Ron Gann
@ancientpathos
American looking for information about Ecuador
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729
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About me
American
Lives in Cuenca
Speaks English
Registration: 28 August 2012
Activity
Accident medical insurance
Sad to say I never bought any insurance that covers accidental injuries in Vietnam. Happy to say I never needed it. When in Thailand I did have a policy that cost about $150 usd for one year. Covered 100% of emergency and hospital care. Is there ... Read More
How to buy new motorbike
Greetings, I do not work, so no work permit. Is there any other way to buy a new motorbike. I have an A1 and A2 license. Married with 5 year visa excemption. Was told my wife can buy. But only in her home town. I want to buy a Keeway 250cc. No ... Read More
Hello friends! Just moved to Da Nang :) by Jo and Sam
Hello! We're two girls who've just moved to Vietnam from England and America to teach English. We love Da Nang so far and are really keen to meet people and join in with any groups you have going on. We're wondering if they are there ...
Check out the Danang and Hoi an facebook group. Lots of expats sharing. Every saturday they meet at Loc Chau restraurantnt along the beach road just west of Alacart Hotel. Read More
Working in Tan Binh district, where's best place to rent? by SamB33
Hi all, I'll be starting a new job in HCMC next month and will be working in the Tan Binh district. I've been trying to get a head start on searching for a flat/room although can't seem to find much choices in Tan Binh so I've been ...
I live at Phuc Yen 1, its an apartment building in Tan Binh. Convenient to Big C, Metro plus they have a pool. Read More
What is up with Vietnamese children??? by cgtheisen
Ok, so I come to live here in Hoi An with my Vietnamese wife, hearing stories about how strictly she was raised and how kids had to be well-behaved. Since I've been in Vietnam I've had a total of more than half a dozen small kids throwing ...
Smack the adult. Read More
Enjoy traveling by motorbike
Greetings, I am looking for people who enjoy day trips or longer to explore the more rural areas by motorbike. I live in Tam Binh district but willing to meet up anywhere. Thinking about Da Lat would be nice but really open to any travel that ... Read More
Life in Sihanoukville by ancientpathos
Greetings, I have visited PP and SR. I enjoy living near the ocean in Vietnam and I am thinking about moving to Sihanoukville. What can I expect in regards to housing, food and entertainment. I am retired, would like to keep my expenses at under ...
Think Sihanoukville has enough 'scum of the earth' already. Does it really need any more? Entertaining you say. In what way is 'scum' entertaining, pray? A theatre would be nice. A bit of culture maybe, or is that too much to ... Read More
Safety in Vietnam by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Vietnam? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Vietnam is as safe as you make it. Petty crimes can happen everywhere. Expecting others to keep you safe is not realistic. People need to practice situational awareness. Be aware of the people around you. Identify potentual situations and avoid ... Read More
work permit and 5 year visa excemption
Greetings, Thinking about working again. I now have a 5 year visa excemption. I know everything here is possible, but would like to know if it is legal to get a work permit with my visa excemption? Read More
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?
Trains are very cheap and comfortable offering the opportunity to see the countryside. Domestic flights are cheap. I have traveled all over Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. Plenty of nice budget hotels. Read More
Foreigners on motorbikes - good or bad? by Redmundial
Hi Everyone I hope your all well. I've been on the tripadvisor forum and there seems to be a constant outcry against foreigners driving motorbikes in VN. The general consensus there is that it's not legal, and very unsafe. I have to say ...
Get a license, buy insurance. It is really cheap. Have fun! No worries. If you have ever been suicidal, Saigon traffic will make you homicidal...lol Read More
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?
Vietnam is an awesome place to live. I recommend Da Nang. It has a very supportive expat community. Read More
Friendship - recently moved from Da Nang to HCMC by ancientpathos
Hello, I have recently moved from Da Nang to HCMC, Tan Binh district. I am looking to meet with locals and develop friendships. About me, I am 55 year old and recently married. Retired army, sometimes I teach english when bored. I enjoy ...
I do not like big cities but I promised the wife I would try Saigon for 1 year, plus I travel a lot it I was always having to fly here first. I have already returned to Da Nang once for a visit. Read More
Friendship - recently moved from Da Nang to HCMC
Hello, I have recently moved from Da Nang to HCMC, Tan Binh district. I am looking to meet with locals and develop friendships. About me, I am 55 year old and recently married. Retired army, sometimes I teach english when bored. I enjoy ... Read More
VEC,change of visa by Guest2023
I was speaking to a friend last night who has something I haven't heard of before. His VEC was due in January just after the new visa laws came in,he then found out for some reason his passport was forwarded to immigration. After not getting any ...
Even with my VEC, I still leave the country. It is a great excuse to leave every 3 months. I usually go to Thailand or Laos. This way I also avoid paying for a stamp and enjoy being single for a few days.Didn't realise that you got ... Read More