Peter d T
Australian expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Nha Trang
Registration: 16 December 2013
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Best area for a 3 month relocation? by Ravenus
Hello We are looking to relocate from Melbourne for 3 x 3month stints next year (3 different countries, 3 months in each) One of the places we are considering is Vietnam but we've never been before. Just wanted to see if anyone can advise ...
Hi Ravenous (and maybe of interest to other expats), My name is Peter Thompson and my lovely Vietnamese wife is Thأ؛y. We've recently joined a website called Love Home Swap. On this site your swap your house with people around the world. I ... Read More
SIM card registration by GuestPoster0147
Tomorrow I'll have to take my wife to a cell phone store to register her SIM card. For those who did not notice this, all owners of a SIM card that was activated before April 24, 2017 must go to the phone providers store no later than April 24, ...
Hi MasterofDisaster, We likewise had to face the Viettel scrum, we were silly to go Fri afternoon. I suggest you make the effort (maybe Tues morn). Nothing worth being faced with an inoperative phone in Vietnam. Pete T Read More
Vietnam , too severe policy for foreigners over bank account by youngor
Vietnam has too severe policy for foreigners to open account in bank in Vietnam,foreigners can only hold cash in hand,not allowed to make deposits in bank account.This policy will frighten foreigners to remit money from abroad to Vietnam, which is ...
Not sure of the difficulties you've had but I had no trouble at all. I started with VIB 4 years ago. Now using Techcombank. Though you need to put your money into Dong you at least get a reasonable interest - 6.5 currently at Techcom... even ... Read More
Your new local habits in Vietnam by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Vietnam is a great way to immerse in a new culture and lifestyle. Have you embraced local customs since you've lived in Vietnam? If so, which one(s)? Did local customs change the way you see things, appreciate life ...
Hi Zabrinale, Cam on. Where are you living? If in or near Nha Trang come for a visit. My address: xxx Are you a guy or a girl... not that it matters. Read More
Your new local habits in Vietnam by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Vietnam is a great way to immerse in a new culture and lifestyle. Have you embraced local customs since you've lived in Vietnam? If so, which one(s)? Did local customs change the way you see things, appreciate life ...
Hi Priscilla, I am nowmarried to a beautiful (in every way) Vietnamese lady, Thأ؛y. We have a 9 acre orchard at ؤگiem Lam, presently growing mangos and jackfruit but more good things to come. We're, 20 kms out of Nha Trang. The land is ... Read More
Veterinary service in Nha Trang by Danatta
Dear all, Could you tell me something about veterinary care in Nha Trang. Are there any qualified specialists who can rally take care of dogs and cats (therapy and surgery)?
Hi 13ully and Danatta, I'm a Nha Trangian ex-pat who now has a beautiful puppy, 'Buddy". He's only 5 weeeks old but going to be a nice dog. I'll be phoning the vet you (13ully) suggested today re shots. Either of you please ... Read More
Hello, looking for new friends! by Hollylam
Hello, My name is Holly and I have been living in HCMC for just over one month. I am here for one year to teach at an international school. I would like to meet new friends to hang out, go out and grab coffee/drinks, go shopping, and maybe ...
Hi Holly, I live in Nha Trang. You may not know it yet but it's a delightful, beach-side, international tourist destination.... lower east coast Vietnam. Well worth a visit when you're stabilised. I visit Saigon often. Will give you a call on my ... Read More