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If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- You don't have to sell your kidney or mortgage the kids to have good gear for your YouTube videos. Sometime the latest and greatest camera doesn't really offer anything more than you already have. When Sony offers us 10-bit A-C camera, I'll start thinking upgrade. ______________ Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcome at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 6

If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- This is just a little neighborhood restaurant, not a upscale place for sure. The prices are reasonable, food quality good and everything is fresh. Can't beat the price either. Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 6

If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Visa problems remain. I was told that Immigration would contact me, but it's been nearly two months since they seized my passport. I need to get home to my wife in Philippines. This problem has really left a bad taste for Vietnam. I wouldn't want to come back here to invest or retire for any reason. They are still just too screwed up. They change policies with no regard for the effect it will have on people. Just like this visa problem caused by a change in the definition of a Business visa in May of 2021. The pandemic was ongoing and air travel was limited or ridiculously expensive. I decided to overstay on purpose because of my age and risk level. Paying an overstay would be preferable to Covid. I never got a chance to pay an overstay. Immigration decided they wanted 3,800 USD to solve my problem that they created. No paperwork of course. No direct contact, only through an agent and no certainty about future problems arising. I always have followed the rules, never had a visa problem in 9 years of vietnam visits and stays, Now they change the rules in the middle of a pandemic. What a great bunch they are. __________ Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 6

If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Support Guillaume's Channel -- here's the link -- https://www.youtube.com/c/GuillaumeRondanMoveToAsia His channel is very informative expecially for newcomers to Vietnam. It is great information that you can use in your adventures here. Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 6

If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 6

If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 6

If you are a qualified teacher, there are so many opportunities to teach in Vietnam. You can enjoy the people, the street food, the climate, the Vietnamese social experience. All of this and make a good income too! _____________ If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TexpatOTG I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at texpatOTG@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 6

If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- If you are already subscribed, the new name will not affect your subscription or notifications. Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TexpatOTG I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 6

If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 5

If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 6

If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 6

This is my first time to use this lens, and I am not sure exactly what the best setting for focus should be. I tried a couple of things and some worked and some didn't work so well. I need practice to get familiar with the workings of the lens. Overall for the price of this OSS lens, I don't think you can go wrong. Everything was shot handheld and no ND filter was used. If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 6

If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- This lens for Sony APS-C cameras is a great lens for video. If you haven't had chance to try it, you should. It is so versatile and a new or 2nd hand one won't kill your budge. You can put this one on your camera and leave it. It is a great gimbal lens. ______________ Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 5

If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 5

If you think you can get anything done in Vietnam with the government, forget it. They are totally inept. It's amazing this country has had the growth it is experiencing with all the bureaucracy fails. _____________ If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 5

If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Vietnam is a beautiful country, has great people and a wonderful culture. Food is wonderful and transportation easy and reasonably priced. Overall it's a good experience. I have been coming here for 11 years and living mostly in the country for about 9 years or so. I had some USA clients and provided real estate reviews and vendor/supplier surveys for the USA companies. Of course, the pandemic largely killed that source of income. Hopefully when I get to my new home, I can build that business again. Some things need fixing -- that's the visa system. If you are coming to Vietnam, get your visa from a government website (E-Visa) or at an embassy or consulate. Avoid the 'travel agencies" I'v seen how they work and the problems they can cause. I'm not the only person that has been having visa problems ... and the agencies aren't the ones to solve them. Thanks to all my subscribers and viewers -- it's really fun to make videos for you all. Cheers. _____________ Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 5

This should be my "next to the last" trip to District 1's immigration office. I think it's unusual that all the signage is Vietnamese. You would think They would have done some multi-lingual signage. It might have sped things up a bit. _____________ If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 5

If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Sorry my video quality isn't as good as usual -- I thought I'd be out of here soon and shopped my camera gear to Philippines. All I have is my smartphone, a pocket osmo and a lav/recorder ... I would have at least kept a small travel tripod had I known I was going to be stuck here. Oh well. It is what it is. Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 5

If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Technical: Am making my videos with a DJI Pocket Osmo, LG V50 Smartphone and a Tascam DR10x with Boya lav mic ... All my other gear is either in, or on the way to Philippines. _____________ Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 5

If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 5

I've always said this is the loudest city I've ever been in. Now the United Nations has confirmed it #4 in the world for noise pollution. They didn't need to do a study, just ask me, and save some money. Cheers. If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 5

All my camera gear is packed, so videos are not up to our usual standards, will be better when we get settled in new place. Lot of echo in the house, it's just an empty shell now. Rea and I were really nervous ... maybe she couldn't go out? But everything worked out and she made the flight. If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 5

Their new home is in District 9, TP Ho Chi Minh City, Melosa Center. We tried hard to find a good home for our kitties, but didn't find anyone. Our landlord and very dear friend, Tan, said he would like to take them ... That made us really feel good about their future. Tan has been around our kitties a lot and they like him. When we took them to his house, they weren't scared and seem to be ok with trying their new home. If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 5

Leaving Saigon wasn't our plan, we wanted to get to a point where we could continue staying with regular visa runs. The visa rules and lockdowns just made that impossible. So now we are faced with overstay penalties but are trying our best to get out of here. Immigration in Vietnam is tied in with their travel agency industry and it is a kluge to the say the least. They really need to get travel agencies out of the visa business. They caused us nothing but problems. If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 5

If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our channel: Support Link -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/texpat ---------------------- There isn't a good solution to the Ukraine - Russian conflict -- call it a war because it is. Our USA idiots-in-charge aren't going to make good decisions, you can count on that. _____________ Check out my other YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTexPatinSaigon I am happy to discuss SE Asia with you by email. Email is welcomed at saigontexpat@gmail.com or leave a message in the Comment section of my videos. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and enjoy the videos that I make for YOU. [Comments: Generally I don't remove comments, criticism is always expected and welcome. [Comments that insult people, use profanity, or are generally demeaning will be removed.] Comments removed since channel went online - TOTAL = 5