I created a simple way to submit your sitemap and single URLs to Bings IndexNow API tool. It combines PHP, Java/JSON for sitemap URL parsing and GET for single URL submission with user friendly UI. Error code return, logging and simple setup. View requirements, instructions and download the script.
Driving a motorbike in Saigon is an experience unlike anywhere else in the world. The city is filled with motorbikes day or night and the smaller town streets are just as busy. To the Vietnamese person it’s just daily life here but to us expats it’s very exciting every time. Let me share my experience with you.
The embassy’s process for issuing tourist and student visas seems to lack consistency and transparency. My own experience involved a frustrating rejection of my wife’s tourist visa application, despite us meeting the regulated qualifications both financial and our ties in Vietnam. What you can do to help yourself in our situation.
Nguyen Hue Walking Street, also known as Phố đi bộ Nguyễn Huệ locally, is one of the most iconic streets in Ho Chi Minh city. It was redeveloped in 2015 as a pedestrian street in the center of District 1. This is one of my favorite places to visit. Watch our video and read my experience.
One of the great things I love about Vietnam is the accessibility in getting around. The Saigon Waterbus sits on the Saigon river and connects 7 pier locations along the 11km route. It operates 7 days a week and is very affordable. Watch our video and find additional information.
In June of 2023 we took a trip to the Cai Rang Floating Market, also known by locals as the Chợ nổi Cái Răng located in Can Tho City, Vietnam. It is about 2 hours from TP Ho Chi Minh. This is a must see for tourist coming to Vietnam!
In January of 2024 I had a newborn son in Vietnam. I must say that there is a lot to consider when you decide to have a baby abroad – from local naming laws, hospitals, citizenship registrations in both countries and without a Vietnam spouse or friend it’s extremely difficult to navigate the first part. In my case, I have to register 3 citizenships. Let's go over the CRBA process together.
As someone who has pesonally been through the process, I wanted to share a more comprehensive guide that offers detailed steps for registering a birth abroad to obtain Mexican citizenship, incorporating specific document requirements.
I designed this calculator so people can be aware on what their money is really worth when sending or recieving gifts. Transparency. Calculate gift payout and earnings here.