Kristinagiang
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Canadian
Lives in DaLat
Speaks Vietnamesse and English
Registration: 10 June 2013
Seriously considering relocating from the US to Vietnam - What is life by Martyonthemove
OK, so I am a 49 guy from Idaho seriously thinking about retiring to Vietnam or maybe South America, but leaning towards Vietnam. What is life really like? I have been researching Nha Trang or even Da Lat as I am used to the cooler ...
Hey Marty, If you are considered moving to Dalat, I know alot about Dalat since I have been living/working ( real estate developer) here since 2007.. One of the main/core reason I have chosen DaLat to be my work/living destination is because of the ... Read More
Retiring to Vietnam - procedures and costs to retire from Australia by IanFWT
Can anyone point me in the right direction to obtain books or guides detailing the procedures and costs involved in retiring to Vietnam from Australia.
Hey Ian, Currently, we have many expats and of course some from Australia, permanently, living in DaLat Lam Dong. The climate is very cool ( 1500 above sea). Cost of living in DaLat, depending on quality of the houses you want, you could get any ... Read More
Teaching in Dalat by lookingabroad
Hi If you are working (teaching) and living in Dalat, I would love to know what it is like, the advantages and disadvantages. I was there a few years ago, and after quite a few years of travelling in Asia, it seems like a very pleasant place to ...
Hey Greg, In Dalat, there are a few English centres. However, in terms of jobs, it seems very limited with jobs. You could contract work and win, DaLat Academy, American Academy, and busy bee and get some ideas. Or private message me and I will ... Read More
About Moving and Settle in Dalat (Vietnam) by majorkalsi
Hello Everybody My name is Major Singh and I am from India. My question is : I visit Vietnam recently and i love this country so much and i really want to move to vietnam and settle over there. I just want to know is it possible to buy a small ...
In Dalat, for a land for guest house that is 1 km from downtown centre, you will be looking at anything between 200.000 USD to 400.000 USD depending on factors such as quality of constructions, years of constructions, most importantly location of ... Read More
Changing money in dalat by Cobragold
Hi, I would like to know if it is possible to change foreign currency to dong in dalat. US $. Can you please provide me with location of money changer, I know in Saigon, gold smith shops do change money. Reggie
Hi. The best rate to for exchanging money is at the jewelry/gold store. either wise, you could just go to any banks to exchanged. the rate at the jewelry/gold store is a little bit higher than the bank rate. For example, at the bank it may be ... Read More
i want to live in dalat,does anyone know where i can learn vietnamese by enigma1981
HI everyone.i'm from china, i want to live in dalat.Ho chi minh is so hot!:( and i want to find a house and a vietnamese language center in dalat city. Does anyone know that? thanks a lot.
Dasha, I may have something for you that you may want to rent. Two bedroom is 298 and three bedroom is 398. Both places are fully furnished. [moderated: no free ads please] The place is 1.5 km from DaLat downtown centre. Kristina Read More
i want to live in dalat,does anyone know where i can learn vietnamese by enigma1981
HI everyone.i'm from china, i want to live in dalat.Ho chi minh is so hot!:( and i want to find a house and a vietnamese language center in dalat city. Does anyone know that? thanks a lot.
Dear Bush, Job wise, you could try Work and Win, DaLat Academy, or American Academy; or DaLat University. As for opening cafe/art/gallery music that is a great idea (as we have lots of coffee places but no homemade cakes yet). The rent will ... Read More
i want to live in dalat,does anyone know where i can learn vietnamese by enigma1981
HI everyone.i'm from china, i want to live in dalat.Ho chi minh is so hot!:( and i want to find a house and a vietnamese language center in dalat city. Does anyone know that? thanks a lot.
Hi Everyone, Being doing real estate development and renting to expats for over 7 years. We always just ask for only 3 months payment and 1 month deposit. Also, most immigration offices only grant 3 months visa, thus, it makes sense we just take 3 ... Read More
i want to live in dalat,does anyone know where i can learn vietnamese by enigma1981
HI everyone.i'm from china, i want to live in dalat.Ho chi minh is so hot!:( and i want to find a house and a vietnamese language center in dalat city. Does anyone know that? thanks a lot.
Dear Paul Scott, You are very welcome Scott. Relocating takes a lot of time and effort, when you are ready to come,I look forward into meeting you. To view the quality differences between prices (395 USD vs 598 USD, you could view it on this ... Read More
i want to live in dalat,does anyone know where i can learn vietnamese by enigma1981
HI everyone.i'm from china, i want to live in dalat.Ho chi minh is so hot!:( and i want to find a house and a vietnamese language center in dalat city. Does anyone know that? thanks a lot.
Dear Hong Minh: My name is Kristina. Last name is Giang. Currently, I am living in District 1 of DaLat. Currently, it is raining season in DaLat, thus, it halfs 80% of the time. It should be over however, in 1 month or so. I look forward to ... Read More
i want to live in dalat,does anyone know where i can learn vietnamese by enigma1981
HI everyone.i'm from china, i want to live in dalat.Ho chi minh is so hot!:( and i want to find a house and a vietnamese language center in dalat city. Does anyone know that? thanks a lot.
Dear Suzi, Hi, regarding your questions: Yes, it is possiple to find a house in ward 8/9 with 3-5 rooms house and furnished. The price can range from anything between 200 USD- 600 USD. It really depends on the quality of the house you are looking ... Read More
Looking for apartement or housing with garden
Dear Nadhee: Could you be more specific in term of price range, what you are looking for, there are anything here available between 150 USD-600 USD. Best Regards, Kristina Read More
i want to live in dalat,does anyone know where i can learn vietnamese by enigma1981
HI everyone.i'm from china, i want to live in dalat.Ho chi minh is so hot!:( and i want to find a house and a vietnamese language center in dalat city. Does anyone know that? thanks a lot.
hi....I'm plan to visit to research this option>>>>>>>>.....90 days+ time then..>>>>>>>....I look for quiet village type location...outside Da Lat.......maybe on road from coast...but high with good weather........search will be for studio ... Read More
i want to live in dalat,does anyone know where i can learn vietnamese by enigma1981
HI everyone.i'm from china, i want to live in dalat.Ho chi minh is so hot!:( and i want to find a house and a vietnamese language center in dalat city. Does anyone know that? thanks a lot.
Hi, I have been doing real estate development over 9 years in Dalat. The homes are western design in a gated, luxurious, and central location. Price ranges from 200-600 usd a month. The units are fully furnished. for more information, check out ... Read More
Moving with an infant: Where to find a nanny, housekeeper and cook? by Sohini2013
Hi there, We (my husband, five month old and I) are moving to HCMC from Pune, India, in August. While I'm an old hand at moving countries (we have moved five times in just over twelve years), this move will be my first with a baby. I'm hoping to ...
Sohini, First, in terms of nanny, the price is dependent on quality of the nanny. You could get a full live in maid and acting as a nanny as well for 150 usd. She works full time, lives with you, helps you ( cooks, clean, babysit, do errands). A ... Read More
Visa Exemption 3 months extension!
Your best option, Pays a agent to renew your visa for you. Traveling agents all have their ways of working with government officials. For example, it should cost you around 35 usd to new a single 3 months visa , 50 usd for multiple entry. Most ... Read More
Private English lessons vs Working for a language center or university by MIA2013
I have been thinking about the possibility of working as a private English tutor vs English teacher for a language center or university. I do have a BS degree and was planning on getting my Celta once in HCMC. I think it might enhance my chances of ...
Hey Roe, First question for you, are you teaching as a way to make money to make end meets or to meet people? As for teaching, the salary is extremely low, 10-15 USD per class session, however, on weekdays, you could only teach max 2 classes, and ... Read More
Architect's salary in Vietnam by anicesommer
Hi to all, I am a qualified Architect with 6 years UK experience. I have applied for some jobs in architectural companies here in Hanoi and am wondering what salary I could ask for. I know, they probably offer some bonus packages but would 2000$ be ...
Hi, I am not an architecture. But I am a real estate developer ( anadacommunity.com) in Vietnam. 2000 usd is not high and very low. It is not too much to ask for, in fact, it's very low. However, it is dependent on your skills and abilities. A ... Read More