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Dishes You Must Try While at Ho Chi Minh City
If there is one city that is the absolute paradise for food lovers, it is Ho Chi Minh. With a French influence in many of the dishes here, the food is fragrant and full of flavor. You will surely see a lot of tempting things here, but there are some classic Ho Chi Minh dishes that you …
Where to Exchange Money in Vietnam
Change Money at Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh or Da Nang Airport. If you have just arrived in Vietnam and do not have Vietnamese Dongs, exchanging a small amount at the airport is a very good idea. Although currency exchange at airports is usually not great, if you’ve never had Vietnamese currency on hand, changing a …
Returning to the Office after Social Distance is Revoked?
According to Savills Vietnam, 87% of participants said that the office is still an important factor for business activities after the epidemic and 55% said that they want to work at the office at least 3 times/ week. Savills conducted an Office FiT (Office FiT) survey of more than 100,000 business owners and tenants in …
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Best Districts for Families to Live in Ho Chi Minh City
Not many people realize how big Ho Chi Minh City is. It is divided into 24 districts: seven that are named, 12 that are numbered, and five outlying suburban districts. They are all unique, however expats with families may prefer some districts over others. Here are the best districts for families who want to settle. …
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How to choose the ideal home for living in Vietnam?
Buying-to-live and Buying-to-invest are two completely different types of purchase. For those foreigners based in Vietnam, buying a property for living can be a suitable option in the long term. In here we will discuss more about some key factors to consider before choosing a new home. Define Your Budget: Depending on your needs, you …
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Expat Guide: Live in Vietnam
If you are looking for a place with a fascinating culture, rich food and a good quality of life at an affordable price, Vietnam is your perfect destination . Many of the expats and digital nomads moving to Southeast Asia choose to live in Vietnam . Pros of living in Vietnam From the beautiful green …
Ho Chi Minh City Hospital System Guide
As one of Vietnam’s first tier cities, Ho Chi Minh’s healthcare infrastructure is better compared to the second and third tier cities. Still, many expatriates find the healthcare facilities and treatments in Ho Chi Minh are very limited –but the good news is that the quality and choice of health care for Ho Chi Minh …
Dealing with Cultural Shock in Vietnam
Cultural shock: what is it? Each foreigner that moves to a new country will experience that people act, talk and operate in a different way than your own culture has taught you. Even though the symptoms are similar, each foreigner will experience it on their own way. The major issues that cause people the culture …
6 most common issues for Foreigners Moving to Vietnam
It is true, everyone has an opinion and everyone has a stereotype of what Vietnam will be like to live and most of us (not all) will be surprised how things are not as they seem. The truth is that yes, there will be problems like new culture aka culture shock, language and customs/ habits …
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