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marcus1982

marc

@marcus1982

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English expat in Vietnam

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42

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5

About me

English

Lives in HCMC

Speaks english, french, basic Vietnamese

Registration: 14 August 2011

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marc
marcus1982 replied to a thread
10 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Vietnam – 2015 by expat.com

Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Vietnam in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Vietnam you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Vietnam? > accommodation ...

marc

I spend $15 a day on average on food, coffee, leisure, fuel, and a few cans from the shop at night. So that's $450 as a very basic baseline. My house is in a cheaper neighbourhood so $200 pm bills, internet cell phone add upto about $60 per ... Read More

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marcus1982 replied to a thread
10 years ago
YenThaiYawannisri

I am desiring to live in Vietnam, can someone help me? by YenThaiYawannisri

:heart: My name is Nancy Alice, but I have decided that I would rather have a Vietnamese name, so I only answer to Yen Thai Yawannisri. I am 46 years old, and I have a passionate desire to leave America and renounce my American citizenship. I feel ...

marc

I think Snake77 is a more powerful name than Yennawawisriwafflisri anyway. Keep it simple and also keep your US citizenship. Read More

marc
marcus1982 replied to a thread
10 years ago
YenThaiYawannisri

I am desiring to live in Vietnam, can someone help me? by YenThaiYawannisri

:heart: My name is Nancy Alice, but I have decided that I would rather have a Vietnamese name, so I only answer to Yen Thai Yawannisri. I am 46 years old, and I have a passionate desire to leave America and renounce my American citizenship. I feel ...

marc

Why make such kneejerk/ drastic actions? where on earth did you come up with that name, it's about as Vietnamese as the can of dr pepper i'm currently drinking. Also VN since 1986 especially Saigon is becoming more and more like the USA. ... Read More

marc
marcus1982 replied to a thread
11 years ago
kevhost

Free Tour guide in Ho Chi Minh city by kevhost

We are English speaking volunteers. We are ready to help any travelers come to Vietnam. We just hope to make them safe and happy during their stay. That is reason we ready offer FREE guiders, exactly is travel volunteers. We knew a lot of obstacles ...

marc

You look a bit young 18+ but for a baby you type very well Read More

marc
marcus1982 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Le Nguyen

Hanoi in foreigners's view by Le Nguyen

Hey, are you foreigner? Have you been in Hanoi? How do you think about Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam? Let's me know your comments and we can make friend with each other! :) Thanks!

marc

I speak my mind :) all the best :) Read More

marc
marcus1982 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Le Nguyen

Hanoi in foreigners's view by Le Nguyen

Hey, are you foreigner? Have you been in Hanoi? How do you think about Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam? Let's me know your comments and we can make friend with each other! :) Thanks!

marc

I've been here 3 1/2 weeks just 5 days left before I leave. The main problem is with the bigger cities is tourists stay about 3 days so the same conversations happen at bia hoi. As for Vietnamese I find it's difficult to be understood and it ... Read More

marc
marcus1982 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Le Nguyen

Hanoi in foreigners's view by Le Nguyen

Hey, are you foreigner? Have you been in Hanoi? How do you think about Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam? Let's me know your comments and we can make friend with each other! :) Thanks!

marc

Maybe for work one day or as a base to travel to other areas. Read More

marc
marcus1982 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Le Nguyen

Hanoi in foreigners's view by Le Nguyen

Hey, are you foreigner? Have you been in Hanoi? How do you think about Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam? Let's me know your comments and we can make friend with each other! :) Thanks!

marc

Hanoi nguyen du. But I will go to buon ma thuot sunday then tp.hcm Read More

marc
marcus1982 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Le Nguyen

Hanoi in foreigners's view by Le Nguyen

Hey, are you foreigner? Have you been in Hanoi? How do you think about Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam? Let's me know your comments and we can make friend with each other! :) Thanks!

marc

I like the lakes. I hate the opening hours/closing hours. I am always in a state of hunger in Hanoi because there are less places to eat late at night. The people seem friendly enough. Not enough petrol stations. It's a pleasant place but after ... Read More

marc
marcus1982 replied to a thread
11 years ago
kevhost

Free Tour guide in Ho Chi Minh city by kevhost

We are English speaking volunteers. We are ready to help any travelers come to Vietnam. We just hope to make them safe and happy during their stay. That is reason we ready offer FREE guiders, exactly is travel volunteers. We knew a lot of obstacles ...

marc

When in Rome? really? that is the weakest cliche ever. It's the same as saying when in Auschwitz do as the Germans do. I'm sorry but when I see wrong I try and address it and make change so others don't have to go through the same. With your ... Read More

marc
marcus1982 replied to a thread
11 years ago
kevhost

Free Tour guide in Ho Chi Minh city by kevhost

We are English speaking volunteers. We are ready to help any travelers come to Vietnam. We just hope to make them safe and happy during their stay. That is reason we ready offer FREE guiders, exactly is travel volunteers. We knew a lot of obstacles ...

marc

Ridiculous because firstly you have to o online and get a company (who have never met you} to vouch for you for a visa approval letter. costing at lest $20 upto $70. Then you have to get passport photo's done (even though the rest of the world has ... Read More

marc
marcus1982 replied to a thread
11 years ago
kevhost

Free Tour guide in Ho Chi Minh city by kevhost

We are English speaking volunteers. We are ready to help any travelers come to Vietnam. We just hope to make them safe and happy during their stay. That is reason we ready offer FREE guiders, exactly is travel volunteers. We knew a lot of obstacles ...

marc

They need to abolish the ridiculous visa system in vietnam to improve tourism. Otherwise it's great here. Read More

marc
marcus1982 replied to a thread
11 years ago
jacksamau

vietnam girlfriend by jacksamau

hi, I am wondering how to see my Vietnamese girlfriend. She works at a food place evenings. I often meet her after and during the day visit her sister on bike etc. So here is the question. I haven't even kissed her yet let alone anthing further. ...

marc

I've never had any bother at all when with my vn ban gai. I've stayed as a long term tenant at hotels and as long as she brings her papers/ID all's fine. The usual problem is when they assume the guy is paying for the girl as the hotel owners can ... Read More

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marcus1982 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Waseem18

Everyone to meet at Nantes city center by Waseem18

I would like to invite everyone to come this weekend to the center of Nantes to meet up, make new contacts and new friends... but most of all to share your experiences in France. I have been living in France for 2years now and for my 1st year I ...

marc

Hey waseem I'm coming to Nantes to live on 31st Dec. I was hoping you were still in town. I was hoping you could offer me some tips and info on finding somewhere to stay cheap, good bars etc etc. Thanks, I look forward to hearing from you. Marc Read More

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marcus1982 replied to a thread
12 years ago
mathildealice

Jus arrived in HCMC !!! by mathildealice

Hi, I'm just arrived from france to HCMC for 6 months! I will be happy to meet some different people here, to know this city, this country and the others also! I'm french, I love good food, music, sport, reading, cinema and doing trip! Hope See you ...

marc

Salut Are you still in HCMC? I want to practice my little bit of French but mostly just have fun and some drinks. email me mfraser2008@hotmail.co.uk a plus Read More