Roger
@rogergarinmichaud
French and Australian looking for information about Vietnam
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French and Australian
Speaks French, English, beginning to learn Greek
Registration: 04 July 2024
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What about cruises? by Dannyroc3
I have never taken a cruise before (not counting military deployments) but I understand that some of the deals are pretty good.what about in VN, does anyone have any info on the topic. Do people use travel agencies for cruises. The only thing I saw ...
@Dannyroc3 Never been on a cruise yet but explored the possibility of one day embarking for the trip of a lifetime so I selected a couple of companies :- Viking (their motto is: no kids no casino) because they do offer lectures on the visited places ... Read More
Which areas/neighborhoods are pleasant to live in ? by SeanNew
Hi all brothers and sisters:I am a college professor in the USA. Recently married a Vietnamese girl. We plan on settling in VN. Looking to find areas where weather is not too hot, not too cold. Currently, looking into Bao Loc area. Which ...
@Dannyroc3 As an experienced traveler, my advice is that you can find the Vung Tau area, which is close to the sea and close to the center of Ho Chi Minh City. If you want to learn more, you can contact me Whatapp *** Totally agree with the Bia ... Read More
Uber, Grab, Didi ? by rogergarinmichaud
Hello and good day to everyone !While in Australia we are using Uber, while in Vietnam we use Grab, while in India we used a couple of times Uber before dropping it (Uber India is totally unreliable) so is there something similar in Greece ?
Hi Roger! Try to use this broker: https://www.autoeurope.com On their Faq they say: "Rental car age restrictions in Greece limit anyone under 21 and, in some cases, over 75 from renting a car." Fill in the search form and uncheck the 25-69 box to ... Read More
Uber, Grab, Didi ? by rogergarinmichaud
Hello and good day to everyone !While in Australia we are using Uber, while in Vietnam we use Grab, while in India we used a couple of times Uber before dropping it (Uber India is totally unreliable) so is there something similar in Greece ?
@rogergarinmichaud Have you tried using booking [dot] com and go to the car rental section? In the search settings, you can tell them your exact age, as well as the usual info for pickup and collection etc. Maybe they will offer you something? - ... Read More
Uber, Grab, Didi ? by rogergarinmichaud
Hello and good day to everyone !While in Australia we are using Uber, while in Vietnam we use Grab, while in India we used a couple of times Uber before dropping it (Uber India is totally unreliable) so is there something similar in Greece ?
@Apprenti色花堂 Thanks a lot for the detailed explanation.Did try to book a car through Wisecars pick up at Athens international airport but because I am now 76 years old there was just nothing on offer ! So while overseas I use Uber/Grab/Didi and ... Read More
Uber, Grab, Didi ?
Hello and good day to everyone !While in Australia we are using Uber, while in Vietnam we use Grab, while in India we used a couple of times Uber before dropping it (Uber India is totally unreliable) so is there something similar in Greece ? Read More
What are Vietnamese workers like as people? by Rudi2255477
Hello,I am planning to open a small factory in the Asian region and would like to learn more about what Vietnamese people are like.How do they generally behave or perform as workers?In comparison to Chinese workers, what are the main differences in ...
Hello, I am planning to open a small factory in the Asian region and would like to learn more about what Vietnamese people are like. How do they generally behave or perform as workers? In comparison to Chinese workers, what are the main differences ... Read More
Which areas/neighborhoods are pleasant to live in ? by SeanNew
Hi all brothers and sisters:I am a college professor in the USA. Recently married a Vietnamese girl. We plan on settling in VN. Looking to find areas where weather is not too hot, not too cold. Currently, looking into Bao Loc area. Which ...
Ninh Thu岷璶 Province, particularly around Phan Rang鈥揟h谩p Ch脿m (about 100 km south of Nha Trang), is often cited as Vietnam鈥檚 driest area. It receives as little as 700鈥�800 mm of rainfall annually, significantly ... Read More
Am I really a bad teacher? Or is something up? by Noelwastaken
Hi everyone, I'm back with more questions about living and working here as an expat.I just got a message from my new boss, telling me I have to observe one of my coworker's classes tonight after I'm done teaching, because one of the schools were not ...
Hi everyone, I'm back with more questions about living and working here as an expat. I just got a message from my new boss, telling me I have to observe one of my coworker's classes tonight after I'm done teaching, because one of the schools were ... Read More
What are Vietnamese workers like as people? by Rudi2255477
Hello,I am planning to open a small factory in the Asian region and would like to learn more about what Vietnamese people are like.How do they generally behave or perform as workers?In comparison to Chinese workers, what are the main differences in ...
Hello. From personal experience in hotel management. The staff is quite serious, but to keep them, you should not contact the minimum wage because in this case, they will not hesitate to drop you without warning or at best a few hours before to tell ... Read More
What happens to my house when my wife dies by Rene 1956
I am married to a Vietnamese woman. We have a house in the Mekong Delta which is in my wife's name. But what happens to the house when she dies?: can I continue to live here? And can I put it in my name? Do I have to sell it? How much time do I have ...
I am married to a Vietnamese woman. We have a house in the Mekong Delta which is in my wife's name. But what happens to the house when she dies?: can I continue to live here? And can I put it in my name? Do I have to sell it? How much time do I have ... Read More
Is Booking.com full of scammers in VN? by Dannyroc3
I have used BOOKING for many years and in several countries with a 95% satisfaction.IN VN I have used it with pretty good results as well, though I did take a room in Siagon where they gave me a much lesser room that not only didn't match the room ...
@Aidan in HCMC Yep using Agoda along Google maps does make sens茅 and I always check booking for com with Google reviews that are sometimes strikingly different.. when in doubt about the v茅racit茅 of booking dot com reviews I look ... Read More
Is Booking.com full of scammers in VN? by Dannyroc3
I have used BOOKING for many years and in several countries with a 95% satisfaction.IN VN I have used it with pretty good results as well, though I did take a room in Siagon where they gave me a much lesser room that not only didn't match the room ...
I have used BOOKING for many years and in several countries with a 95% satisfaction. IN VN I have used it with pretty good results as well, though I did take a room in Siagon where they gave me a much lesser room that not only didn't match the room ... Read More
Is it necessary to hire a lawyer when you want to rent ? by rogergarinmichaud
Good day from down under !I am looking at visiting Greece in 2/3 years time and may be renting a house/apartment there,I see that speakerchalet98 is hiring a lawyer, is it necessary when you just want to rent ?I am opening a new subject about rental ...
@rogergarinmichaud Why not "equitable for both parties"? There are certainly some pretty shocking landlords in every country, but the behaviour of some tenants is equally appalling! - @JimJ Agreed there is a tiny minority of renters and squatters ... Read More
Is it necessary to hire a lawyer when you want to rent ? by rogergarinmichaud
Good day from down under !I am looking at visiting Greece in 2/3 years time and may be renting a house/apartment there,I see that speakerchalet98 is hiring a lawyer, is it necessary when you just want to rent ?I am opening a new subject about rental ...
@rogergarinmichaud I am in the process of buying, so wanted to be 100%. Advantage is they deal with all the Greek paperwork and bureaucracy. If you were taking on a long term rental, might not be a bad idea, but closer to the time. New rules, ... Read More