EmmaTravelling
Australian looking for information about Vietnam
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Australian
Lives in Melbourne
Registration: 22 February 2011
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Motorbikes and scooters in Saigon by EmmaTravelling
Hi everyone, I have been told that I should get an automatic bike when I get over there in a few months because I don't have motorcycle riding experience and so navigating the traffic AND learning how to ride / change gears might be a bit too ...
AND I thought you take your own bike for the practical part of the test.. Read More
Motorbikes and scooters in Saigon by EmmaTravelling
Hi everyone, I have been told that I should get an automatic bike when I get over there in a few months because I don't have motorcycle riding experience and so navigating the traffic AND learning how to ride / change gears might be a bit too ...
:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: Emma, I thought you said you are not good at manual bike? And I presumed your bike license will be taught in manual mode...... Ok, sorry for being nosy.No I don't want a manual, thought you could ... Read More
Motorbikes and scooters in Saigon by EmmaTravelling
Hi everyone, I have been told that I should get an automatic bike when I get over there in a few months because I don't have motorcycle riding experience and so navigating the traffic AND learning how to ride / change gears might be a bit too ...
Hi Emma, yep I've got my licence one a few expats that have! Process is straight forward enough. 3 paths depending on your current situation. In a nutshell its this :- 1) No current license from home :- take both written and practical test. 2) ... Read More
Motorbikes and scooters in Saigon by EmmaTravelling
Hi everyone, I have been told that I should get an automatic bike when I get over there in a few months because I don't have motorcycle riding experience and so navigating the traffic AND learning how to ride / change gears might be a bit too ...
Yes I think I'd rather get an auto scooter and then also get my license - has anyone gone through the process to get a license? Emma Read More
Renting in Saigon by EmmaTravelling
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum, so hello! :D I have been offered a teaching role in Saigon starting August this year. Have been looking online for renting a house or unit - some are sooo expensive! And some are obviously fake - (same photos for ...
hahaha. No bloods here. BAD spelling mistake. Seas of red.. a bit dramatic, even for me, LOL! Read More
Renting in Saigon by EmmaTravelling
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum, so hello! :D I have been offered a teaching role in Saigon starting August this year. Have been looking online for renting a house or unit - some are sooo expensive! And some are obviously fake - (same photos for ...
Hahaha sounds like D2 might flood in Summer! We just had big bloods here in Australia so we will be okay I think. Yes I think I will wait until I get there and then look for some good deals. Thanks everyone, Emma Read More
Motorbikes and scooters in Saigon by EmmaTravelling
Hi everyone, I have been told that I should get an automatic bike when I get over there in a few months because I don't have motorcycle riding experience and so navigating the traffic AND learning how to ride / change gears might be a bit too ...
Good idea re leasing one first, thanks heaps (again). Read More
Renting in Saigon by EmmaTravelling
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum, so hello! :D I have been offered a teaching role in Saigon starting August this year. Have been looking online for renting a house or unit - some are sooo expensive! And some are obviously fake - (same photos for ...
Thanks everyone, I am definitely not looking for a place right now - I am just asking about where to live etc.. I think District 2 sounds good, and won't be far from work. Cheers Emma Read More
Motorbikes and scooters in Saigon by EmmaTravelling
Hi everyone, I have been told that I should get an automatic bike when I get over there in a few months because I don't have motorcycle riding experience and so navigating the traffic AND learning how to ride / change gears might be a bit too ...
Though - I think I'd prefer an auto motorbike - any info on them anyone? Read More
School Holidays in Vietnam by proevolutionspeller
Hey guys! My name's Paul, and have signed up to expatblog as in a couple of months time I shall be heading off to Hanoi in order to teach English for 6 months or so. What I was wondering (along with a million other things!) is that I will be ...
Hi Paul, my partner and I are doing the same - moving from Melb to Ho Chi Minh though. Seems like most english teaching takes place out side of school terms and holidays anyway mate. Lot's of english language institutes that run all the time - ... Read More
Motorbikes and scooters in Saigon by EmmaTravelling
Hi everyone, I have been told that I should get an automatic bike when I get over there in a few months because I don't have motorcycle riding experience and so navigating the traffic AND learning how to ride / change gears might be a bit too ...
Oh man, those are sooo cute.. maybe you are right about the electric bikes! Do you know how fast they go? Read More
Motorbikes and scooters in Saigon
Hi everyone, I have been told that I should get an automatic bike when I get over there in a few months because I don't have motorcycle riding experience and so navigating the traffic AND learning how to ride / change gears might be a bit too ... Read More
Taxes? by The 3 Wanderers
Anyone out there teaching in an International School? What kind of Vietnamese taxes do you pay? Is anyone out there aware of how the "tax treaty" with Canada works out?
Hello, The school will pay your taxes - so the salary they are talking to you about is with tax already taken out - not sure about in treaty with Canada but usually if you pay tax overseas you won't have to at home. :-) Read More
Renting in Saigon by EmmaTravelling
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum, so hello! :D I have been offered a teaching role in Saigon starting August this year. Have been looking online for renting a house or unit - some are sooo expensive! And some are obviously fake - (same photos for ...
Hi Emma, congrats on the job. Finding a place to live here can be real hit and miss, its easier if you find someone to help (Realtor or Indi). District 2 An Phu, is lovely, we lived in Thao Dien for a little while we stayed with my wifes cousin who ... Read More
Renting in Saigon
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum, so hello! :D I have been offered a teaching role in Saigon starting August this year. Have been looking online for renting a house or unit - some are sooo expensive! And some are obviously fake - (same photos for ... Read More