

Dr. Strangelove
American °µÍø½ûÇø in Vietnam
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Lives in HCMC
Registration: 18 February 2012
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The good side of life in Vietnam? by Canadian2828
Hi everyone: I've been reading your posts about life in VN relating to Viet Kieus specifically. The comments are food for thought for someone like me as I am considering a return after a 30-year absence. From your posts, the points that stick ...

There's plenty of good things to say about life in Vietnam. 1.) The Vietnamese are very friendly, overall. They love to laugh and never miss an opportunity to throw a party. 2.) Any time I'm feeling sorry for myself all I have to do is take a ... Read More


My Fellow Americans... by Wild_1
Hello guys, I am going to need a few of my signatures notorized by American representatives. I know that the Embassy in Hanoi does that and, according to their website, it is $50 each and must be done by appointment. I wonder if the Consulate in ...

I researched this extensively when I was getting married. The Consulate is the only game in town for notarizations that are recognized in the US. No one else can offer the service, since the title of Notary Public is granted at the state level and ... Read More


Where can I buy big shoes / sandals in HCMC? by bawdseyben
Hi, So I was hoping that someone can help me with a bit of a headache at the moment. I am shoe size UK12 / US13 / EUR47 and I can't find anywhere in HCMC to buy some new sandals. I have walked around the shopping centres, Saigon square, Ben ...

You can go to Tax Thuong Xa (The Tax Store), at the corner of Le Loi and Nguyen Hue. On the third floor, counting the ground floor as #1, there are a few shoe vendors. The one in the middle, beside the down bound escalator, has shoes that fit me ... Read More


Free Tips for Learning English by WideAwake
I'm going to post some recommendations for the ESL students on this site. Anyone can feel free to post additional tips, or ask specific questions. Pronunciation: One way to practice your pronunciation is to use the Google search engine. Here's ...

What is on your head in your profile pic?it's a hat with fur, sir!That rhymes! Speaking of rhymes, here's another site that's useful for aspiring rappers, singers, or songwriters: Rhyme Zone "Sir" rhymes with "fur", as does "blur", if you ... Read More


Free Tips for Learning English by WideAwake
I'm going to post some recommendations for the ESL students on this site. Anyone can feel free to post additional tips, or ask specific questions. Pronunciation: One way to practice your pronunciation is to use the Google search engine. Here's ...

Here's a handy item for any of the aspiring Vietnamese rappers out there: No More Songs About Big Butts! There Are Enough Already. Read More


Phnom Penh visa transactions, 2012 Feb 13 by Jaitch
Over the weekend I went Phnom Penh to get some importation documents certified by the VN Trade Commissioner and I waited in the Consulate waiting room. Whilst there I heard the following visa applications made. Party 1: Applicant: I/P Status: ...

I do it as a matter of course for friends and people who have been referred to me. I don't take any money whatsoever. It's straightforward. That being said I've spent many hours going to wrong departments with incomplete paperwork. I was also ... Read More


Phnom Penh visa transactions, 2012 Feb 13 by Jaitch
Over the weekend I went Phnom Penh to get some importation documents certified by the VN Trade Commissioner and I waited in the Consulate waiting room. Whilst there I heard the following visa applications made. Party 1: Applicant: I/P Status: ...

You help people with the process? How much does that cost? Read More


Free Tips for Learning English by WideAwake
I'm going to post some recommendations for the ESL students on this site. Anyone can feel free to post additional tips, or ask specific questions. Pronunciation: One way to practice your pronunciation is to use the Google search engine. Here's ...

It's a very useful post. Thank you!You're welcome! P.S. WideAwake is dead. I'm taking over this thread! Read More


Free Tips for Learning English by WideAwake
I'm going to post some recommendations for the ESL students on this site. Anyone can feel free to post additional tips, or ask specific questions. Pronunciation: One way to practice your pronunciation is to use the Google search engine. Here's ...

ooooooohhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! greatttttttttt...... wonderful.......What is on your head in your profile pic? Read More


Phnom Penh visa transactions, 2012 Feb 13 by Jaitch
Over the weekend I went Phnom Penh to get some importation documents certified by the VN Trade Commissioner and I waited in the Consulate waiting room. Whilst there I heard the following visa applications made. Party 1: Applicant: I/P Status: ...

...You shouldn't need a visa if you are working here, you should have a WP and consequently a residents permit. Can't you people see you are fuelling a market that shouldn't exist in the first place.Actually, a one year visa is an option, with a ... Read More