

Erik Johnson
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Registration: 19 September 2013
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How does a Non-Catholic ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã marry a Catholic Vietnamese in a church? by Brian Jo
Hi everyone, I'm looking to marry a Catholic Vietnamese girl in her local church in HCMC as a "Non-Catholic" foreigner. She has been advised by the reverend at her local church that I must obtain a letter for any church outside of ...

If I were you, I would consider undergoing the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Your marriage would not be considered valid and therefore consummation would be a mortal sin, unless you became Catholic. If her faith matters to her and her ... Read More


10 Types of expats living in Vietnam by paultruthy
I was going through this information about the 10 types of expats in Vietnam, i feel most of what is written here is half truth, i might not totally agree with the writer, what's your view? 10 Types Of ÍæÅ¼½ã½ãs In ...

An "editor" OK'd this trash? Well, looking at the tabloid-style "news" site it appears on, I guess it's not a surprise. this is by far the dumbest thing I've ever read. Notice he doesn't say "The 10 types of ... Read More


Looking for soundproofing material by Erik Johnson
Hi. Just moved into a place in D2 and it's near a wedding restaurant, so that means karaoke turned up to 11 from afternoon until late at night on weekends! I'm looking for soundproofing materials-rockwood slabs maybe? So I can put them ...

Thanks-the restaurants (plural) are actually located some distance away, but I'm so high up that I hear the sound from them. Is that a first-world problem or a third-world problem, ha ha. They usually stop by 11 pm, but that means we have to ... Read More


Open English bookshop, Anyone got idea???? by Anna2711
Hi, I am planning to open English Bookshop sell and exchange. But I am actually worried about market demand and Vietnamese consumer behavior overthere. But I'd love to open and spend my long day reading books. Does anyone got any idea, coz I ...

Anna, there's also Tri Bookstore on Dong Khoi and Mo and Con on Le Loi for example. They sell primarily to tourists-and I think that's where your bread and butter would be at. Books for people to read on the plane and gift books for the ... Read More


STICKY BALLS FOR ESL Teaching by Ireland888
Hello teachers! I have sticky balls for sale. They're multicolored ! Green, Yellow and Red and the light up and stick to your whiteboard, chalkboard, windows, glass.. etc. ! A perfect toy for any ESL classroom! Use as a warmer.. or during an ...

Man, I've been looking everywhere for these. I'll give you a call in the next few days, also. I'm out in D2. Probably want 4-5 also. Read More

Looking for soundproofing material
Hi. Just moved into a place in D2 and it's near a wedding restaurant, so that means karaoke turned up to 11 from afternoon until late at night on weekends! I'm looking for soundproofing materials-rockwood slabs maybe? So I can put them ... Read More