Going to VN in December

[b_weeks 6]

I will be going to VN in December for my first time to meet my future fiance face to face for the first time.

We were introduced by her sister who lives here in the US. We have been video chatting for almost a year. I will be there for 5 weeks.

Does anyone have any advice???

[Tom99 0]

keep copy of Visa, boarding passes, hotel bills...etc...and have fun!!!

[MR2nice 0]

And takes LOTS of pictures together, including her family. Other than that, have a great trip.

I'm also heading back in Dec. but can only stay for a week.

[GREEN/TRAN 0]

I will be going to VN in December for my first time to meet my future fiance face to face for the first time.

We were introduced by her sister who lives here in the US. We have been video chatting for almost a year. I will be there for 5 weeks.

Does anyone have any advice???

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[GREEN/TRAN 0]

I will be going to VN in December for my first time to meet my future fiance face to face for the first time.

We were introduced by her sister who lives here in the US. We have been video chatting for almost a year. I will be there for 5 weeks.

Does anyone have any advice???

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I will be going to VN in December for my first time to meet my future fiance face to face for the first time.

We were introduced by her sister who lives here in the US. We have been video chatting for almost a year. I will be there for 5 weeks.

Does anyone have any advice???

amodiam

[b_weeks 6]

I will be going to VN in December for my first time to meet my future fiance face to face for the first time.

We were introduced by her sister who lives here in the US. We have been video chatting for almost a year. I will be there for 5 weeks.

Does anyone have any advice???

keep copy of Visa, boarding passes, hotel bills...etc...and have fun!!!

Yes, Id o plan on saving all the above, and taking many pictures. We will also have many pictures of the Dam Hoi (Engagement Ceremony) and Party. there are supposed to be about 500 guests at the party.

Her being the oldest daughter in the family, makes it a very special event for the whole family. Plus I will be the 2nd American Son-in-law in this family as well.

I really wanted to take some time to spend with her, so I decided to go for 5 weeks. I will be there for Christmas and New Years (not TET).

[Tom99 0]

500 guests -- that's more like a wedding to me

[Dave_Thao 0]

Take lots of pics and I second the Imodium AD!!!

[b_weeks 6]

Anyone familiar with the Kien Giang Province or Rach Gia in the South????

We plan on visiting Phuquoc - Dalat - and Nha Trang........

It is looking to be a fun filled trip. Her family has 3 restaraunts in Rach Gia.

[MR2nice 0]

Anyone familiar with the Kien Giang Province or Rach Gia in the South????

We plan on visiting Phuquoc - Dalat - and Nha Trang........

It is looking to be a fun filled trip. Her family has 3 restaraunts in Rach Gia.

I've never been to Phuquoc or Dalat, but Nha Trang (my hometown) is very nice.

We stayed at the Sofitel Vinpearl Resort. Very nice place!

[Melrose Plant 1]

I will be going to VN in December for my first time to meet my future fiance face to face for the first time.

We were introduced by her sister who lives here in the US. We have been video chatting for almost a year. I will be there for 5 weeks.

Does anyone have any advice???

keep copy of Visa, boarding passes, hotel bills...etc...and have fun!!!

Yes, Id o plan on saving all the above, and taking many pictures. We will also have many pictures of the Dam Hoi (Engagement Ceremony) and Party. there are supposed to be about 500 guests at the party.

Her being the oldest daughter in the family, makes it a very special event for the whole family. Plus I will be the 2nd American Son-in-law in this family as well.

I really wanted to take some time to spend with her, so I decided to go for 5 weeks. I will be there for Christmas and New Years (not TET).

Yes, it's going to be quite an experience. My Lễ Ăn Hỏi (never heard it called a Dạm Hỏi--maybe it's a regional difference) was to the uninitiated, a complete free-for-all, kind of like standing in the middle of a tornado. If her family is anything like mine, prepare to eat waaaaaaay too much (you have no choice in this matter, by the way), and you'll gain about 10-15 pounds easy in 5 weeks.

Don't panic when she takes you places by motorbike, you'll live.

Maybe your family speaks English. Mine doesn't, so I've had to do my best learning Vietnamese. I would learn a little bit of Vietnamese to honor those who don't speak English, if you don't speak already. Memorize all the forms of "you." There are many. You will be using ALL of them if you have 500 guests. Pimsleur is also very useful for learning greetings and small talk, although Pimsleur uses the Hanoi dialect, which may get you some comments if your sweetie is from down south (which I'm guessing she is).

Prepare to have the best time of your life, Vietnam is the best, and Vietnamese are very friendly people!

Good luck

[Melrose Plant 1]

Anyone familiar with the Kien Giang Province or Rach Gia in the South????

We plan on visiting Phuquoc - Dalat - and Nha Trang........

It is looking to be a fun filled trip. Her family has 3 restaraunts in Rach Gia.

Hey Bill, If you're visiting Nha Trang, I must recommend you find this street vendor which sells king prawns. These suckers are the biggest shrimps I ever saw, in the 2-3 pound range (that's ONE). She'll cook it up right there and you can sit on kiddie-sized chairs and eat while you watch the night life on the main drag there in Nha Trang, drinking a warm Bia Sài Gòn with your honey. Life just doesn't get any better than that.

This lady parks herself on the SW corner about 1/4 mile south of the small amusement park there. I can't remember the name of the cross street. She doesn't come out until about 8 or 9 o'clock. It's worth a stop if you find her.

James

[MR2nice 0]

Take lots of pics and I second the Imodium AD!!!

And a side order of Pepto Bismol.

[Melrose Plant 1]

Take lots of pics and I second the Imodium AD!!!

I would assume you guys are not eating enough dog meat and live, raw, still-beating snake hearts . I never had any digestive problems at all the 2x I was there, other than TOO MUCH of everything. Just lucky, I guess. I did carry Immodium, by the the way.....Just In Case.

[MR2nice 0]

Take lots of pics and I second the Imodium AD!!!

I would assume you guys are not eating enough dog meat and live, raw, still-beating snake hearts . I never had any digestive problems at all the 2x I was there, other than TOO MUCH of everything. Just lucky, I guess. I did carry Immodium, by the the way.....Just In Case.

I got sick only once when I was there, but it was bad enough to make me not wanting to eat it again. I think it was those pesky shellfish. I love those when I was a kid.