Dannyroc3
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 07 July 2024
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Please explain : Driving and rental by callaway4000
I watch many youtube videos of Vloggers in Vietnam and have two questions I don't see covered. What is the situation to drive and rent a scooter? I just read for Canadians the International Drivers license is not accepted? It is in Thailand. But it ...
How would a prospective buyer of such items look up the reviews or rating on the many brands unknown to most foreigners? I have the same experience with buying tools or similar items where you dont know the hiarachy of quality between brands. Read More
Please explain : Driving and rental by callaway4000
I watch many youtube videos of Vloggers in Vietnam and have two questions I don't see covered. What is the situation to drive and rent a scooter? I just read for Canadians the International Drivers license is not accepted? It is in Thailand. But it ...
@Fred It would seem security would be a bigger concern, especially with the E-bikes which look more like trad bikes. I would imagine having a cable to lock it to a pole would be needed? Read More
Skype is going to "retire." by Dannyroc3
Skype has a banner announcing they will retire in a month or so.Skype has been my go-to for making calls from any wifi when traveling with just a few dollars on the account.So now I need to find a similar service Where I can put $10 in the account ...
@Aidan in HCMC At your posting I tried SKype with the same redirect to Teams. The web site and the app had the same result for me. Read More
Schwab Accounts in Vietnam by tunnelrat69
I just opened a Schwab Investment/Saving/Checking account in preparation to relocate - for good - to Vietnam. During a search of the forum, I noticed the threads are pretty old, anyone have incite on if Schwab is a dependable brokerage to use in ...
@OceanBeach92107 Wow you have a good memory. Actually I did have Mint Mobile and switched to VISABLE which is an online offshoot of verizon. I think I left Mint because they had no support at all but VISIBLE is no different :)Oh wait, no, the ... Read More
Schwab Accounts in Vietnam by tunnelrat69
I just opened a Schwab Investment/Saving/Checking account in preparation to relocate - for good - to Vietnam. During a search of the forum, I noticed the threads are pretty old, anyone have incite on if Schwab is a dependable brokerage to use in ...
A number of people have mentioned locking their Schwab card between uses, how is that done?Like some other people, I keep a low cost US phone line to get messages. I had hoped that by turning on the WIFI CALLING feature in my phone settings, I could ... Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
@pathixon48 I suppose lottery *winners* will give testimony more than those who didint but its interesting how different couples come together and find a match. Read More
Meeting Expats in Nha Trang by JOHNSON01STEPHEN
Retired British Couple interested in meeting and/or joining any local expat clubs and organisations in Nha Trang. We will be in Nha Trang in December 2025.
@JOHNSON01STEPHEN If you speak Russian your odds of finding some connections would much better. Maybe check Facebook Groups for Nha Trang EXpats. Read More
Nha Trang: Recommended Used Motorbike Shops? by RICHIE2013
Hi Everyone!Looking to buy a used Honda Air Blade - needing to know if there are any traders that someone would recommend? Thanks for any info. Richie
@Aidan in HCMC I was going to recommend that too, the other place worth trying is Marketplace on Facebook.聽 Also using the GROUPS area of FB, it might turn up something by using its own search feature. Read More
Building a house in Vietnam (Any good contractor recommendations) by mith7
We have land here in HCM and it's been a nightmare trying to find a reputable experienced contractor that's actually built houses without lying about all their experience. Has anyone had any good real-world experience building a house here in ...
You might stop at a house under construction and get the generals name.... as well as look over his work. Read More
Considering to retire in Da Nang by malcolm1979
Hi all,I am new to this forum. I am planning ahead for my retirement. I have a few countries which I am considering, however on top of my list is Da Nang Vietnam. I am seeking advise, on best Value Health care? Estimated Price?Best way to get long ...
When I was in Nha Trang, the only down side was the VISA-RUN was much more time consuming.My first few border runs required me to take an hour bus to HCMC, the VISA BUS to the border. This was much more preferable because I could take the occasion ... Read More
What to do in Moc Bai, Cambodia while waiting 4 hours for evisa? by dlewis516
...any good restaurants, sites, markets, up-scale hotels, etc.?
@Aidan in HCMC Not to counter your observation about the use of VND there but I used VND at a coffee shop. Though that was some very pricey coffee. I think some of the little shops that sell all that chinese stuff also took VND. Read More
Plastic surgery by Dannyroc3
I鈥檓 considering getting the bags underneath my eyes addressed with cosmetic surgery.Apparently, there are a number of places in Saigon that do it, but it鈥檚 difficult to know which would be suitable for me. When I search online and then ...
@Aidan in HCMC Yes it was WorldWide Hospital.cost seemed to be at the upper range of what I saw online 1300. US.I.m not sure how long but they seem to have same day service, 鈥ot sure if that is good or bad.I was put to sleep with the ... Read More
Plastic surgery by Dannyroc3
I鈥檓 considering getting the bags underneath my eyes addressed with cosmetic surgery.Apparently, there are a number of places in Saigon that do it, but it鈥檚 difficult to know which would be suitable for me. When I search online and then ...
@Aidan in HCMC Wow your post was scary. Not that I鈥檓 not aware of the dangers of getting medical care in places that are not well regulated but your bullet point examples we鈥檙e not a confidence builder.So as it turns out, I miss read the ... Read More
Plastic surgery
I鈥檓 considering getting the bags underneath my eyes addressed with cosmetic surgery.Apparently, there are a number of places in Saigon that do it, but it鈥檚 difficult to know which would be suitable for me. When I search online and then ... Read More
Most common scams in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Vietnam as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it鈥檚 immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
In an earlier thread I mentioned a common Booking.com hotel scam of contacting you directly right after the booking is made, requesting you call where they change the price. Another is a cheap room price with a service fee of hundreds of dollars. If ... Read More