kevinodprobate
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Shipping within Vietnam by kevinodprobate
I鈥檓 wanting to get to Da Nang from Saigon, but my bag exceeds the 44lb limit so airline wants $150 extra. Is there a good, reasonable way to ship a package weighing less than 25kg between these two cities?
Thanks so much. You are all so helpful. I鈥檝e been here a week now and love most everything about it!! Read More
Shipping within Vietnam
I鈥檓 wanting to get to Da Nang from Saigon, but my bag exceeds the 44lb limit so airline wants $150 extra. Is there a good, reasonable way to ship a package weighing less than 25kg between these two cities? Read More
Tony hotel HCMC
Anyone have any thoughts on this Hotel? I have one of the nicer rooms book, but have only seen photos. Please let me know good and bad. I will be there 1/1. And any suggestions on a bar/restaurant where I can spend my first night there enjoying ... Read More
Simple little things. by kevinodprobate
Headed your way in eight days. I arrive at 10 o鈥檆lock at night. Should I exchange some currency at the airport or use American dollars or my card at the hotel and deal with exchanging for the next day. It is better to utilize the local ...
That鈥檚 an excellent reply. Waiting on my Schwab card which covers all your requirements. Thanks!!!! Read More
What province to live in? by GuestPoster178899
Hi! I am moving to Vietnam next year to teach English. A prospective employer is giving me options as to where to work and live. Could you tell me a little about each region and what it would be like for an expat? I've done some research, but I'd ...
Thanks for the response. I鈥檝e actually only asked once, then possibly once more for clarification. Can you please clarify the 鈥渘o you don鈥檛鈥� part of your reply. No I don鈥檛 what? Thanks!!! Read More
Best visa and accommodation for 3mths stay by It2VN
Thinking of returning under tourist status for a longer stay.Ideally I'd be looking for a short term apartment instead of hotel/airbnb type arrangement. I imagine it's possible to find such?聽 Would like to hear input on how to do such if quite ...
This is a different person from original author but would like the same info. I鈥檒l be there 90 days in HCMC. Read More
Simple little things.
Headed your way in eight days. I arrive at 10 o鈥檆lock at night. Should I exchange some currency at the airport or use American dollars or my card at the hotel and deal with exchanging for the next day. It is better to utilize the local ... Read More
What province to live in? by GuestPoster178899
Hi! I am moving to Vietnam next year to teach English. A prospective employer is giving me options as to where to work and live. Could you tell me a little about each region and what it would be like for an expat? I've done some research, but I'd ...
Hi. Most of the replies regarding bringing certain scripts say that they have never had problems bring enough for a 90 day visa. I think that鈥檚 what I will do in hopes of skipping a dr appt. Worst case, will the amount exceeding the stated ... Read More
What province to live in? by GuestPoster178899
Hi! I am moving to Vietnam next year to teach English. A prospective employer is giving me options as to where to work and live. Could you tell me a little about each region and what it would be like for an expat? I've done some research, but I'd ...
Hi everyone. As to medications, I take clonazapam for anxiety (as needed which isn鈥檛 often), and for bi-polar I take bupropion and lamectal. Occasionally I take Ambien for sleep. Thoughts on availability? And any ideas on how much I can bring ... Read More
Denied Reason: please provide a detailed address in Vietnam by Zain ul Haq
Hello Experts,I am intending to visit Vietnam in late December and applied for visa for my family. I booked a hotel from agoda.com and put the hotel address on visa form. Here's the address I put on visa form as received in the email from Agoda.5B ...
Will do, and YES. I had it when I woke up an hour ago. First try, and I owe it to you!! I鈥檒l start a new thread with some general questions. Hope to hear from you on that side. Again, thank you so much. I鈥檓 on the plane in 13 days!!!!! Read More
Denied Reason: please provide a detailed address in Vietnam by Zain ul Haq
Hello Experts,I am intending to visit Vietnam in late December and applied for visa for my family. I booked a hotel from agoda.com and put the hotel address on visa form. Here's the address I put on visa form as received in the email from Agoda.5B ...
Hi Aiden. You are so responsive and informed, thought I鈥檇 start with you. Can I ask questions unrelated to 鈥渄enied reasons鈥� on this thread? If I should start a new one I don鈥檛 know how. Have some general questions. I leave 14 ... Read More
Denied Reason: please provide a detailed address in Vietnam by Zain ul Haq
Hello Experts,I am intending to visit Vietnam in late December and applied for visa for my family. I booked a hotel from agoda.com and put the hotel address on visa form. Here's the address I put on visa form as received in the email from Agoda.5B ...
You鈥檙e the best. Only thing I鈥檓 worried about are photos. It鈥檚 only giving me a 62% match and warns that it may be rejected. We will see. I will certainly let everyone know how it goes!!! Read More
Denied Reason: please provide a detailed address in Vietnam by Zain ul Haq
Hello Experts,I am intending to visit Vietnam in late December and applied for visa for my family. I booked a hotel from agoda.com and put the hotel address on visa form. Here's the address I put on visa form as received in the email from Agoda.5B ...
Hello Aiden, I seem to be having the same issue with address. Will you help me as you did with the person above by telling me exactly what to enter. I鈥檓 staying at The 1- Tony Saigon Hotel. Address listed is 40/11 B霉i ... Read More
Correct eVisa Name Format and Changing Exit Point by John123470
Indeed. I am on my 4th attempt to get my E Visa.Last name means First name .. any which way I arrange them, they still will not acceptSo many cultural lessons before I even board a plane. If everTesting times 馃榾
Aiden, thanks so much. I certainly will try on my own. I鈥檝e explored a bit and every time I click on the new site as of 11/11, it takes me to the old site. When I manually enter either of the new sites nothing happens. Blank page. But ... Read More
Free Book for collection by Swee Loke
Dear allI have a book called "Learn and Practice Vietnamese ", (great for beginners), free for anyone who care to collect it.If interested, email me to arrange...
I鈥檇 be interested. Read More
Correct eVisa Name Format and Changing Exit Point by John123470
Indeed. I am on my 4th attempt to get my E Visa.Last name means First name .. any which way I arrange them, they still will not acceptSo many cultural lessons before I even board a plane. If everTesting times 馃榾
Hi everyone. I read a ton of the posts from people having difficulties with the Evisa process. I鈥檓 headed that way in 6 weeks, flying Delta from USA. Delta has a link on their site directing me to a 3rd party company to navigate the process ... Read More
Dual sim card phones by Dannyroc3
When I return home, I plan to get a newer phone. If I get one that takes 2 sim cards would I be able to have a local number in NV and use the service of my US provider?聽 I am reluctant to let me low cost US service go as I dont want to lose the ...
Thanks Fred. Anyone else have any suggestions? Read More
Dual sim card phones by Dannyroc3
When I return home, I plan to get a newer phone. If I get one that takes 2 sim cards would I be able to have a local number in NV and use the service of my US provider?聽 I am reluctant to let me low cost US service go as I dont want to lose the ...
Hi everyone. I鈥檒l be arriving in HCMC Jan 1. My plan is to explore SEAsia for a year, and stay indefinitely if I love it. I鈥檒l have to new IPhones, one as a backup. I鈥檝e done a ton of research but can鈥檛 seem to figure out ... Read More
Just need to know EVERYTHING about moving to SE Asia by kevinodprobate
Hello everyone, my name is Kevin. The last thing I want is to be a burden to you all, but I keep researching and seem to be going in circles. All I have determined is that the starting point is determining if I can afford to live off what I will ...
Thanks so much to all of you. It seems as if I'm off to a solid start. Your replies have given me another level of confidence that I can actually pull this off. I've moved to the research portion of finding the right combination of flights to get me ... Read More