When considering a move to a new city, there is nothing more useful than hearing real-life stories and unique experiences from other expats who have lived there. We'd love to hear about your expat experiences. Please
contact us if you live or have lived in Vietnam and would like to share your story.
| Finian Sedgwick, is a 22 year Irish expat who traded the tranquility of the Irish countryside for the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Finian enjoys Vietnamese food and getting to know the locals. Read his interview for an insight into expat life in Ho Chi Minh city |
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| Doug Rice, is an American expat who spends part of each year in Vietnam. Doug's first experience of Vietnam was during the Vietnam War. Thirty years later, as a retiree, Doug returned to Vietnam and set up a home in Ho Chi Minh City. Find out more about his fascinating expat experience in Ho Chi Minh City |
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| Deidre Appel is an American expat living in Ho Chi Minh City. Deidre moved to Vietnam after graduating and is currently teaching English. She enjoys the energy and vibrancy of the city. In an interview with Expat Arrivals Deidre gives us an insight into expat life in Ho Chi Minh city |
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| Javier Rodriguez was born and raised in Guatemala, went to college in the United States, and relocated to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where he’s been teaching English to naughty 5-year olds, shy 50-year olds, and everyone in between. Read his insightful, humourous and entirely original take on expat life in Vietnam. |
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| Lanette Pieterse is a South African who moved to Vietnam to teach English and enjoy the fascinating culture and tasty food. And so she could use the phrase "back in 'Nam" with a straight face. She has fallen in love with the country, the expat life, and the experience of teaching. Read her take on expat life in Vietnam here. |
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