mikeymac
Australian looking for information about Vietnam
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Australian, Married
Registration: 06 January 2016
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Road safety in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Vietnam as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Vietnam, whether ...
When crossing a busy road of never ending bikes I always keep walking, no stopping or hesitation, the bikes will mostly go around you. Just dont stop Read More
HCMC Hospital by mikeymac
Hi All, coming back to HCMC in Sept after a long absence and would appreciate advice on where to go if I get sick. Now 75, last in VN 10 years ago. Got a few issues that I am on top of (DB2, HBP) but want to know where to go if I need helpAny ...
@OceanBeach92107 Thanks Mate Read More
HCMC Hospital
Hi All, coming back to HCMC in Sept after a long absence and would appreciate advice on where to go if I get sick. Now 75, last in VN 10 years ago. Got a few issues that I am on top of (DB2, HBP) but want to know where to go if I need helpAny ... Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
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Agreed Aidan, I certainly wouldnt do it for heavier traffic with trucks and busses though, just for crossing thru a never ending flow of bikes. Read More
How to meet a Vietnamese woman for a long relationship/marriage by dvdcrusher
Hi what is the best way and location to meet an honest and caring Vietnamese woman for a relationship/marriage? Any suggestions?
Try the Vietnam Cupid web site, full of Vietnamese ladies looking for a relationship. The website can give you initial contact, the rest is up to you Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
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Lennerd haha, yes Lennerd, dont cross if a bus or truck is coming Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
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What not to do in Vietnam: When crossing a road heavy with traffic, dont stop or hesitate, keep moving, the traffic (mostly bikes) will flow around you. Read More
Vung Tau vs Da nang for living by departed00
I consider myself very lucky in that i'm able to keep my job in HCM but work remotely from either of the above cities. I'm planning a potential move in a few months, but am looking for feedback on living in both towns. I've lived in DN before ...
You can get true blue Aussie meat pies in VT Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
An englishman, a frenchman and an irishman were each asked what would they take with them if they knew in advance that they would be stranded on a deserted island.The Englishman said that he would take my horse, so I could ride around the ... Read More
Zoophobic? Might want to reconsider Vietnam as your expat destination by Aidan in HCMC
Though I don't consider myself to suffer from zoophobia, here are a few instances where I would have preferred to not have been exposed to some of VN's fauna.Motoring from D7 to D1 in Saigon one afternoon, I was about halfway through D4 when I ...
@Aidan in HCMCÂ Crikey Mate, Give us the good news please! Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
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The best book by Solzhenitsyn is called 'One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich' It is a short book of one of his days in a Gulag camp. Marvellous read. Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
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How much can a Koala bear? Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
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Help needed by Good_Man
Hey Expats, I need your help with something. I moved to Viet Nam eight years ago from America and I suffered a stroke 14 months ago. This was the start of the Covid 19 outbrake in Viet Nam. Since then I have been trying to get some answers to my ...
Wishing you a speedy and safe recovery from what must have been a frightening experience. You will get better because you have a very positive outlook Read More
Did you bring anything to Vietnam? by Anh Pham46
Hi guys, when you moved to vietnam, did you bring anything from the US? Like small appliances, small electronics, etc and use a converter? Or just buy it all new with the correct voltage/plug? I'm just wondering if I can bring some things over ...
Yes Swee Loke, you are correct. I should have made my post clearer. I was referring to the Permethrin spray that is designed to be sprayed on clothing, not the skin. It has a lasting effect that is not diminished by washing the clothes, at least for ... Read More