NashCat
Canadian looking for information about Vietnam
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Vietnamese names only on birth certificate?
I heard that a child born in Vietnam to a Vietnamese couple (mother is Vietnamese, father is not) can only have Vietnamese name on the birth certificate, is this true? Read More
I'm touching the rock bottom. Can I share in here, if I may? by guestposter2
Again, the rock bottom. I read, learnt enough how to live life happily. And knowing that Im more lucky than some people. But the things you carry which is out of your control sometimes that ail you. All I can say about my current situation is that: ...
Listens to the Wilson Phillips' song "Hold On". The lyric kinda describe what you are saying. I know this pain Why do lock yourself up in these chains? No one can change your life except for you Don't ever let anyone step all ... Read More
The Flying Love Triangle Gets Broken Up by Jaitch
Ever seen a movie where, usually, a man has trouble keeping his girlfriends and dates straight? Well, it happened in [b]VietNam[/b], and [b]VietNam Airlines[/b] fined two female passengers VND 7.5-million ($350) each for causing a scene over a male ...
Who's picture is that leaving the plane ... his ex lover? Still hot, even if her face was pixelated. Read More
The Flying Love Triangle Gets Broken Up by Jaitch
Ever seen a movie where, usually, a man has trouble keeping his girlfriends and dates straight? Well, it happened in [b]VietNam[/b], and [b]VietNam Airlines[/b] fined two female passengers VND 7.5-million ($350) each for causing a scene over a male ...
Can we all get along? Read More
"i need money for my family"to the western man confused about vnese gf by Ngocanhkdqt
I was reading some threads about love between Vietnamese women and Western man. One from a girl who expressed the embarrassing about some dirty vnese women, in her thread she wrote: "There are many reasons for Vietnamese woman to cheat ...
Money talks in all languages and cultures .... no money, no honey Read More
1 year advance in rent? with 3 months deposit?? by NashCat
Looking to rent an apartment in Nha Trang. Everywhere I go, landlords asking 6 months to 1 year in advance plus 3 months deposit. They say it's standard pratice. Is this normal? An apartment I liked is $400/month. Landlord is demanding $4800 ...
Place I was looking at is in Vinh Diem Trung in Nha Trang. Nice developed area with a new shopping center opening. But, can't find a landlord willing to rent 3 months in advance. Read More
1 year advance in rent? with 3 months deposit??
Looking to rent an apartment in Nha Trang. Everywhere I go, landlords asking 6 months to 1 year in advance plus 3 months deposit. They say it's standard pratice. Is this normal? An apartment I liked is $400/month. Landlord is demanding $4800 ... Read More
USD 2 dollar note by simon.1711
Hi guys, Just wanted to check with the Vietnamese in the forum. Is the USD 2 dollar note considered "lucky money" by Vietnamese? I heard it from a taxi driver the other day! One of my Vietnamese friends is getting married, and I'm ...
I have never seen a $2 note in the States and heard it's not popular. Why is it so plentiful outside the US? Read More
study abroad in canada - anyone know sakaschawan?
Sakaschawan ... I suppose you'll be studying either in Regina or Saskatoon. Both are small city, around 200,000 people about size of Phan Thiet. If you're Vietnamese and is your first time visiting a Western country, you'll have a hard ... Read More
how is Canada? by nguyengiang
Hi all, Im Vietnamese and planning to go to Canada for short time. Just travelling and may be business if i can do something. haha is anyone can give me some advices? such as: which months in year is the best choice to go there? and what should i ...
For Vietnamese not used to the cold weather, I suggest go in June-August. Canada is a huge country with a surprisingly active Vietnamese community in every city. Toronto and Vancouver having the largest Vietnamese population. Canada not a cheap ... Read More
Considering a move to Nha Trang, Vietnam by Leo 46
My wife and I are thinking about moving to Vietnam next year sometime. Still in the very preliminary stages of this endeavor; in fact, we just thought of it this week, so haven't really done much planning. Just a bit of research. I was ...
Live in Nha Trang for 6 months, rented a nice two bedroom apartment condo for $250 in an newly residential area, khu Vinh Diem Trung. Me and my girlfriend got it at a sweet price, but if you are westerners they'll charge you higher $350-450. ... Read More
Don't bring cash from not-popular currencies, USD preferred by Anatta
Just want to let you know Vietnam is not a good place to exchange money if you have cash from currencies other than, say, USD, EUR, GBP,.. If you have cash from the popular currencies mentioned above, you get quite ok rate. The spread (i.e., the ...
Agreed with Happy8888. So far Western Union is about the easiest, cheapest and fastest way to get money from my bank at home. Cost me about $12 to send $1000 CND, the exchange rate is standard. What's great about it is I can go online to and ... Read More
Not enough garbage bins on Saigon's streets
Trying to finds a garbage bin to throw trash away is a challenge in Saigon. There are many bins in parks, which they have managed to keeps it tidy .... outside not so much. If they have more bins on the streets people would use them, instead of ... Read More
People of Vietnam by ameet4luan
The people of Vietnam are so lovely and polite . And once you talk to them , you will fall in love with them. The way of their smiling , respecting elders and others , using such a sweet language . I love them a lot
First the flag now this, I suspect you are a paid troll for the Vietnamese department of tourism Read More
6 months rent in advance??
I thought so too! 7 months (6+deposit) up front is too much. Read More
Any good western hospitals or clinics in Nha Trang?
Thanks. However, I am looking for hospitals or clinics that comparable to western standards. I have seen public hospitals in HCMC, and not too impressed. There are few good western hospitals here in HCMC that I know of, but, that would mean flying ... Read More
Any good western hospitals or clinics in Nha Trang?
Have a friend who's sick in Nha Trang, went to one of those "mom n pop" doctor operating out of a house. Gave her some pills which made her threw up after three days. Told her not to take those pills again and see a real doctor. But, I am not sure ... Read More
Why is there a glass partition between the washroom and bedroom?
Been to a couple of hotels and noticed there is a glass wall (partition) between the bathroom and bedroom that one can easily peeks into. Also, noticed a few in some Vietnamese house too. Know there is no such thing as privacy in Vietnam ..... but ... Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
Contrary to many opnions, the relationship is still on. Stronger than before because we have understand each other a little more. What I thought she did with the money was not true at all, like I said, long distance relationship create a lot of ... Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
Been a few days since, and I am surprised at the amount of replies with a wide variety of opinions. Most are of opinions that I should leave, however, without knowing the other person in details or relationship itself people tend to rush to judge. ... Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
Too many people get stuck on the amount of monthly support I give her. The amount is small proportion to my diposable income and is about the same as her income level beforehand. I am starting to think there are too many poor people replying to ... Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
Yeah, love and testosterone combination is poison for the mind. Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
When she lost her restaurant and did not have a job, I stepped in to provide financial support to ease her minds. We did speak about her getting her own place before I return back to Vietnam in December and we would stay together. But today, I have ... Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
Sorry dude, no offense but would never chat with a girl named Don ... and that avatar too :) Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
She is educated, and was very successful in her previous job and managed to saved alot, and decided to start a restaurant. However, before the restaurant started there was problems. Needless to say, she lost her investment including her motorbike. I ... Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
Yeah. I am ready to terminate the monthly support. I have already promised support payment for the month of August plus extra to help her with the new apartment ($1000), which I will delivered. However, my dilemma is how to break it to her. What ... Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
Yes $800USD. She's asking for more to pay for a new place to live, furniture, moped, and etc. Her previous job was paying $800 a month. Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake?
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ... Read More
vietnam girlfriend by jacksamau
hi, I am wondering how to see my Vietnamese girlfriend. She works at a food place evenings. I often meet her after and during the day visit her sister on bike etc. So here is the question. I haven't even kissed her yet let alone anthing further. ...
Never had problem bringing friends up in the hotel room during the day. If she is staying the night, her passport given to the clerk is OK. Might be true of the past, but nowaday most hotel don't say nothing. 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.
$1000 dowry?? That's new! I will have to inquire about that one. Not marrying an East Indian girl you know. Read More
How much does a wedding cost in Vietnam?
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. Read More
Vietnamese wife? by bta87
I realize this is a very subjective question, but are what are the experiences of the men on here that are married to VN brides? Question #2) What should I look out for. I've heard some real horor stories. Mind you I'm 63, have money and girls are ...
Being in Vietnam for few months I have learned, when a Vietnamese woman ask "What's your job?" as the first question meeting you. Time to disappeared. Read More
Vietnamese wife? by bta87
I realize this is a very subjective question, but are what are the experiences of the men on here that are married to VN brides? Question #2) What should I look out for. I've heard some real horor stories. Mind you I'm 63, have money and girls are ...
Topics "Vietnamese wife?" and "Dating in HCMC" are similiar with lot of replies, should be merged into one ..... I say "Pros and cons of getting involved with a Vietnamese woman" or "Should I or shouldn't I take her home?" Read More
Dating I HCMC by jinxedta
Okay Just throwing this out there. FYI (i'm not lookiong for anyone on here i know this is not a dating site) Just some advice. I've been here in HCMC for a few months, I only have one question Where are all the good girls in this town. I've ...
Yeah, most of them are off topic .... waiting for someone to mention the kitchen sink Read More
Dating I HCMC by jinxedta
Okay Just throwing this out there. FYI (i'm not lookiong for anyone on here i know this is not a dating site) Just some advice. I've been here in HCMC for a few months, I only have one question Where are all the good girls in this town. I've ...
159 replies so far on this topic, must be a record. Read More
Dating I HCMC by jinxedta
Okay Just throwing this out there. FYI (i'm not lookiong for anyone on here i know this is not a dating site) Just some advice. I've been here in HCMC for a few months, I only have one question Where are all the good girls in this town. I've ...
I am not prepared to do that. Perhaps the reason you end up with women like that is because you are? Just a thought...Step out in the real world, it's culture and economic different than the West. And it's not about Gold Diggers, they're in every ... Read More
Dating I HCMC by jinxedta
Okay Just throwing this out there. FYI (i'm not lookiong for anyone on here i know this is not a dating site) Just some advice. I've been here in HCMC for a few months, I only have one question Where are all the good girls in this town. I've ...
Walking around in Nha Trang, I see Vietnamese women looked at me and what do I see .... $$Ka-Ching!!$$ in their eyes. Truth be known, date a Vietnamese woman please prepare to cover all expenses and I am not just talking about dating ... Read More
Mobifone IDD/171/1717, calling the US by demonietto
Just got a mobifone sim and am trying to figure out how to call the US. The page on their website cuts off halfway, and I'm assuming that's where the directions are. Can anyone help me? Thanks!
Viber is great and free! Don't understand why people are still paying LD phone calls to their families nowaday Read More
Dating I HCMC by jinxedta
Okay Just throwing this out there. FYI (i'm not lookiong for anyone on here i know this is not a dating site) Just some advice. I've been here in HCMC for a few months, I only have one question Where are all the good girls in this town. I've ...
Try vietnamcupid.com ... but, those girls are looking for marriage. In Vietnam, they don't meet guys to date on/off, it's either a home run or not. Many "good girls" are virgins till marriage Read More
Dating I HCMC by jinxedta
Okay Just throwing this out there. FYI (i'm not lookiong for anyone on here i know this is not a dating site) Just some advice. I've been here in HCMC for a few months, I only have one question Where are all the good girls in this town. I've ...
If u r looking for just sex, there's lot of those too .... just not a lot in between. BTW, if u r looking for a good girl, aren't u looking for marriage? Read More
Beach near HCMC? by tanieta6
How far is the beach from HCMC?? There are nice beaches close to the city? Thanks
Yep. Welcome to Vietnam. I have seen locals walked straight up to the edge of the water on the beach, pulled their weenies out in public and take a piss. What do u say? It's their country. Read More
Relationships by ancientpathos
I am a 53 years old divorced Caucasian male from the USA. I really enjoy my life here in Vietnam. Been traveling a lot and it seems that a recurring theme has developed whenever I meet someone I am interested in. Please bear in mind that I do not ...
The man speaks the truth .... what's love got to do with it? I might add, the younger and good looking you are the less money you'll need to get the attractive girl Read More
Relationships by ancientpathos
I am a 53 years old divorced Caucasian male from the USA. I really enjoy my life here in Vietnam. Been traveling a lot and it seems that a recurring theme has developed whenever I meet someone I am interested in. Please bear in mind that I do not ...
Bar girls, coffee girls, grocery girls ... working Vietnamese girls. They all wants more money and a better life for themselves and their families, which means marrying and going abroad. What's so hard to understand? Hey! If you say u wants to stay ... Read More
Moving to HCMC - maybe! by ascruts
Hi, I'm in a dilemma. I've been offered jobs in Caracas, Ho Chi Minh City and Kampala. I can't decide on which as they are all so very, very different. I'm a UK female presently living in the UAE. I know life wherever i go will be very different to ...
You say you have been here before, why ask the question in first place? Looked like you have already made up your minds. Read More
Moving to HCMC - maybe! by ascruts
Hi, I'm in a dilemma. I've been offered jobs in Caracas, Ho Chi Minh City and Kampala. I can't decide on which as they are all so very, very different. I'm a UK female presently living in the UAE. I know life wherever i go will be very different to ...
Caracas, Venezuela has serious violent crimes problem and the country seemed to be fallen apart .... ditto in HCMC Read More
Any where in HCMC where they served real bacon and eggs? by NashCat
Looking for a restaurant in HCMC that served real western style bacon and eggs with slices of white toast with butter, with a good cup of coffee to go with that. So far, most that I've tasted have a Vietnamese flavor to it, probably added nuoc mam ...
Thank you for telling me that they don't know how to make bacon and eggs over here. LOL they are Vietnamese, but they do make great banh cuon and pho which I like. However, on occasion I like real bacon and eggs and will take SaigonMonkey advice and ... Read More
Any where in HCMC where they served real bacon and eggs? by NashCat
Looking for a restaurant in HCMC that served real western style bacon and eggs with slices of white toast with butter, with a good cup of coffee to go with that. So far, most that I've tasted have a Vietnamese flavor to it, probably added nuoc mam ...
Maybe you been here too long your tastebuds and your name are the same as the local. Maybe it's the restaurant I visited, but, they don't seemed to cook the eggs in butter or bacon fat, they used some sort of Vietnamese cooking oil with a dab of ... Read More
Any where in HCMC where they served real bacon and eggs?
Looking for a restaurant in HCMC that served real western style bacon and eggs with slices of white toast with butter, with a good cup of coffee to go with that. So far, most that I've tasted have a Vietnamese flavor to it, probably added nuoc mam ... Read More
Bad experience and so angry !!!! by nguyen.tien
Not all is bad and not all is good. I had very bad experience about expat yesterday. I have been working and also have alot of friends are expats. I am always respect their culture, life style and private life. But I never see anyone in my life ...
Hey! Get over it! No matter where you go, there are assholes of every different colors, creed, or nationalities. Read More
The first casino in VN, MGM Grand Ho Tram by you are my love
Hi everybody, As we know on the public media means, the world-standard resort Ho Tram will be open soon with casino-license granted. What do you think about the new destination for entertainment, shopping and leisure ? For all of you, expat, you ...
As long as the Casino is not open for business for locals, it's a failure. When I wants to gamble I go to Vegas, I go to VN to relax Read More
Coffee at Starbucks in Saigon sucks and expensive! by NashCat
Coffee and cappucino at Starbucks not the same as in Canada or States. Prices are expensive. What do they put in it, nuoc mam??
I am looking for good western coffee not the Vietnamese coffee, like Seattle's Best coffee ... oh, I missed the aroma. Anybody knows a place I can buy one besides Starbucks Read More
Coffee at Starbucks in Saigon sucks and expensive!
Coffee and cappucino at Starbucks not the same as in Canada or States. Prices are expensive. What do they put in it, nuoc mam?? Read More
Buying Ipad in US or in Vietnam? by NashCat
Planning to buy an Ipad for a friend in Vietnam. Not sure if I should buy it here in US or in Vietnam. What's the cost in VN and warranty issue, and which would a Vietnamese prefer?
Definitely expensive in Vietnam. Think I'll buy it here. Coming first time to VN, called me ignorant but how does Vietnamese afford one considering their income? Read More
Buying Ipad in US or in Vietnam? by NashCat
Planning to buy an Ipad for a friend in Vietnam. Not sure if I should buy it here in US or in Vietnam. What's the cost in VN and warranty issue, and which would a Vietnamese prefer?
How much is it in vietnam? Read More
Buying Ipad in US or in Vietnam?
Planning to buy an Ipad for a friend in Vietnam. Not sure if I should buy it here in US or in Vietnam. What's the cost in VN and warranty issue, and which would a Vietnamese prefer? Read More
difference between HCMC and Saigon by khanh44
Hi, was just curious what's the difference between the HCMC and Saigon forum? Aren't they the same city? And can I make a suggestion for future expansion of this forum to have a Can Tho or mien tay forum section?
Saigon rolls off the tongue better than Ho Chi Minh City Read More
Bringing an Ipad into Vietnam as a gift by NashCat
I am planning to bring a new Ipad into Vietnam as a gift for a friend. I will also have my own laptop that I will be using. Will there be any problems, any duty or taxes? Or would it be smarter for me to buy the new Ipad in Vietnam, what are the ...
It's a gift, so it will have the box and sealed. I don't want to open it up. Read More
Bringing an Ipad into Vietnam as a gift
I am planning to bring a new Ipad into Vietnam as a gift for a friend. I will also have my own laptop that I will be using. Will there be any problems, any duty or taxes? Or would it be smarter for me to buy the new Ipad in Vietnam, what are the ... Read More
difference between HCMC and Saigon by khanh44
Hi, was just curious what's the difference between the HCMC and Saigon forum? Aren't they the same city? And can I make a suggestion for future expansion of this forum to have a Can Tho or mien tay forum section?
khanh44 wrote: lol Alberta is brutally cold. I am in Calgary right now, and was +8C yesterday (summer like). Loved those chinook winds now and then. Going to Vietnam in Febuary, do they readily accept Canadian currency or do I have to exchange ... Read More
Living in comfort
I am thinking of escaping the brutal Canadian winter for 3 months, starting in January and going to Vietnam. Which means I have start saving now!! I want to live in reasonable comfort, spends modestly, mostly like living day to day in Canada or the ... Read More
Free Tips for Learning English by WideAwake
I'm going to post some recommendations for the ESL students on this site. Anyone can feel free to post additional tips, or ask specific questions. Pronunciation: One way to practice your pronunciation is to use the Google search engine. Here's ...
Want to learn English? Get a good text to speech program like TextAloud or Natural Reader. It's like having an English tutor 24/7. Read More
help me!!! by rubyle134
Hello, I need to practice my English, could you help me? My speaking skill is so bad, i need to improve it. Thanks for reading, Ruby
I see your English writing skill don't need help. Voice chat with other English speaking Vietnamese overseas. You'll find alot on Vietnamese dating sites Read More
Casino in HCMC or Vung Tau? by NashCat
Anybody knows if there's any casino in HCMC or Vung Tau? If there are, do they offered any table games and what's betting limit? Feeling lucky today!
Looking for Vegas Style casino, don't trust those electronic games they can easily be rigged. I've heard there are casinos in Cambodia on the border, has anyone ever give them a try and what are your impressions? And do they have casino bus tours ... Read More
Casino in HCMC or Vung Tau?
Anybody knows if there's any casino in HCMC or Vung Tau? If there are, do they offered any table games and what's betting limit? Feeling lucky today! Read More
Motorcycle license in VN by NashCat
I have a motorcycle license in Canada, is it valid in Vietnam too or do I need an international license to drive a motor bike? Thinking of a bike trip in Vietnam this winter ....
175CC, wow, that's pretty small to get me across the country. In any event, I was thinking of buying a motorcycle in VN and taking a 3 months trip North to South. My next question is, what about motorcycle insurance for foreigner? Watching the ... Read More
Motorcycle license in VN
I have a motorcycle license in Canada, is it valid in Vietnam too or do I need an international license to drive a motor bike? Thinking of a bike trip in Vietnam this winter .... Read More