Redmundial
Irish expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh
Registration: 09 October 2014
Advice needed - UK visitor visa for VN girlfriend by Redmundial
Hey guys So I want to take my girlfriend of 2 years to the UK to visit my family in June. Just for 10 days. One of the requirements is she needs a letter from her longterm employer stating she has the time off and will return to that job. The only ...
Like many VN (education) companies they are just a*** and even though they give a number of holidays its almost impossible to take them as they come up with excuse after excuse as to why it's bad timing...just b*** really tbh Read More
Advice needed - UK visitor visa for VN girlfriend by Redmundial
Hey guys So I want to take my girlfriend of 2 years to the UK to visit my family in June. Just for 10 days. One of the requirements is she needs a letter from her longterm employer stating she has the time off and will return to that job. The only ...
Funnily enough i'll be going mainly to Northern Ireland, maybe that's not the most popular place for people to visit and do a runner so they take that into consideration...if someone did want to then go to live in the UK mainland illegally ... Read More
Advice needed - UK visitor visa for VN girlfriend by Redmundial
Hey guys So I want to take my girlfriend of 2 years to the UK to visit my family in June. Just for 10 days. One of the requirements is she needs a letter from her longterm employer stating she has the time off and will return to that job. The only ...
Thanks for the replies fellas...Im living here in Saigon so we would be going together, but my family would provide a letter saying she'll be staying with them...we thought maybe if she had a job offer starting when she returned that might be an ... Read More
Advice needed - UK visitor visa for VN girlfriend
Hey guys So I want to take my girlfriend of 2 years to the UK to visit my family in June. Just for 10 days. One of the requirements is she needs a letter from her longterm employer stating she has the time off and will return to that job. The only ... Read More
Looking for teaching job in HCMC by Joshua woodward
Hello everyone I am Josh I'm from Liverpool England I've been in Vietnam for one month, I really like it here and Would like to teach English but I have no degree in this area, would be very grateful if anyone could give me any advice or ...
So basically trying to do the right thing, trying to stay above board and get all the right ducks in order is bloody futile in this place. I'm still going to try get everything together, documents and all that and learn more about the process ... Read More
Looking for teaching job in HCMC by Joshua woodward
Hello everyone I am Josh I'm from Liverpool England I've been in Vietnam for one month, I really like it here and Would like to teach English but I have no degree in this area, would be very grateful if anyone could give me any advice or ...
Thanks for your advice mate...it does help a lot. I'll get my sv up on those sites and hope not too many dodgy offers come through (i've had a few weird ones already!) Re the business visa thing, it was a school advised me to do that. So am ... Read More
Looking for teaching job in HCMC by Joshua woodward
Hello everyone I am Josh I'm from Liverpool England I've been in Vietnam for one month, I really like it here and Would like to teach English but I have no degree in this area, would be very grateful if anyone could give me any advice or ...
I'm fairly new here to Vietnam and want to work legally as a teacher. I'm trying to find as much info out as possible so that if/when I do get a job I don't just rely on them to do the needful, especially as it seems many simply ... Read More
Legalising/Notarising UK documents in HCMC
Thanks dude...I will check that out, was talking to 1 school who said I might need to go home to get the docs notarised in the UK...that simply isn't going to happen so hopefully the consulate here can do it. Thanks again! Read More
Working for less than 3 months, is it really ok?
Thanks...I knew it wouldn't be as simple and straight forward as I wanted it to be, ah well wishful thinking...maybe I could create my own company and temporarily assign myself to teach in Vietnam...3 months at a time haha ;) Read More
Legalising/Notarising UK documents in HCMC
Hi All...I have a certified copy of my degree and original CELTA cert here with me in Saigon, only a photo of my criminal background check (although this can be sent from home)...seems I need these notarised if I want a work visa here...is it ... Read More
Working for less than 3 months, is it really ok?
Hi all...been reading that working for less than 3 months means that foreigners are exempt from needing a work visa. I am looking to teach here and know that it's not really as simple as that. Does anyone have experience of this and is it as ... Read More
Where to buy affordable clothes for teaching by Redmundial
Hi everyone...I'm planning on teaching here in HCMC and I'm fully aware of the need to be presentable, not just here but in Asia in general when applying and conducting classes. I have a few shirts but probably they aren't really up to ...
Hi all, thanks for all the responses and advice, I really appreciate it. I found some ok quality and price clothes in co-op mart. Trousers were around 350k and a good shirt and tie cost about 300k. They do have lower price clothes there, but the ... Read More
Where to buy affordable clothes for teaching
Hi everyone...I'm planning on teaching here in HCMC and I'm fully aware of the need to be presentable, not just here but in Asia in general when applying and conducting classes. I have a few shirts but probably they aren't really up to ... Read More
How to select your ISP - Internet in Vietnam by dudumomo
It's probably one of the first thing you may ask, right after getting the key of your apartment or house. How about internet ? Here are some information about Internet in Vietnam: [b]Technology[/b] Basically, you have 3 types of connections: - ...
I use a vpn for all my usage, mostly because I'm in coffee shops and hotels and know there are some very talented and sneaky people around...in other places in Asia it works fine but here seems to drop over and over again...could this be down to ... Read More
stop smoking by blunders
Anyone know where to buy nicotine replacement items in Ho Chi Minh City? Chewing gum would be fine if available. Have heard that Chantix is recommended as a stop smoking medication. Anything would be useful as determined to give it up Thanks for ...
The best method to stop smoking is Allen Carr's book "the easy way to stop smoking"...it describes the reasons why we smoke rather than why we shouldn't and guides you through the process of stopping. I used it a few years ago and ... Read More
I want to learn how to create a website
At uni we used www.w3schools.com for a lot of our learning on html/css and they have a wide range of tutorials for many other web based technologies....the tutorials assume you are a complete beginner so it's a fantastic resource to help you ... Read More
Drink spiked on Saturday night Bui Vien - please warn others by Redmundial
Hi All...I haven't been on here for a while as wasn't around, but came back to Saigon last week and headed out to meet some friends on Saturday. We had a couple of beers and food, nothing major then they went home. So I went to universal bar ...
Thanks for your reply Snake...in fairness the staff and people working at Universal (and I'm sure owners too) are nothing to do with this, but I mentioned the bar not because it's a bad place but just incase this is a regular haunt for these ... Read More
Drink spiked on Saturday night Bui Vien - please warn others by Redmundial
Hi All...I haven't been on here for a while as wasn't around, but came back to Saigon last week and headed out to meet some friends on Saturday. We had a couple of beers and food, nothing major then they went home. So I went to universal bar ...
Hi Ralph I already spoke to the people I was staying with and they suggested against this for reasons I'm not willing to talk about here...I'm leaving now so not going to go down that route but thanks for the reply Read More
Drink spiked on Saturday night Bui Vien - please warn others by Redmundial
Hi All...I haven't been on here for a while as wasn't around, but came back to Saigon last week and headed out to meet some friends on Saturday. We had a couple of beers and food, nothing major then they went home. So I went to universal bar ...
100% right mate...but when you're chattin to some people and having a good time, you've had a few beers and you're travelling it's pretty common for people to buy beers for eachother, so it seemed innocent enough well until it ... Read More
Drink spiked on Saturday night Bui Vien - please warn others
Hi All...I haven't been on here for a while as wasn't around, but came back to Saigon last week and headed out to meet some friends on Saturday. We had a couple of beers and food, nothing major then they went home. So I went to universal bar ... Read More
Phu Quoc Island by Dave858
If anyone would like advice on travelling to or staying on Phu Quoc, I would be happy to help out. I have been here 3 years on and off....currently on. I am not promoting any business, but beware....I might direct you to businesses operated by ...
Hey Dave, thanks for offering your knowledge, I hope life is good there...do you know if there's much in the way of English Teaching jobs there on the island? Also, are you aware if it's possible to get to the island directly from thailand ... Read More
Visa exemption for UK citizens - can you help me?!
Hey sounds like a wicked trip! It seems you can use the visa exemption multiple times but must be outside Vietnam for 30 days before re-using (I guess to avoid it being used for visa runs). This is according to the Vietnamese Embassy in ... Read More
bangkok on a tight budget tips by minamo99
Hello! me and my girlfriend blew most of our budget the first two weeks. (floating markets, elephants, tigers, snooker club, pattaya. muay thai, etc) and have about two weeks of holidays left with only 5-6000 baht left. ( hotel already paid and ...
I found this list of 10 free things to do there in BKK for my upcoming trip, you might have done some already but it's def worth checking out, I especially like the idea of the crocs in ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam by gsanchez25
Hi everyone, I am moving to Vietnam at the end of August. Any advice? I am moving from NYC to teach English as a second language and this is all very exciting and scary. What should I take with me? and what can I expect living in Vietnam? I am ...
Hey there...my name is Eddie, from Ireland and I am not a real estate agent in Vietnam :p...haha sorry I couldn't help that! Actually I'm heading out to HCM myself to (hopefully) teach English around about the same time...i'll be doing a ... Read More
Going to work in China - Need urgent advice or someone to go with
Just google the name of schools and get in touch with them one by one, usually they provide accom too. Have you got a visa yet though? They could ask you for details of accom and outbound flights. Read More
Going to work in China - Need urgent advice or someone to go with
I found work teaching in a town called Yangshuo a few years back, so many schools in that little town and so many jobs too! A very beautiful place to live, I wasnt even looking for work, just travelling and it was offered several times...so if your ... Read More
Tour to Rajasthan - What can we see there? by chrisgrgsw
Hi I'm Chris, me and one my female friend, we are planning a tour to rajasthan... Currently we are in delhi... So any expats in rajasthan that can help us in knowing the things we can see there...? I'm just too excited..!! Or anyone from ...
Udaipur is very, very special...try to see the night time cultural music show when you are there...also I took a camel ride into the desert at Jaisalmer I think, that was a wonderful experience, it also gave me a welcome break from the hardcore ... Read More
Bars and Clubs - DJing by Razor87
I will be moving to Ho Chi Minh in August and wondered what the dance music scene was like. I am a beginning/aspiring DJ and wanted some advice about the scene and what opportunities there are for djing in bars and clubs? I mainly play dance music ...
It was about 5 years ago I'd say, and all I can really remember was that it wasn't a million miles from pham ngu lao and right by the river. Once inside the place was basically a box with a high ceiling and a stage, not sure if that helps at ... Read More
Bars and Clubs - DJing by Razor87
I will be moving to Ho Chi Minh in August and wondered what the dance music scene was like. I am a beginning/aspiring DJ and wanted some advice about the scene and what opportunities there are for djing in bars and clubs? I mainly play dance music ...
You got in there ahead of me Razor, was gonna post something similar a bit closer to moving out there in September. I've done a bit of djing in the past too, used to play trance years ago but that moved onto progressive/deep house and now have a ... Read More
Foreigners on motorbikes - good or bad? by Redmundial
Hi Everyone I hope your all well. I've been on the tripadvisor forum and there seems to be a constant outcry against foreigners driving motorbikes in VN. The general consensus there is that it's not legal, and very unsafe. I have to say ...
So at present is it difficult for an expat to get a licence to drive legally in VN? No doubt this would impact on insurability too Read More
Foreigners on motorbikes - good or bad? by Redmundial
Hi Everyone I hope your all well. I've been on the tripadvisor forum and there seems to be a constant outcry against foreigners driving motorbikes in VN. The general consensus there is that it's not legal, and very unsafe. I have to say ...
Thanks man, lookin forward to it again now (i think)...have you any advice on gettin a licence? I heard it isnt that straightforward Read More
Foreigners on motorbikes - good or bad? by Redmundial
Hi Everyone I hope your all well. I've been on the tripadvisor forum and there seems to be a constant outcry against foreigners driving motorbikes in VN. The general consensus there is that it's not legal, and very unsafe. I have to say ...
redmundial, There are several stages in the life of a foreigner driving a motorcycle in Vietnam,especially the big cities. 1. They come as a tourist and decide that it will be groovy to rent a bike to cruise around during their stay. Easily ... Read More
Foreigners on motorbikes - good or bad? by Redmundial
Hi Everyone I hope your all well. I've been on the tripadvisor forum and there seems to be a constant outcry against foreigners driving motorbikes in VN. The general consensus there is that it's not legal, and very unsafe. I have to say ...
Thanks Gary, some very sensible advice there mate. I think many of the really bad stories I had heard mostly related to travelling between places, especially on the highways between Hanoi & HCM. One bloke said that he was very experienced and ... Read More
Foreigners on motorbikes - good or bad?
Hi Everyone I hope your all well. I've been on the tripadvisor forum and there seems to be a constant outcry against foreigners driving motorbikes in VN. The general consensus there is that it's not legal, and very unsafe. I have to say ... Read More
Whey protein powder in Vietnam by Redmundial
Hi all I'm gonna be coming to Vietnam for a while and want to do some training while I'm there. I'm not a muscle monster, but know the benefit of protein with recovery. As most vietnamese food is short in meat content I think protein ...
Thanks mate...i'll definately avoid the gym "offers"...it's the same here in Ireland, the cost of supplements in the gym is much higher than online, so I buy from discount-supplements.co.uk...they are usually really good value and ... Read More
Which place in Vietnam? by keyboardsmash
I arrived for my first time yesterday here in Saigon. I have 3 weeks here this trip. What's the best way to cover distance fast and comfortable? Can you kindly give example transport prices in dong or US dollars or GB pounds or thai baht, or ...
Now thats what I call wisdom...will take that advice myself when I get there if thats alright, thanks Jim ;) Read More
Whey protein powder in Vietnam
Hi all I'm gonna be coming to Vietnam for a while and want to do some training while I'm there. I'm not a muscle monster, but know the benefit of protein with recovery. As most vietnamese food is short in meat content I think protein ... Read More
Videos of teaching by DylanG
is there any good videos of people teaching in Vietnam, id honestly just love to see how people go about this, i still can't comprehend teaching someone who doesn't understand any English to speak English, do they use translators or ...
Maybe you can do a tefl course in Oz before heading across to VN, that way you will be able to do a few practice sessions and have some feedback, that should help with your confidence to be a bit better prepared also :) Read More
working a local job as a foreigner. by DylanG
i posted this thread /forum/viewtopic.php?id=412083 and im still unsure on this question so i figured id post this question in the proper section.... so anyway..... I'm not a very educated young person, to be honest with ...
You've got a lot of guts going there mate to chase your dream, you seem like a good guy too so I really hope it all works out for you over there. I'm planning on heading out next year myself, just gonna take the time to save as much as ... Read More
Teaching English in Vietnam with an irish accent, possible/acceptable? by Redmundial
Hey everyone, newbie here just thought i'd get my forum ball rolling with a question about accents in teaching. I'm from Ireland and as such have an Irish accent, taught for a little while in China and with some dilution/changing of my ...
I taught in China a few years ago with no skills or experience, managed to bullshit through for 3 months but you really do hit a wall eventually I think and it just removes the enjoyment when that happens...so gonna do the CELTA before headin out ... Read More
Teaching English in Vietnam with an irish accent, possible/acceptable? by Redmundial
Hey everyone, newbie here just thought i'd get my forum ball rolling with a question about accents in teaching. I'm from Ireland and as such have an Irish accent, taught for a little while in China and with some dilution/changing of my ...
Thanks guys...funny you mention french teachers actually...I met a guy a few years back, from France, he was teaching English in Hanoi and we all wondered how it was possible, his accent was seriously strong even for native english speakers to ... Read More
Teaching English in Vietnam with an irish accent, possible/acceptable?
Hey everyone, newbie here just thought i'd get my forum ball rolling with a question about accents in teaching. I'm from Ireland and as such have an Irish accent, taught for a little while in China and with some dilution/changing of my ... Read More