

Michael Aretis
@Mike Aretis
Australian looking for information about Vietnam
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About me
Australian
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, Greek, Slovak
Registration: 14 July 2015
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Male Teachers - What do you wear to class by Iwonder
Hi Guys, I was told that male teachers in Vietnam usually have to wear pants, shirt and a tie when teaching at a school, can any current or past male teachers give me a insight as to what they wear or how they dress? I imagine if I was in a ...

I'm a teacher here in the state schools in HCMC as well as working for private smaller language centres. State schools don't have air conditioners and the student numbers are generally around 40-50 students. I personally always wear a shirt, ... Read More


Health Insurance for °µÍø½ûÇøs by markeggs
Looking for recommendations or suggestions. I'm healthy, over 40 and have travel insurance, but am looking to stay in HCMC for a long time and trying to figure out if I should continue to do the travel insurance thing, or look into a more ...

Hi Yogi, Is the °µÍø½ûÇø health insurance offered here better than the standard Vietnamese health insurance? Eg: Can you also go to private hospitals, or still just the state ones? Read More


what is expected of foriegn men by Viet women during dating? by MarkinNam
I am wondering, what are the expectations of VN women, are they like western expectations of the 60's where the guy does all the chasing ? or is there a balance between the 2 ? I accept that there will be significant difference between city and ...

I think that's true Ngattt. It's always expected that we understand the woman and her culture, but we also need our culture and us to be understood. We see things differently and are also not sure where we stand at times, so we may just ... Read More


New online Vietnam Guide by Veedushi
Hello everyone, We invite you to discover the new Vietnam guide with new articles which will help you to better prepare your move and to settle down in the country. You can have a look at the articles by clicking on the following ...

You guys are doing a great job with this website. It is fantastic help for all new and old °µÍø½ûÇøs in Vietnam. Keep up the great work. Cheers, Mike Read More


where to buy 2nd hand motorbike in D7 by kattie1120
any recommendations where in D7 or nearby districts can we buy motorbike in good condition and proper docus? internet is useful as well but we also want to look for one in person. thank you!

Hi Kattie, You can contact this person I got my bike from. He's a very fair and honest guy. Just tell him what bike and colour you're after and he can get it for you in good condition and a good price. His name is Ryan All the best. Read More