unionjack
Scottish expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 16 December 2019
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
Yup, thats the Vietnam I know too!! the ladies do like to gossip, in my apartment block, it reminds me of my younger days growing up in a tenement block in Edinburgh, they got nothing better to do! Read More
Where to buy oatmeal by rand0mwa1k
It seems like none of the big stores stock oatmeal, even in the "international" section. Anyone know where I can buy some?
AEON Citymart, Phan Huy Ich, inside Phuc Yen 2 apartment building has a selection of many brands. I buy it there regularly. Also the 2 shops beside Bitexco tower that specialize in western food have oatmeal too. Cant remember the shops names but ... Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
The Vietnamese love Bollywood movies & soaps, there,s at least 3 TV channels on it. The old dears keep fit club like to do a bit of belly dancing in the park next to my apartment.......very nice!! Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
Now wait for those rules to be changed again.Ah yes......they will CONSIDER an extension. You can bet their level of consideration will be directly determined by how much you pay for the extension. Gee....didn鈥檛 see that coming. I ... Read More
30 day visa time frame. by Guest2023
What do you think the outcome will be if they introduce this 30-day maximum limit for visas. I can see a big exodus of expats who are living here on tourist visas. I'm sure an internal visa process will be offered at a ridiculous price.
:D :o you better watch out the PC liberal types on here will get you thrown out or your posts deleted or under review!!! Funny thing is many of them dont even live in Vietnam, but have a plethora of knowledge about real life here!! Read More
Motorbike by kaka1111
how do i go about getting a Vietnamese motorbike driving licence in Vung Tau? I want to be legal for insurance purposes. I have a full UK licence covering all sizes of bike. I want to drive a 125 Honda SH.
:unsure If there is, 99.9999999% of all drivers are guilty. :DOne hand holding handle bar, one hand holding dead chicken upside down is a classic. At least it's not a live chicken I suppose. ;)Alive & dead, seen both!! Read More
Motorbike by kaka1111
how do i go about getting a Vietnamese motorbike driving licence in Vung Tau? I want to be legal for insurance purposes. I have a full UK licence covering all sizes of bike. I want to drive a 125 Honda SH.
i recon there should be a law against gobbing up spit & blowing snot from your nose when riding a bike. I just spent 2 hours dodging snot & spit all the way from Cai Be to HCMC. YUK Read More
Motorbike by kaka1111
how do i go about getting a Vietnamese motorbike driving licence in Vung Tau? I want to be legal for insurance purposes. I have a full UK licence covering all sizes of bike. I want to drive a 125 Honda SH.
Bathing while riding a motorbike is illegal too: https://www.timesnownews.com/the-buzz/article/2-men-bathe-while-riding-motorbike-in-vietnam-fined-after-video-goes-viral/545112Actually, there is no law prohibiting bathing while riding motorbike. :) ... Read More
What's the culture around dating ? by basically
Hi ! I've been talking to a Vietnamese girl for just shy of 2 years and we met for the first time 1.5 years ago. We're very serious and have been discussing marriage. She's a pharmacy student living at home. What's the cultural ...
I'm struggling with this which is why I made the post in the first place. I'm looking for reasons to justify her asking because obviously I wouldn't be talking to her about marriage if I wasn't into her. I had my Vietnamese friend ... Read More
What's the culture around dating ? by basically
Hi ! I've been talking to a Vietnamese girl for just shy of 2 years and we met for the first time 1.5 years ago. We're very serious and have been discussing marriage. She's a pharmacy student living at home. What's the cultural ...
please tell me this bit wasn't sarcasm though ?It sure struck me as sarcasm.Thats cos you are an x teacher & got no sense of humor like all x teachers & always got an opinion on everything ! :o Read More
What's the culture around dating ? by basically
Hi ! I've been talking to a Vietnamese girl for just shy of 2 years and we met for the first time 1.5 years ago. We're very serious and have been discussing marriage. She's a pharmacy student living at home. What's the cultural ...
This is honestly what it feels like. She couldn't see me after dark initially, and we can never travel alone since her father won't allow it. She has all the good girl qualities I've read about for Vietnamese women. They all wanted me ... Read More
What's the culture around dating ? by basically
Hi ! I've been talking to a Vietnamese girl for just shy of 2 years and we met for the first time 1.5 years ago. We're very serious and have been discussing marriage. She's a pharmacy student living at home. What's the cultural ...
To be honest I think you have found a one in a million there & lucked right in man. Now I feel I know a bit more about your situation I think you are OK with this girl & her family. At 21 sounds like her family have given her a good ... Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
Some travel insurance wont cover if you are driving a motorbike and in an accident. Even if you are say on a MB taxi & I bet Grab 3rd party insurance is limited of not no existent & the private guys .....forget it!!. Read More
Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City - Corona Virus by Zozz7
Hello All, I just moved to Saigon (for few years) by mid of December from Europe and i have some concern regarding corona virus. I am following daily basis the international news but I am interesting what could be in the local news. How risky the ...
:lol: :top: I'm off out for a few beers then! was really scared I would get some horrible disease off them re usable breathalyzers Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
Good info Ontheroad, bet there are a few on here crapping themselves on them DN visa's too then! Do they have to pay Vietnamese tax on their world wide wealth & income or only money earned in Vietnam? Read More
What's the culture around dating ? by basically
Hi ! I've been talking to a Vietnamese girl for just shy of 2 years and we met for the first time 1.5 years ago. We're very serious and have been discussing marriage. She's a pharmacy student living at home. What's the cultural ...
I can tell you that after living here for 12 years and being married to a local, being asked to give money is a red flag to me. If you offered thats fine, but her asking is not a good sign. How much a month did she ask for?Thank god someone has the ... Read More
Needed to make a large cash withdrawal: VIETCOM BANK to the rescue by KruChris
The teller at my bank couldn't get his machine to work. So he took me down high street and asked half a dozen other banks. Only Vietcom Bank was able to handle the transaction. They charged [b]3.2%[/b] and it was done in minutes. Hope this will ...
I have USD account at my bank, I can draw USD (crisp hard 100usd bills) they charge me like about 1 usd for every 1,000usd taken out. No complicated currency changes! just go get the USD in cash & do what you want with it. I have a debit card, ... Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
If you have the money, Singapore is the place to make a permanent home. But if Singapore is not in the budget, then Malaysia (they have a retirement visa) is a great alternative and just down the road from Singapore. We have seriously looked at ... Read More
China Halts all International Group Tours. by GuestPoster1236
As of today , Monday 27/1/20 Beijing has halted all International tour groups. Decision is indefinite until this vIrus is contained. Who knows how long that could take Since the bulk of tourists to Vietnam ,Thailand etc ...are in these zero ...
In any one year the CDC state that in excess of 56,000 people die from flue or flue like illnesses. So far from corona-virus there are about 2,700 registered & noted infections world wide with 81 deaths. Bit of an exaggeration to call it ... Read More
China Halts all International Group Tours. by GuestPoster1236
As of today , Monday 27/1/20 Beijing has halted all International tour groups. Decision is indefinite until this vIrus is contained. Who knows how long that could take Since the bulk of tourists to Vietnam ,Thailand etc ...are in these zero ...
Angie owns a nice house in District One so that's not a problem. Thanks very much for the offer. Wuhan hospital staff Tweets that numbers of sick and dead are low by a factor of 33. They report the virus is mutating - it is easily spread by ... Read More
China Halts all International Group Tours. by GuestPoster1236
As of today , Monday 27/1/20 Beijing has halted all International tour groups. Decision is indefinite until this vIrus is contained. Who knows how long that could take Since the bulk of tourists to Vietnam ,Thailand etc ...are in these zero ...
WOWHi Jack, Can鈥檛 wait to hear what you say when they start throwing bodies into the river. They鈥檝e been known to do that ya know馃槈look on the positive side, they will mix well with all the plastic & other crap, at least ... Read More
China Halts all International Group Tours. by GuestPoster1236
As of today , Monday 27/1/20 Beijing has halted all International tour groups. Decision is indefinite until this vIrus is contained. Who knows how long that could take Since the bulk of tourists to Vietnam ,Thailand etc ...are in these zero ...
Not the kind of link that flies well in this forum. Through Facebook and then redirecting to a third party site. Perhaps you can post a direct link to the article that interests you?Well call me mister stupid but I just click on the link & ... Read More
China Halts all International Group Tours. by GuestPoster1236
As of today , Monday 27/1/20 Beijing has halted all International tour groups. Decision is indefinite until this vIrus is contained. Who knows how long that could take Since the bulk of tourists to Vietnam ,Thailand etc ...are in these zero ...
looks like the virus is the least of our ... Read More
Motorbike by kaka1111
how do i go about getting a Vietnamese motorbike driving licence in Vung Tau? I want to be legal for insurance purposes. I have a full UK licence covering all sizes of bike. I want to drive a 125 Honda SH.
I own my MB bought it new, but its a drawn out process. Bought the bike & registered it in the name of the Vietnamese dealer. Then the paperwork started through my lawyer. Eventually had to go to a notary office to have a document signed, ... Read More
Motorbike by kaka1111
how do i go about getting a Vietnamese motorbike driving licence in Vung Tau? I want to be legal for insurance purposes. I have a full UK licence covering all sizes of bike. I want to drive a 125 Honda SH.
Literally. Probably have the stone or wooden chairs/benches. :o Someone said 'take a book', I'm taking a cushion too. :top:I used my lawyer, his assistant took my UK licence, did all the leg work, a day later got a call to meet her at ... Read More
China Halts all International Group Tours. by GuestPoster1236
As of today , Monday 27/1/20 Beijing has halted all International tour groups. Decision is indefinite until this vIrus is contained. Who knows how long that could take Since the bulk of tourists to Vietnam ,Thailand etc ...are in these zero ...
:D :cool: :D Gee I for one will really miss going down at my hotel for breakfast or queuing behind the guy with the flag at the airport without the Chinese tourists! (experiences never to be forgotten) Read More
Expensive TET by GuestPoster697
This is a good article about the escalating cost of TET lucky money and gifts. We have budgeted 20 million Dong for this year. People simply expect extremely much from their relatives who live abroad or who are married to foreigners. As described in ...
That will change.I have been married for two and a half years and have known the family for about 3 years. Nothing has changed, because both parents of my wife cannot keep quiet for a minute. But the situation is not that bad, because after the ... Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
But TRC not easy if retired & not working.....right?If you are married to a Vietnamese woman in Vietnam, a TRC is very easy.Live with, committed to, but not married mate. Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
You can also leave Vietnam several times with the TRC. :)But TRC not easy if retired & not working.....right? Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
If it didn鈥檛 take me 27 hours each way I would definitely go back every month. After 30 days, three times a day of the base choice of rice or noodles I get extremely bored with the food. I do try to mix in some western food but it鈥檚 ... Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
I agree but every 1 month is too much, just the thought of standing in them immigration queue's for hours every month is driving me to drink!!Ha ha ha......driving you to drink huh..... Can鈥檛 do that here anymore either. It all ... Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
If it didn鈥檛 take me 27 hours each way I would definitely go back every month. After 30 days, three times a day of the base choice of rice or noodles I get extremely bored with the food. I do try to mix in some western food but it鈥檚 ... Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
I go back to the US for two weeks every two months. It used to seem too soon. Now, even though I am leaving my wife behind for a couple of weeks i鈥檓 desperate and very much looking forward to getting out for a while. I can鈥檛 see being ... Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
Good info ontheroads & thanks, just shows how out of touch I am these days (just set in my ways over the years going out & in every 3 months tourist visa suppose), did not even know about the e visa. So with e visa no need to go to the visa ... Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
But I think its not a 1 month visa they are planning, its still like 3 months for me as UK citizen but you gotta go out & come in every month just to get a stamp on your passport.....right?? Jeez if its a new visa every time its another 1 hour ... Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
Cant wait to join the 1 hour long entry queue's at Tan Son Nhat every month instead of every 3 months come July. Bet all the airlines are rubbing their hands thinking about the increased profits, bums on seats resulting in increased air fairs ... Read More
Investing in Vietnam by Diksha
Hello everyone, During your expatriation in Vietnam, you might have been made aware of interesting investment schemes (local or international). Whether one wants to make money grow, protect oneself or prepare for retirement, investment is always ...
I invest in usd & Euro structured notes & they have given me 6% plus PA returns over the 4 years now I have had them with at least some protection on capital. They are managed by an international company based in Q1. They have no exposure to ... Read More
Health Insurance for 70 year old Expat by Guest96325487
Hello, Any recommendations for health insurance for a 70 year old expat? My father in law will be joining our family in Hanoi this summer and I want to make sure we have health insurance for him. He is in excellent shape and doesn't currently ...
I AM 69 & 70 this year, I use Regency for Expats, 7k usd PA for premium cover. All countries covered except USA, They are Hong Kong based, I have been with them for 3 years, had 2 claims paid promptly & without question. Premium has ... Read More
Expensive TET by GuestPoster697
This is a good article about the escalating cost of TET lucky money and gifts. We have budgeted 20 million Dong for this year. People simply expect extremely much from their relatives who live abroad or who are married to foreigners. As described in ...
I booked for resort, yes next time definitely I will contact you. The resort name is Furama.Oh yeah, I know the place. I just checked on Booking. com. I like that site because there are no hidden charges, as there are on Agoda. Anyway, they ... Read More
Expensive TET by GuestPoster697
This is a good article about the escalating cost of TET lucky money and gifts. We have budgeted 20 million Dong for this year. People simply expect extremely much from their relatives who live abroad or who are married to foreigners. As described in ...
Looks really nice, :cool: & free breakfast for 2, you got a bargain for TET I think! Read More
Expat project manager salary? by Mathiasbaka
Hello. Is there anyone here who can help me clarify how much I can ask for as desired salary at a project manager? I just graduated but got 8 months experience in a similar company and I also got a diploma in project management? Looking forward ...
If you're giving money away just because you can and to make you feel good as opposed to finding out the fair local rate (that also includes their english skills, quality of work), there's not much rationality and basic economy going on ... Read More
Expat project manager salary? by Mathiasbaka
Hello. Is there anyone here who can help me clarify how much I can ask for as desired salary at a project manager? I just graduated but got 8 months experience in a similar company and I also got a diploma in project management? Looking forward ...
When I'm paying someone in a business context it comes down to: - How much revenue/profit do they generate for me? - How much potential do I see in them? - What is fair. If I pay them 3000$/ month I'm still making triple that from their ... Read More
Expat project manager salary? by Mathiasbaka
Hello. Is there anyone here who can help me clarify how much I can ask for as desired salary at a project manager? I just graduated but got 8 months experience in a similar company and I also got a diploma in project management? Looking forward ...
Totally different I suppose.....but......I remember going back a bit mind, me wanting to give the housekeeper an extra 20usd a month thinking she would be happy & work harder. My Vietnamese wife at the time went absolutely nuts. 100usd a month ... Read More
Going to Bangkok - (DMK) airport and directly back to Vietnam. by mix624
Hi, I am making a "border run" by air from Vietnam to Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) airport and early morning next day back to Vietnam again. I will land about noon in Bangkok and fly back about 8:00 next morning. I dont need a VISA but ...
I do the visa run every 3 months from Tan Son Nat (been doing it for years) entering at Don Muang & Suvarnabhumi. Fill out the entry form you get dished out on the plane. It will ask for various details incl Hotel, e mail address, telephone ... Read More
Meeting the parents, formalities, manners and chop sticks .. by glen67
Hey everyone , So , as above, I'm taking the plunge to meet my girls parents and wondered are there any do's and don'ts ? i've read loose info , bring the women some chocolates and perfumes , Father whiskey (I live 30 miles form ...
Common sense prevails Glen & it will be a night to remember....believe me! On that night the only Vietnamese language you will need to use is mot, hai, ba, yo! You will be the dogs bollocks with her family & in the village & she will be ... Read More
Expensive TET by GuestPoster697
This is a good article about the escalating cost of TET lucky money and gifts. We have budgeted 20 million Dong for this year. People simply expect extremely much from their relatives who live abroad or who are married to foreigners. As described in ...
Do you think they'll take coupons???I redeemed my 3 months bonus coupons this morning at AEON, broke my heart but that's whats going in the envelopes from me! Read More
30 day visa time frame. by Guest2023
What do you think the outcome will be if they introduce this 30-day maximum limit for visas. I can see a big exodus of expats who are living here on tourist visas. I'm sure an internal visa process will be offered at a ridiculous price.
In fact, we do know that the Vietnamese government DOES want us to keep more of our money in Savings accounts here, based on their recent adjustment to the banking laws allowing term deposits for as little as six months. I disagree with that ... Read More
30 day visa time frame. by Guest2023
What do you think the outcome will be if they introduce this 30-day maximum limit for visas. I can see a big exodus of expats who are living here on tourist visas. I'm sure an internal visa process will be offered at a ridiculous price.
Thing is, its just not so easy for some expats just to up sticks & move, if you have financial & other commitments here. What with all the restrictions now on term deposits, cant have a drink & drive (said tongue in cheek) & now ... Read More
Relocation to Saigon by samberlin
Hello there I鈥檓 in the middle of an hiring process for a job with a global brand (I luckily worked for already) in Saigon. In case I鈥檓 accepting the job I鈥檇 like to find out how life in Saigon is for an expat family. I鈥檇 be ...
"Another consideration is your partner's visa status. There is a visa category for spouses and children of employees holding work permits and temporary residence cards but that will probably not apply for your partner. She (?) may be ... Read More
Expensive TET by GuestPoster697
This is a good article about the escalating cost of TET lucky money and gifts. We have budgeted 20 million Dong for this year. People simply expect extremely much from their relatives who live abroad or who are married to foreigners. As described in ...
I think that site is still going, it鈥檚 called Facebook :D WadeyFacebook is a kindergarten compared to the site Im talking about.I think seriously there could be "loads o money" to be made off advertising on a site like that, just ... Read More
Expensive TET by GuestPoster697
This is a good article about the escalating cost of TET lucky money and gifts. We have budgeted 20 million Dong for this year. People simply expect extremely much from their relatives who live abroad or who are married to foreigners. As described in ...
My husband and I travel extensively. In any given year, we take at least two long international trips (and I don't mean to SEA countries), plus several shorter ones to island countries. No one asked us to bring back a gift, ever. This last ... Read More
Meeting the parents, formalities, manners and chop sticks .. by glen67
Hey everyone , So , as above, I'm taking the plunge to meet my girls parents and wondered are there any do's and don'ts ? i've read loose info , bring the women some chocolates and perfumes , Father whiskey (I live 30 miles form ...
Forget the whiskey, forget the perfume, load them all in a minivan & take them to the nearest all you can eat & drink buffet (your treat) & you'v cracked it man! You'l be the best thing that's hit that village since sliced ... Read More
Vietnam & Cambodia Apartment by Paul123
I would like to move to Vietnam from Cambodia. I pay $430 for huge modern 2 bedroom Khmer style apartment near Russian market. Is it possible to find similar cost in Saigon? I work from home so can reside in any location deem safe. Travel regularly ...
I live in an apartment in Q12 which is well out of the x pat area & I doubt you will get a huge, well furnished, apartment here for 430usd. You might just get a 75m2 2 bedroom for that. On top of that you will pay aprox 800,000vnd for ... Read More
U.S. Dollar to Vietnam 膼么虁ng Exchange Rate by OceanBeach92107
News you didn't expect to hear: If you had bet on the 膽么虁ng one year ago, you would be ahead now... [img align=C]https://gordythomas.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/screenshot_20200102-204956_google-01.jpeg[/img] Some experts ...
Ahhhhhhhhh them were the days & 14 or 15% interest on VND term deposits too as I remember. Oh well it is what it is & still better than getting by as a pensioner in the West. Read More
Classic cars in Vietnam by paulanderton
Is it possible to own and drive a classic car, over 25 years old, in Vietnam. I live in HCMC and have free time and looking for a restoration project but I remember reading somewhere that there is an age limit on cars, can someone tell me if this ...
Johnson1e, Thanks for your update Ed, pretty much as I had suspected & researched to be honest. Mind boggling really where all the cash comes from to pay these prices! Read More
METRO SYSTEM SAIGON
As a matter of interest, does anyone have any inside info/update on the phase 1 metro system Saigon.....APART FROM WHATS ALREADY ON THE INTERNET! Read More
Age prejudice... by glen67
Maybe a strange first post or indeed a strange issue !? Firstly thanks for allowing my membership and hello to all . Briefly, I'm 52 , live in Scotland , self employed of 2 small businesses and have traveled to Asia many time in particular ...
Well, I have to say that my Vietnamese girlfriend is very devoted to her work. She could easily stop working and travel with me, but she realises the importance of her career and she likes to send money to her family. Actually, I think the ... Read More
Age prejudice... by glen67
Maybe a strange first post or indeed a strange issue !? Firstly thanks for allowing my membership and hello to all . Briefly, I'm 52 , live in Scotland , self employed of 2 small businesses and have traveled to Asia many time in particular ...
They just don't get it that some people actually like to work!! Read More
Age prejudice... by glen67
Maybe a strange first post or indeed a strange issue !? Firstly thanks for allowing my membership and hello to all . Briefly, I'm 52 , live in Scotland , self employed of 2 small businesses and have traveled to Asia many time in particular ...
Another point of interest on this subject....sort of. On my apartment level there are 14 individual apartments. In 5 of these apartments there are young Vietnamese ladies like 20 to 30 year old's, some with young kids or pregnant & hey guess ... Read More
Classic cars in Vietnam by paulanderton
Is it possible to own and drive a classic car, over 25 years old, in Vietnam. I live in HCMC and have free time and looking for a restoration project but I remember reading somewhere that there is an age limit on cars, can someone tell me if this ...
Ed, I live in HCMC (about 14 years now) & head for Da Lat at the first opportunity usually about 4 times a year, I love it there but not the city. Do it one time & you have done it enough. I like the outskirts too & always stay around ... Read More
Age prejudice... by glen67
Maybe a strange first post or indeed a strange issue !? Firstly thanks for allowing my membership and hello to all . Briefly, I'm 52 , live in Scotland , self employed of 2 small businesses and have traveled to Asia many time in particular ...
Most Vietnamese would not even know where Ireland is & from my experience & nationality they think Scotland is in the USA anyway. But I do agree with you that given the hypothetical option most would pick USA, you just need to go look every ... Read More
Age prejudice... by glen67
Maybe a strange first post or indeed a strange issue !? Firstly thanks for allowing my membership and hello to all . Briefly, I'm 52 , live in Scotland , self employed of 2 small businesses and have traveled to Asia many time in particular ...
You have 2 choices: 1. Go for a white woman who will take all your money, your property and leave you with nothing. 2. Go for the Asian gal who will appreciate your money, stay with you but still milk you dry. No competition then, option 2 for ... Read More
Age prejudice... by glen67
Maybe a strange first post or indeed a strange issue !? Firstly thanks for allowing my membership and hello to all . Briefly, I'm 52 , live in Scotland , self employed of 2 small businesses and have traveled to Asia many time in particular ...
Me & the new misus!!I recommend reading this thread to learn how to add an image to a post here in the forum: expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=725193 Spoiler Alert: If you scroll down on that page to MY answer, you will save time (Some guy ... Read More
Age prejudice... by glen67
Maybe a strange first post or indeed a strange issue !? Firstly thanks for allowing my membership and hello to all . Briefly, I'm 52 , live in Scotland , self employed of 2 small businesses and have traveled to Asia many time in particular ...
Oh yeah, that 24-year-old gal is really in love with wrinkled skin, erectile dysfunction, and a receding hairline. Well one guaranteed cure for an old guy with erectile dysfunction would be getting it off with a hot 24 year old Vietnamese I would ... Read More
Hi All by Dennis2
I'm Dennis Compton. I have been living in other people countries for 20 years now and am thinking of moving from Colombia to Vietnam, I lived in Cambodia and Thailand so am no stranger to S.E. Asia. I would like to start a project with Soldier ...
Hi Dennis, just googled it & its a very interesting project you have in mind. However I think to progress this as a business in Vietnam you will need a Vietnamese National as a partner & you need be careful on that front! Anyway good luck ... Read More
Age prejudice... by glen67
Maybe a strange first post or indeed a strange issue !? Firstly thanks for allowing my membership and hello to all . Briefly, I'm 52 , live in Scotland , self employed of 2 small businesses and have traveled to Asia many time in particular ...
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Age prejudice... by glen67
Maybe a strange first post or indeed a strange issue !? Firstly thanks for allowing my membership and hello to all . Briefly, I'm 52 , live in Scotland , self employed of 2 small businesses and have traveled to Asia many time in particular ...
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Classic cars in Vietnam by paulanderton
Is it possible to own and drive a classic car, over 25 years old, in Vietnam. I live in HCMC and have free time and looking for a restoration project but I remember reading somewhere that there is an age limit on cars, can someone tell me if this ...
lots of old French cars from the colonial era kicking about Saigon & Ha Noi, seen umpteen Willy's Jeeps & like hundreds of old Vespa's, Lambretta's, French mo peds & even seen old pre 60's Triumph, BMW motorbikes if you ... Read More
Age prejudice... by glen67
Maybe a strange first post or indeed a strange issue !? Firstly thanks for allowing my membership and hello to all . Briefly, I'm 52 , live in Scotland , self employed of 2 small businesses and have traveled to Asia many time in particular ...
When I go out with my GF you can certainly see the looks we get from the men & the women & they are quite blunt with their comments especially the women. When I go out alone in the same area the same women are like fluttering their eyes, ... Read More
Expat Health Insurance by bmauriceb
Hi All I will be residing in Viet Nam staying for periods of six months, then returning to Australia for 2 months, then returning to Viet Nam for 6 months etc. Does anyone know of a good Health Insurance that I may take out in Viet Nam to cover ...
I use Regency For Expats, been with them 3 years & never had a problem with 3 claims I put in. Read More