Jefferson Saunders
@jcsaunders
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Speaks English, Vietnamese (some)
Registration: 20 August 2015
Cost of living in Vietnam in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Vietnam, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in Vietnam. Here ...
@Cheryl The cost of living anywhere depends on your style and what you attract into your life. We live great and eat great. Wife's family home in Saigon cost less than $100usd (annual tax). The house has a 220m2 foot print that lays within 800m2 ... Read More
How much does a wedding cost in Vietnam? by NashCat
Don't know nothing about cost of wedding, but do know I am paying for it. Bottom line, how much does an AVERAGE wedding cost in Vietnam? In Nha Trang in particular. I am hearing about $10,000 - $15000 USD.
@Viloonlooi聽We more than broke even.Kept it Simple with Italian instrumental back ground music and great food.Fifteen tables.Absolutely NO!! Karaoke nor drunks.Everyone enjoyed dinner and a quiet conversations with old family members and new ... Read More
Marriage in Vietnam by Thanh6161
I鈥檓 supposed to get married in Vietnam because they would not let my fianc茅e into the US. After 2 years. What paperwork do I need to get married in Vietnam, I鈥檓 trying to retire there next year.
Check us consulate website for marriage info.聽We used an agent friend. Very helpful.We also had a quiet wedding.聽 Background instrumental music and No Karaoke!!聽Family of all ages travel to wedding and bring $$, yet too loud to have a ... Read More
What do "people" do with their valuables? by qnbui
Just curious to know what other people do with their valuables. Not looking to know what you are doing, just what you heard "others" are doing in regards to passports, cash,... Please don't divulge anything that could make you a target.Here in the ...
I thought about buying a cheap smaller ( more theift portable Safe ) ...聽Fill with rocks and leave visible.聽Then stash some cash elsewhere and in the bank.聽Posted camera signs 24/7.聽聽Since I have a large garden ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Goodolboy .... cant look forward more than one day at a time, its something I have noticed a lot here not saying always but planning forward even 1 day some seem to find it difficult. If I ask her 2 different questions at the same time that seems ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome to the group. Sounds like you guys have a great plan. As for information about the Rach Gia community ... try some additional research on Google Maps, email some civic groups, churches, Temples, look for Facebook people or groups. I'm ... Read More
Can you live in HCM city with 500-600k asset and never have to work? by Clocky
I'm just tired of life in the US, it's too much with people fighting for everything (I know this is everywhere but in my HCOL it's worst than most places, the pace of life is just too fast). I plan to just bounce to Vietnam in a few ...
Clocky ... do you love it, do you hate it, there it is the way you made it ... Frank Zappa My wife and I are retired. We live within a 8000sqft compound, Saigon. Still a work in progress. We live simple yet eat very healthy, Internet, ... Read More
Can you live in HCM city with 500-600k asset and never have to work? by Clocky
I'm just tired of life in the US, it's too much with people fighting for everything (I know this is everywhere but in my HCOL it's worst than most places, the pace of life is just too fast). I plan to just bounce to Vietnam in a few ...
Greetings, Sent you a contact request. Yes you can .... Contact me and I will tell you how my wife and I are doing on less $500. Plus redoing an old house and garden in SaiGon. We are retired, She is VN and I am USA Caucasian. 5k from downtown ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Retired to VN. I got married April 1st 2020. We use an AGENT for most legal needs, documents, Consulate/Embassy appointments, and Jump-Through-the-Hoops, stuff. After marriage I applied and received my 3 year resident Card. Was told by UK friend ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
greetings, I lived and work in the seattle area, Left about 2016 and now live in Binh Thanh p11. Have and old house and big garden. Hung out in Seattle's Little SaiGon and went to temples. Jefferson Read More
Cataract surgery by Swee Loke
Hi, has anyone on this site done a Cataract surgery here in Vietnam? Which hospital was that done and idea of costs involved? Thanks for any reply..
Greetings, Yes, Dr Ferwerda has his office in Dist 2. I believe his goal is to provide his own place for surgery and laser treatment. You would need to talk to his office about his current practice and fees. Don't recall his exact fees, but ... Read More
Transferring Money to Vietnam by International MD
Hi everyone, In my research I read about the American Express' Bluebird card which allows one to put money on it without a bank account for purchases. Is American Express widely accepted in HCMC (is. grocery stores, shops, restaurants, etc) ...
An American friend has been using PayPal Xoom ... His VN Wife opened an HSBC account. They linked Xoom via Paypal and their USA funds. $3 usd to transfer and about 1.5% exchange rate. Last time, transfer took 8 hours. Hsbc ATMs are free to use, ... Read More
Cataract surgery by Swee Loke
Hi, has anyone on this site done a Cataract surgery here in Vietnam? Which hospital was that done and idea of costs involved? Thanks for any reply..
greetings, I am from the USA been living in VN for a number of years. Couple years ago had a detached retina that needed emergency surgery. (plus, received one new cornea at the same time) Referred by Hai Yen Eye Care phone 02866861396, to ... Read More
New to HCMC by CamtheMan
Hello I'm Cam I Come from Canada, I need Help because I just got here and would like some insights on how everything works. I'm a Credit manager back in Canada and Just finished my TEFL Cert. I have no experience teaching English so I'm ...
hi Cam the Man. Jefferson here. jcsaunders 50 at hotmail. Are you still living in Vietnam? How is life going? You have any more good questions ... Been here a few years, retired. Read More
Where to convert USD to VND with good rate in SG ? by jonh_nathan
Hi all, I am looking for a place to exchange from USD to VND with good rate, i would expect to sell USD for similar rate with Vietcomebank. If you have any place please recommend Appreciated your help Cheers
My wife and I live near Cho Ba Chieu market. She says the name of gold store is: Mi Hong. But we always go to this fast yet busy money exchange inside (west side) of Cho Ben Thanh market. We do all of our money trades there. ... Read More
Driving in Vietnam vs Thailand by MikaQ5
Hello all My name is Martin I have been driving for 3 + years in Thailand so have some experience of driving in Asia , (and it was nothing like the horror stories i had heard before i first drove ) - Both City ( Bkk) and country roads ...
hahaha that includes walking along the streets Road Rage. Read More
bank account with debit card and paypal by Guest45
Need advise on which bank is best for paypal capabilities and of course, debit card. Thanks for any feedback.
My Vietnamese girlfriend (and I ) use the money exchange located inside Cho Ben Thanh market. We swap out cash monies from USA, Australia, Cambodia, Thailand and others. We swap from Dong to Dollars, Baht etc. and back again. She is frugal and ... Read More
Living with Vietnamese girlfriend....what problems may I encounter? by divedog49
I am thinking of living with my Vietnamese girlfriend for one year in the Hoi an area . I am American and she is a citizen of Vietnam. Will it be problematic to live together there ? I would appreciate any advice.
I live in SaiGon with my girlfriend. US Male, retired. So far the neighbors seem OK, Lots of invites and hand shakes and the Kids love me. We tell some people we are married and others I am visiting. We have a big 1 story house in a huge ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Hi All ... Caucasian male, US Citizen, retired. Heading back to USA in May, then return to VN in July of 2017. Would like to get the Business Visa this 2nd time around. Currently have the one year tourist Visa (which was told the same as ... Read More
Are the below items easily enough to purchase and not over priced ? by emmawardenga
Hello I am English but live in Switzerland and moving to HCMC next month and looking for some advice on which food and drinks to bring with me please. This is what I think I need to bring - For my one year old baby milk powder, yogurt, biscuits, ...
I have a big place and huge garden. Wish I had brought some quality tools. As you have heard ... You can find what you need. Read More
Bringing personal items into VN by Guest2023
I have some furniture and household things in Australia. I'm thinking of bringing them here as storing them will cost way more in the long run. Has anyone shipped their personal items here from Australia,if so, what did you pay all up and did ...
Years ago a USA friend brought a container full. After a lot of help he was able get it released from customs. Then had to lug it around for years. For me ... I sold, loaned and donated everything. Did bring 150 pounds of personal stuff and ... Read More
Saigon is too hot these days by Viet teacher
I have my own business, so I need to hang out the streets all time but now really be lazy n be headache with this f*** sunshine these days :huh: :mad: Anyone have the same trouble?? yelling here to let me know I'm not the only one :sosad:
Cam on ban cua anh. Read More
Saigon is too hot these days by Viet teacher
I have my own business, so I need to hang out the streets all time but now really be lazy n be headache with this f*** sunshine these days :huh: :mad: Anyone have the same trouble?? yelling here to let me know I'm not the only one :sosad:
One's all time favorite clothing item is now held together by old Threads .... Every little bit of knowledge helps someone, some where for some reason ... I do hope you are staying cool, comfortable, happy and successful ... Namaste chu jc Read More
christmans eve in saigon by primus1975
hey there! where can I go to meet people on christmas eve? Ist gonna be my second day in saigon and it would be nice meet people on christmas!! :-) thanks a lot cheers, primus
I doubt any real gun fire ... Sometimes we would do strings of firecrackers .. Or home made candle lite lanterns. Generally a lot of street noise, activities, festive yet peaceful. Would love to see them get snow ... hihihi Read More
christmans eve in saigon by primus1975
hey there! where can I go to meet people on christmas eve? Ist gonna be my second day in saigon and it would be nice meet people on christmas!! :-) thanks a lot cheers, primus
hi, You will find a large Catholic Church in Downtown SaiGon. They do a lot of Christmas activities. As for Cao Dai Temple ... I belong to the one in Seattle USA. It is small and poor, but they do have Christmas They offer lots of food, prayer and ... Read More
Saigon is too hot these days by Viet teacher
I have my own business, so I need to hang out the streets all time but now really be lazy n be headache with this f*** sunshine these days :huh: :mad: Anyone have the same trouble?? yelling here to let me know I'm not the only one :sosad:
Yes it is hot for us coming from the far Northlands ... Do your business in the morning and back home by 9:30am. Then back out in the evening. Keep protected, drink water. Find and sit in the breezy shady spots. You will soon (maybe a couple years) ... Read More