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KenLiss
American looking for information about Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in San Francisco
Registration: 20 July 2015
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Vietnamese cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Vietnam? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Vietnam and why not your best recipe. Thank ...
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Red shoes, Thanks for mentioning salads being safe to eat. I'm from California and I'm moving to Hoi An and I love a good salad. Cheers, Ken Read More
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Your experience of culture shock in Vietnam by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Vietnam. What ...
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I'm 67 years old and will be moving to Hoi An, flying out of San Francisco this Sunday to begin my new life in Vietnam. To the stock market trader, yes you can live cheaply and pleasantly in Vietnam. Don 't hesitate, get yourself over ... Read More
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bringing cell phone from USA to Vietnam
Which model Iphone 6 will work in Vietnam if I buy it in the USA? Read More
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prescription drugs by KenLiss
I have two types of medications I take daily and wanted to see if it's easy to get the prescriptions filled in Hoi An? I imagine I'd have to go to a local doctor and discuss it with him first. Anyone have this experience?
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Thank you both for your responses. Read More
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prescription drugs
I have two types of medications I take daily and wanted to see if it's easy to get the prescriptions filled in Hoi An? I imagine I'd have to go to a local doctor and discuss it with him first. Anyone have this experience? Read More
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Buying a mattress in Hoi An or Danang by tigerb
Hi all, have happily settled into life in Hoi An and living in a nice furnished little place halfway between the beach and the city. Perfect........except for the mattress. It's straight which is great - it's very hard. I'm looking for a place to ...
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RobynNZ, I've just joined this group as I'm about to move from California to Hoi An. Why? I don't know. Just did some research and it looked like a place I could be very happy in my retirement. How do you like Hoi An so far? Did you ... Read More
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Renting in Hoi An by Robyn1954
I'm coming over in September 16 th.....looking to move there. It would be nice to rent somewhere local which doesn't flood and near expats as well as viet families
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Thanh Hien Pham, You seem to be so friendly and helpful. I hope I can contact you when I move to Hoi An later this year. Cheers, Ken Read More