OceanBeach92107
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Da Nang, Da Nang, Vietnam
Speaks Fluent English & a little bit of Vietnamese, Spanish & German
Registration: 31 January 2018
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Vietnamese Language School in Cao Lanh by PhuNinhTim
Hey guys/gals, long time member, recently recycled to new username, wondering if anyone knew of Vietnamese Language school in Cao Lanh, Can Tho or maybe Hon Ngu. Decided to move myself 100% to Vietnam and need to dive deep into the language. ...
Best way is to follow the example of Vietnamese children and learn their language the way they do. - @OceanBeach92107 Natural language acquisition is slower but you tend to pick up the grammar better. If you want a teacher, find someone who will ... Read More
Cost of living in Vietnam in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Vietnam, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Vietnam or already living ...
(Re: New 膼脿 N岷祅g City)As of January 30th, 2026 one main currency exchange rate is 1 USD = 鈧�25,940 VN膼 (Vi峄噒 Nam 膽峄搉g) in slight free fall Cost of Living for locals in their usual neighborhoods is ... Read More
Vietnamese Language School in Cao Lanh by PhuNinhTim
Hey guys/gals, long time member, recently recycled to new username, wondering if anyone knew of Vietnamese Language school in Cao Lanh, Can Tho or maybe Hon Ngu. Decided to move myself 100% to Vietnam and need to dive deep into the language. ...
Hey guys/gals, long time member, recently recycled to new username, wondering if anyone knew of Vietnamese Language school in Cao Lanh, Can Tho or maybe Hon Ngu. Decided to move myself 100% to Vietnam and need to dive deep into the language. ... Read More
VN Stock market. by Dannyroc3
While discussing some stock market topics with someone, I was asked how the VN stock market works.Not that I would get involved but how it works for locals? Do they have the equiv of an S&P500? Can people just open an account on line?A related ...
....I was asked how the VN stock market works. - @Dannyroc3 Consider VanEck Vietnam ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) through a US broker (Schwab is fee-free) Read More
Two step verification by rentonglenn
Now that have a VN SIM with a number that starts with 0 I can't get login codes. My Bank Capital One has locked my account and wants me to call collect. I now have Vietnamobile. Any suggestions?
Now that have a VN SIM with a number that starts with 0 I can't get login codes. My Bank Capital One has locked my account and wants me to call collect. I now have Vietnamobile. Any suggestions? - @rentonglennMy only advice is for US residents to ... Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif
Placed an order on Lazada for something I'd been meaning to buy for a while now. When I showed GF she stared at it, then once she realised what it was for, exclaimed... "脭i ch煤a 啤i! West make machine for that?!" (series ... Read More
E visa before Tet by Dannyroc3
I am trying to decide when I want to return to VN. I am reluctant to buy airfare first. But with Tet coming, I am wondering what date I should apply by.What dates will the Evisa dept not be working?
@OceanBeach92107 I never thought of using one of the visa-run agents. I just did my evisa today so hopefully everything will be ok. - @Dannyroc3Yeah when there's any sort of complexity involved in a Visa decision, whether it's for someone ... Read More
E visa before Tet by Dannyroc3
I am trying to decide when I want to return to VN. I am reluctant to buy airfare first. But with Tet coming, I am wondering what date I should apply by.What dates will the Evisa dept not be working?
I am trying to decide when I want to return to VN. I am reluctant to buy airfare first. But with Tet coming, I am wondering what date I should apply by. What dates will the Evisa dept not be working? - @Dannyroc3Stop it!Nobody here can guarantee ... Read More
Accommodation by MarkinNam
Hi, I'm in Sai Gon now and looking around. is there any apps you recommend, preferably in English ? I have Cho Tot but would like more access. District 7 is my preferred but prices are rocketing. My friend is pushing me toward Thu Duc. I am looking ...
One more thought: You can use the Airbnb app to locate places for rent for 28 days or longer (even if the price seems high) and then use the private message function to tell the owner that you'd like to come view the place before renting. Once you ... Read More
Accommodation by MarkinNam
Hi, I'm in Sai Gon now and looking around. is there any apps you recommend, preferably in English ? I have Cho Tot but would like more access. District 7 is my preferred but prices are rocketing. My friend is pushing me toward Thu Duc. I am looking ...
Hi, I'm in Sai Gon now and looking around. is there any apps you recommend, preferably in English ? I have Cho Tot but would like more access. District 7 is my preferred but prices are rocketing. My friend is pushing me toward Thu Duc. I am looking ... Read More
Tax Issues If Deposit VND Cash Into A VN Citizens Bank Acct? by Aidan in HCMC
I want to deposit VND to the account of a Vietnam citizen, but I'm wondering whether a large(-ish) cash amount will result in the account holder being subjected to any sort of tax, and/or scrutiny. Any member with experience in such matters?I'm not ...
@Aidan in HCMC I have sent tens of thousands of USD to my Lady here in Vietnam, and there has never been any 'Taxes' outside the Bank Charges - she always takes it in USD, and converts as needed. I too cringe when I see how much VND this household ... Read More
Traffic law question by It2VN
I am referring to pedestrian crossings (as they are called in the UK); the white stripes across the street or road where pedestrians should be able to have priority over vehicles for safe crossing to the other side, the vehicles giving way or ...
From the lack of answers to my original final question if you ride and/or drive, I might just assume you all follow the 'when in Rome' pathology. - @It2VNI purposely avoided doing anything to magnify the anger and expressions of violent thought in ... Read More
Tax Issues If Deposit VND Cash Into A VN Citizens Bank Acct? by Aidan in HCMC
I want to deposit VND to the account of a Vietnam citizen, but I'm wondering whether a large(-ish) cash amount will result in the account holder being subjected to any sort of tax, and/or scrutiny. Any member with experience in such matters?I'm not ...
@Aidan in HCMC I have sent tens of thousands of USD to my Lady here in Vietnam, and there has never been any 'Taxes' outside the Bank Charges - she always takes it in USD, and converts as needed.聽 I too cringe when I see how much VND this ... Read More
Traffic law question by It2VN
I am referring to pedestrian crossings (as they are called in the UK); the white stripes across the street or road where pedestrians should be able to have priority over vehicles for safe crossing to the other side, the vehicles giving way or ...
1. Crosswalks in Vietnam are for suckers 2. Nobody crosses the street at a 90掳 angle 3. Always cross the street at a 45掳 diagonal angle, making constant eye contact with oncoming traffic. Think of yourself as a large rock being moved ... Read More
Traffic law question by It2VN
I am referring to pedestrian crossings (as they are called in the UK); the white stripes across the street or road where pedestrians should be able to have priority over vehicles for safe crossing to the other side, the vehicles giving way or ...
1. Crosswalks in Vietnam are for suckers 2. Nobody crosses the street at a 90掳 angle 3. Always cross the street at a 45掳 diagonal angle, making constant eye contact with oncoming traffic. Think of yourself as a large rock being moved ... Read More