1willy1
Canadian looking for information about Vietnam
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Pay for quarantine now makes sense by SteinNebraska
https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/business/20200904/vietnam-plans-to-reopen-air-routes-to-6-intl-destinations-in-midseptember/56563.html Discussion of opening up air routes to non-citizens effective September 15.
Yes death certificate , only 6% of the 220 000 American deaths are actually listed as covid. Read More
Pay for quarantine now makes sense by SteinNebraska
https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/business/20200904/vietnam-plans-to-reopen-air-routes-to-6-intl-destinations-in-midseptember/56563.html Discussion of opening up air routes to non-citizens effective September 15.
Nice try but That's only 57.5% where is the other half ,? Read More
Pay for quarantine now makes sense by SteinNebraska
https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/business/20200904/vietnam-plans-to-reopen-air-routes-to-6-intl-destinations-in-midseptember/56563.html Discussion of opening up air routes to non-citizens effective September 15.
The CDC just admitted that out of the 220 000 civ8d deaths in america only 6% have covid listed as death on their birth certificate. This is a worldwide hoax , the globalists are testing their control systems and you people who buy into.it are just ... Read More
Pay for quarantine now makes sense by SteinNebraska
https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/business/20200904/vietnam-plans-to-reopen-air-routes-to-6-intl-destinations-in-midseptember/56563.html Discussion of opening up air routes to non-citizens effective September 15.
I get my numbers from health Canada, almost zero cases of young people dying of Corona here In China, a country with 1.4 billion people they have only 4000 Corona deaths Tell us all about the 3 people I know that died of corona . In America ... Read More
Pay for quarantine now makes sense by SteinNebraska
https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/business/20200904/vietnam-plans-to-reopen-air-routes-to-6-intl-destinations-in-midseptember/56563.html Discussion of opening up air routes to non-citizens effective September 15.
The average age of death is around 85 years old The numbers drops off dramatically under 70 years old This is a scam Read More
Pay for quarantine now makes sense by SteinNebraska
https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/business/20200904/vietnam-plans-to-reopen-air-routes-to-6-intl-destinations-in-midseptember/56563.html Discussion of opening up air routes to non-citizens effective September 15.
So surely you would then agree with severe restrictions on driving, drinking, smoking, knives, guns, fast food and everything else that kills people? Thd numbers everywhere are being Inflated dramatically for covid , it's a hoax If my 90 year ... Read More
Pay for quarantine now makes sense by SteinNebraska
https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/business/20200904/vietnam-plans-to-reopen-air-routes-to-6-intl-destinations-in-midseptember/56563.html Discussion of opening up air routes to non-citizens effective September 15.
All this for a virus with a 99% + survival rate Ridiculous if you ask me Read More
Living In Vietnam #1 - My Fears Of The Vietnamese Government Not True by GuestPoster5895
When I decided to leave the U.S. for good to relocate back to Vietnam to take care of my sick mom and retire, I got a lot of good and useful info about Vietnam from this forum since I hadn't been back to Vietnam since I was 7 years old. There are a ...
Hey Tai , nice video , your honesty is really funny sometimes lol I am very na茂ve to a lot of the politics of Vietnam, but I am very wise to whats going on in the west, and our quality of life here is getting worse day by day, less freedoms, ... Read More
Help with suspected spider bite by TombeeOnTour
Hi, my name's Tom and I've just moved to HCMC from England. Been here about a week and I need some help. I'm not 100% sure, but I think I've been bitten by a spider (according to some research on Google). I've been to the doctor ...
amazing, when I was in Saigon the air was so bad nothing was able to survive, no mosquitos, no birds, only rats and roaches Read More
Importing my used car to Vietnam by reza.ghnvt
Does anyone know of specific cost of bringing my own car to Vietnam from the UK? I am aware of the requirements and condition and i do meet all the conditions! just wondering if anyone has done it? and has a clear idea of the cost and how ...
whats the best site in Vietnam for buying cars and motorcycles? Read More
Living with mental illness in Saigon, Vietnam by spunkyfunk42
Hello- I was wondering what you guys' experience was with getting accommodations and medication for severe mental illness in Vietnam. I have Bipolar disorder and am looking to move to Vietnam as an English teacher this upcoming school year. I am ...
I have had more then my own share of struggles in my life, and "doctors" love putting labels on people Bi polar, manic depressive, anxiety disorder, personality disorder , nearly half the western population has some of these attached to ... Read More
Dengue fever in B脿 R峄媋-V农ng T脿u by Ciambella
From the beginning of this year to August 30, the province of B脿 R峄媋-V农ng T脿u has recorded 7,728 cases of dengue fever. The following month, the Preventive Medicine Center noticed an increase of 2,052 new cases in the ...
do you guys recommend a good mosquito repellent? I noticed in ho chi min the air is so bad the mosquitos don't seem to be able to survive it , I saw very few and had zero bites in my 3 weeks there without any repellent at all. Im going to da ... Read More
Planning to Retire in Da Nang Next Year by aimhigh888
We're planning to retire in Vietnam next year due to my husband health. He had 2 strokes and not going back to work anymore. We won't be able to afford the cost of living here California with his small retirement money. We've been ...
you are doing exactly what ive been dreaming of I love Toronto , born and raised here, but the winters are becoming ridiculous and I have no use for them anymore I spent 1 montu in ho chi min last year, this time im doing the same only in Da nang ... Read More
Is there a nice fresh water lake near DaNang by johncare
Although I like the sea I much prefer lakes swim BBQ Any tips appreciated I want buy scooter first week July my arrival
i ve seen some beautiful rivers on youtube videos but your right, so far no lakes or bodies of water that look appealing at all Read More
Is ocean fishing in Da nang possible? by 1willy1
Hey guys I spent 1 month earlier this year in Saigon, loved it, want to go back, but air quality is just too bad for me to deal with, so im now planning to go to Da nang. I plan to bring my own fishing gear, very minor stuff, short travel rod and ...
I just booked my tickets to danang and I found out about "monkey mountain" , where I can go fishing off rocks and stuff Really looking forward too it, I plan to update this thread once I get there Read More
Seeking Christian church in Da Nang by Reorandy
I will be moving to Da Nang in May and have been seeking a good Christian church. Not catholic, buddhist or other. Seeking a church that is Methodist, Baptist, Evangelical, etc, churches that preach Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Any suggestions of a ...
I was baptized catholic as a baby and went to catholic schools my whole life, I am no longer catholic and there are reasons why they are not considered "Christian" They do deviate from the Bible quite a bit, they rely on a lot of ... Read More
Expats Living in Saigon or Hanoi with Rheumatoid Arthritis by Howie21
Hello, I am looking for information on Rheumatoid arthritis medication availability in either Saigon or Hanoi. Would like to contact anyone who may be living in these areas with knowledge of what medications are available. Thanks
hey guys i am in my 30s , i work out daily, try to eat well but I guess none of that matters. it was 2 years ago I became victim to a horrible auto immune attack, I suddenly had multiple auto immune deseases, rheumatoid, scleroderma, ... Read More
Streaming video in Vietnam without vpn ok? by sixxof9
I am moving to Da Nang in 3 months to retire and we watch virtually everything through streaming on tv. Some authorized and maybe some questionable, atleast in the US. Is the internet good enough to stream with an out of country vpn, or if I ...
Possession, viewing, production, distributionwhat would be the punishment for watching porn on your computer? Read More
Streaming video in Vietnam without vpn ok? by sixxof9
I am moving to Da Nang in 3 months to retire and we watch virtually everything through streaming on tv. Some authorized and maybe some questionable, atleast in the US. Is the internet good enough to stream with an out of country vpn, or if I ...
illegal to watch?or illegal to produce and sell? Read More
Streaming video in Vietnam without vpn ok? by sixxof9
I am moving to Da Nang in 3 months to retire and we watch virtually everything through streaming on tv. Some authorized and maybe some questionable, atleast in the US. Is the internet good enough to stream with an out of country vpn, or if I ...
Porn is illegal here. I was watching porn no problem in Saigon. How does it work ,, do the police show up at your door? Guess I was too fast for them Read More
Is ocean fishing in Da nang possible? by 1willy1
Hey guys I spent 1 month earlier this year in Saigon, loved it, want to go back, but air quality is just too bad for me to deal with, so im now planning to go to Da nang. I plan to bring my own fishing gear, very minor stuff, short travel rod and ...
nice, that's all I needed to hear Im not looking for big game , just reeling in a few fish here and there, maybe a crab maybe who knows Did you ever drop a line yourself? if not why so ? Read More
Is ocean fishing in Da nang possible? by 1willy1
Hey guys I spent 1 month earlier this year in Saigon, loved it, want to go back, but air quality is just too bad for me to deal with, so im now planning to go to Da nang. I plan to bring my own fishing gear, very minor stuff, short travel rod and ...
Thanks a lot , I didn't even know about that island until now, it looks amazing, exactly the type of place I like appreciate the info Read More
Is there a nice fresh water lake near DaNang by johncare
Although I like the sea I much prefer lakes swim BBQ Any tips appreciated I want buy scooter first week July my arrival
im assuming the lakes are used as sewage dumps , toilets and trash depots? Read More
Is ocean fishing in Da nang possible?
Hey guys I spent 1 month earlier this year in Saigon, loved it, want to go back, but air quality is just too bad for me to deal with, so im now planning to go to Da nang. I plan to bring my own fishing gear, very minor stuff, short travel rod and ... Read More
How does HCM stack up against the other major cities in vietnam ? by 1willy1
Hey guys I really enjoyed my first stay in Vietnam, I spent 3 weeks in HCM but the air quality is really really bad. Ive heard pretty good reviews of the cities in the north , Da nang, Hanoi , Hoi an , etc.... From what i gather the price of ...
thanks for that detailed reply ocean beach halong bay is on my immediate to-do list , and im being pressured to go to dalat as well, by a Vietnamese girl I know from ho chi min, she says its nice there I loved ho chi min but having to wear a ... Read More
How does HCM stack up against the other major cities in vietnam ? by 1willy1
Hey guys I really enjoyed my first stay in Vietnam, I spent 3 weeks in HCM but the air quality is really really bad. Ive heard pretty good reviews of the cities in the north , Da nang, Hanoi , Hoi an , etc.... From what i gather the price of ...
That's disappointing to hear, are any of the cities better then others in terms of NOTICEABLE air quality ? Read More
How does HCM stack up against the other major cities in vietnam ?
Hey guys I really enjoyed my first stay in Vietnam, I spent 3 weeks in HCM but the air quality is really really bad. Ive heard pretty good reviews of the cities in the north , Da nang, Hanoi , Hoi an , etc.... From what i gather the price of ... Read More
Travel insurance, Revisited by Jim-Minh
I had the best intentions of attending a school for getting my teaching cert and then moving to Da Lat. After Christmas, I contracted a drug-resistant staph infection that put me in the hospital in an isolation ward with a two-inch ...
when I was in HCM I purchased a bunch of these small bottles of alcohol at the pharmacy and had my friend carry 1-2 of them in her purse. We used them to wash our hands often, and anytime we used the gym facilities we washed the handles we were ... Read More
The Pollution and Getting Sick by DiandraL
I recently moved to Saigon a few weeks ago but since then I have developed this constant cough and my nose runs. Has anyone else experienced this? I am not feeling ill or anything. Just weird symptoms. My only conclusion is the pollution that is ...
Where did you get the carbon filter mask?sorry I missed this I got the masks from the pharmacy right beside "Annung Gourmet Market " in siagon centre Its right at the exit , beside the sushi place with the revolving trolley thing Read More
Vietnamese Girfriend by SIVAGAIT
Hi, I am a 56-year old professional from Canada; single at the present time. While visiting Vietnam last year and on my way to Danang, I met a 21-year old Vietnamese girl who is a university student in the USA. We started talking and became ...
a lot of negative hate filled replies I agree it does look a little weird to see an older man with such a young woman, but maybe in this case it doesn't, we haven't seen them nor do we know them. Maybe she really does like/love him 21 ... Read More
The Pollution and Getting Sick by DiandraL
I recently moved to Saigon a few weeks ago but since then I have developed this constant cough and my nose runs. Has anyone else experienced this? I am not feeling ill or anything. Just weird symptoms. My only conclusion is the pollution that is ...
We have 3M respirators (with valves) of 3 different grades of coverage: N95, P100, and N100: N95 ; another N95 ; P100 ; N100 Daughter wanted to make sure our lungs stay intact no matter the length of our stay, so she bought us 2 cases of each ... Read More
cost of living, apartments, gym groceries, golf etc by MargaretElizabeth
can someone tell me how much is a round of golf in Vung Tau? Do they have membership availability in the country club, if yes, how much does it cost, how much is a gym membership, massage, manicure/pedicure, monthly groceries cost, etc the listed ...
yea the food in Vietnam is not something id call healthy either It looks healthy , looks fresh , but the only way to really achieve that is to buy high quality ingredients and cook at home I was in Saigon for 3 weeks and I ate every meal at home ... Read More
Random observations by Jim-Minh
There are a number of things that strike me unusual about Vietnam, and I thought I might comment and possibly petition your observations. You don't need a wallet in Vietnam, you need a filing cabinet. Vietnamese LOVE their soccer and remind me ...
I was in HCM for 3 weeks, on about week 2 a taxi smashed into the concrete island in the middle of one of the main streets near the river 鈥︹�bout ten feet from me while I was crossing the street before that I thought it was organized ... Read More
House Prices in Saigon by michaellieptourists
I am blown away by the house and apartment prices in Saigon. $7 million upwards aud for a house? Mike....
Novaland is a high end developer. 4.5T for the biggest 3 bedroom 109 sq meters in a new building in D2 expat zone with pool, gym, full of expats is normal. Accept normal, you can't fight it. And then you shop in Vincom and Takashimaya, high end ... Read More
House Prices in Saigon by michaellieptourists
I am blown away by the house and apartment prices in Saigon. $7 million upwards aud for a house? Mike....
lol thank you for mentioning that , yes it is more expensive , and the quantity is smaller. The worst of all is HIGHLAND COFEE , they are everywhere , higher priced and lower quality , I took my friend once when we first arrived and I refuse to ... Read More
House Prices in Saigon by michaellieptourists
I am blown away by the house and apartment prices in Saigon. $7 million upwards aud for a house? Mike....
I thought so as well at first, I shop at Annung gourmet shop in the basement of Saigon centre, and thought its a specialty store but other markets have similar prices with certain products. I started shopping a little in vincom centre , vinmart I ... Read More
House Prices in Saigon by michaellieptourists
I am blown away by the house and apartment prices in Saigon. $7 million upwards aud for a house? Mike....
well there definitely could be some truth to that , 95% of the people shopping in Saigon centre and the markets I go to are Vietnamese people 鈥︹�� but yea its surprising . Regarding the nikes, ive been buying nikes now pretty much ... Read More
House Prices in Saigon by michaellieptourists
I am blown away by the house and apartment prices in Saigon. $7 million upwards aud for a house? Mike....
I thought so as well at first, I shop at Annung gourmet shop in the basement of Saigon centre, and thought its a specialty store but other markets have similar prices with certain products. I started shopping a little in vincom centre , vinmart I ... Read More
House Prices in Saigon by michaellieptourists
I am blown away by the house and apartment prices in Saigon. $7 million upwards aud for a house? Mike....
Dear Rocket Scientist You do realize most of what you mentioned is imported, therefore has a tax. I'm sure Vietnamese products are dearer in Canada than they are in Viet Nam.That's no excuse for the kind of prices im seeing A slight import ... Read More
House Prices in Saigon by michaellieptourists
I am blown away by the house and apartment prices in Saigon. $7 million upwards aud for a house? Mike....
Im fresh to Saigon , and am very shocked at the prices of general items im finding. Instant coffee = through the roof olive oil = through the roof any name brand item (food, clothing , electronic , etc.. ) = through the roof Bag of lays potato ... Read More
Import/Export of Goods by Marinatv
Hi Everyone, I've just moved to Vietnam and working on developing a business to import and export several goods in/out of Vietnam. What I'm finding is that there are a lot of individuals who I've spoken to that have mentioned ...
I was wondering the same thing, my best friend is vietnames born Canadian, and she wanted to help out her family by sending them boxes of goods from Canada to Vietnam. Is there a lot of strict rules regarding importing into viet? heavy taxing? red ... Read More
Looking for Jamaicans in Ho Chi Minh City.
hey ninjai im hew here to ho chi min, been here about 2 weeks or so so far I haven't seen much regarding Jamaican food , culture or hang out spots, but keep researching there could be something its really laid back here, so its similar ... Read More
My first two weeks in Vietnam - Sharing thoughts and questions by 1willy1
Hey guys so I finally made it, been 2-3 years of desiring to come here and now im typing from ho chi min city !!!! Pretty amazing experience, coming out of the airport was like walking into a whole new world lol So , I sort of hated it at first ...
Thanks, yes there are so many areas to discover here, its never ending I heard danang and up north the cities there are not as bad , so I may check those out in my next trip In order for me to pull this off I need to find a way to make some ... Read More
My first two weeks in Vietnam - Sharing thoughts and questions by 1willy1
Hey guys so I finally made it, been 2-3 years of desiring to come here and now im typing from ho chi min city !!!! Pretty amazing experience, coming out of the airport was like walking into a whole new world lol So , I sort of hated it at first ...
what do you hate most about the city and its inhabitants Andy ? Also where did you live originally? that matters too I think thanks Read More
What is the best way to obtain travel visa to vietnam from Canada? by 1willy1
Hello again guys My last step is obtaining a visa for myself and my friend who is traveling with me. I know there are a few ways to do this , so im wondering what is the easiest (and cheapest) way to obtain a 1 month visa to vietnam. The travel ...
Just to follow up THIGV's method of calling the embassy in Ottawa was the way I went, and it worked perfectly You pay the fee, the info needed , the online application ,and they literally had it at my door within 3- business days . so thanks ... Read More
My first two weeks in Vietnam - Sharing thoughts and questions
Hey guys so I finally made it, been 2-3 years of desiring to come here and now im typing from ho chi min city !!!! Pretty amazing experience, coming out of the airport was like walking into a whole new world lol So , I sort of hated it at first ... Read More
Want to split up my 3 weeks in vietnam , HCM and ??????
thanks a lot, I never heard of phu quoc island until you mentioned it now it looks super nice Im traveling in jan 10 to feb 1st Read More
Want to split up my 3 weeks in vietnam , HCM and ??????
Hey guys I was originally going to stay in ho chi min for 1.5 weeks and then 1.5 week in vung tau, but my research now shows me the waters are dirt brown in vung tau at times and there is very mixed reviews about whether or not its an enjoyable ... Read More
What is the best way to obtain travel visa to vietnam from Canada? by 1willy1
Hello again guys My last step is obtaining a visa for myself and my friend who is traveling with me. I know there are a few ways to do this , so im wondering what is the easiest (and cheapest) way to obtain a 1 month visa to vietnam. The travel ...
I spoke to the embassy in ottawa and i will be going this route They actually issue you the visa and not just an approval letter , so this way seems best for me Ill update once its completed in case anyone in the future has the same issues they ... Read More
What is the best way to obtain travel visa to vietnam from Canada? by 1willy1
Hello again guys My last step is obtaining a visa for myself and my friend who is traveling with me. I know there are a few ways to do this , so im wondering what is the easiest (and cheapest) way to obtain a 1 month visa to vietnam. The travel ...
im sure his link is fine but I just wanted to be sure by hearing other people confirm or post their thoughts I don't get visa first because I based my travels on when I could get a deal, so I got the deal on the tickets now I need the visa Is ... Read More
What is the best way to obtain travel visa to vietnam from Canada? by 1willy1
Hello again guys My last step is obtaining a visa for myself and my friend who is traveling with me. I know there are a few ways to do this , so im wondering what is the easiest (and cheapest) way to obtain a 1 month visa to vietnam. The travel ...
Hey guys, still hoping to hear what site everyone is using for the online visas thanks Read More
Canadian planning first trip to Vietnam - Health related questions by 1willy1
Hey guys its been my dream for years now to travel to asia. Due to work I just haven't been able to make it happen but this year I am going to ho chi min city. My tickets are purchased for this January, about 6 weeks away from now and I have ...
Thanks exdol much appreciated I was going to wear a lot of mosquito repellent but for night time maybe the jacket is a good idea the bad water , was that from a bottle? Im hoping the bottled water is safe to drink, I wont ingest any of the tap ... Read More
What is the best way to obtain travel visa to vietnam from Canada? by 1willy1
Hello again guys My last step is obtaining a visa for myself and my friend who is traveling with me. I know there are a few ways to do this , so im wondering what is the easiest (and cheapest) way to obtain a 1 month visa to vietnam. The travel ...
thanks again for the advice and hospitality guys If I order the visa online here in Canada, do I get the visa at the airport here in Canada or do I get it in Vietnam ? Im assuming id need it before I get on the plane but just want to make sure ... Read More
What is the best way to obtain travel visa to vietnam from Canada? by 1willy1
Hello again guys My last step is obtaining a visa for myself and my friend who is traveling with me. I know there are a few ways to do this , so im wondering what is the easiest (and cheapest) way to obtain a 1 month visa to vietnam. The travel ...
Thanks for the reply I am too far away from Ottawa to go there to get it but ill see if maybe I can get in touch with them on the phone . But yes I was also looking into the visa on arrival , im just worried about having some mix up and when I ... Read More
What is the best way to obtain travel visa to vietnam from Canada?
Hello again guys My last step is obtaining a visa for myself and my friend who is traveling with me. I know there are a few ways to do this , so im wondering what is the easiest (and cheapest) way to obtain a 1 month visa to vietnam. The travel ... Read More
Canadian planning first trip to Vietnam - Health related questions by 1willy1
Hey guys its been my dream for years now to travel to asia. Due to work I just haven't been able to make it happen but this year I am going to ho chi min city. My tickets are purchased for this January, about 6 weeks away from now and I have ...
Thanks a lot guys for all the replies It seems to sound like going without vaccinations isn't as crazy as some make it out to be I am really looking forward to this trip and don't want top have to worry about this so ive made my decision ... Read More
Canadian planning first trip to Vietnam - Health related questions by 1willy1
Hey guys its been my dream for years now to travel to asia. Due to work I just haven't been able to make it happen but this year I am going to ho chi min city. My tickets are purchased for this January, about 6 weeks away from now and I have ...
Thanks for the reply bully I appreciate the realistic advice. Hope others can chime in as well :) Read More
Canadian planning first trip to Vietnam - Health related questions
Hey guys its been my dream for years now to travel to asia. Due to work I just haven't been able to make it happen but this year I am going to ho chi min city. My tickets are purchased for this January, about 6 weeks away from now and I have ... Read More