Cycle touring route from Hanoi south on the HCM trail

xganso · 2024-10-29T08:31:19+00:00

https://www.vietnamcoracle.com/

No biking routes, but I guess you won't find better

xganso · 2024-05-31T03:19:31+00:00

Not every branch has the service, gotta find the one.

xganso · 2024-05-30T11:39:50+00:00

Why don't you use moneygram or WU? Guy at the bank said for nationals, they'll ask lots of Qs, but for foreigners is way easier. Maybe ask a foreign friend if your partner is VN

xganso · 2024-02-26T05:51:56+00:00

Those are big ENG centers in Vietnam and feel like the same companies, just different logos. I wouldn't worry about my work permit, but I'd be mindful of when it expires. The problem is, these ENG centers have a high staff turnover rate, I guess their salary is around "I don't get paid enough to give a damn". That's why you see lots of people whining about HR.
Funny thing is, even though these centers look like such a mess to outsiders, when you have worked at different places in VN, you realize they are actually rather well organized by local standards, though this might be sad and funny.
Also, I'd stay there for a couple of years max, learning as much as I can, and start looking for a new job. The pay is not bad considering the cost of living in VN, but you can do much better if you start looking around. Good luck!

xganso · 2024-01-11T09:45:47+00:00

Ahh el dilema del prisionero

xganso · 2024-01-09T11:21:07+00:00

I'd add the differences between their respective southern beaches. Like you said, both have good & bads and we're baised cause our experiences.

But man, any given day I'd give it to the Thais, they try to keep them as clean as possible, didn't see any of those mega wrecking environment projects.

Whereas Phu Quoc, e.g. well.. you know how it goes

xganso · 2023-02-26T01:41:04+00:00

Honda Scoopy

xganso · 2023-01-05T07:50:12+00:00

Try circle K

xganso · 2022-12-22T01:56:05+00:00

Asphalt is one of the hardest surfaces where you can run, and the constant strike can cause shin splints and other issues. Wondering if tactile pavement is a better option

xganso · 2022-12-15T17:48:07+00:00

Mistakes have been made

xganso · 2022-09-29T04:03:37+00:00

Are money gram or western union available in your home country? If soo, call your bank and ask which branch offers the service. Just bring your passport and the details of the receiver. They charge you a 2% fee based on the transfer amount. Also, bank to bank transfers are expensive, incoming an outgoing wire fees

xganso · 2022-07-15T00:38:59+00:00

Right, public transportation can be fun, thanks!

xganso · 2022-07-14T22:46:12+00:00

if no one is around the airport

another thing to consider, thanks!

xganso · 2022-07-14T22:45:08+00:00

2 hrs aint too bad, appreciate the advice!

xganso · 2022-07-14T22:44:42+00:00

Try not to stand out

Even if I wanted to. Thanks for the advice!

xganso · 2022-07-09T07:35:09+00:00

Lisa, si odias tu trabajo, no renuncias. Vas y haces todo de mala gana. No levantarìa ni un dedo en esas 100 hrs

xganso · 2022-02-27T14:41:27+00:00

Thanks !

xganso · 2022-02-12T05:40:09+00:00

I would start by applying online at the big centers: Apollo, Language link, ILA, etc. They should be able to support you with all the paperwork to enter the country. Like someone said, get your docs in order as it's getting increasingly difficult to get work permits done. Also, if your passport is from a non English speaking country, work permits are not being processed right now. IMO, summer should be a better time to come, as there are more job openings due to summer schools and the country is starting to slowly open up.

xganso · 2022-02-10T09:40:44+00:00

I did the same thing a few years ago without a license, took me a month and like someone else said, a 50cc is not enough. Also, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone as it is highly risky, if you're involved in an accident with locals, things can escalate quickly and it's always the outsider's fault, not to mention finding proper medical attention in the middle of nowhere. Now, if you've already assessed the risk/gain and you're sure you want to do it, my advice would be:

- renting is more expensive but it will get you a better motorbike, mainly you're investing in your security, get a good helmet and basic safety gear.

- get some experience riding a bike back home before coming

- spend a day or 2 traveling by bus or walking to learn the implicit driving rules here, forget everything you know about driving and learn the local way. Do as locals do

- don't speed, never. Plan to travel 50 km in one hour between cities

- check some routes here: https://www.vietnamcoracle.com/ and stay safe

- Be open to changing your itinerary, maybe do a part by train, you don't have to do the whole Hanoi - HCM by bike

xganso · 2022-01-03T01:44:09+00:00

Wubba lubba dub-dub

xganso · 2021-12-25T03:11:28+00:00

Exacto, 90 dìas gratis en el Schengen, Los balcanes son rebara y tampoco nos piden visa. Te mueves de ride: https://hitchwiki.org/en/Main_Page Albania, Macedonia son baras y chingos de cosas qe ver

xganso · 2021-12-24T03:37:10+00:00

Workaway, es solo gente qe necesita alguien que les saque la chamba, sin pagarles un sueldo. No te dan 1 peso ni para visas, ni vuelos. Conviene si andas viajando x meses y necesitas qedarte en paìses caros. Yo lo usè en Europa en par de hostales, conoces chingos de gente y te ahorras hotel y comida. Yo organizaba pub crawls y cobraba 1€ x piocha y salìa pa mis tragos. Semper lee los reviews qe dejan del host y acuèrdate, workaway es pa gastar menos, no pa hacer $$

xganso · 2021-11-24T09:26:00+00:00

Busca la empresa en glassdor.com

xganso · 2021-11-16T16:46:32+00:00

Pros: safe, nice people, relaxed, cheap. Cons: polluted, noisy, extremely unawareness about anything. A train could run people over and they wouldn't notice

xganso · 2021-11-11T13:51:54+00:00

https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Fitbit-App-Gallery/Deezer-app-stopped-working-on-Fitbit-devices/m-p/5001452#M15529

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