Ungarb
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Haiphong, Hai Ph貌ng
Registration: 24 May 2018
Travel abroad with a VN spouse to a third-country. by Dannyroc3
Any answer to this question would be complicated and probably amount to "it depends,"However, let me ask.If a US citizen is married to a foreign spouse and wants to travel to a third country, will the non-American seeking a visa, have their ...
Earlier this year, I (a U.S. citizen) decided to take my wife who is Vietnamese (we have been married for over seven years) on a two week driving trip to show her the grandeur of the US and the Southwest and Rockers where I grew up. After submitting ... Read More
Good Clinic for Root Canal Retreatment in Vietnam by exe_com
Hi everyone,I鈥檓 currently looking for a dental clinic in Vietnam (preferably Hanoi) for a root canal retreatment. I specifically want a place that uses a microscope for the procedure, along with a rubber dam and good hygiene ...
I have been extremely satisfied with the service and treatments that I have received at Westcoast International Dental Clinic in Hanoi, in particular from a dentist who hails from Germany and provides and adheres to European standards. Read More
Why do people ride their scooters with no lights on at night? by qnbui
Just don't understand why they would ride their scooter without lights on at night! Sometimes I even see cars without lights but less often than scooters. I understand the you need to avoid me mentality but they can't avoid you if they can't see ...
in Beijing they say they drive cars with the lights off to conserve the batteries. Read More
US phone service abroad by qnbui
So I recently moved to Da Nang and was concerned about how I was going to get the SMS verification while in VN. I looked at US Mobile while I was in California and signed up for it to test out. I chose the 10GB plan which is $15 per month but you ...
@qnbuiIf you have a US phone number, get a google voice account and link that number with your US phone number. Set up a voicemail on your goggle number and messages will be automatically transacribed and sent to you as an email. If someone calls ... Read More
Help! I need some solution to this bank/card fraud issue in VN by drjosh
Hello house!Can I get some advice on what to do in the following situation?Some 23 million VND was stolen from my account which I reported to the bank immediately on Dec 25, 2023 (The first time it ever happened to me in almost 4 decades). The bank ...
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Help! I need some solution to this bank/card fraud issue in VN by drjosh
Hello house!Can I get some advice on what to do in the following situation?Some 23 million VND was stolen from my account which I reported to the bank immediately on Dec 25, 2023 (The first time it ever happened to me in almost 4 decades). The bank ...
The last of the purloined funds have been credited to my wife' s account Read More
Help! I need some solution to this bank/card fraud issue in VN by drjosh
Hello house!Can I get some advice on what to do in the following situation?Some 23 million VND was stolen from my account which I reported to the bank immediately on Dec 25, 2023 (The first time it ever happened to me in almost 4 decades). The bank ...
Thsis afternoon, sms' from the bank indicated that, in round numbers, of the USD $667 maliciously withdrawn from my wife's account, they have credited the account in the amount of USD$ 419. Monday she is going to the bank to query when the remaining ... Read More
Help! I need some solution to this bank/card fraud issue in VN by drjosh
Hello house!Can I get some advice on what to do in the following situation?Some 23 million VND was stolen from my account which I reported to the bank immediately on Dec 25, 2023 (The first time it ever happened to me in almost 4 decades). The bank ...
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Help! I need some solution to this bank/card fraud issue in VN by drjosh
Hello house!Can I get some advice on what to do in the following situation?Some 23 million VND was stolen from my account which I reported to the bank immediately on Dec 25, 2023 (The first time it ever happened to me in almost 4 decades). The bank ...
The exact same thing happened to my wife who is Vietnamese. Several weeks ago, around midnight, she started receiving a series of text message indicating that charges were being made against her Vietnam bank account. Before she could block the ... Read More
Watching U.S. TV/Cable programs in Vietnam by Ungarb
Both Hulu and Fubo geoblock their streams so even with a VPN (ExpressVPN. etc.) their programming (local U.S. TV and national sports events) is unavailable in Vietnam.Are their any other options or alternatives?
A VPN encrypts your data and one should never use a public wifi to access your bank accounts, or transmit payment information without a VPN, even though you can access those sites without a VPN. Read More
Watching U.S. TV/Cable programs in Vietnam
Both Hulu and Fubo geoblock their streams so even with a VPN (ExpressVPN. etc.) their programming (local U.S. TV and national sports events) is unavailable in Vietnam.Are their any other options or alternatives? Read More
[help] Travel to Vietnam by sunshineqd1
Hello guys! I have a plan to travel to Vietnam next month. I think I will visit Da Nang city??? Is it Okay? Any suggestions for me to choose a hotel, where to get delicious food? Thank you so much!
Yes.When we stayed at the Da Nang Hilton three weeks ago the room charge was $100.13 per night including tax and service charge, before the surcharge for breakfast (鈥渁bout $110 per night") (booked through Agoda).Last week in Da Nang a friend ... Read More
Cause Of Fire Killing 56 People Linked To Gasoline Motorcycle by OceanBeach92107
We've been discussing the Hanoi mini-apartment fire that occurred on the night of September 12th and in the early morning of September 13th in the "off topic" thread. The official police report says that the cause was traced to a short circuit in ...
This weekend we are visiting our daughter who is studying in Hanoi and bringing her a fire extinguisher, a smoke respirator mask as well as an emergency exit rope ladder that we will install by her window (20 meters in length). Read More
[help] Travel to Vietnam by sunshineqd1
Hello guys! I have a plan to travel to Vietnam next month. I think I will visit Da Nang city??? Is it Okay? Any suggestions for me to choose a hotel, where to get delicious food? Thank you so much!
Two recommendations for accommodations in Da Nang:Downtown (near the Dragon Bridge) 鈥� Danang Hilton 鈥� 5* (great location, incredible staff, unbelievable breakfast) 鈥� about $110 per nightBeach Area 鈥� Ngu Hanh District 鈥� ... Read More
Dentist in Hanoi near the old Quarter please.
Following up on my prior review鈥 just finished the process of getting three implants at Westcoast International Dental Clinic in Hanoi. I am amazed had how natural the fit is. I had assumed that there would be some slight misalignment but ... Read More
Dentist in HCMC by vastberaden
Can someone recommend a dental clinic in Saigon? Preferably one that accepts Alliance insurance. Thanks
I have been extremely pleased with Westcoast Dental in Hanoi who practitioners also have a clinic in HCMC. Read More
Ordering from the U.S. and clearing customs by Ungarb
Last month I ordered three items from the U.S. for my amateur (ham) radio station. Due to size and weight of the items, one as sent by FedEx and the others by USPO / EMS. Ironically, I received notices of arrivals for both within days of each other. ...
I had a similar problem last year with a package from the U.S, which contained both vitamins as well as my new U.S. sim card. FedEx requested all sorts of additional documents and that was the first time I contacted A2Z. Within a week after I ... Read More
Ordering from the U.S. and clearing customs
Last month I ordered three items from the U.S. for my amateur (ham) radio station. Due to size and weight of the items, one as sent by FedEx and the others by USPO / EMS. Ironically, I received notices of arrivals for both within days of each other. ... Read More
Dentist experience by Diazo
I found a recommendation for a dentist here on the forum that included a link to World Wide Dental. For the life of me I can not find the post now. However, I used them and will share my experience. It was indeed, clean, nice staff with modern ...
Last month I had three implants at West Coast Dental and the service and professionalism was exceptional. Read More
Dentist experience by Diazo
I found a recommendation for a dentist here on the forum that included a link to World Wide Dental. For the life of me I can not find the post now. However, I used them and will share my experience. It was indeed, clean, nice staff with modern ...
A friend from the diplomatic community referred me to his dentist in Hanoi, Dr. A** W** at the Westcoast International Dental Clinic (offices in both Hanoi and HCMC). Dr. W** has substantial experience in Germany and has been in Hanoi for 5+ years. ... 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.
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Is your Apartment Secure? Are you sure? by Jaitch
Many people assume their apartments are secure from intrusion. Delusional. New apartments have these latest fad - card and PIN access. Basic Locks =========== Most VNese outside doors use Euro-style locks. These are simple to spot as the lock ...
I don't need a Glock here,I have my wife,She is from Vietnam,I dare anyone to come in uninvited. Read More
Does your Vietnamese wife do this? by gobot
Since I have only had one Vietnamese wife, I often attribute her unusual behavior to ALL Vietnamese. Help me out guys, and Vietnamese who are lurking here too.聽Is this normal? Is it just her? Got other examples?1. "The man enters ...
@gobot聽Did you marry my wife? Read More
Driving licence for foreigner!? by JimExpatForum
Any foreigner who has successfully got the full Vietnamese driving licence? PLEASE HELP!聽I need to get the full vietnam driving licence for motorcycle and car, so I can then apply for International Driving Permit. I've been told by various ...
Has anyone done this in Haiphong? Read More
House building by GuestPoster327
Hi everyone, my name is Peter and hope someone can help me with an argument I鈥檓 having with my Vietnamese wife. We have purchased a property in LaGi which is in Binh Thuan Province and I鈥檓 designing a three story house. I want a flat ...
Arguing with you wife is like reading a Software License Agreement. In the end, you ignore everything and click "I agree" Read More
House/ appartment in Haiphong by Ahennah
Hello, I am about to move to Vietnam and we are looking for a 3 bedroom house or apartment to rent. Would anyone be able to recommend a estate agent or advice how to find a suitable place? Would you also be able to indicate the approximate cost of ...
You may find the 鈥淗aiphong Foreigners & Locals Community 鈥� page helpful. Read More
Dental Crown in HCMC by Wxx3
I'm debating whether to have a crown down in HCMC or the USA. But the USA can be a PIA because I would need to return to my dentist in NYC and I'm in California. Any suggestions, comments or experiences?
Take a look at the Bangkok International Dental Clinic. My friends from the US went there for extensive dental work (crowns / implants) and were extremely satisfied. Staff is trained in the US or Europe and are fully certified. Prices are much less ... Read More
Sending myself a payment through Western Union through credit card? by WillyBaldy
Dear folks, I don't think this specific question has been asked before, and it's really hard to find information online about this. I'll be in Vietnam for a few weeks in January and will bring some cash with me but I would like to be ...
Use express vpn and select a US portal for the VPN (San Francisco, etc.) and they will not know you are out of the country Read More
Banking questions / moving to VN for long term / by schleger
Hello, I have several questions embedded here and hope someone can off some advice: I am a 58 year old teacher moving to either Hanoi or Yen Bai area. I will most likely marry and stay for many many years. If I wanted to I could draw my USA ...
It is seemless to wire transfer funds from your U.S. bank account to a bank account in Vietnam. You will need to proivide full information about the bank (name, SWIFT, etc.) as well as information regarding the recipient (name, address, phone ... Read More
Marrying a Vietnamese woman by schleger
Hello, I am a 58 year old teacher and plan on moving to Vietnam at the end of December and I am looking for advice on the marrying process. I will be moving to the hanoi area, getting a teaching job for a few years. I have a pension from teaching ...
I would suggest starting the paperwork before you come to Vietnam since the process of getting everything properly notorized will be much easier and controllable while you are in the U.S. That way, when you arrive here you can bring all of the ... Read More
Marrying a Vietnamese woman by schleger
Hello, I am a 58 year old teacher and plan on moving to Vietnam at the end of December and I am looking for advice on the marrying process. I will be moving to the hanoi area, getting a teaching job for a few years. I have a pension from teaching ...
My wife who is Vietnamese and I (a U.S. Citizen) got married in Vietnam a year ago. It is a process, but not difficult and the most important aspect is to avoid short cuts, which will always come back to haunt you. We are guests in this country and ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
A VPN will definitely help. I have used ExpressVPN for many years both in Vietnam as well as in China. ExpressVPN allows you to select a server location. In Vietnam it will suggest using a Hong Kong server. However, if you are attempting to access a ... Read More
Entertainment in Hai Phong
Where do expats go in Hai Phong for drinks and music. I have yet to find a city without at least on Filipino band. Where are they? Read More