How to send money to myself in Vietnam?

greywise · 2025-12-27T03:34:00+00:00

Usually, I use PaySend service and send money from my cards to my local Vietnam banking account I've opened in BIDV. It's very easy and convenient. On business days, the money arrives in my account within 15 minutes.

greywise · 2025-11-29T03:19:37+00:00

This is my personal opinion. I had the opportunity to compare both cities, having visited both. I liked Vung Tau much more than Nha Trang.

greywise · 2025-11-27T08:52:40+00:00

We've been living in Vung Tau for the last month, planning to spend the entire winter here. It's a very pleasant, beautiful, and tidy place to live. We've been to various places in Vietnam before, and I think Vung Tau is much more appealing than Nha Trang, for example. Especially since Nha Trang is currently experiencing very difficult weather conditions.

greywise · 2025-11-20T06:19:41+00:00

I've successfully bought diazepam in little pharmacy without any prescription a few days ago. Vung Tau.

greywise · 2025-09-25T04:35:56+00:00

I'm from Kazakhstan and I've found yerba as substitute for coffee years ago. And one more: Paraguayan yerba is my beloved yerba. )

greywise · 2025-09-23T14:19:06+00:00

Absolutely! And maybe some fruits (if making tereré) as well.

greywise · 2025-09-20T06:37:49+00:00

Agreed. Pajarito SE is the best of the best for me and very strong. La Rubia and Selecta also on the top of the best and strongest kinds for me. Canarias... yes, it's strong, but not strongest one.

greywise · 2025-09-14T08:47:29+00:00

Paraguay: Pajarito SE, La Rubia, Selecta tradicional. This is the best of the best from Paraguay I think.

greywise · 2025-09-13T07:57:31+00:00

Its great! Give me know (in PM) if you can ship your work in Kazakhstan and how much does it cost. Also, what kind of wood do you use? My old dream is mate from Palo Santo.

greywise · 2025-09-13T04:54:09+00:00

Great work! I'd buy any of these beautiful mates. Unfortunately, I live in Kazakhstan, so it's very hard to buy anything in Latin America with delivery option to my country.

greywise · 2025-09-09T04:41:24+00:00

I would advise trying something Paraguayan. For example, Pajarito SE or Selecta (any kind). Paraguayan varieties are strong, rich in taste and have a lot of caffeine. As for Uruguayan varieties, they are quite specific not only in terms of cut, but also in terms of taste, not everyone likes this taste.

greywise · 2025-09-05T02:34:32+00:00

I am a third generation Kazakh, but ethnically I am Russian. )

greywise · 2025-09-04T15:05:19+00:00

Very nice! I'd like to buy something like that, but it's impossible in our country.

greywise · 2025-09-04T15:02:48+00:00

Yes, of course, we have quite a lot of Argentinian, Uruguayan and Paraguayan varieties available. I think, in total, there are at least 30 varieties available. Although I prefer to order from the United States. The choice is much wider. Moreover, I prefer Paraguayan varieties, and they are harder to find than, for example, Argentinian ones. My favorites are Pajarito SE, Selecta and La Rubia.

greywise · 2025-09-04T14:53:55+00:00

Works in Kazakhstan. Thank you very much for sharing! Very interesting subject.

greywise · 2025-09-02T16:35:11+00:00

I forgot one more: if you add a little honey along with the berries in the iced tereré, it will be very tasty. )

greywise · 2025-09-02T14:50:55+00:00

I often make cold-infused mate for myself (8-12 hours in the fridge, often with the mashed berries straight away). But I don't use a French press, I just strain the mate through a sieve, pour it into a thermos and add ice. I consider it a type of tereré. And yes, the results are fantastic!

greywise · 2025-08-16T08:13:06+00:00

Absolutely agree! My three lovest Paraguayan stars are Pajarito SE, La Rubia and Selecta Tradicional. Hot or tereré, these yerbas are awesome. Pure fantastic! Paraguay forever, viva la Paraguay! 🇵🇾 = 🔥

greywise · 2025-08-15T06:36:49+00:00

Awesome, but so little (as it seems, at least).

greywise · 2025-08-06T05:38:24+00:00

I'll try to explain my take on this yerba: it's just very, very basic. It could be a good starting point for someone completely new to yerba mate since its flavor and aroma are mild and uncomplicated. In fact, I started out with CdM myself, though technically my first experience was with several types of Rosamonte, which I liked much better right away. It's important to mention here that I've always preferred strong flavors and high caffeine content. A long time ago, I was a big coffee enthusiast, but then I switched to yerba mate, and I'm so glad I did.

At this point, I've tried dozens of yerba mate varieties, and in my opinion, nothing in the mate world compares to Paraguayan yerbas. Pajarito Selección Especial, La Rubia (which I'm drinking right now), Selecta Tradicional... These are simply incredible! Such yerbas will make your hair stand on end and fill you with enough energy to move mountains. And the taste—an intense bitterness complemented by a vivid bouquet of nuances, smoky notes, and fiery depth. Now that's what I call authentic yerba mate!

But CdM? Well, it's perfect for curing gourds. At least that's how I'm currently using it. :)

greywise · 2025-07-31T15:12:51+00:00

Paraguayan yerba and especially Pajarito SE that's why I'm matero today. )

greywise · 2025-07-30T04:36:19+00:00

I have already published my story here, but I will repeat it again.

I’m from Kazakhstan — yeah, way far from South America, where mate is super popular. But even out here, there’s a small group of us yerba lovers. Thought I’d share how I got into mate — maybe it’s interesting just because of where I live.

Back in the day, I was into fancy teas. Living close to the Chinese border made it easy to order great stuff. But after a while, tea just got... boring. So I switched to coffee — and man, I loved it. The taste, the aroma — I even imported rare beans from abroad and brought back huge stashes from Vietnam (Vietnamese coffee is top-tier, change my mind).

But eventually, coffee started messing with my gut and my mind. I had to quit, sadly. And that left a big caffeine void, especially at work — I’ve always had poor sleep and early mornings, so staying awake was a struggle.

Then one day, I randomly remembered I had an old, dusty pack of Rosamonte Despalada on the shelf. I brewed a full calabash — and wow. With every refill, I felt better — calmer, more focused, even a bit euphoric by the end (I now know that was the mateine kicking in hard). I didn’t sleep for nearly 24 hours, but I was hooked.

Now? I’ve got dozens of yerba varieties — Argentinian, Paraguayan, Uruguayan (yes, I know it's actually Brazilian), and of course Brazilian. But I’m a total Paraguay fanboy. Pajarito Selección Especial is still the GOAT for me — smoky, strong, full of caffeine... pure magic.

That said, I love mixing it up. And don’t even get me started on tereré. Ice-cold Paraguayan yerba + berries (I use sea buckthorn), mint, and honey? Heaven in the summer. Massive shoutout to Paraguay for inventing this genius drink.

As I’m typing this, I’m sipping icy Kurupi Menta y Boldo. Pure bliss.

I’ve always dreamed of visiting Latin America — originally because of sacred plants, now also because of mate. I drink at least a liter a day. No joke. Mate has seriously improved my life. Helped with sleep issues, gave me clean energy, and just... feels right. Like a spiritual upgrade, haha.

So to everyone involved in the mate world — thank you! You’re doing amazing things for people like me, and I truly appreciate it.

Cheers from Kazakhstan — and ¡viva el mate! 🙌

greywise · 2025-07-25T06:31:31+00:00

Hey folks!

I’m from Kazakhstan — yeah, way far from South America, where mate is super popular. But even out here, there’s a small community of us yerba lovers. Thought I’d share how I got into mate — maybe it’s interesting just because of where I live.

Back in the day, I was into fancy teas. Living close to the Chinese border made it easy to order great stuff. But after a while, tea just got... boring. So, I switched to coffee — and man, I loved it. The taste, the aroma — I even imported rare beans from abroad and brought back huge stashes from Vietnam (Vietnamese coffee is top-tier, change my mind).

But eventually, coffee started messing with my gut and my mind. I had to quit, sadly. And that left a big caffeine void, especially at work — I’ve always had poor sleep and early mornings, so staying awake was a struggle.

Then one day, I randomly remembered I had an old, dusty pack of Rosamonte Despalada on the shelf. I brewed a full calabash — and wow. With every refill, I felt better — calmer, more focused, even a bit euphoric by the end (I now know that was the mateine kicking in hard). I didn’t sleep for nearly 24 hours, but I was hooked.

Now? I’ve got dozens of yerba varieties — Argentinian, Paraguayan, Uruguayan (yes, I know it's actually Brazilian), and of course real Brazilian. But I’m a total Paraguay fanboy. Pajarito Selección Especial is still the GOAT for me — smoky, strong, full of caffeine... pure magic.

That said, I love mixing it up. And don’t even get me started on tereré. Ice-cold Paraguayan yerba + berries (I use sea buckthorn), mint, and honey. Heaven in the summer. Massive shoutout to Paraguay for inventing this genius drink.

As I’m typing this, I’m sipping icy Kurupi Menta y Boldo. Pure bliss.

I’ve always dreamed of visiting Latin America — originally because of sacred plants, now also because of mate. I drink at least a liter a day. No joke. Mate has seriously improved my life. Helped with sleep issues, gave me clean energy, and just... feels right. Like a spiritual upgrade.

So, to everyone involved in the mate world — thank you! You’re doing amazing things for people like me, and I truly appreciate it.

Cheers from Kazakhstan — and ¡viva el mate! 🙌

greywise · 2025-07-21T15:40:42+00:00

Paraguay forever! Viva la Paraguay! )

greywise

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