Will_I_Am
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Registration: 29 May 2014
Reasons for moving to Vietnam by peterpan75
Hi Everyone, Just curious what other peoples reasons for moving to Vietnam have been. I've visited a couple times and am contemplating really trying it out next winter. I'll start with my reasons. In a transitional stage of life, just turned 39. ...
PeterPan + MikeyMyke: I just got back from VN a while ago and your prices are pretty accurate. I would say at least $1,000/month to be comfortable as long as you are eating at normal restaurants (not just the fancy places in District 1) and not ... Read More
Shipping a laptop from US vs. buying in Vietnam? by Deane123
I'm trying to decide whether to ship a small laptop to Hanoi from New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, to my son, or advise him to go ahead and buy a new one in Vietnam. From what I gather online, it will cost quite a bit on BOTH ends to ship it, it may be ...
Brice, It's true all laptops are made in China but when they get to VN the authtentic parts may be replaced; "Serviced in VN." :) Read More
Shipping a laptop from US vs. buying in Vietnam? by Deane123
I'm trying to decide whether to ship a small laptop to Hanoi from New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, to my son, or advise him to go ahead and buy a new one in Vietnam. From what I gather online, it will cost quite a bit on BOTH ends to ship it, it may be ...
LaidBackFreak is correct Deane. Most likely when you send the computer from your home the shipper will charge you an import tax (I found out it is 30%!). This import tax is the reason many electronics are more expensive in VN. Qiondong (black and ... Read More
Questions for everyone who moved to VN.... by Will_I_Am
Why did many of you end up moving to VN? What do you think was your biggest challenge/annoyance was before you left? After you lived in VN for a while? Did you read anything (books, websites, etc) to prepare for your trip? I'm just curious ...
Ok - chill out dude. I'm new here and just trying to add to the conversation. Read More
How to visit Vung Tau by Meowmiao
Hi, any ideas how to visit Vung Tau? I would like to do a day trip from vung tau but not sure how.
MeowMiao, You can take one of the buses from HCMC to Vung Tau for less than 200,000 VND (less than $10 USD). Try Phuong Tran (orange colored buses) in the backpacker area (Pham Ngu Lao - street name; District 1). You can also try to rent a ... Read More
Questions for everyone who moved to VN....
Why did many of you end up moving to VN? What do you think was your biggest challenge/annoyance was before you left? After you lived in VN for a while? Did you read anything (books, websites, etc) to prepare for your trip? I'm just curious ... Read More
Reasons for moving to Vietnam by peterpan75
Hi Everyone, Just curious what other peoples reasons for moving to Vietnam have been. I've visited a couple times and am contemplating really trying it out next winter. I'll start with my reasons. In a transitional stage of life, just turned 39. ...
Thanks for the breakdown mikeymyke! Yeah, I can see where all those numbers come from, not sure if I'll be hitting all those amounts but it's good to know. I'll definitely over budget just to be safe.PeterPan + MikeyMyke: I just got ... Read More