williamherron13
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 22 August 2022
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Saigon mushrooms
I've been in and out of Saigon many times since the 1970's. Went back in year 2000 for a month and then more than another a dozen trips since. Was really amazed last trip to see how many skyscraper condos have sprung up everywhere. Who owns these ... Read More
Whats the solution for ants in VN by Dannyroc3
Jeez, I hate to ask such a petty question but- when I arrived in VN I assumed mosquitoes would be a problem, but that turned out to be no problem (at least I'm my area) the bigger aggravation is the tiny ants.At the first hotel I stayed at (4th ...
Liquid Ant Bait made by Raid works in the US. Workers take it to the queen and it kills her. Work in Vn and can you get it ?? Read More
Reclaiming property after 40years by Aranneera
I am Mohamed Sadiq from India. Posting this query here requesting anyone who is having knowledge on this matter will be able to give me suggestions, Godwilling.Straight to the point - My grandfather had properties in Ho Chi Minh City. During the ...
My wife also owned an apartment in Saigon. We decided just to forget about it, but you never know unless you try. Take a look at this: https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=6626cd90-baec-4e61-9801-598b2f506816 Read More
Moving to Vietnam temporarily by Eile
Hi all expatriates My name is Eileen and I have taught ESL in the North of Vietnam and it was a wonderful experience one that is edged in my memory for ever. I have booked accommodation and n Da Nang resort for one month and will see how things go ...
I left Vietnam on April 30, 1975 after almost 6 years here during the war. My wife is Vietnamese and we have returned on 9 different trips beginning in 2000, with the last trip this April when we celebrated my 90th birthday with about 50 ... Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
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the real scoundrels sell over-the-counter and prescription meds. For example, why do we need 5 or more expensive, prescription statins when they may (or may not) save about 1 person out of a hundred from a cardiac event. Why was the first one so ... Read More
Do you have a preferred US Bank & Vietnamese Bank? by Stillwater71
Hello! I will be retiring early from Public School (Educator/Counselor) in a couple of years and plan to move to Vietnam soon after and work as an English Teacher. I would like to set-up a Bank Account here in the US and in Vietnam that is ...
There is a huge amount of information online. You would be wise to take advantage of one of the the search engines if you haven't already done so. Not sure why you would need a Vietnamese bank since Chase has branches in Saigon & Hanoi. Read More
Speaking Vietnamese by Emerald Bay77554
Is anyone here fluent? How long did it take to become fluent and what method worked best for picking up the language?
You don't need to speak Vietnamese. My Vietnamese wife and I and 50 year old son who speaks not a word of Vietnamese recently visited for a month. I was once near fluency but have forgotten most for lack of practice and age - 89. Son had an ... Read More
Save Vietnams Wildlife by goodolboy
Dont know if anyone is interested, but this is a Vietnamese ran charity specializing in the rescue & if possible re introduction to the wild of Pangolin's. Seen lots of stuff on Nat Geo about the plight of African Pangolin being wiped out to ...
Unfortunately, the only way to stop the loss most of earth's biota is to reduce the huge and growing human population. Any volunteers? Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
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It is difficult to understand some hired drivers' behavior on the main roads. They are constantly either accelerating or coasting rather maintaining a steady speed. Read More
How can I plan a safe trip to Vietnam ? by mikedellgolf
@Julien I am a 21 years old male and I plan to take a trip to Vietnam in May '23 and stay there for six months before coming back to the US and starting my professional career. I plan on playing a lot of golf and tennis while I am in Vietnam ...
If you have an iphone, there is an amazing app. You speak into the phone in English and it repeats what you said in Vietnamese. A Viet hears that and then replies in Vietnamese.The phone then repeats that in English. My son, who speak and ... Read More
Latest news on visas by GuestPoster327
TourismNewsWednesday, March 15, 2023, 14:20 (GMT+7)Prime Minister: Will increase the number of visa-free countries, extend the duration of stayPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested to amend and complete the policy on immigration procedures for ...
Wait! Don't a lot of the visa rules depend on reciprocity between countries?? If so, there's not a single answer. Would depend on citizenship. Read More
DUI and strict rules by jrharvey
I dont know the exact law or where to find it. Just what I read in some translated news articles. Ive heard multiple times that cops will give DUI's for having a single beer in your system and showing any kind of alcohol content regardless of how ...
Good news, maybe. Tests for alcohol in body fluids or breath have limitations regarding the amount of alcohol that can be detected. Each different type of test can detect alcohol only down to a certain level. If yours is below that amount, ... Read More
USA Citizen : looking for information by Svho
For USA citizen how long can you leave the country before required to come back? Also, for the people who travel and live alone, where do you keep your passport? I am thinking you leave it at the rental property?
When you have a question for which the answer is available in an online search, you will probably be better served by doing the search yourself or at least asking for references to online sources. And let your wife hold the passports and visas if ... Read More
Is Vaccine for Shingles available in Hanoi? by Lastly Vn
How any of you received Shinrix which is the vaccine for Shingles? Is it available in Hanoi?
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Water buffalo
The Passing of an Old FriendFor centuries the water buffalo has tilled the rice fields of Vietnam. Once, a ricefarmer who owned severalcon trau was considered rich. When rented to a less fortunate landowner, a water buffalo was a source ofsteady ... Read More