Streets and Eats

Becoming Expats in Vietnam - Living in Ho Chi Minh City

December 11, 2022 Corinne Season 3 Episode 51
Streets and Eats
Becoming Expats in Vietnam - Living in Ho Chi Minh City
Show Notes

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Have you ever wanted to live overseas? Jim and I have done it for years, but this time it's different. We used to move around the world teaching military children, and living and working on US military bases around the world.

Now, we've taken it a step further and followed our daughter's family to Vietnam! It's completely different than anything we're used to. Come along with us as we recount what it's been like settling in this new country.

Check out our in-depth article on becoming an expat in Vietnam.

Show Notes:
03:00 -  What is an expat?

08:15 - Getting a visa for Vietnam

14:30 - Arriving in Vietnam with visa on arrival

18:15 - Grab - our favorite app for living in Vietnam

22:00 - Using your smartphone in Vietnam, Google Fi, Viettel, eSims oh my!

30:00 - Getting around Ho Chi Minh City -  pedestrians, motorbikes, car hire, taxi

34:30 - Finding an apartment in Ho Chi Minh City

39:30 - Cost of living in Vietnam

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