Ian Wilson
@Flip465
Australian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Australian
Lives in Sai Gon
Speaks Now only English - over half a century ago also - Hebrew, Yiddish, some German and French.
Registration: 10 August 2011
Activity
Quality helmets for people with large heads - where to buy by Travelfar
I have already looked in the classifieds for stores in Ben Cat, Thu Dau Mot, and Saigon without success. I know there are some because I bought my current helmet in Saigon many years ago, but I don't remember where. I need what I think would ...
I've never been happy or confident with the 'quality' - or lack there of, when it comes to motorbike helmets here in VietNam. Ended up bringing my own helmet back in with me from Oz. It's a ' SHARK EVOLINE SERIES 3 BLANK HELMET ... Read More
Quarantine in Saigon by Hooked
Good morning Y’all. I am on day 5 of myself imposed lockdown. Vn government thinks they did this to me but it was my choice to come. Things that make me smile today: Very happy that I prearranged a treadmill to rent and had it installed in ...
Normally we (VN LADY WIFE & self) live in Saigon. We managed to get a GREAT deal on the purchase of a large, new, villa. :-) First moved back here to VN way back in January of 2012. By May, was married - invested $$$$$$ in properties and ... Read More
mailing credit cards to Vietnam by dlewis516
i have 2 credit cards (receipt has not been confirmed yet) waiting for me in New Jersey. Can anyone recommend the safest way of getting them to me in Saigon without paying excessive shipping, duty, etc. I was told to be wary of ordinary postal ...
I've been sending - or taking a replacement Mastercard to my wife in Saigon - from my bank in Australia, whenever the current card has about one month left before it is due to expire. Only, of course, if I happen to not be here when the card is ... Read More
Dating in Vietnam- different types of women by VnTeacher3
I'm seeing more and more thicker/bbw type women in Vietnam these days, but few seem to be on the dating sites. I tried hitting up a clerk directly but got shot down brutally. Don't know if this is even done here. Obviously they are still ...
My 'BETTER HALF' complains bitterly if that needle on the bathroom scales hits as hit as 50kgs !!! Met her way back in 2012 - knew immediately that she was the 'perfect lady' that I'd always dreamed of meeting !!! Took a LOT of ... Read More
Medication in Vietnam by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Vietnam ...
NEVER had any problems at all procuring any of the medications that I've ever needed while living in Viet Nam. Found an excellent chemist / pharmical provider on this website, way back in 2012. ONLY problem in VN, for myself, has been the cost ... Read More
An unpleasant brush with the law. by GuestPoster288
Have had a disturbing incident this morning that almost got out of hand. The electricity in my apartment was cut so, being uncomfortably hot, my wife and I went out for coffee to get some air and found a relatively clean cafe. Sitting by the ...
Well, it is THEIR country after all - we're only 'guests' here. I started here back in '67 & '68 conscripted and sent here by the army (war sux everywhere) - for various reasons,not the last of which was nightmares from ... Read More
Just for fun: Unusual cultural habits in Vietnam and around the world by Diksha
In this Just for fun thread, we would like to highlight unconventional customs which make Vietnam stand out. This is a chance, at the same time, to learn about other countriesÂ’ equally interesting traditions. 1. Which country considers cats to be ...
Answer #5 is the stand out answer here !!! :D Read More
Homeschooling in Vietnam by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Homeschooling your children as an expat in Vietnam will definitely come with its load of challenges. Here is a special call to parents who are already homeschooling their children or who plan on doing so to share any information ...
My WONDERFUL LADY wife and I have not got kids of our own ;-( My wife is helping with the education of our niece - younger sister's daughter, in most subjects. I help out when I can with the maths side of things and English language. When I ... Read More
Marriage to a Vietnamese Woman by Guestposter822
Just interested to hear about peoples experiences married to a Vietnamese woman, more so for marriages that have lasted longer than say 3 years...
Strange - - - that's exactly what my M-i-L said - - - to stat with, after four years of refusing to even recognize the fact that I was even alive. Times and people change - now I'm her very favourite 'in-Law' - - even more favored ... Read More
Bargaining and Vietnamese culture question by WillyBaldy
I'm planning on renting a motorbike in Rach Gia and my landlord told me she had an employee who was renting a motorbike. I had my doubts about prices but I tested it, it was fine, an automatic, a bit old Nouvo bike. After the test, I asked the ...
One of the first things I brought for my now wife, was a 'as new', 3 month old, Honda AIRBLADE 125cc. For a strictly practical reason - we all know what it's like riding a motorbike during the 'wet season'. :( To make things ... Read More
New rules on extension of visa by Yinnster
I came in march from UK on a 3 months multiplevtourist entry. When that ran out i got a 3 month extension for single entry tourist. That is due to run out in 3 weeks. I've been told you can extend it 2 times but a visa company told me I ...
No idea how it works - - - then again, I have a Israeli service passport - - which never runs out ! Read More
New rules on extension of visa by Yinnster
I came in march from UK on a 3 months multiplevtourist entry. When that ran out i got a 3 month extension for single entry tourist. That is due to run out in 3 weeks. I've been told you can extend it 2 times but a visa company told me I ...
WAY back in 2012, arrived in Sai Gon in the early morning from Bangkok on 5th Jan. My then girlfriend was waiting outside at TSN for me. Took a taxi and inspected a couple of very nice, new apartments out in D7. Chose the one we both like the most ... Read More
Device privacy, trust, intrusion and the jealousy of vietnamese girls by SaigonSeamus
Hello all, 1st time poster, I'm Seamus and I've been in Vietnam about a year firstly motorbiking solo the length and breadth of the country now blissfully settled into ex-pat life in Saigon down near Phu My Hung. In the past few months I have ...
HOT DAMN !!!! Seems that I scored complete GOLD !!!! My new VN LADY WIFE seems to have only one concern - - - to ensure that I'm happy and safe all the time !!! Been together now going on over 8 -- nearly 9 years !!! Not one argument over ... Read More
Payment methods in Vietnam by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youÂ’re settled in Vietnam, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
About the same in '67 - '68. However not being overly fond of beer - it used to make me very punchy after the first two or three glasses. So I tended to grab several bottles of the Japanese 'Red Label 45 rice whiskey'. (black ... Read More
Payment methods in Vietnam by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youÂ’re settled in Vietnam, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
Well, in 2012 when I first moved back to VN, the Australian dollar was worth US$1:09 - on my then girlfriends advice we did a far bit of 'horse trading' - exchanging my savings for gold - then some of that into VND and some US dollars. That ... Read More