BT1989
Australian expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
17
About me
Australian, Single
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh
Registration: 10 September 2016
Activity
Riding a Motorbike through Thailand
I just finished 4 weeks of riding all through Vietnam, was absolutely unforgettable and it's something I want to do through Thailand, Cambodia and Laos down the line. I want to get some advice around how lax Thailand is with 120cc motorbikes ... Read More
What does 'ugly' or 'ugly boy' mean in Vietnamese
I'm asking becuase I was just sitting minding my business and this group of 3 young girls walked past university aged. One of them said something that sounds like "Xao Noi" or "Xao Nhoi' which from what I know means ugly or ... Read More
Dating in HCMC - is this normal or am I being scammed? by BT1989
Hi, expat from Australia checking in. Recently moved to HCMC as a single guy, with that being the case obviously active on the dating scene. Still trying to get my head around all he customs/etiquette but I'm getting there. I have an account on ...
Sorry for disappearing. I don't get on there often obviously, and have currently moved back to Australia temporarily (coming back later this year). Anyway to update, we caught up again later in the week. She paid her own way, we ended up ... Read More
Does my budget sound logical/accurate for Bangkok? by BT1989
Hi, Will be doing some travelling around SE Asia, and will be planning to stay in Bangkok for a while, or as long as I can stretch out the visa. Anyway I have pulled together a basic budget of what I think the figures would be as follows (in Thai ...
Thanks, I'll be working with Australian dollars so your figure is in the same ballpark. How much more expensive is Bangkok compared to CM? Read More
Does my budget sound logical/accurate for Bangkok?
Hi, Will be doing some travelling around SE Asia, and will be planning to stay in Bangkok for a while, or as long as I can stretch out the visa. Anyway I have pulled together a basic budget of what I think the figures would be as follows (in Thai ... Read More
Teaching English with no degree by BT1989
I wanted to spend some time next year travelling around Asia, and staying in Vietnam for a while as well, I was there earlier this year and loved all of it. How feasible is it these days to land a job teaching English at language centres or private ...
All due respect I'm not looking on advice on whether I should do it or not , I'm sure you're well aware this is something done by thousands of expats looking for work. Read More
Teaching English with no degree
I wanted to spend some time next year travelling around Asia, and staying in Vietnam for a while as well, I was there earlier this year and loved all of it. How feasible is it these days to land a job teaching English at language centres or private ... Read More
Dating in HCMC - is this normal or am I being scammed? by BT1989
Hi, expat from Australia checking in. Recently moved to HCMC as a single guy, with that being the case obviously active on the dating scene. Still trying to get my head around all he customs/etiquette but I'm getting there. I have an account on ...
That's actually a thing here? Read More
Scooter hiring with australian licence by janetayeesha
I am wanting to do a bit of sightsseeing on a hired scooter but only have an australian licence - good idea or not 😯
I was in Dalat recently, was riding around on a scooter with an Australian licence and went past several police no problem. Mind you I never got stopped for a licence check so it could be a case of them turning a blind eye. Read More
Dating in HCMC - is this normal or am I being scammed? by BT1989
Hi, expat from Australia checking in. Recently moved to HCMC as a single guy, with that being the case obviously active on the dating scene. Still trying to get my head around all he customs/etiquette but I'm getting there. I have an account on ...
Thanks for the advice. I think I'm just being overly paranoid to be honest. Will give this girl the benefit of the doubt. I'm just scared she might be one of those psycho chicks that falsely accuse guys with rape after sleeping with them ... Read More
Dating in HCMC - is this normal or am I being scammed? by BT1989
Hi, expat from Australia checking in. Recently moved to HCMC as a single guy, with that being the case obviously active on the dating scene. Still trying to get my head around all he customs/etiquette but I'm getting there. I have an account on ...
To be honest I'm thinking of just going down the fun route with this one (assuming she's cool with that, but from what I can gather she wants a relationship so don't want to lead her down the garden path) Read More
Dating in HCMC - is this normal or am I being scammed? by BT1989
Hi, expat from Australia checking in. Recently moved to HCMC as a single guy, with that being the case obviously active on the dating scene. Still trying to get my head around all he customs/etiquette but I'm getting there. I have an account on ...
Thanks Read More
Dating in HCMC - is this normal or am I being scammed? by BT1989
Hi, expat from Australia checking in. Recently moved to HCMC as a single guy, with that being the case obviously active on the dating scene. Still trying to get my head around all he customs/etiquette but I'm getting there. I have an account on ...
Thanks for the advice. She keeps going on about how previous partners have come and had short flings with her and left, but she wants someone who will stay and have steady relationship. So take that for what it's worth. Read More
Dating in HCMC - is this normal or am I being scammed? by BT1989
Hi, expat from Australia checking in. Recently moved to HCMC as a single guy, with that being the case obviously active on the dating scene. Still trying to get my head around all he customs/etiquette but I'm getting there. I have an account on ...
What would you consider red flags? That's what I'm trying to discern in this thread. For what it's worth, back in Australia even though I don't have he highest level of confidence I still managed to do quite well in the dating ... Read More
Dating in HCMC - is this normal or am I being scammed? by BT1989
Hi, expat from Australia checking in. Recently moved to HCMC as a single guy, with that being the case obviously active on the dating scene. Still trying to get my head around all he customs/etiquette but I'm getting there. I have an account on ...
After spending more time with her I kind of dismissed the idea of her being a prostitute. She wasn't very aggressive in getting us to go back to the room, more just dropping hints. I'm thinking just more of a high maintenance, white guy ... Read More