Thai_FX
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Kitchen Appliances by Chris NJ
Hello everyone, Does anyone know where I can get a kitchenaid or a meat grinder with sausage attachment? Also where I can get sausage casings? I have been wanting to make some good Italian sausage. Thanks in advance.
Hi all, On a different subject... Can anyone recommend a good kitchen cooking appliance store(s) in Saigon? I'm interested in finding an Instant Pot, the Instant Pot brand if possible in 8 Qt size. I think the IP brand will be difficult to ... Read More
Import or Gourmet supermarket by Normen
I am going to move to VT inapprox. 6 weeks from now, currently staying in HCMC. My wife is already concerned that she has to go to HCMC every 2 weeks in order to buy imported groceries or gourmet product like untreated nuts for baking, baking ...
Hi Johnross23, Great lead, found coconut oil and a whole lot more... Great store in VT. Read More
Import or Gourmet supermarket by Normen
I am going to move to VT inapprox. 6 weeks from now, currently staying in HCMC. My wife is already concerned that she has to go to HCMC every 2 weeks in order to buy imported groceries or gourmet product like untreated nuts for baking, baking ...
Hi Johnross23, Thank you for the information, I did bump into Q-Mart and it is quite helpful. I'll checkout the Linh Phuong market this afternoon. Open question... Coconut oil was widely available in Thailand, we have't seen any here in VT ... Read More
Import or Gourmet supermarket by Normen
I am going to move to VT inapprox. 6 weeks from now, currently staying in HCMC. My wife is already concerned that she has to go to HCMC every 2 weeks in order to buy imported groceries or gourmet product like untreated nuts for baking, baking ...
Hello posters, Are there any changes or updates to this thread? Are the two import markets mention still around, are there any new grocery import stores in VT? Thx… Read More
Buy or rent motorbike? by sanooku
I'm planning to stay in Vung Tau for about 6 months. Is it best to buy or rent a motorbike? I've seen some blog posts saying we can easily buy a good bike for around 200-300 USD. Is this realistic? Also, because there is the hassle of ...
Much helpful info... Many thanks Read More
Buy or rent motorbike? by sanooku
I'm planning to stay in Vung Tau for about 6 months. Is it best to buy or rent a motorbike? I've seen some blog posts saying we can easily buy a good bike for around 200-300 USD. Is this realistic? Also, because there is the hassle of ...
Still hoofing it, but looks like only a 30 minute walk from back beach. Do you have any reco's for best sim card to get for VN with low cost data & calling plans? Thanks for their phone number, I was able to leave my cell even with a Thai ... Read More
Buy or rent motorbike? by sanooku
I'm planning to stay in Vung Tau for about 6 months. Is it best to buy or rent a motorbike? I've seen some blog posts saying we can easily buy a good bike for around 200-300 USD. Is this realistic? Also, because there is the hassle of ...
Hi colinoscappe This is an old street view taken on May 2014, does this look like the place? Here is a street view - https://goo.gl/maps/sAk6oPySfqj and a map view - https://goo.gl/maps/sAk6oPySfqj Thanks, Read More
Buy or rent motorbike? by sanooku
I'm planning to stay in Vung Tau for about 6 months. Is it best to buy or rent a motorbike? I've seen some blog posts saying we can easily buy a good bike for around 200-300 USD. Is this realistic? Also, because there is the hassle of ...
Hello colinoscappe & gobot, We just landed in VT today and I realize that this thread is 15 months old now. Is it still possible to rent a Honda wave in VT for 700,000 VND a month? If so, or not, can you please advise where are the best go to ... Read More
Visa’s with multiple entries??? by Thai_FX
I’m aware of the ever changing landscape with visas. We’re planning a move to Vung Tau and will most likely take a few trips back and forth from Thailand to Vietnam to move personal effects of no commercial value via the ...
Oh, okay got it... Thanks I didn't know that could be an issue. So are you saying that "legit" visa's that are multiple entry will be honored in all points of entry through out Vietnam? Read More
Visa’s with multiple entries??? by Thai_FX
I’m aware of the ever changing landscape with visas. We’re planning a move to Vung Tau and will most likely take a few trips back and forth from Thailand to Vietnam to move personal effects of no commercial value via the ...
Hi colinoscapee, No not the visa, it's the fee's for reentry that are unknown? If multiple entry is not followed and you are required to pay entry again.... What are the entry costs? Read More
Visa’s with multiple entries???
I’m aware of the ever changing landscape with visas. We’re planning a move to Vung Tau and will most likely take a few trips back and forth from Thailand to Vietnam to move personal effects of no commercial value via the ... Read More
Shipping Storage & Supplies? by Thai_FX
I found this storage and shipping business in Saigon. https://www.hcmstorage.com/ I didn’t find anything like it searching in Vung Tau. Anyone with feet on the ground know if there is any business like this in Vung Tau? Thank you any info.
Thank you for the information! I did email Saigon storage on Friday expressing my interests as gobot described. The company is so new that it is morphing in real time. They haven’t as yet posted their prices for the 5X5 or 10X10 storage ... Read More
Shipping Storage & Supplies?
I found this storage and shipping business in Saigon. https://www.hcmstorage.com/ I didn’t find anything like it searching in Vung Tau. Anyone with feet on the ground know if there is any business like this in Vung Tau? Thank you any info. Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Thank you ReyP, Just starting my research and will post when I have other specific questions. Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Numbeo is great, I think Priscilla's questions are more detailed to PR. I would appreciate learning form any locals there input on current prices. Read More