@Quiettall
Australian expat in Vietnam
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New members of the Indonesia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Indonesia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello I am Peter. I am a newbie who did some overseas aid work for 9 months in Vietnam during 2016-2017, and about to take off to Jakarta and Makassar for 3-6 months commencing 29 April. I have no experience with Indonesia, so any ideas or tips or ... Read More
Best area for a 3 month relocation? by Ravenus
Hello We are looking to relocate from Melbourne for 3 x 3month stints next year (3 different countries, 3 months in each) One of the places we are considering is Vietnam but we've never been before. Just wanted to see if anyone can advise ...
I have lived in Can Tho in the centre of the Mekong Delta. The other place I recommend is Da Nang. Both are beautiful and very cheap to live Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Vietnam? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Vietnam, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
I did 2 x 3 month stints in Vietnam last year and am going back again this year for up to 12 months. I love the place and the people although it is a lot dirtier and less organised than where I live in Brisbane. It is challenging but Brisbane is so ... Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Vietnam by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Vietnam can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent homesickness? How ...
When I feel homesick, which is not often, I skype or Viber someone back home. That cures it because the limited perspective my friends and family have back home makes it so easy to appreciate the rich life I have here, although the living conditions ... Read More
Expand your social circle in Vietnam by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Vietnam means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop a ...
While I can understand your sentiments, I think you are a bit harsh on the people given what they have had to endure over many years. I feel isolated here to a certain degree and way out of my comfort zone, but if I can do just one little thing to ... Read More
Expand your social circle in Vietnam by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Vietnam means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop a ...
I did a 3 month stint in Hanoi earlier in the year and only last week returned to Vietnam to do another sdtint in Can Tho. Hanoi was a wild place, and I tried to concentrate on building a small circle of Viet friends outside of work, as my host ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Vietnam? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Vietnam, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
I met the girl after being there for 2 weeks. It took some more weeks to get to know each other and fell in love about 4-6 weeks later Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Vietnam? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Vietnam, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
This is amazing. I moved to Hanoi in mid January 2016. It took 2 weeks to meet the girl who is 20 years younger than me but we have fallen head over heels in love. We both want to live together long-term (marriage) but unfortunately I had to return ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Vietnam? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Vietnam, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
I had a three month stint which has only just finished. I found it quite a shock from a cultural, language and noise, dirty air and poor infrastructure point of view. However the people were incredibly hospitable. I became very close to one woman ... Read More
loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65
I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...
In my case, the girl that wanted me was the same. She could type or text me better than she could speak, but constantly nagged me to talk Vietnamese. I found out that although she agreed with lots about what I said, deep down she had her own views ... Read More
loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65
I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...
Hello I recently returned from a three month stint in Hanoi on an overseas aid posting. I fell madly in love with a 39 year old woman who was pushing hard to move in together, get married, have children etc etc. It was very hard as I knew I was ... Read More
Motorbike license......coffee $$ by Vagabondone
Long ago I heard there was a DL office in HCM that one could get an A1/A2 license thus way. As I recall the story there was a mechanic shop nearby that had a connection. Anyone know which DL office in HCM that offers such a "Service", or ...
I have been in Hanoi for 6 weeks and have 6 weeks to go. I'm wearing my legs and shoes out walking everywhere and the taxis add up quickly. I have adopted the GRAB app on my phone, but it also adds up. So was wondering about buying a second hand ... Read More
First experience of Vietnam by Quiettall
Hi there I am Peter. I am a retired senior executive of local government in Australia. I am currently undertaking a 3 month overseas aid project, helping set up community based tourism in Hoa Binh province for a local NGO with strong support from ...
it doesnt worry me about being asked that, because I am a volunteer. When I tell people that, they say I am rich and kind-hearted. It also increases their interest in me more as a potential for themselves, their sisters or whoever, which I think is ... Read More
First experience of Vietnam
Hi there I am Peter. I am a retired senior executive of local government in Australia. I am currently undertaking a 3 month overseas aid project, helping set up community based tourism in Hoa Binh province for a local NGO with strong support from ... Read More