@lostvietdreamer
American expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Vung Tau
Registration: 30 August 2013
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Hip Replacement Surgery in Vietnam by soosiebaby
Has anyone had the above surgery in Vietnam and can they recommend it. If so how much did it cost? Any info gratefully received. Thanks.
Hi 70 years old. Do you know if SOS or anyone else does the translation of Vietnamese medical expenses into English for VA reimbursement. My wife and I receive a VA pension and are eligible for reimbursement for any medical expenses so I am trying ... Read More
Does anyone use a USA mail forwarding company by lostvietdreamer
Hello, I am sent mail from Social Security and the VA that many times does not arrive. Can anyone suggest a US mail forwarding company where I can get a US address and have my mail sent by registered mail? I am also looking for a freight forwarding ...
Thank you THIGV That is the way I will go. For SS and the VA they only send a couple of letters a year but having a US address will ensure I will get the letters in a timely manner. Yesterday I received a letter from the VA dated 5 December 2016 and ... Read More
Does anyone use a USA mail forwarding company
Hello, I am sent mail from Social Security and the VA that many times does not arrive. Can anyone suggest a US mail forwarding company where I can get a US address and have my mail sent by registered mail? I am also looking for a freight forwarding ... Read More
What area to search for apartment north of the river
Does anyone have suggestions on what areas north of the river that I should search for an apartment in Nha Trang? I will wait until after TET to start my search. Other areas I am searching are V末nh 膼i峄乵 Trung / Doc Let / Cam Ranh / ... Read More
Flats/apartments rental by GuestPoster6458
Hi, I am considering on moving to Nha Trang around May-June (mid-year) this year. I am trying to start looking for an apartment to stay in. It will be only myself so my budget is quite tight. If there is an apartment around $150-200 it would be ...
Hello TuyetDang I just moved from Vung Tau to Nha Trang and have also been looking for an apartment. I am now staying in Odessa Hotel for VN 5,000,000 a month. The hotel and price are OK and the people are nice. I am probably paying too much but ... Read More
Ants in Nha Trang by Perko54
Hi in the last 2 weeks we have had an invasion of tiny brown ants. We are getting bitten on our bodies at first it is not a sting like the ants in Australia but later a big red itchy welt appears. I looked them up & the closest thing I can see ...
Find the entrance and putty over it or glue it shut. You can also fill a plastic spray bottle with water and 1/4 cup of vinegar. They hate the smell. However the best way is to seal their entrance. Best Read More
Meeting places for British, Canadian & NZ expats in Vung Tau? by TaurusTiger
Where do British, Canadian, & NZ expats get together on a regular basis to meet in Vung Tau?
Where is Caf茅 Bai? Read More
Where to buy Pink Salt for meat curing in Vung Tau or HCM by Festeem
Anybody know where to buy Pink Salt in HCM or in Vungtau. It's for curing meat and bacon specially. Regards Ron.
I was in Linh Phuong store yesterday and they had a couple of jars of pink salt. On Tran Hung Dao street, 3 shops down from Ba Cu. I would like to buy some bacon from you when you make it. Best Read More
Three month visa Cambodia
Hello, I want to take the bus from HCMC to Phnom Penh to apply for a 3 month visa then return by bus to HCMC. Has anyone done this and do you have any advise? How long does it take to get the visa? Any moderately priced hotel ... Read More
Are they issuing 3 month visas in Cambodia
Hello, does anyone know if I can get a 3 month tourist visa in Cambodia? Thank you Read More
Cost of living? by jakobsenerik99
I was wondering if anybody could tell me!! Can I live quite comfortable in Ho Chi Minh City for around 1600 us dollars pr month?
You can also move down river to Vung Tau. I'm guessing it is 30 to 40% cheaper. One hour and twenty minutes by boat or 2 hours by van to get there. Read More
Vietnamese language schools that issue student visas by lostvietdreamer
Hello, does anyone know of a Vietnamese language schools that issues student visas. I would want to organize my own lesson plan if possible. Thank you
Thanks Mark I will check it out. Read More
Vietnamese language schools that issue student visas
Hello, does anyone know of a Vietnamese language schools that issues student visas. I would want to organize my own lesson plan if possible. Thank you Read More
Expat-blog meet up in vung tau anyone? by iamunicaija
Hi All! My name is Nikka and I've been here in VT for a month now. :) I really love this place and would like to meet some new friends. If anyone is planning to have a meetup of some members of Expat-blog located in Vung tau, please let me ...
Did this meeting ever happen? Read More
Visas by I do believe
I have lived in Vietnam for a few years but now the government is refusing to extend Visas. I have been to Cambodia and liked it, so if it is not too difficult to reside (am retired) in Cmbodia I will try it. I expect there will be thousands of ...
New immigration regulations went into effect in Vietnam 1 January 2015. No one, including the big visa on arrival and travel companies, know what these new regulation mean. In the past I could get a 3-month visa on arrival and extend it once for a ... Read More