Arnaud
French expat in Vietnam
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About me
French
Lives in Saïgon, Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks Francais, Anglais
Registration: 24 September 2015
Anyone entering vn these days? by Arnaud
Hey all, I live in Vietnam, I've been in Australia for two weeks, and I'm supposed to go back this Friday. To the best of my knowledge, there's no reason I'll be quarantined as I don't come from Shengen area. But I'm ...
A month? I think you're a bit over optimistic. The covid is spreading world wide, and will probably be around for months, maybe years. But I don't think VN can sustain what they're doing now (mass quarantine and such) much longer. At ... Read More
Anyone entering vn these days? by Arnaud
Hey all, I live in Vietnam, I've been in Australia for two weeks, and I'm supposed to go back this Friday. To the best of my knowledge, there's no reason I'll be quarantined as I don't come from Shengen area. But I'm ...
And... the price? Quarantine centers are free, while hotels and resorts turned into quarantine centers are not free. That's why I don't understand your story of a bus ending in a hotel, without the passenger knowing about it. Unless this ... Read More
Anyone entering vn these days? by Arnaud
Hey all, I live in Vietnam, I've been in Australia for two weeks, and I'm supposed to go back this Friday. To the best of my knowledge, there's no reason I'll be quarantined as I don't come from Shengen area. But I'm ...
Thanks for providing more details Ciambella. The issue is that it was not possible to make this request when I was at the airport. There should be a form to fill, and this form was not available at the airport. Some staff never heard about it, ... Read More
Anyone entering vn these days? by Arnaud
Hey all, I live in Vietnam, I've been in Australia for two weeks, and I'm supposed to go back this Friday. To the best of my knowledge, there's no reason I'll be quarantined as I don't come from Shengen area. But I'm ...
That sounds very odd. Quarantine centers are free, and hotels are a kind of upgrade that you have to pay for, if you decide to go for this option. At least, that's what's in the news, see the link posted by SteinNebraska above. What you ... Read More
Anyone entering vn these days? by Arnaud
Hey all, I live in Vietnam, I've been in Australia for two weeks, and I'm supposed to go back this Friday. To the best of my knowledge, there's no reason I'll be quarantined as I don't come from Shengen area. But I'm ...
This article, in VN, fresh from yesterday. https://m.thanhnien.vn/thoi-su/nguoi-cach-ly-o-resort-khach-san-tra-khoang-10-trieu-dong-cho-14-ngay-1199608.html It even mentions the price. It says that one guy is isolated in Phuong Nam resort and pays ... Read More
Anyone entering vn these days? by Arnaud
Hey all, I live in Vietnam, I've been in Australia for two weeks, and I'm supposed to go back this Friday. To the best of my knowledge, there's no reason I'll be quarantined as I don't come from Shengen area. But I'm ...
What I heard is that hotels and resorts volunteered to be turned into quarantine centers, and then it made it to the news. However it seems that the government never approved such thing. So it turns out to be kind of fake news. We also heard that ... Read More
Anyone entering vn these days? by Arnaud
Hey all, I live in Vietnam, I've been in Australia for two weeks, and I'm supposed to go back this Friday. To the best of my knowledge, there's no reason I'll be quarantined as I don't come from Shengen area. But I'm ...
As we were told in the airport, no foreigner is allowed to enter the country anymore, starting March 22. I was among the last ones: https://m.sggpnews.org.vn/national/vietnam-halts-entry-to-all-foreigners-starting-at-zero-on-march-22-86153.html Read More
Anyone entering vn these days? by Arnaud
Hey all, I live in Vietnam, I've been in Australia for two weeks, and I'm supposed to go back this Friday. To the best of my knowledge, there's no reason I'll be quarantined as I don't come from Shengen area. But I'm ...
My wife asked around but she was told that it was not possible, that they don't offer this option. Read More
Anyone entering vn these days? by Arnaud
Hey all, I live in Vietnam, I've been in Australia for two weeks, and I'm supposed to go back this Friday. To the best of my knowledge, there's no reason I'll be quarantined as I don't come from Shengen area. But I'm ...
Arrived at the dormitory. Run down and dirty, no need to say more. Most of the people that were in our batch won't even have a room anyway, they will probably sleep in the hall until they're sent somewhere else. Read More
Anyone entering vn these days? by Arnaud
Hey all, I live in Vietnam, I've been in Australia for two weeks, and I'm supposed to go back this Friday. To the best of my knowledge, there's no reason I'll be quarantined as I don't come from Shengen area. But I'm ...
Hey guys, So I decided to go back to VN and give myself 2 weeks of holidays in a random dormitory. Leaving Australia was not easy: tigerair canceled our internal flight Melbourne-Sydney at the last moment, we still managed to be in Sydney on time, ... Read More
Anyone entering vn these days? by Arnaud
Hey all, I live in Vietnam, I've been in Australia for two weeks, and I'm supposed to go back this Friday. To the best of my knowledge, there's no reason I'll be quarantined as I don't come from Shengen area. But I'm ...
> If you don't have to leave Australia for any reason Well I'm supposed to go back to work, same for my wife. If we stay in Australia it's unpaid leave, and we burn cash paying for accommodation... Read More
Anyone entering vn these days?
Hey all, I live in Vietnam, I've been in Australia for two weeks, and I'm supposed to go back this Friday. To the best of my knowledge, there's no reason I'll be quarantined as I don't come from Shengen area. But I'm ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
Starting 5th of July, 2019, Timo requires foreigners to have a 1 year visa to open a bank account. https://timo.vn/en/blog/regulations-for-foreigners/ Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
@raymerjacque thanks for sharing your tip, but can you deposit foreign currencies in Timo? Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
A quick reply regarding cash deposit in a foreign currency, let's say you want to open a USD account and drop some cash there. I've been to many banks these days, here's what you'll encounter, from the most common to the less ... Read More
How to select your ISP - Internet in Vietnam by dudumomo
It's probably one of the first thing you may ask, right after getting the key of your apartment or house. How about internet ? Here are some information about Internet in Vietnam: [b]Technology[/b] Basically, you have 3 types of connections: - ...
And one more breakage for AAG: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/aag-cable-breakdown-affects-internet-traffic-in-vietnam/133004.vnp Very sluggish internet here, with a FPT business subscription. Is anyone having better results with another ISP? Read More
How to select your ISP - Internet in Vietnam by dudumomo
It's probably one of the first thing you may ask, right after getting the key of your apartment or house. How about internet ? Here are some information about Internet in Vietnam: [b]Technology[/b] Basically, you have 3 types of connections: - ...
For the ISP, the recommendation I usually hear is Viettel, then FPT, in this order. But it's mostly people repeating what they heard, so don't sweat it. Ultimately, the only reliable way to know if another ISP works better is to try it. A ... Read More
How to select your ISP - Internet in Vietnam by dudumomo
It's probably one of the first thing you may ask, right after getting the key of your apartment or house. How about internet ? Here are some information about Internet in Vietnam: [b]Technology[/b] Basically, you have 3 types of connections: - ...
Have a look at the news from time to time, like this one: http://vietnamnews.vn/society/417144/internet-cable-ruptures-for-5th-time-in-2017.html In short, Internet speed abroad is highly unreliable since the undersea cables that connect VN to the ... Read More
Anyone having issues with SMS confirmation codes ? by Arnaud
Hey there, I've been down here in Vietnam for 2 years now, and had 3 phone numbers already. Like everyone, from time to time I need to receive a SMS confirmation code for some operations (bank, emails, whatever), and ALWAYS, ALWAYS, at some ...
Hi Andy, thanks for sharing the tip ! My phone is getting old, so when I'll have to change it I might do as you suggest. Not sure how much it would cost for a French SIM card though. Read More
Anyone having issues with SMS confirmation codes ? by Arnaud
Hey there, I've been down here in Vietnam for 2 years now, and had 3 phone numbers already. Like everyone, from time to time I need to receive a SMS confirmation code for some operations (bank, emails, whatever), and ALWAYS, ALWAYS, at some ...
Hey, thanks for your feedback. Yes I registered my passport when I bought the si card. And no, the phone does not stop working, it just stops receiving SMS confirmation codes from some services. Apart from that the phone works just fine. Read More
Anyone having issues with SMS confirmation codes ?
Hey there, I've been down here in Vietnam for 2 years now, and had 3 phone numbers already. Like everyone, from time to time I need to receive a SMS confirmation code for some operations (bank, emails, whatever), and ALWAYS, ALWAYS, at some ... Read More
Wood furnitures, anyone got some ?
Cheers everyone, I will move in a new place soon, and I will have to furnish everything from scratch. I'd like to have wooden furnitures, good quality, stuff that last and don't fear the humidity when it's rain season. Do you guys have ... Read More
Do you know any Vietnamese novel translated in English ? by Arnaud
Hello there, I ask this question because I just finished reading [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorrow_of_War]The Sorrow of War[/url], a Vietnamese novel by [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%E1%BA%A3o_Ninh]Bảo Ninh[/url]. A great ...
Yep, I just finished reading The Sympathizer and liked it very much. I'm not sure it's available in Vietnam though, I bought it abroad. Read More
How to select your ISP - Internet in Vietnam by dudumomo
It's probably one of the first thing you may ask, right after getting the key of your apartment or house. How about internet ? Here are some information about Internet in Vietnam: [b]Technology[/b] Basically, you have 3 types of connections: - ...
Talking about the technical issues on the submarine cables, we're right into it. Both IA and AAG cables are broken at the moment, the connectivity with the rest of the world is close to zero at some moments of the day. If you rely heavily on the ... Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
Just a quick reminder for you guys running around: there's the Terry Fox Run happening soon, Sunday 27th of November, in Phu My Hung, D7, HCMC. 5km. http://terryfox-vn.org/# Happy running :) Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
Hello HCMC joggers ! There's a 4km run organized in District 7, Phu My Hung, Sunday 25 September 2016. More info here: http://bbgv.org/component/bbgv_events/event/291.html Cheers. Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
I've been jogging in Phu My Hung for a while when I arrived here. It was nice, as it's quiet and the air is OK. And it's big enough so that you can have different tracks. Then I moved to Bin Thanh district, and I jogged along the Nhieu ... Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
You will hardly find a better place than Phu My Hung to run in Saigon. "Huge quiet streets" as you put it. If you don't run here you won't run anywhere :) Read More
Do you know any Vietnamese novel translated in English ? by Arnaud
Hello there, I ask this question because I just finished reading [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorrow_of_War]The Sorrow of War[/url], a Vietnamese novel by [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%E1%BA%A3o_Ninh]Bảo Ninh[/url]. A great ...
Funny you talk about that book ! I just bought it two days ago ! But not in Vietnam, I found it in a second-hand shop in Sydney, Australia. They say it's been banned by the Vietnamese government, so I don't know if it's possible to find ... Read More
Do you know any Vietnamese novel translated in English ? by Arnaud
Hello there, I ask this question because I just finished reading [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorrow_of_War]The Sorrow of War[/url], a Vietnamese novel by [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%E1%BA%A3o_Ninh]Bảo Ninh[/url]. A great ...
@ THIGV yep I messed up a bit, posted in Saigon and in Ho-Chi-Minh. The two cities exists in the forum and are different cities. The whole forum is spllt in two... Read More
Do you know any Vietnamese novel translated in English ? by Arnaud
Hello there, I ask this question because I just finished reading [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorrow_of_War]The Sorrow of War[/url], a Vietnamese novel by [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%E1%BA%A3o_Ninh]Bảo Ninh[/url]. A great ...
I think the bookstore I'm talking about is "Cá chép", you will find "Open the Window..." there, on the last floor. I don't know much about second-hand bookshops in Saigon. If you go on the book street ... Read More
Do you know any Vietnamese novel translated in English ? by Arnaud
Hello there, I ask this question because I just finished reading [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorrow_of_War]The Sorrow of War[/url], a Vietnamese novel by [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%E1%BA%A3o_Ninh]Bảo Ninh[/url]. A great ...
Hey "Hymn for the Weekend", I just spotted the "Open the Window, Eyes Closed" in a bookstore on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai. I think it was the number 225 or something like that. On the odd numbered side of the street, that's for ... Read More
Do you know any Vietnamese novel translated in English ? by Arnaud
Hello there, I ask this question because I just finished reading [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorrow_of_War]The Sorrow of War[/url], a Vietnamese novel by [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%E1%BA%A3o_Ninh]Bảo Ninh[/url]. A great ...
When you say the books were not translated in English, you mean they have been translated only in French ? Or not translated at all ? Read More
Do you know any Vietnamese novel translated in English ? by Arnaud
Hello there, I ask this question because I just finished reading [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorrow_of_War]The Sorrow of War[/url], a Vietnamese novel by [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%E1%BA%A3o_Ninh]Bảo Ninh[/url]. A great ...
Hi ! Indeed, you're right, they're different authors ! I don't know why I've been confused about these two guys forever... I'm bad at handling Vietnamese names, they're very slippery in my mind :) I only saw one edition of ... Read More
Do you know any Vietnamese novel translated in English ? by Arnaud
Hello there, I ask this question because I just finished reading [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorrow_of_War]The Sorrow of War[/url], a Vietnamese novel by [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%E1%BA%A3o_Ninh]Bảo Ninh[/url]. A great ...
Lately I read a few vietnamese books, some mentioned in this topic. Let me list it there. - Open the Window, Eyes Closed by Nguyễn Nhật Ánh, is indeed a really good book. Read it twice in a row. There's also supposed to be ... Read More
Badminton in Ho Chi Minh City - 2015 by elisa_pippi
Hello, I am looking for a badminton trainer here in saigon. Do you still have the number of this coach? All the best and thank you, Elisa
Hi everyone, I just moved in Bình Thanh, I'd be happy to find badminton partners that play around, just for fun, in parks, on the street or whatever. I'm not a good player though, I just "hit the ball". I'd like to find ... Read More
Making "Banh chung" before Tet come!
Hey, am I too late ? If you're still making some, or know someone who does, I would love to help :) Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
Hello joggers following this thread, there's a run organized in March in D9: http://marathons.ahotu.com/event/la-course-du-printemps-the-spring-race Number of places is limited, so you' d better register early :) Read More
Do you know any Vietnamese novel translated in English ? by Arnaud
Hello there, I ask this question because I just finished reading [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorrow_of_War]The Sorrow of War[/url], a Vietnamese novel by [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%E1%BA%A3o_Ninh]Bảo Ninh[/url]. A great ...
Diary of a Cricket by Toai Ho, right ? Apparently it's a common bilingual Viet/English book. I didn't even know this existed. I used to read bilingual French/English when I learned English, it was great. I was wondering if it existed with ... Read More
Do you know any Vietnamese novel translated in English ? by Arnaud
Hello there, I ask this question because I just finished reading [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorrow_of_War]The Sorrow of War[/url], a Vietnamese novel by [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%E1%BA%A3o_Ninh]Bảo Ninh[/url]. A great ...
Meeting for book exchange and beer drinking sounds like a smart option :) Read More
Do you know any Vietnamese novel translated in English ? by Arnaud
Hello there, I ask this question because I just finished reading [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorrow_of_War]The Sorrow of War[/url], a Vietnamese novel by [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%E1%BA%A3o_Ninh]Bảo Ninh[/url]. A great ...
I have a few books too, I can lend them if you're interested. I say "lend" because I'm a kind of books freak and I like to keep any book I liked. Just so that when I'm old I can have a huge library in my house :) Read More
Do you know any Vietnamese novel translated in English ? by Arnaud
Hello there, I ask this question because I just finished reading [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorrow_of_War]The Sorrow of War[/url], a Vietnamese novel by [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%E1%BA%A3o_Ninh]Bảo Ninh[/url]. A great ...
Thanks for the info ! I'm not in ebooks for thanks for offering. I just read "Last Night I Dreamed Of Peace" from Đặng Thùy Trâm. It's a diary from a doctor who worked on the battlefields during the war. Not ... Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
Hello everyone, I'm a little bit late to tell, but there's the HCMC run planned for the 24th of January, in D7. HOWEVER, you must register before the 3rd of January, and at the time being, only the 5km run is still available, the other ... Read More
Sharing cooking skills by Arnaud
Hello there, I love to eat and to cook, let's face it. And I enjoy Vietnamese cuisine :) If you're a food enthusiast like me, and know how to cook Vietnamese, maybe we can have a deal. You teach me some Vietnamese cuisine, and in return I ...
Is that pop-corn in the bottom-right corner ? Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
Hi there, apparently Electric Run is postponed to Saturday 5th of March 2016. Read More
Do you know any Vietnamese novel translated in English ?
Hi, thx for your suggestions ! I just started "Last night I dreamed of peace" from Đặng Thùy Trâm. I bought it to a street seller, and I must say it's my first encounter with a "false copy" (or I ... Read More
Sharing cooking skills by Arnaud
Hello there, I love to eat and to cook, let's face it. And I enjoy Vietnamese cuisine :) If you're a food enthusiast like me, and know how to cook Vietnamese, maybe we can have a deal. You teach me some Vietnamese cuisine, and in return I ...
Hi, my favorite food are mainly noodles soups: "Phở bò", "Bún bò Huế", "Mì Quảng" and so on. I would love to make the bouillon from zero: go to the market, buy the ingredients, chop ... Read More
Do you know any Vietnamese novel translated in English ?
Hello there, I ask this question because I just finished reading The Sorrow Of War, a Vietnamese novel by Bảo Ninh. A great book really ! I would like to read more books from Vietnamese authors, it's a good way to learn about a country, ... Read More
Do you know any Vietnamese novel translated in English ? by Arnaud
Hello there, I ask this question because I just finished reading [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorrow_of_War]The Sorrow of War[/url], a Vietnamese novel by [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%E1%BA%A3o_Ninh]Bảo Ninh[/url]. A great ...
Hey, I will just re-create this post in the HCMC part of the forum. I just realized that both HCMC and Saigon exist on the forum. Basically, everyone use HCMC, and almost nobody use Saigon. Just look at how lively the forum is on HCMC compared to ... Read More
Sharing cooking skills
Hello there, I love to eat and to cook, let's face it. And I enjoy Vietnamese cuisine :) If you're a food enthusiast like me, and know how to cook Vietnamese, maybe we can have a deal. You teach me some Vietnamese cuisine, and in return I ... Read More
Do you know any Vietnamese novel translated in English ? by Arnaud
Hello there, I ask this question because I just finished reading [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorrow_of_War]The Sorrow of War[/url], a Vietnamese novel by [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%E1%BA%A3o_Ninh]Bảo Ninh[/url]. A great ...
Thanks for your reply. Indeed I read books, real ones, with paper and letters printed on it. Ebooks never appealed me, I spend enough time in front of my computer like that. No more screen for god's sake ! :D Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
Hi runners, next week-end is the Electric Run in HCMC, it's a kind of mix between running / walking / partying. Happens every year in HCMC and in other cities of the world. But I must admit it's the first time I hear about it.Anyway, for those ... Read More
Do you know any Vietnamese novel translated in English ?
Hello there, I ask this question because I just finished reading The Sorrow of War, a Vietnamese novel by Bảo Ninh. A great book really ! I would like to read more books from Vietnamese authors, it's a good way to learn about a country, ... Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
Thx, event created. Let's continue the discussion here: https://www.expat.com/en/events/asia/vietnam/saigon/9-sports-and-outdoor-activites/132-jogging-in-phu-my-hung-district-7.html Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
Hey, I'd prefer saturday evening. What time is evening for you ? Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
Hi everyone, if you feel like it I Invite you to run with me in D7 Phu My Hung, so that you discover the place if you don't know it. We can to that this week-end, or the next, or during the week. I have a lot of free time at the moment, so I ... Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
Hi, thanks for all this information. Never heard about the Hash House Harriers before, they look like a funny bunch of people. I run often in Phu My Hung now, I get up at 05:30 and it's definitely worth it, cool air, quiet streets, sunrise, ... Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
Another great info for you runners, there's a 5km run organized the 26th of December in HCMC. It happens at 07:30 PM, that's nighttime ! http://yeuchaybo.com/events/electric-run-hcm-2015/ I will open a new topic just for that a week ... Read More
Have a beer Thursday at Phu My Hung, District 7, HCMC by Arnaud
Hi everyone, I propose to meet and have a couple of beers at the Crescent, Phu My Hung, District 7, HCMC. The idea is just to have a good time and meet some people. For those who don't know, Phu My Hung is a new suburb, south of district 7. ...
Hi, tell me, if you live by the Crescent, where could we meet ? I mean, there's plenty of places along the Crescent, but I don't know which one is a coffee, or a bar, or a restaurant. I think you know better than me if you live there :) Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Hi everyone, I propose to have a beer and meet some people at the Crescent, Phu My Hung, District 7, HCMC. This Thursday 3rd of December, around 17h30. If you're intereseted, please visit the forum ... Read More
Have a beer Thursday at Phu My Hung, District 7, HCMC
Hi everyone, I propose to meet and have a couple of beers at the Crescent, Phu My Hung, District 7, HCMC. The idea is just to have a good time and meet some people. For those who don't know, Phu My Hung is a new suburb, south of district 7. ... Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
Another info for all the joggers around, there's a run organized in Saigon the 24th of January: 3 distances: 5, 10 and 21 km. Time to start training ! http://marathons.ahotu.com/event/hcm-run-conquer-the-bridge#event Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
Hi runners ! It's a little bit late to warn you guys, but I just learned that there's a run tomorrow morning in Phu my Hung (District 7). It's a charity for cancer research. Start at 08:00, distance is 5 km. Be sure to be there before ... Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
Hello there, I just went for my first run this morning. I woke up at 07:00, and I can already tell you that it's way too late! Sun is already high and aggressive at this moment. As for witnessing "how a city wake-up", it's a ... Read More
Are there bus route maps for Saigon? by lnigalis
I guess that says it all. Don't want to take the taxi anymore but I seriously need to know where I am going. LOL
Apparently there's also a mobile app named BusMap, but since I don't have a smartphone, I can't tell how good it is, and if you can have it in english or not. Maybe someone out there already tried it ? Read More
Are there bus route maps for Saigon? by lnigalis
I guess that says it all. Don't want to take the taxi anymore but I seriously need to know where I am going. LOL
For those living in District 7... Here is the Lotte Mart Shuttle Bus Map. Unfortunately, it's low resolution... I bet the best is to go to the Lotte Mart and pick up the real map. I also found a Phu My Hung Bus Map, but they had the weird idea ... Read More
Are there bus route maps for Saigon? by lnigalis
I guess that says it all. Don't want to take the taxi anymore but I seriously need to know where I am going. LOL
As everyone said, there is a good map on buyttphcm. But most of the links here are outdated (even if the link is still valid and shows you a map). To get the latest version of the map, go to http://www.buyttphcm.com.vn, and click on the ... Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
@Pearlin Duong Yep, didn't think about renting, you're right. Thanks for the tip ! Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
@jhanex17 Just googling that at the moment. It's the area just south of Crescent / Phu My Hung, after the bridge on Ca Cam, isn't it ? I can see also that there seem to be a big wild area, west of that, on the other side of Rach Dia.... ... Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
@Pearlin Duong I like cycling too, but I need a bike for that :) I don't know yet if I'm gonna buy one. Running is easier, I just need shoes, that's why it's my first choice when I want to do sport. Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
@jhanex17 Yep I just heard about the Crescent / Phu My Hung area, it seems promising ! I think it will be my first try for running :) Read More
Looking for new friends and a shared flat/house.
Hi everyone, I found a room, I just settled in district 7. Pretty good place, I'm very happy with it :) Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
Hi everyone, thanks for your advices. I just settled in the district 7, so I'll try to run around there. I'll let you know if I find a good circuit to run on. As some suggested, I'll probably run early, to avoid the crowd, and enjoy the ... Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ? by Arnaud
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ...
I don't know. Are there a lot of people who use to run here ? Do they survive ? Read More
Looking for new friends and a shared flat/house.
Hello there ! I just arrived in Ho Chi Minh today. I'm there with a tourism visa, 3 month, can be extended to 3 more months. My plan is to find a shared flat/house, cheap, with electricity and internet ok. I'm working on my own in software ... Read More
Anybody up for jogging this week ?
Hi, I just arrived in HCM, I plan to stay there for a few weeks. I used to run back home, I'd like to keep this habit. I usually run around 5 km, I'm not a big runner :) So here is the plan, I'm around district 1 at the moment, I'd ... Read More