Jeff
@jlaborda
American looking for information about Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Bradenton, Florida
Speaks English
Registration: 04 February 2012
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Where does a VN citizen go to apply for their Passport?
I have a friend in Viet Nam that needs to apply for their Vietnamese Passport. Where do that go to do this? Is there a location in Ho Chi Minh City? Thanks for your help! Read More
Retirement in Vietnam by jlaborda
I am almost 50 and have been thinking of moving to Vietnam to teach in an international school. I have been coming there on holiday for about 5 years now for several weeks on each trip. If I make the move there I would like the option of being ...
Thank you Anatta. I will do some homework and look to review the former posts you referenced. Also thank you for the link. Read More
Retirement in Vietnam by jlaborda
I am almost 50 and have been thinking of moving to Vietnam to teach in an international school. I have been coming there on holiday for about 5 years now for several weeks on each trip. If I make the move there I would like the option of being ...
Thank you Jaitch, your response is comprehensive and thorough. I appreciate you taking the time to respond. Read More
Retirement in Vietnam by jlaborda
I am almost 50 and have been thinking of moving to Vietnam to teach in an international school. I have been coming there on holiday for about 5 years now for several weeks on each trip. If I make the move there I would like the option of being ...
Thanks guys, that's good news! Read More
Retirement in Vietnam
I am almost 50 and have been thinking of moving to Vietnam to teach in an international school. I have been coming there on holiday for about 5 years now for several weeks on each trip. If I make the move there I would like the option of being ... Read More
Question about Central Garden Apartments
Does anyone know if there are apartments in Central Garden on Ben Chuong Duong Street (Quan 1) that are available as a one month vacation rental??? I will be there middle July to middle August. Last time I was in Saigon (2 years ago), I stayed in ... Read More
Looking dist 1 rent apt vacation July 11-Aug 12 by jlaborda
I will be in Ho Chi Minh City from July 11 till August 12 and would like to rent an apartment preferably in district 1 maybe close to Pham Ngu Lao st (near center park) or close to Nguyen Hue st (good shopping/many cafes). There would be two of ...
Thanks for the idea Armand, and Tam - I will be looking to hear more from you after you contact your friend. Read More
Looking dist 1 rent apt vacation July 11-Aug 12
I will be in Ho Chi Minh City from July 11 till August 12 and would like to rent an apartment preferably in district 1 maybe close to Pham Ngu Lao st (near center park) or close to Nguyen Hue st (good shopping/many cafes). There would be two of ... Read More
Relocating to Ho Chi Minh City by miller.m86
Well my boyfriend and I will be relocating to Ho Chi Minh City in the next few months after we get things situated on this end. We will be moving for his job as he will be working as a mechanic at the airport there. We have decided to make this ...
Try Majic Jack for free phone service to the states. By it before you leave (i.e., at Walmart) and set up your phone number....I take mine every time I visit Vietnam and it works great. With Majic Jack you can call directly to anyone's phone (land ... Read More
Like to meet expat teachers (K-12 or University) by jlaborda
Hi, I'm an American looking to meet long-term expat teachers who have been working in Vietnam for some time. I am currently a professor of biology at a Florida college. I have been spending my summers in Vietnam since 2008 and am thinking of ...
College teaching is a hoot. I do enjoy working with all the flamboyant personalities that one finds there. Some say that I am one of those....but I think I am very normal. :) I think you said you've been in VN for three years now....that's a ... Read More
Like to meet expat teachers (K-12 or University) by jlaborda
Hi, I'm an American looking to meet long-term expat teachers who have been working in Vietnam for some time. I am currently a professor of biology at a Florida college. I have been spending my summers in Vietnam since 2008 and am thinking of ...
Thanks for the thoughts/ideas. I don't know about working till you drop...have you ever been in a class with an 80 year old as your teacher...? :) I am hoping to secure appointments with some of the schools like RMIT while there this summer to ... Read More
Like to meet expat teachers (K-12 or University)
Hi, I'm an American looking to meet long-term expat teachers who have been working in Vietnam for some time. I am currently a professor of biology at a Florida college. I have been spending my summers in Vietnam since 2008 and am thinking of ... Read More