VN showing KOW how its done
VN showing KOW how its done
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Ok so obviously neither country is open to general travelers right now, but it looks like Vietnam is getting ready, and in a very reasonable way compared to Cambodia. $5 a day for shared accommodation in an army camp - done that before, and stayed in worse places as well. If VN had a decent retirement visa option, I reckon PP would become an expat ghost town.
Ok so obviously neither country is open to general travelers right now, but it looks like Vietnam is getting ready, and in a very reasonable way compared to Cambodia. $5 a day for shared accommodation in an army camp - done that before, and stayed in worse places as well. If VN had a decent retirement visa option, I reckon PP would become an expat ghost town.
" Tried being reasonable. Didn't like it" (Clint Eastwood)
Re: VN showing KOW how its done
It's going to be pretty basic for $5 a day and $3.40 for food. What are the hotel options?lagrange wrote: ↑Sun Sep 20, 2020 12:47 pm https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/202 ... 56824.html
Ok so obviously neither country is open to general travelers right now, but it looks like Vietnam is getting ready, and in a very reasonable way compared to Cambodia. $5 a day for shared accommodation in an army camp - done that before, and stayed in worse places as well. If VN had a decent retirement visa option, I reckon PP would become an expat ghost town.
Re: VN showing KOW how its done
Yes, VN is great in terms of the low cost of living. However, there's no much of a fun factor and the vibe is shockingly different from Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. It mostly attracts the geriatric segment who have had their fun and are just looking for a place with cheap beers and ciggies to finish out their time on earth.lagrange wrote: ↑Sun Sep 20, 2020 12:47 pm https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/202 ... 56824.html
Ok so obviously neither country is open to general travelers right now, but it looks like Vietnam is getting ready, and in a very reasonable way compared to Cambodia. $5 a day for shared accommodation in an army camp - done that before, and stayed in worse places as well. If VN had a decent retirement visa option, I reckon PP would become an expat ghost town.
It's also a good place if you suffer from insomnia.
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I may be going to hell in a bucket,
but at least I'm enjoying the ride.
I may be going to hell in a bucket,
but at least I'm enjoying the ride.
Re: VN showing KOW how its done
^Sounds just the ticket, where do I sign up.
Always "hope" but never "expect".
Re: VN showing KOW how its done
I am not sure if I agree with you on all points. Yes, Vung Tau is full of decrepit Aussies waiting for the last train out, but Saigon, Danang and even Hanoi have pretty varied social lives for expats. Beer is about the same as KOW, accommodation is a bit more expensive, but food is better, girls are prettier (although more expensive). So the next comment would be "well why dont you bloody stay there then". Visa run every three months is one main reason. KOW has a lot going for it for expats who want somewhere warm, friendly and interesting to retire to, and when everything opens back up (should that be 'if') Saigon is only a few hours away for a weekend break. Best of both worlds, mate.sigmoid wrote: ↑Sun Sep 20, 2020 1:18 pmYes, VN is great in terms of the low cost of living. However, there's no much of a fun factor and the vibe is shockingly different from Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. It mostly attracts the geriatric segment who have had their fun and are just looking for a place with cheap beers and ciggies to finish out their time on earth.lagrange wrote: ↑Sun Sep 20, 2020 12:47 pm https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/202 ... 56824.html
Ok so obviously neither country is open to general travelers right now, but it looks like Vietnam is getting ready, and in a very reasonable way compared to Cambodia. $5 a day for shared accommodation in an army camp - done that before, and stayed in worse places as well. If VN had a decent retirement visa option, I reckon PP would become an expat ghost town.
It's also a good place if you suffer from insomnia.
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Re: VN showing KOW how its done
Young people in the age range of late 20s to early 40s far outnumber the "decrepit Xxxxs". VN is becoming an even more dynamic economy and attracting youngish entrepreneurs, especially Americans who can't wait to get out of their country and young S. Koreans putting some distance between them and the Pompous Potentate of NK.
When VN opens the doors with few or no restrictions, move out of the way for the waves of westerners and near-easterners. You won't be able to get a flight in during the early weeks.
But yeah, there's not much visa flexibility for us Decrepits.
When VN opens the doors with few or no restrictions, move out of the way for the waves of westerners and near-easterners. You won't be able to get a flight in during the early weeks.
But yeah, there's not much visa flexibility for us Decrepits.
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