lostvietdreamer
American expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Vung Tau
Registration: 30 August 2013
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Hip Replacement Surgery in Vietnam by soosiebaby
Has anyone had the above surgery in Vietnam and can they recommend it. If so how much did it cost? Any info gratefully received. Thanks.
Hi 70 years old. Do you know if SOS or anyone else does the translation of Vietnamese medical expenses into English for VA reimbursement. My wife and I receive a VA pension and are eligible for reimbursement for any medical expenses so I am trying ... Read More
Flats/apartments rental by GuestPoster6458
Hi, I am considering on moving to Nha Trang around May-June (mid-year) this year. I am trying to start looking for an apartment to stay in. It will be only myself so my budget is quite tight. If there is an apartment around $150-200 it would be ...
Hello TuyetDang I just moved from Vung Tau to Nha Trang and have also been looking for an apartment. I am now staying in Odessa Hotel for VN 5,000,000 a month. The hotel and price are OK and the people are nice. I am probably paying too much but ... Read More
Ants in Nha Trang by Perko54
Hi in the last 2 weeks we have had an invasion of tiny brown ants. We are getting bitten on our bodies at first it is not a sting like the ants in Australia but later a big red itchy welt appears. I looked them up & the closest thing I can see ...
Find the entrance and putty over it or glue it shut. You can also fill a plastic spray bottle with water and 1/4 cup of vinegar. They hate the smell. However the best way is to seal their entrance. Best Read More
Meeting places for British, Canadian & NZ expats in Vung Tau? by TaurusTiger
Where do British, Canadian, & NZ expats get together on a regular basis to meet in Vung Tau?
Where is Café Bai? Read More
Where to buy Pink Salt for meat curing in Vung Tau or HCM by Festeem
Anybody know where to buy Pink Salt in HCM or in Vungtau. It's for curing meat and bacon specially. Regards Ron.
I was in Linh Phuong store yesterday and they had a couple of jars of pink salt. On Tran Hung Dao street, 3 shops down from Ba Cu. I would like to buy some bacon from you when you make it. Best Read More
Cost of living? by jakobsenerik99
I was wondering if anybody could tell me!! Can I live quite comfortable in Ho Chi Minh City for around 1600 us dollars pr month?
You can also move down river to Vung Tau. I'm guessing it is 30 to 40% cheaper. One hour and twenty minutes by boat or 2 hours by van to get there. Read More
º£½ÇÂÒÂ×-blog meet up in vung tau anyone? by iamunicaija
Hi All! My name is Nikka and I've been here in VT for a month now. :) I really love this place and would like to meet some new friends. If anyone is planning to have a meetup of some members of º£½ÇÂÒÂ×-blog located in Vung tau, please let me ...
Did this meeting ever happen? Read More
Visas by I do believe
I have lived in Vietnam for a few years but now the government is refusing to extend Visas. I have been to Cambodia and liked it, so if it is not too difficult to reside (am retired) in Cmbodia I will try it. I expect there will be thousands of ...
New immigration regulations went into effect in Vietnam 1 January 2015. No one, including the big visa on arrival and travel companies, know what these new regulation mean. In the past I could get a 3-month visa on arrival and extend it once for a ... Read More
New Immigration Laws by Mark mac
Hye all I am moving to Vietnam in the beginning of November. my employer told me that I can come there on a visit visa and then they can change my visit visa status to work permit over there.... i checked online and there is a new law that will be ...
Hi Gene, I live in Vung Tau. I came to Vietnam on a single entry 3 month tourist visa that I can extend one time so I stay her for six months. I then fly to Bangkok for a couple of days and do the same thing. I think for the visa and extension I ... Read More
Hydrofoil is back
I was passing the hydrofoil dock on 27 December and noticed two hydrofoils docked. I went in the terminal and the lady told me they are back in service on a limited basis. The boats I saw were Vina Express. The website is up and taking reservations. Read More
Young Saigonese girl love Vungtau and wanna move to settle her life :) by Ngocanhkdqt
Hello every one! Im having annual leave and just visit Vungtau ytd, one thing i must say now is: i love it! I just simply fall in love of the quite morning in the beach, fresh air, no jam traffic and people are fun and nice. At the moment, i work ...
Hello Anh I have lived and worked all over Asia building private membership country and city clubs but I decided to live in Vung Tau. I just cannot take the big cities anymore. For me they are so crowed you can hardly breathe and this includes ... Read More
White horseradish by Budman1
I ordered 20lbs of steaks and beef from Omaha Steaks in the states, shipment will be here in a few days. I sure would like to find some horseradish, The prime rib just won't be the same without it.
Yes the cream style is not as good as the regular. However, it is Morehouse horseradish, a decent brand. I will be in HCMC in a couple of weeks and check again. On another note, I live in Vung Tau and I am looking into doing a small sandwich and ... Read More
White horseradish by Budman1
I ordered 20lbs of steaks and beef from Omaha Steaks in the states, shipment will be here in a few days. I sure would like to find some horseradish, The prime rib just won't be the same without it.
Hello, I bought horseradish cream a couple of months at the western groceries just down from Nhu Lan restaurant on Ham Nghi St. Could you tell me how you shipped in Omaha steaks? They have some good beef importers in HCMC. Enjoy Read More
Where to register a new Vietnamese business by lostvietdreamer
Hello, does anyone know the Vietnamese name of the government agency where a Vietnamese person can register a new business? Thank you
Thank you, I will put all this together and go from there. Read More
Where to register a new Vietnamese business
Hello, does anyone know the Vietnamese name of the government agency where a Vietnamese person can register a new business? Thank you Read More