furthur
Costa Rican expat in Cambodia
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About me
Costa Rican
Lives in Battambang
Speaks Spanish Thai English
Registration: 04 January 2018
Activity
Border run... Phu Quoc to Cambodia by Tumbleweed0
Hey all, Has anyone made a border run to Cambodia from Phu Quoc Island via Ha Tien on Vietnam mainland? I have made the run at Moc Bai/Bavet many times but recently moved to Phu Quoc and have found little info about immigration on either side. In ...
I don't know about visa approval letters. You may find out from the owner of Oasis bar in Ha Tien. It's on the riverfront road opposite the fountain. If you are just going to the border, 6kms, and back or to Kep take a moto. The van ... Read More
Cheaper to buy or bring with me to HCMC? by jesslyning
Dear All, i am planning to move my household things like TV, DVD player, Microwave, kid toys to HCMC. i was wondering, buying a new one would be cheaper or the shipping fees would be cheaper enough? or can we check-in the TV by plane? kindly ...
Tv's and microwave are about the same price. Tablet and mobile seems to be more Read More
Outpatient care in Dalat by edwarda909
Looking for recommendations for outpatient medical treatment in Dalat, preferably English-speakimg. Thanks
Try the pharmacy at Ba Thang Hai Street. Read More
Outpatient care in Dalat by edwarda909
Looking for recommendations for outpatient medical treatment in Dalat, preferably English-speakimg. Thanks
Dr Mai Linh @ Hoan My private hospital on Mimosa Pass. 02 633 577 633 English-speaking Duong Quy Sy 269 Phan Dinh Phung St. 091 841 3813 English and French. Read More
On the average what does it cost to eat per day ? by supertaper
On the average what does it cost to eat per day there that's breakfast lunch and dinner nothing fancy just normally trying to decide if three hundred a week will be enough cash to bring
25,000 for breakfast Bun thit neung 20k and soya bean curd 5k or Me Quang 25k or 2 banh mi 20k Lunch Com nuon 25 or 30k Dinner I just eat fruit which isn't much and some croissants or other bread or cakes 7k each Read More
Visa run by Aussiedave
Hi all, just signed up and the visas have changed since I was last here. I've been informed that Europeans wishing to get a business visa may be asked in depth at immigration ports about their activities. Strikes a bit of fear in me as I'm a ...
Make sure you have all the required supporting documents. I believe there is a change coming on 1 April to some visas. Read More
Vietnam hotels by furthur
Every hotel I have stayed at in Dalat has wanted to keep my passport until I check out. I pay in advance .Is this just a Dalat thing? Hasn't happened anywhere else. Also is it normal for hotels to charge for the bottled water in the room.?
I entered Vietnam at Ha Tien. I liked it a lot, friendly people,delicious food,attractive scenery so decided to stay for five days. When I was checking out they charged me for the nine bottles of water I drank. I travel constantly in Singapore, ... Read More
Travel time HCMCity to Dalat by furthur
I read that it takes 8 hours for a bus trip. But someone just told me it is now 5 hours because of a new highway. Does anyone know if the 5 hours is accurate. Sounds much better.
Trip took six hours including a rest stop with futabus Read More
Vietnam hotels
Every hotel I have stayed at in Dalat has wanted to keep my passport until I check out. I pay in advance .Is this just a Dalat thing? Hasn't happened anywhere else. Also is it normal for hotels to charge for the bottled water in the room.? Read More
What is fascinating about Phu Quoc Island? by lupacexi
This time I want to travel with my family in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam. Let me ask what is fascinating about Phu Quoc Island? I want to give my children the most interesting and impressive when coming to Vietnam.
Ha Tien is worth a look. There is a festival on this Friday. Read More
HCM to Vientiane by 1312j
Can anyone point me in the right direction, please? I'm looking to go to Vientiane from HCM and I'm led to believe there's a bus from here to Pakse and then Pakse to Vientiane, but I'm struggling to figure out how to book it. If ...
Buses run all day and night from Pakse to Vientiane. The day buses stop everywhere often picking up cargo. The overnight ones are sleeping seats and quicker but often have accidents. It is quicker, shorter and much better buses if you take a bus ... Read More
Visa run by Aussiedave
Hi all, just signed up and the visas have changed since I was last here. I've been informed that Europeans wishing to get a business visa may be asked in depth at immigration ports about their activities. Strikes a bit of fear in me as I'm a ...
What can I say, I'm pig headed obstinate fool lol. I don't explain things very well. I stayed for 12 months before in Cambodia then I went home for four months. I thought it would be as simple as my first time here..... business on arrival ... Read More
Viet Nam to Australia travel tips? by gobot
Looking for transportation tips from the mob of Aussie expats. I'm going to visit relatives, reckon the whole month of May. I've been there a few times before, but if you know of any favorite airlines or passes or tips we'd be much ...
Malaysia airlines have a promo on now. 30% off Read More
Travel time HCMCity to Dalat by furthur
I read that it takes 8 hours for a bus trip. But someone just told me it is now 5 hours because of a new highway. Does anyone know if the 5 hours is accurate. Sounds much better.
It is pretty cheap to fly if your time is valuable.Time is no problem. If it is 8 hours I would prefer to stop part way or train to as close as possible. Read More
Travel time HCMCity to Dalat by furthur
I read that it takes 8 hours for a bus trip. But someone just told me it is now 5 hours because of a new highway. Does anyone know if the 5 hours is accurate. Sounds much better.
I'm not sure about Dalat but 4 years ago it would take 6 hours to Bao Loc (which is in the central Highlands from HCMC. Then they widened the road and shortened the journey time. Last year we took a VIP bus (14 dollars fare) from HCMC to Bao ... Read More