British tourist stranded in forest after Google Maps detour and flat tire, Vietnamese police come to rescue
Expat LifeA British tourist who followed Google Maps onto a treacherous forest road in central Vietnam was rescued by two police officers after his motorcycle suffered a flat tire in the mountains, an experience he described as one of the best he has ever had in his travels across 34 countries.
'We are guests, and have responsibility to respect the law': Briton on following traffic rules in Vietnam
Expat Life"Most people would probably agree that when we travel to another country, we have an even greater responsibility to respect its laws. We are guests."
A lesson learned: Vietnam repairs what the West throws away
Expat Life"Recycling is better than putting something in the landfill. But keeping something working is better than recycling it."
Expats in Vietnam face fines of up to $1,920 for housing violations
Expat LifeForeign homeowners in Vietnam shall be fined up to VND50 million (US$1,920) for violating regulations on housing ownership under a government decree, which took effect on August 26.
Electronic identification accounts available to foreigners in Vietnam
Expat LifeForeigners legally entering or residing in Vietnam may obtain electronic identification accounts to access public services, carry out electronic transactions and use other functions available through the VNeID app.
Enough is enough: An expat’s take on smoking while driving in Vietnam
Expat Life"I would be very happy to see laws passed that stamp out the practice of smoking on motorbikes."
Vietnam should promote preventive healthcare, healthy aging from middle age: expat
Expat LifeVietnam should strengthen preventive health care and healthy aging initiatives from middle age, said Subhajeet Chatterji, an English teacher in Ho Chi Minh City, during a Tuoi Tre (Youth) online newspaper discussion on the Vietnamese Ministry of Health’s proposed policy framework for helping people aged 40 and above prepare for old age.
Op-ed: Why preparing for old age at 40 is a critical necessity for Vietnam
Expat Life"Vietnam's proposal hits on an undeniable truth: the best time to prepare for old age is decades before it arrives, and the only way to beat 20 years of inflation is to start early."
Foreigners get hooked on Vietnamese coffee despite sleepless nights
Expat LifeVietnamese coffee is famous for its bold flavor and high caffeine content, thanks to the use of robusta beans, leaving foreign visitors with memorable—and often hilarious—experiences when they take a sip.
'Banh mi' vs. burger: Which is better?
Expat LifeCousins in the bread roll sphere, Vietnamese 'banh mi' and the American burger share a unique secret in their respective histories. There are some raw facts that might shock you.
