot hot? by Zahra5
Hello Which city of Vietnam has cold weather or not hot? Thank you for reply
weather wise the best place is Bao Loc, that is Lam Dong province, better than Dalat!!! Read More
Is worth moving to live vietnam by stretch56
Hi thinking about moving to vietnam for 6 months or more is it possible to retire there comfortably is there part time work available for an able bodied male
Good to read what I want to say too. Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
I like the fact that days and nights are more or less the same in length throughout the year. I like the food, but that is not a main reason. Finding work has been very easy in the last six years, and that IS the main reason for me, 'fingers ... Read More
Driving in Vietnam by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Vietnam? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
I agree, in the end - to be fair - it DOES come down to 'living by certain rules'. Yet, in Vietnam it will take a long time to get there as there is no respect for the governmental institutions. Leave me alone I do what I want is more of the ... Read More
How do you get "local" price by username222
Yeah it's no secret that Vietnam over charge foreigners, especially with housing agents lurking this forum charing you x2.5 or x3 what they would charge for rent to a local person living in Saigon. So my question is, how do I get a room / ...
you are right, but on the other hand, some deal on 'principle' Read More
How do you get "local" price by username222
Yeah it's no secret that Vietnam over charge foreigners, especially with housing agents lurking this forum charing you x2.5 or x3 what they would charge for rent to a local person living in Saigon. So my question is, how do I get a room / ...
Getting a local price for rent will be very difficult, especially in districts 1, 2, 3 and 10. But if you go out of the center where there is rarely a foreigner seen, you might be more lucky and get a good deal. Read More
Driving in Vietnam by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Vietnam? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
I can see your point. Read More
Driving in Vietnam by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Vietnam? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
I really see the traffic as an outlet, a war zone substitute. So strongly do I react to it, (not capable of accepting it as a livable example of humanity), always on my bicycle, with earplugs btw. Yes, the topic is getting worn out, at least here on ... Read More
Driving in Vietnam by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Vietnam? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
I live here for two reasons : one is personal, a second is a good job. Wanting to change the traffic ? No. Commenting on it and having an opinion about it, yes. I'm sure you can accept to differ. Read More
Driving in Vietnam by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Vietnam? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Sure there are more accidents here. Posts that kind of praise this 'traffic' do not convince me and never will. I work with doctors in the People's hospital in Su van Hanh. 30 percent of the emergency room patients come from the traffic, ... Read More
Driving in Vietnam by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Vietnam? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
hallo, why are my posts deleted ? Read More
VIETNAMESE HOSPITALITY? by Mirthpro
The old adage, "One bad apple can spoil a barrel," could easily pose as an anthem for travelers. An entire week of new adventures, cultural discoveries, and positive people interactions submerged in the memory burial grounds, displaced by ...
Some of my Vietnamese friends (two actually) have told me on several occasions that not just a few individuals would like nothing more than see opportunities to beat it out of us (us is Caucasian foreigners), our expressiveness, our verbal ... Read More
VIETNAMESE HOSPITALITY? by Mirthpro
The old adage, "One bad apple can spoil a barrel," could easily pose as an anthem for travelers. An entire week of new adventures, cultural discoveries, and positive people interactions submerged in the memory burial grounds, displaced by ...
Similar incidences happened to me. Yes, it happens because we are foreigners. Believe me, I'm sure of this. Read More
Driving in Vietnam by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Vietnam? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
The driving in Vietnam is a raw anarchy of the worst kind. There is no courtesy. There are no rules. It's getting worse by the day. There are no words to describe it. Is this a sublimation for the Vietnamese constrained mind ? Or is it a mirror ... Read More
Safety in Vietnam by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Vietnam? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I must be very honest on this one. I do NOT really feel safe in VN. The safest place is my flat. Yet wherever I go outside my four walls I do not feel completely safe. One of my teaching colleagues was brutally driven into when driving to the job ... Read More
Culture gap on money issue by Nguyet Truong
Hi All Reading through lots of comments/ sharings of expat guys about Viet girls in term of money matters, I would like to say something about the culture gap here for your information. This is a typical lifestyle of a Viet girl: raised up by ...
Yes, I was thinking just the same. That is asking for it. Self-worth is a difficult concept, but it puts everything in line when it is reasonably present. Read More
Culture gap on money issue by Nguyet Truong
Hi All Reading through lots of comments/ sharings of expat guys about Viet girls in term of money matters, I would like to say something about the culture gap here for your information. This is a typical lifestyle of a Viet girl: raised up by ...
Rare? VERY Rare! But they exist indeed. I'm lucky to have 2 good trustworthy Vn-friends here. Cheers. Read More
Culture gap on money issue by Nguyet Truong
Hi All Reading through lots of comments/ sharings of expat guys about Viet girls in term of money matters, I would like to say something about the culture gap here for your information. This is a typical lifestyle of a Viet girl: raised up by ...
I totally agree with Nha Trang, in most cases men here are useless, hang around doing nothing or very little. Work ethic is not just a western concept, I know of Asian countries who do work on that principe, and I certainly know of one that ... Read More
Healthcare in Vietnam by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Vietnam ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Vietnam? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
So far, I've been relatively healthy for the almost six years I've lived and worked in VN. As long as I'm officially not a resident in Vietnam, my insurance back in Europe keeps its validity. Yet, I've made use of VN-medical care in ... Read More
Beer....have they faked that too. by Yogi007
Hi, I've often wondered if the brand beer, ie Tiger, Heinekin, Carlsberg etc is the same quality & alcohol content of the same product back home. I know Tiger prints 5% on the label but this stuff tastes like low alcohol beer. I'm ...
If this is the case, which I tend to believe, shouldn't it be visible on the bottle in a way? If you know then tell me here. I keep to my choice of the Vietnam brewn 333! And one DOES feel it in the head. Read More