Ho Chi Minh City - Post Report Question and Answers
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This is by far my favorite assignment and having traveled all over Africa, Europe, and Asia it is also my favorite city. I went on a 3-week TDY to another city in the region, which is modern and beautiful, but after two weeks I was already ready to head back to HCMC. I will miss it dearly when I move to my next post. - Jul 2024
The Vietnam War is irrelevant to people’s daily lives, but the scars are deep. Agent Orange can contaminate DNA, which means that birth defects can be inherited. Crippled veterans beg on the street. There is no resentment or animosity toward America from the war, you don’t can talk about it, just couch your comments in terms of the tragedy of war. For many people in the south, post-war “unification” under communism is another foreign invasion. This does not yet seem to be a unified country. - Jul 2019
This post is turning into a perfect place for families. We have made amazing friends, our kids love it, and we have had amazing experiences. Our only negatives would be the time change, distance from home, and the jet lag with young kids. - Aug 2015
We love it! Just wish a) there was less smog and b) it wasn't so far from home. - May 2014
Bring as much of your life here as you can - you will need it to fill the large gaps of culture which exist here. You can be happy here if you do not expect the local environment to provide what you need in terms of activities and interests. - Nov 2009
