scarycrab
Australian looking for information about Vietnam
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Australian, Married with children
Registration: 19 November 2016
Apartment/ Serviced apartment
Reach out to some local agents (through - for example - the Hanoi Massive Housing facebook page) and you may find a nice serviced apartment in that price range. Read More
Renting in Hanoi
We're in a similar position - renting for 4 months. After speaking to many agents, we decided a serviced apartment was the way to go. If you're happy to share a house with other people, you will have no trouble finding something wonderful ... Read More
Baby seats - hire a private driver with their own car? by scarycrab
We're spending a few months in Hanoi this year. I want to be able to transport my 2 kids safely in their baby seats, which may be difficult and annoying for a normal taxi/ uber. How have other families managed this? How much does it cost to ...
Thanks Zepo, that arrangement actually sounds ideal. I really appreciate your help! Read More
Baby seats - hire a private driver with their own car? by scarycrab
We're spending a few months in Hanoi this year. I want to be able to transport my 2 kids safely in their baby seats, which may be difficult and annoying for a normal taxi/ uber. How have other families managed this? How much does it cost to ...
Thanks Zepo! I've never hired a driver before, so I'm not really sure how it works! I guess availability-wise, part time would be someone who's available 8-12 in the morning, or 8-4 or something? What's the going rate, by the way? Read More
Baby seats - hire a private driver with their own car?
We're spending a few months in Hanoi this year. I want to be able to transport my 2 kids safely in their baby seats, which may be difficult and annoying for a normal taxi/ uber. How have other families managed this? How much does it cost to ... Read More
Vietnamese lessons for children & adults
Hello, Do you have any experience with Vietnamese language schools for little children (2 & 4)? Also for adults? I would prefer to learn the southern accent (long story) - is this at all possible in Hanoi? Thank you! Read More
Vietnamese lessons for little kids - aged 2 & 4
Thanks Ralph! I posted in VN, and for some reason it was moved and not moved back! Read More
Working permits for Australians by scarycrab
I've been researching all day, but am still not sure about what kind of visa options there are for Australians to work in Vietnam? I want to work as a photographer (that is - I want to start a business, and not have an employer). I have a 4 ...
Thanks for the advice! I'd want to work within the country, so it looks like the legit way is the best! Now, wish me luck with the famous bureaucracy! Read More
Working permits for Australians by scarycrab
I've been researching all day, but am still not sure about what kind of visa options there are for Australians to work in Vietnam? I want to work as a photographer (that is - I want to start a business, and not have an employer). I have a 4 ...
Thank you Brett! This is really great advice. Silly question - if I have a company, can I work for that company, or do I need a separate visa or permit? Read More
Vietnamese lessons for little kids - aged 2 & 4
Hi - sorry my post wasn't clearer. We're moving FROM Australia to Saigon, Vietnam. I hope to get lessons for my children there. Read More
Montessori international school of Vietnam by zuzaj
Dear all, we have just moved to Saigon and I would love to continue in montessori education of our daughter (3,5years). Do any of you have some comments/experiences/references to Montessori International school of Vietnam? Thanks a lot in advance!
This review is awful! How scary! Read More
Montessori international school of Vietnam by zuzaj
Dear all, we have just moved to Saigon and I would love to continue in montessori education of our daughter (3,5years). Do any of you have some comments/experiences/references to Montessori International school of Vietnam? Thanks a lot in advance!
Thank you for the information! Fake montessori schools are a big issue in Australia too - there's a huge chain that has opened probably 20 around the city here. They look beautiful, and are very expensive, but none of the teachers have any ... Read More
Working permits for Australians
I've been researching all day, but am still not sure about what kind of visa options there are for Australians to work in Vietnam? I want to work as a photographer (that is - I want to start a business, and not have an employer). I have a 4 ... Read More
Vietnamese lessons for little kids - aged 2 & 4
We're thinking of moving from Australia in April. Does anyone have any experience with language schools for young children? Thanks! Read More
Montessori international school of Vietnam by zuzaj
Dear all, we have just moved to Saigon and I would love to continue in montessori education of our daughter (3,5years). Do any of you have some comments/experiences/references to Montessori International school of Vietnam? Thanks a lot in advance!
Hello, where did you end up sending your children - were you able to find a good Montessori school? Thanks x Read More
Montessori schools in HCMC
Hi all, I'm looking for feedback on any of the Montessori schools in HCMC. Would appreciate your feedback - good or bad! Thank you x Read More