Leo 46
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 26 June 2014
Alcoholics Anonymous by Leo 46
I have a relative in Ho Chi Minh City who is an alcoholic. This relative has been living there for more than 8 years, and over that time has become severely addicted to alcohol. He has worked there in VN for almost his entire stay, but as the ...
Thanks. I鈥檒l pass this on. Read More
Alcoholics Anonymous
I have a relative in Ho Chi Minh City who is an alcoholic. This relative has been living there for more than 8 years, and over that time has become severely addicted to alcohol. He has worked there in VN for almost his entire stay, but as the ... Read More
Does anyone really like to eat a McDonalds hamburger? by I do believe
I haven't had a McDonalds hamburger for some time and was quite pleased when one of my students brought one in for me at our last class. I thanked her effusively and scarfed it down in no time; she was pleased at my obvious pleasure. In fact I ...
In answer to the original question, a resounding NO! I understand that McDonalds is a kind of novelty for many Vietnamese in Saigon, but IMO other than the fries, the food tastes awful and all of it, unlike Vietnamese food, is unhealthy. The chain ... Read More
50cc Motorbike Rental
Planning a possible 3-month stay in Nha Trang starting in Jan 2015. Can I find a 50cc motorbike to rent in Nha Trang, and if so, would I need a license to drive it? And, about how much would I expect to pay for such a motorbike rental per month? Read More
Volunteer Work in Nha Trang?
Thank you, Jaitch. Appreciate the ideas. Read More
English Corner by garyww
We have recently started an English Corner in Nha Trang. We meet every Sunday Morning at 09:30 at the Vien Dong Hotel coffee shop. It is forum where Vietnamese can come and practice speaking english with foreigners. It is free for everyone. You ...
Thanks, Mac. This sounds like something we would like to do if and when we move to Nha Trang next year. Among the many things we are trying to learn about, as we consider a move there, are activities we can keep ourselves busy with in Nha Trang. ... Read More
Volunteer Work in Nha Trang?
One of the things we'd like to get involved in after we move to NT next year is doing some kind of volunteer work. Neither my wife nor I has any special technical skills or training (e.g., in agriculture, mechanics, medicine), but surely there ... Read More
English Corner by garyww
We have recently started an English Corner in Nha Trang. We meet every Sunday Morning at 09:30 at the Vien Dong Hotel coffee shop. It is forum where Vietnamese can come and practice speaking english with foreigners. It is free for everyone. You ...
There have been no posts on the English Corner for more than a year. Does anyone know if it still exists? Thanks. Read More
Shipping laws - UK to Vietnam by benjoj
Hi all I intend to move to HCMC from the UK with a tourist visa, not a work permit, and I have been told that in order to ship into Vietnam you need to have a work permit. I have belongings that need to come with me, and this would be an ...
Thanks, but it's really not critically important to have this stuff with us over there. I thought that if it was legal and relatively easy to accomplish, we'd try to ship a few things, but apparently it is neither. No big deal. Appreciate ... Read More
Considering a move to Nha Trang, Vietnam by Leo 46
My wife and I are thinking about moving to Vietnam next year sometime. Still in the very preliminary stages of this endeavor; in fact, we just thought of it this week, so haven't really done much planning. Just a bit of research. I was ...
Max, maybe we'll run into each other over there. I'll post more comments and questions in the near future. Read More
Considering a move to Nha Trang, Vietnam by Leo 46
My wife and I are thinking about moving to Vietnam next year sometime. Still in the very preliminary stages of this endeavor; in fact, we just thought of it this week, so haven't really done much planning. Just a bit of research. I was ...
Thank you. I may do that as I get closer to the move, which at this stage is still anticipated but not planned for. Read More
Shipping laws - UK to Vietnam by benjoj
Hi all I intend to move to HCMC from the UK with a tourist visa, not a work permit, and I have been told that in order to ship into Vietnam you need to have a work permit. I have belongings that need to come with me, and this would be an ...
Thank you, Jaitch. That's useful info. We have a "kick-ass" blender that makes great smoothies among other things. Less than a year old, but it looks like it will go into storage or onto eBay, along with our espresso machine and ... Read More
Shipping laws - UK to Vietnam by benjoj
Hi all I intend to move to HCMC from the UK with a tourist visa, not a work permit, and I have been told that in order to ship into Vietnam you need to have a work permit. I have belongings that need to come with me, and this would be an ...
This topic is of interest to me, too. My wife and I are thinking of making a long-term visit/move to Vietnam next year, and staying a few years if possible. We live in the United States and have relatives in Vietnam whom we want to spend some time ... Read More
Considering a move to Nha Trang, Vietnam by Leo 46
My wife and I are thinking about moving to Vietnam next year sometime. Still in the very preliminary stages of this endeavor; in fact, we just thought of it this week, so haven't really done much planning. Just a bit of research. I was ...
Even though I won't be moving there until next year (as I had said in my introductory post), I'm trying to get my ducks in order, so I will pose some questions here from time to time in the next few months, so please bear with me. I lived in ... Read More
Considering a move to Nha Trang, Vietnam by Leo 46
My wife and I are thinking about moving to Vietnam next year sometime. Still in the very preliminary stages of this endeavor; in fact, we just thought of it this week, so haven't really done much planning. Just a bit of research. I was ...
Lots of family stuff to take care of and other commitments we've made that we just can't back out of. Read More
Considering a move to Nha Trang, Vietnam by Leo 46
My wife and I are thinking about moving to Vietnam next year sometime. Still in the very preliminary stages of this endeavor; in fact, we just thought of it this week, so haven't really done much planning. Just a bit of research. I was ...
Sure, but it's good for us to see the kinds of apartments and houses in the areas we're interested in moving to and the different amenities in them. It will be a year or so before we will be able to look in earnest from here anyway. Thanks. Read More
Considering a move to Nha Trang, Vietnam by Leo 46
My wife and I are thinking about moving to Vietnam next year sometime. Still in the very preliminary stages of this endeavor; in fact, we just thought of it this week, so haven't really done much planning. Just a bit of research. I was ...
I will contact Zoom as we get farther down the road. Appreciate the lead. Read More
Language lessons
I have had some classroom training in Vietnamese, but a looooonnnnnggg time ago. Seriously considering moving to Nha Trang in the next year or so, and would like to improve my language capability before and after the move. Can anyone recommend an ... Read More
Considering a move to Nha Trang, Vietnam by Leo 46
My wife and I are thinking about moving to Vietnam next year sometime. Still in the very preliminary stages of this endeavor; in fact, we just thought of it this week, so haven't really done much planning. Just a bit of research. I was ...
Thank you, Nash. Good to know those monthly costs. We very likely would not want to live that far away from the city and beaches. But, we're not ruling anything out at this stage. Read More
Considering a move to Nha Trang, Vietnam by Leo 46
My wife and I are thinking about moving to Vietnam next year sometime. Still in the very preliminary stages of this endeavor; in fact, we just thought of it this week, so haven't really done much planning. Just a bit of research. I was ...
Thanks to all. I'm sure I will have lots more questions, which I will post here in the relevant category. I really do appreciate you people taking the time to provide this helpful information. I will try to emulate you some day, after I ... Read More
Considering a move to Nha Trang, Vietnam by Leo 46
My wife and I are thinking about moving to Vietnam next year sometime. Still in the very preliminary stages of this endeavor; in fact, we just thought of it this week, so haven't really done much planning. Just a bit of research. I was ...
Remb, Thanks for the information. I've just started this process, so have a lot to learn. People's advice and comments here are very helpful. I have given some thought to contacting a letting agency/facilitator in Nha Trang. If anyone ... Read More
Considering a move to Nha Trang, Vietnam by Leo 46
My wife and I are thinking about moving to Vietnam next year sometime. Still in the very preliminary stages of this endeavor; in fact, we just thought of it this week, so haven't really done much planning. Just a bit of research. I was ...
Thanks for the info and advice. We do have very good health insurance, which covers us overseas, although unlike here in the U.S., we will have to pay first and seek reimbursement later. As far as evacuation is concerned, our policy will pay for ... Read More
Considering a move to Nha Trang, Vietnam by Leo 46
My wife and I are thinking about moving to Vietnam next year sometime. Still in the very preliminary stages of this endeavor; in fact, we just thought of it this week, so haven't really done much planning. Just a bit of research. I was ...
Thanks for the reply, Dan. Yes, we would very likely get a motorbike or maybe even two motorbikes. That's a good point about location. My brother lives a few miles north of the city center in Nha Trang, where it is considerably quieter and less ... Read More
Considering a move to Nha Trang, Vietnam
My wife and I are thinking about moving to Vietnam next year sometime. Still in the very preliminary stages of this endeavor; in fact, we just thought of it this week, so haven't really done much planning. Just a bit of research. I was ... Read More