| More than three years ago, Elliott visited Hanoi in Vietnam and it took him less than a day to realize it was where he wanted to live. It's the place he and his wife now call home, where he and his business partner are busy growing the Hanoi community website they established. Elliott shares his thoughts on living and working in Vietnam, and gives some practical cost-of-living information regarding a city whose positives points outweigh the negatives, for him and other expats. |
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Expats in Vietnam - Interviews With People Living And Working In Vietnam
Vietnam is a work of history that's still in progress, as expats in this country experience. Its cultured civilization outshines the troubles of the past. The way of life in the cities might take a bit getting used to but much can be forgiven because of the people's innate charm, the stunning locations, and the simmering nightlife.
Hanoi in Unique Times
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Caroline's Vietnam stories
| American expat Caroline lives in Hanoi, Vietnam, where she doesn't only take in the sights and sounds, but immerses herself in the culture by learning the language and understanding the local mindset. Read on for some of her tips on getting a job, finding accommodation, and learning about the Vietnamese worldview. |
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Why American expat, teacher, and entrepreneur Kevin enjoys living in Vietnam
| The nice people, the low cost of living, the beautiful sights: these are only some of the things that American expat Kevin enjoys about living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Here he discusses his business, the positive outlook for information technology in Vietnam, and gives sound advice on topics such as finding a job and accepting the local way of life. |
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Canadians Ed and Karen find living in Vietnam to be a captivating experience
| A short holiday in Vietnam turned out to be something else and Ed and Karen wound up living in Hanoi, the country's capital, where they also work as English teachers. They'll be leaving Vietnam in a few months, but in the meantime they're enjoying their experiences there. Read on for what Ed and Karen like and dislike about living in Vietnam and why they advise others to visit this enigmatic country as soon as possible. |
 Ed and Karen Merlin |
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Filipino expat Pao's game of (expat) life in Saigon, Vietnam
| Vietnam is practically next door to the Philippines, Pao's home country. Yet the two cultures are markedly different, and Pao is having an enjoyable time learning the local language and immersing himself in everyday life in Saigon, where he lives and where he works in the computer games industry. This young Filipino expat shares some facets of his personal and professional life there, and gives some tips on moving and adjusting to life in the teeming metropolis also known as Ho Chi Minh City. |
 Pao Peña |
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American expat Marianne revisits her roots by living and working in Hanoi, Vietnam
| Marianne is an American who was born and raised in the USA, but she'ss presently living in Vietnam--her father's homeland. Her fascination with this country led her to the city of Hanoi, where she works for a nongovernmental organization and where she finds pleasures in the simplicities of day-to-day life. Here, she talks about her activities in Vietnam, her observations about Hanoi, the work she does, and her optimism for the future of this developing nation. |
 Marianne Smallwood |
South African expat Henno’s views on living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
| Originally from South Africa, Henno gave in to a whim and traveled to Vietnam after finishing his studies. It’s a decision that has proven to be a good one for him. He teaches English and does freelance journalism work in Ho Chi Minh City, a place that he finds to be “liberalised and tolerant of foreign cultures.” |
 Henno |
The life and times of British guy Jon in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
| Jon may have been born a limey, but he’s an expat at heart. Following his heart led him to the bustling Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) in Vietnam where he found not only satisfactory employment, but love as well. In the so-called “Paris of the Orient,” learn how life can be entertaining and fulfilling for an expat. |
 Jon Hoff |
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