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6 years ago
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Apartment or House - Must / Want List by workplacestars

Happy Lunar Holiday everyone. May the coming year of the Boar be the most healthy and prosperous one yet for you and your family. Would like to benefit from your local experience. The items below are my personal requirements, yet what do you think ...

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Contact Khanh at atyourservice.vn or search for atyourservice - quy nhon on Facebook. Good luck Read More

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7 years ago
Dennis Thomas

How is Quy Nhon as a place to live as a retiree by Dennis Thomas

Hi everyone new member here Retired 65 from USA been living in the Philippines last 4 yrs. My pension is 1400 usd a month. I find I must live in the smaller providence cities here, cant afford Cebu or Manila, that have more to offer. ...

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"Americana" music is a relatively new classification of a collection of styles: Blues, Jazz, Country, Rock and Folk. I sang a mix of my original songs and some classic songs from all of those genres. The Vietnamese audience members ... Read More

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7 years ago
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BSC Vietnam Stock Market: Seek pros and cons from those active in it by workplacestars

I've been introduced to a stockbroker from an increasingly trusted source. Being from NY, I realize the Brooklyn Bridge is always for sale to THAT special person. If you hold positions in this market I'm curious to hear of your experience ...

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Thanks, THIGV, your advice is consistently similar to your post on this topic in 2016. I'm familiar with and have purchased prior ETFs positions with both healthy share price growth and monthly income distributions. When supported by analysts ... Read More

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7 years ago
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BSC Vietnam Stock Market: Seek pros and cons from those active in it by workplacestars

I've been introduced to a stockbroker from an increasingly trusted source. Being from NY, I realize the Brooklyn Bridge is always for sale to THAT special person. If you hold positions in this market I'm curious to hear of your experience ...

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Dear Tim, I really appreciate the direct and "between the eyes" risk assessment of investing in the Vietnamese stock market and your conclusion of a razor-thin upside, even if that. If I were to invest in this market it would not be with ... Read More

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workplacestars created a thread
7 years ago

BSC Vietnam Stock Market: Seek pros and cons from those active in it

I've been introduced to a stockbroker from an increasingly trusted source. Being from NY, I realize the Brooklyn Bridge is always for sale to THAT special person. If you hold positions in this market I'm curious to hear of your experience ... Read More

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7 years ago
Dennis Thomas

How is Quy Nhon as a place to live as a retiree by Dennis Thomas

Hi everyone new member here Retired 65 from USA been living in the Philippines last 4 yrs. My pension is 1400 usd a month. I find I must live in the smaller providence cities here, cant afford Cebu or Manila, that have more to offer. ...

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Will you please clarify the train station name and connections into Quy Nh啤n? I use the official Railway system website, and had no luck finding trains to Quy Nh啤n from 膼脿 N岷祅g or Nha Trang. It seems the nearby train ... Read More

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workplacestars replied to a thread
7 years ago
Gia-na-dai

U.S. veterans living in Vietnam by Gia-na-dai

Would like to meet any of you to help get to know about life in this country for retired ex-pats

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If your travel budget allows, plan to visit Quy Nhon because from an initial blush it sounds perfect for you. Six and half hours by train South of Danang. Less expensive than Danang, friendly and beautiful. Of course, a bit more undiscovered than ... Read More

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7 years ago
GuestPoster954309

Shipping Household Items to Vietnam from Hawaii by GuestPoster954309

Anyone know a reputable freight forwarding/receiving company that can ship approx 2,000lbs from Oahu, Hawaii to Phu Ninh Vietnam (Dong Thap area). I have a 10'x10' store locker in Hawaii about half full and would like to ship the contents ...

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Sound advice (from all). Trying to understand various airline baggage allowances forces one to enter a bazaar and byzantine world. After reading, reading again and then yet again plus two voice calls to Eva Airline representatives ultimately ... Read More

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workplacestars created a thread
7 years ago

(a) Dual Sim/SD Card + (b) Google Fi

Greetings Expats, My objective is to use one phone for a Vietnamese sim card and USA sim card while living in Vietnam without sacrificing my SD card: (a) Is anyone successfully using dual sims + SD card in their phone (expert hack 11+ minute video ... Read More

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workplacestars replied to a thread
7 years ago
GuestPoster954309

Shipping Household Items to Vietnam from Hawaii by GuestPoster954309

Anyone know a reputable freight forwarding/receiving company that can ship approx 2,000lbs from Oahu, Hawaii to Phu Ninh Vietnam (Dong Thap area). I have a 10'x10' store locker in Hawaii about half full and would like to ship the contents ...

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Just giving an example of what it can cost. The OP didnt list any items, I just assumed there may be some electrical items in that locker.Related question. Does anyone know if the customs officials at the airport levy tax on the contents of extra ... Read More

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7 years ago
Gia-na-dai

U.S. veterans living in Vietnam by Gia-na-dai

Would like to meet any of you to help get to know about life in this country for retired ex-pats

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At present wrapping things up in New York. Will arrive in HCM on March 5 on a 1-year tourist visa. Yes, retirement age. As an organization effectiveness consultant, trainer and executive coach with a deep passion for the work I will probably die ... Read More

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workplacestars replied to a thread
7 years ago
Gia-na-dai

U.S. veterans living in Vietnam by Gia-na-dai

Would like to meet any of you to help get to know about life in this country for retired ex-pats

workplacestars

If your travel budget allows, plan to visit Quy Nhon because from an initial blush it sounds perfect for you. Six and half hours by train South of Danang. Less expensive than Danang, friendly and beautiful. Of course, a bit more undiscovered than ... Read More

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workplacestars replied to a thread
7 years ago
Gia-na-dai

U.S. veterans living in Vietnam by Gia-na-dai

Would like to meet any of you to help get to know about life in this country for retired ex-pats

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Veteran here (European theater 66 - 71), and along with OB I'm open to sharing my emerging experiences of a recent thirty-day recon mission to Vietnam (Danang, Quy Nhon, and HCMC). In early March I'll be relocating from New York to Quy Nhon ... Read More

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workplacestars replied to a thread
7 years ago
Julien

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 ...

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Forgive the nitpick, yet in today's LARPing world, it can be presumptuous to assume one presenting as a "she," is actually a female. Various experiences serve to remind me of caution around online identities, hopefully not cynical. ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Apartment or House - Must / Want List by workplacestars

Happy Lunar Holiday everyone. May the coming year of the Boar be the most healthy and prosperous one yet for you and your family. Would like to benefit from your local experience. The items below are my personal requirements, yet what do you think ...

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Yes.Thanks, everyone. Here's the updated list, hear tell Ebay has cheap magic wands for sale :): Must Want -Friendly & safe neighborhood -Prefer house for ... Read More

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7 years ago
Dennis Thomas

How is Quy Nhon as a place to live as a retiree by Dennis Thomas

Hi everyone new member here Retired 65 from USA been living in the Philippines last 4 yrs. My pension is 1400 usd a month. I find I must live in the smaller providence cities here, cant afford Cebu or Manila, that have more to offer. ...

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If you haven't already, apply to join the "Expats and Locals in Quy Nhon (city)" FaceBook group. There are two FB groups yet the other one no longer seems active. Paul John who owns the Discovery Language Center in QN is a member ... Read More

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7 years ago
Dennis Thomas

How is Quy Nhon as a place to live as a retiree by Dennis Thomas

Hi everyone new member here Retired 65 from USA been living in the Philippines last 4 yrs. My pension is 1400 usd a month. I find I must live in the smaller providence cities here, cant afford Cebu or Manila, that have more to offer. ...

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Just returned from a thirty-day recon mission to Vietnam which included two weeks in Quy Nhon. Was fortunate enough to spend several hours with Mark (Good_Man) learning about daily life. Also spent hours upon hours per day walking the streets to ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Apartment or House - Must / Want List by workplacestars

Happy Lunar Holiday everyone. May the coming year of the Boar be the most healthy and prosperous one yet for you and your family. Would like to benefit from your local experience. The items below are my personal requirements, yet what do you think ...

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A better choice of words! :thanks:Hey OB, the original text included "assertive," correct? Do you think of me as "aggressive?" :offtopic: :) Read More

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7 years ago
workplacestars

Apartment or House - Must / Want List by workplacestars

Happy Lunar Holiday everyone. May the coming year of the Boar be the most healthy and prosperous one yet for you and your family. Would like to benefit from your local experience. The items below are my personal requirements, yet what do you think ...

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Yes, I always lived near Lincoln and have worked there the last 30 years. I moved here in January but still work for the same company. They really weren't keen on me going here full time, preferring when I would come two weeks every couple of ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Apartment or House - Must / Want List by workplacestars

Happy Lunar Holiday everyone. May the coming year of the Boar be the most healthy and prosperous one yet for you and your family. Would like to benefit from your local experience. The items below are my personal requirements, yet what do you think ...

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Greetings OceanBeach sounds like you are enjoying life and endearing companionship in Da Nang - good stuff :top: Appreciate the screens suggestion :one Over a thirty-day period, I explored Da Nang, Hoi An, Quy Nhon and had a great business ... Read More

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7 years ago
workplacestars

Apartment or House - Must / Want List by workplacestars

Happy Lunar Holiday everyone. May the coming year of the Boar be the most healthy and prosperous one yet for you and your family. Would like to benefit from your local experience. The items below are my personal requirements, yet what do you think ...

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You may have very well saved my sanity with this tip. Noise at night for me personally is bad medicine. BTW, interesting username, without meaning to get overly personal do you hail from Nebraska? Eight of my first eighteen years were lived in ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Apartment or House - Must / Want List by workplacestars

Happy Lunar Holiday everyone. May the coming year of the Boar be the most healthy and prosperous one yet for you and your family. Would like to benefit from your local experience. The items below are my personal requirements, yet what do you think ...

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Valuable additions colinoscapee and Andy, the list is getting refined. Even as a landlord for over 40 years, I stand humbled by a lack of local knowledge and wouldn't in a thousand years have surfaced these factors on my own. Read More

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workplacestars created a thread
7 years ago

Apartment or House - Must / Want List

Happy Lunar Holiday everyone. May the coming year of the Boar be the most healthy and prosperous one yet for you and your family. Would like to benefit from your local experience. The items below are my personal requirements, yet what do you think ... Read More

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7 years ago
GuestPoster584

Retired . . . and bored by GuestPoster584

Have only been retired for around 6 months and I guess the initial elation has begun to wear off. As CEO of a group of 6 specialised research companies working mainly on military contracts the constant long haul flights and general pressure was ...

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Time that a hundredfold and you have the US. We couldn't beat them, we refused to join them, so we left our home to become expats (again). Vietnam has a lot of problems but it doesn't destroy our souls and takes our meager income to ... Read More

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7 years ago
Paul123

Shipping US SIM card to VIETNAM by Paul123

I know internet in Vietnam is dirt cheap. My problem is I鈥檓 always traveling around Asia. I was recently in US and ordered a google SIM. Unfortunately, it arrived after I left. I heard VN custom may not allow SIM card into Vietnam. Anyone has ...

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Sounds like Google Fi might be the solution to keep my USA business number active on a ghost phone since Vietnam is not one of the 170+ countries which allow roaming privilege (yes Cambodia and Laos). Can anyone refer a mobile phone technician who ... Read More

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workplacestars replied to a thread
7 years ago
Wadey

Merry Christmas by Wadey

I have only been on this forum 4 months but it鈥檚 been a good ride. As I will be very busy over the next 4-5 days I will take this chance now to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. Wadey

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Without yet having the benefit of directly experiencing Vietnam, the members of this community both in real time and historical threads have provided deep insight into what it is like to live, work and play in what might become my future host ... Read More

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7 years ago
kuteguy

single guy looking for next destination by kuteguy

Thought i might post in the global section first and then narrow down to specific country/s. I am a 40 yr old guy - some would say tall, dark, and handsome. Well educated and financially secure (retired at 32). I have lived in 10 countries and ...

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A successful marriage usually centers around alignment to a primary purpose like having and raising children, enjoying retirement and etc. What is your purpose? According to this site someone with your demographics has a 38% chance of marrying ... Read More

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7 years ago
Leo 46

Alcoholics Anonymous by Leo 46

I have a relative in Ho Chi Minh City who is an alcoholic. This relative has been living there for more than 8 years, and over that time has become severely addicted to alcohol. He has worked there in VN for almost his entire stay, but as the ...

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A man takes a drink, the drink takes a drink, the drink takes the man. My prayers are with your friend. Alcohol comes in bottles, alcoholism comes in people. He is facing tough odds, yet a well-run group nurtures human miracles. It is highly ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Where are most English speaking expats+where are emerging areas? by workplacestars

Currently trying to narrow down where to start my recon trip for semi-retirement. Da Nang, Vung Tao or ? Grateful for any ideas, suggestions and connections...

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馃憣 Wise words about being in the moment and going with the flow. Looking forward to relearning that it's easier to ride a horse in the direction its going. And, as an evolving history buff I relish the idea of emerging myself Vietnamese ... Read More

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workplacestars replied to a thread
7 years ago

Hello Every One

Welcome :cheers: What city do you live in? You'll find some very knowledgeable sharing souls in this community, interspersed with a few snarky snipers. Good luck pursuing your dream. Read More

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7 years ago
workplacestars

Where are most English speaking expats+where are emerging areas? by workplacestars

Currently trying to narrow down where to start my recon trip for semi-retirement. Da Nang, Vung Tao or ? Grateful for any ideas, suggestions and connections...

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Having graduated from high school in the Marysville-Yuba City area, lived in Culver City and Santa Monica and lots of project work in Silicon Valley, I totally agree with your assessment...California...welp...used to be California. Typhoon = ... Read More

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7 years ago
workplacestars

Where are most English speaking expats+where are emerging areas? by workplacestars

Currently trying to narrow down where to start my recon trip for semi-retirement. Da Nang, Vung Tao or ? Grateful for any ideas, suggestions and connections...

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My genuine heartfelt apologies to anyone and everyone who might have taken offense to my reply about urine-soaked beaches in VT during Tet. Language and respect are important to me, yet so is having a sense of humor. My company offers an employee ... Read More

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7 years ago
workplacestars

Where are most English speaking expats+where are emerging areas? by workplacestars

Currently trying to narrow down where to start my recon trip for semi-retirement. Da Nang, Vung Tao or ? Grateful for any ideas, suggestions and connections...

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Whew, thank goodness my trip was intentionally scheduled for January prior to Tet. Bazza, from your reporting it seems at least for some areas within Vietnam Tet is still "offensive."I'm not Vietnamese, and I didn't serve here in ... Read More

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7 years ago
workplacestars

Where are most English speaking expats+where are emerging areas? by workplacestars

Currently trying to narrow down where to start my recon trip for semi-retirement. Da Nang, Vung Tao or ? Grateful for any ideas, suggestions and connections...

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Whew, thank goodness my trip was intentionally scheduled for January prior to Tet. Bazza, from your reporting it seems at least for some areas within Vietnam Tet is still "offensive." Few mentions in any Vietnam expat community I monitor ... Read More

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7 years ago
workplacestars

Where are most English speaking expats+where are emerging areas? by workplacestars

Currently trying to narrow down where to start my recon trip for semi-retirement. Da Nang, Vung Tao or ? Grateful for any ideas, suggestions and connections...

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Both are good to know, especially the 1-year visa. About getting "sauced," I will discover for myself in a few weeks, yet I'm curious if fish sauce tastes more like the Japanese or Chinese blends? Wonder what the primary influencers ... Read More

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7 years ago
workplacestars

Where are most English speaking expats+where are emerging areas? by workplacestars

Currently trying to narrow down where to start my recon trip for semi-retirement. Da Nang, Vung Tao or ? Grateful for any ideas, suggestions and connections...

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Vietnam has plenty of good quality seafood, especially in the coastal cities, but I doubt that you will find sashimi on the menu in other than a few specialty Japanese restaurants in HCMC. Vietnamese seem to prefer their fish cooked or in some ... Read More

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7 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Huge DROP In Cost of Living by OceanBeach92107

(I'm in 膼脿 N岷祅g, but I think my experience probably holds true across all of Vi峄噒 Nam) In one day, my rent dropped 鈧2,000,000, my hotel room size tripled (with an extra bed!), my seaview became totally unobstructed ...

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Listen, Aunt Bea, No one voted you hall monitor. The guy crossed a line when he suggested WE were impolite when we chose not to respond to his neighborly tapping on our back door. Take your corporate psychobabble to an empowerment seminar and ... Read More

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7 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Huge DROP In Cost of Living by OceanBeach92107

(I'm in 膼脿 N岷祅g, but I think my experience probably holds true across all of Vi峄噒 Nam) In one day, my rent dropped 鈧2,000,000, my hotel room size tripled (with an extra bed!), my seaview became totally unobstructed ...

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If one were looking for a rough neighborhood of which to live this place would be ideal ;) Asking for suggestions about what cities consider or what part of a city is best is like asking a neighbor to borrow a cup of sugar. The old and new treads ... Read More

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7 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Huge DROP In Cost of Living by OceanBeach92107

(I'm in 膼脿 N岷祅g, but I think my experience probably holds true across all of Vi峄噒 Nam) In one day, my rent dropped 鈧2,000,000, my hotel room size tripled (with an extra bed!), my seaview became totally unobstructed ...

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I don't use Wordpress. In the past, with DropBox and Google drive it was only possible when you convert the URL by the online tool. Has 大咖福利影院 changes something in the past few months?Free image posting service: https://postimages.org/ Read More

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7 years ago
WyonJames

I have decided on Viet Nam to relocate/live/retire by WyonJames

Im on a mission to educate as much as possible options for the move to VN. I am a bachelor with a cat, US military veteran with service connected disability I am looking for any help, suggestions, observations on choosing where to live. I seem to ...

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Ditto forecast on weather.com for Quy Nhon...perhaps January will be less rain...if not I'd be the last one to melt. Now considering bringing my SCUBA gear. Read More

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7 years ago
vikingjeger

ATM withdrawal amount by vikingjeger

For those that are interested in larger then an average 2 million withdrawal amount, try MB Bank at 26 Phan Dinh Phung street. Was able to withdraw 5 million

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Color me chagrined...now more determined to better recognize sardonic IEDs...thanks for the laugh. Read More

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7 years ago
vikingjeger

ATM withdrawal amount by vikingjeger

For those that are interested in larger then an average 2 million withdrawal amount, try MB Bank at 26 Phan Dinh Phung street. Was able to withdraw 5 million

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Thumbs up for the kudos. Heck, coaching, consulting and training to business success is my passion and life's work - now to slow it down somewhere beautiful in VN :cool: Best fortune to you and your evolving business Vagabondone. I'd love ... Read More

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7 years ago
vikingjeger

ATM withdrawal amount by vikingjeger

For those that are interested in larger then an average 2 million withdrawal amount, try MB Bank at 26 Phan Dinh Phung street. Was able to withdraw 5 million

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FYI, the reason Schwab credits their customers ATM & currency exchange fees (month as OceanBeach notes), is that this business cost is cheaper than building and operating a worldwide network of brick and mortar facilities. They most surely will ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Where are most English speaking expats+where are emerging areas? by workplacestars

Currently trying to narrow down where to start my recon trip for semi-retirement. Da Nang, Vung Tao or ? Grateful for any ideas, suggestions and connections...

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Now that is a lasting memory! Where is there NOT the risk of some type of natural disaster? Having lived through (counting blessings) two cat 5s (Bob & Gloria) and super storm Sandy (huge property destruction + no power for 11 days) in Long ... Read More

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7 years ago
Dennis Thomas

How is Quy Nhon as a place to live as a retiree by Dennis Thomas

Hi everyone new member here Retired 65 from USA been living in the Philippines last 4 yrs. My pension is 1400 usd a month. I find I must live in the smaller providence cities here, cant afford Cebu or Manila, that have more to offer. ...

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Here's another resource to compare COL: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/ Read More

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7 years ago
workplacestars

Where are most English speaking expats+where are emerging areas? by workplacestars

Currently trying to narrow down where to start my recon trip for semi-retirement. Da Nang, Vung Tao or ? Grateful for any ideas, suggestions and connections...

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Bob, I went back and reread your intro thread post, plus your private message, and although there's a lot of info (data?) there, I can't ferret out what you really want or need in Vietnam, aside from your desire to have a positive impact. ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Where are most English speaking expats+where are emerging areas? by workplacestars

Currently trying to narrow down where to start my recon trip for semi-retirement. Da Nang, Vung Tao or ? Grateful for any ideas, suggestions and connections...

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Greetings Mark, Really appreciate the information you provided about Quy Nhon. This is exactly the type and timely information I was seeking. What a beautiful city and with such environmental diversity. At this point it is a city that I'd like ... Read More

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7 years ago

Rach Gia as a place to live?

What is it like for an expat living in this city. Anyone from this community currently living there or are considering this city? Read More

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workplacestars created a thread
7 years ago

Where are most English speaking expats+where are emerging areas?

Currently trying to narrow down where to start my recon trip for semi-retirement. Da Nang, Vung Tao or ? Grateful for any ideas, suggestions and connections... Read More

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7 years ago
Julien

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 ...

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Greetings to everyone my name is Bob Ebers residing in Huntington, New York. Discovered this site a few days ago and have since been mesmerized by the level of heart felt sharing and generosity of spirit in this community. I'm excited to plan at ... Read More

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