Sam Eaton
@70 years old
American expat in Vietnam
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American
Lives in Lien Huong
Speaks English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Registration: 28 May 2013
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Buying a condo in Vietnam-what to look out for, what could go wrong? by Fancybear
2 questions. I am on cusp of this move in the next few months so am asking in case anyone has any experience that might be useful. Thanks for any replies and insights. I am quite unsure about it all. I see the pink book should be in my hands, the ...
My recently deceased wife, Bac and I had 48 years of a very happy marriage. Bac and I have spent decades in America buying and selling real-estate and have also bought 3 properties and sold 1 property here in Vietnam at a significant profit many ... 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...
My marriage to a Vietnamese woman lasted 48 years, ending with her death in July 2019. We went through the war together, Evacuated Saigon together, Had six wonderful kids together, 4 American born Started revisiting Vietnam in the early ... 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 ...
My Credit cards work fine, but, it does add a bit of expense Jewelry stores tend to exchange USD to VND cheaper than Banks Automatic payments from the Bank work fine at least at my bank. All in all, banks are a lot more useful than they were ... Read More
I have decided on Viet Nam to relocate/live/retire by WyonJames
Im on a mission to educate as much as possible options for the move to VN. I am a bachelor with a cat, US military veteran with service connected disability I am looking for any help, suggestions, observations on choosing where to live. I seem to ...
"And let's be honest; health is not a major concern if you're willing to put up with Vietnamese healthcare - private or public." Depending on where you live. world class medical care can be close by. In my case it is an 8 minute ... Read More
Buy property under the name of a Vietnamese citizen? by Guest2394875
I've heard that many people circumvent the Vietnamese restrictions on foreign ownership (technically a lease) of land and/or a house by putting the property ownership in the name of a Vietnamese citizen. On the face of it it seems like a very ...
Updated information. The 'Red Book'. Ãs in our hands. Sadly, my wife's poôr health hás become grave and the condo will sôon be in my name only. Read More
Buy property under the name of a Vietnamese citizen? by Guest2394875
I've heard that many people circumvent the Vietnamese restrictions on foreign ownership (technically a lease) of land and/or a house by putting the property ownership in the name of a Vietnamese citizen. On the face of it it seems like a very ...
Using words like 'Legal', 'Crystal Clear' and 'Trust'..? ..in Viet Nam..? ..you guys are scaring me... :blink:You do have a point about 'trust.' The meaning of that word doesn't translate very well. But, ... Read More
Buy property under the name of a Vietnamese citizen? by Guest2394875
I've heard that many people circumvent the Vietnamese restrictions on foreign ownership (technically a lease) of land and/or a house by putting the property ownership in the name of a Vietnamese citizen. On the face of it it seems like a very ...
Using words like 'Legal', 'Crystal Clear' and 'Trust'..? ..in Viet Nam..? ..you guys are scaring me... :blink:You do have a point about 'trust.' The meaning of that word doesn't translate very well. But, ... Read More
Buy property under the name of a Vietnamese citizen? by Guest2394875
I've heard that many people circumvent the Vietnamese restrictions on foreign ownership (technically a lease) of land and/or a house by putting the property ownership in the name of a Vietnamese citizen. On the face of it it seems like a very ...
Some time ago, we considered buying a house under my wife’s Aunties name. We were quickly advised that in the event of her passing, the rest of the family would take the property. We now just rent, much safer... MikeMarriage in Vietnam is ... Read More
Buy property under the name of a Vietnamese citizen? by Guest2394875
I've heard that many people circumvent the Vietnamese restrictions on foreign ownership (technically a lease) of land and/or a house by putting the property ownership in the name of a Vietnamese citizen. On the face of it it seems like a very ...
The way I'm reading this thread suggests anyone buying under a nominee scheme would either have to be insane or stupid. Is that a fair assessment?Speaking as someone who has bought 4 properties in Vietnam and doubled my money on selling one 1 ... Read More
Buy property under the name of a Vietnamese citizen? by Guest2394875
I've heard that many people circumvent the Vietnamese restrictions on foreign ownership (technically a lease) of land and/or a house by putting the property ownership in the name of a Vietnamese citizen. On the face of it it seems like a very ...
May I suggest as a very good rule of thumb. When living in Vietnam if it needs a key and you can't put it in your name don't buy it. RickThat is very good advice that I highly recommend following. But, I've been ignoring it for nearly 50 ... Read More
drivers license in (nha trang or da nang) by leung.norm
I am planning on snowbirding here for 6 months at a time and wondering if my canadian license will allow me to drive a moped or if international license is accepted. i only have a class 5 license (only for car) will that allow me to drive a moped or ...
I am planning on snowbirding here for 6 months at a time and wondering if my canadian license will allow me to drive a moped or if international license is accepted. i only have a class 5 license (only for car) will that allow me to drive a moped or ... Read More
Understanding Vietnamese girls by GuestPoster2698
So on my first trip to Vietnam I met a girl and saw her for a few days. Being the skeptical dude that I am and knowing nothing about Vietnam, the first night that we met I didn't give her my phone number but she and her friend made plans with my ...
Wxx3, site the studies that attribute a cold to cold temperatures. Only one thing and one thing only causesa cold. That is the rhinovirus. Perhaps you were thinking of frostbite or hypothermia, the only things caused by cold.disappointed ONS ... Read More
Understanding Vietnamese girls by GuestPoster2698
So on my first trip to Vietnam I met a girl and saw her for a few days. Being the skeptical dude that I am and knowing nothing about Vietnam, the first night that we met I didn't give her my phone number but she and her friend made plans with my ...
Overall, I almost must lough ; Almost no western grown up understands any Asian (and the other way around); No man ever understands a woman (and the other way around); But ..... ..... There is western male intelligence, who claim to understand a ... Read More
Understanding Vietnamese girls by GuestPoster2698
So on my first trip to Vietnam I met a girl and saw her for a few days. Being the skeptical dude that I am and knowing nothing about Vietnam, the first night that we met I didn't give her my phone number but she and her friend made plans with my ...
I once lived in a country such as here , ......According to your bio page you have lived in Texas and Vietnam. Did this happen in Texas or was it something you saw in a movie? :huh:According to discussions that I had in the 1950s in small town ... Read More
Understanding Vietnamese girls by GuestPoster2698
So on my first trip to Vietnam I met a girl and saw her for a few days. Being the skeptical dude that I am and knowing nothing about Vietnam, the first night that we met I didn't give her my phone number but she and her friend made plans with my ...
I have to say that the professionalism in Viet Nam is lacking. I have had doctors in small provincial cities tell me to because I questioned their techniques. Never in 45 years did I get that response in my home country.Yes, westerners can tell you ... Read More