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Ibizamari
American expat in Spain
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17
About me
American
Lives in Santa Eul脿ria des Riu, Baleari
Speaks English, Spanish,French
Registration: 28 February 2018
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Vietnam Girl Asking For Money by Caliborn
Hello everyone. I know this subject has been beaten into the ground but I thought I would raise it again. For conversations sake, let's say the girls name is Bibi and she lives near the Mekong delta and is 14 years younger the me (I am in my ...
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Cali, you deserve better. Read More
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Troubled and Confused by laststanding
Just wanting to get some opinions from people out there. So here is my situation and please feel free to express opinions. Ok here it is and see ! A year and a half ago I married my Vietnamese girlfriend of 4 years. Our relationship and experience ...
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馃愤馃憦馃憦 Read More
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Returning to Vietnam by GuestPoster724
Hi my name is John. I came to Vietnam on April 18 of this year. The main two reasons I came to Vietnam are vacationing and for closure. We vacation from April starting in Saigon traveling all the way up to what used to be the DMZ, stopping at ...
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Excellent reply Oceanbeach. Read More
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Fair amount for child support Vietnam???? by GuestPoster678
Curious....any opinions on what would be a fair amount of child support for one child in Vietnam. Better yet if anyone has any firsthand experience with the subject that would be nice. Thanks
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Very good post. I read to the end. Read More
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Getting in Early by Wadey
Ok, I鈥檓 looking to go somewhere on the coast (or open to suggestions) between say Danang and Vung Tau (or HCM) for the Tet Celebrations next year. Where would you suggest would be a great place to experience these celebrations and to join the ...
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I like skyscanner for flights. Read More
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Is Vietnam a good place for a single 60 year old woman to retire? by suefrankdahl
How safe are cities compared to other parts of the world? How easy is travel within VN? Can one get by with English and French?
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Very few people in Vietnam under 65 speak French. More speak English and most only Vietnamese. Read More
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Is Vietnam a good place for a single 60 year old woman to retire? by suefrankdahl
How safe are cities compared to other parts of the world? How easy is travel within VN? Can one get by with English and French?
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US citizen/permanent French resident.I have a home near Lyon and spend time in Ibiza Spain. Winters I head for SE Asia.Getting papers in France can be timeconsuming.I would certainly recommend Spain over any part of France. You will be lonely if you ... Read More
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Is Vietnam a good place for a single 60 year old woman to retire? by suefrankdahl
How safe are cities compared to other parts of the world? How easy is travel within VN? Can one get by with English and French?
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True. French over. English and Mandarin are kings. Read More
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Is Vietnam a good place for a single 60 year old woman to retire? by suefrankdahl
How safe are cities compared to other parts of the world? How easy is travel within VN? Can one get by with English and French?
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Having spent time in Cambodia and Vietnam can assure you that usually only people 60+ speak French. Read More
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Solo traveller by Bella91
Hi! Plan to visit Vietnam, solo traveller. Safe for women to travel alone in Vietnam?
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It's fine. Common sense like anywhere. Easy and you will meet people on the road. Enjoy your trip. Read More
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Planning to Retire in Da Nang Next Year by aimhigh888
We're planning to retire in Vietnam next year due to my husband health. He had 2 strokes and not going back to work anymore. We won't be able to afford the cost of living here California with his small retirement money. We've been ...
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Thanks Canman63. Read More
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Why expats love Vietnam? by Anne-Lise Mty
Hi everyone, I'm Anne-Lise from the 禁漫天堂 team. In a survey we ran on expatriation trends in 2019, we realised that a lot of professionals were considering Vietnam as an expat destination. We, therefore, decided to put together a little ...
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Yes Yogi..very few spots left but continue searching for short time Margaritaville. 馃槑馃槒馃槒 Read More
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Planning to Retire in Da Nang Next Year by aimhigh888
We're planning to retire in Vietnam next year due to my husband health. He had 2 strokes and not going back to work anymore. We won't be able to afford the cost of living here California with his small retirement money. We've been ...
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You will have a very difficult time in Thailand unless you and your husband can show $20,000 without withdrawing in Thailand for minimum 6 months for visas. The health care is wonderful but as your husband has pre existing issue and if you are over ... Read More
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Vietnamese wife? by bta87
I realize this is a very subjective question, but are what are the experiences of the men on here that are married to VN brides? Question #2) What should I look out for. I've heard some real horor stories. Mind you I'm 63, have money and girls are ...
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Very interesting and true post. Read More
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Racism? - Hugely Disappointed by Bonesy
I've been in Ho Chi Minh for over a week now and I am getting used to the glares you naturally get when walking in areas that are not exactly populated by expats or tourists. Today however, I came across what I can only point at as Racism (please ...
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Brilliant and well written response. History is key in understanding any country. Our past affects our future. I am constantly amazed how many people have no desire, to research, to delve deeper. Worrying for humananity this. Por fin as John Lennon ... Read More