726dbr
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Canadian, Single
Speaks English
Registration: 03 September 2016
Moving to Vietnam in July by JohnfromCanaf01
I moving to Vietnam in July from Canada. .do I need to only buy a one way plane ticket?
Yes I am in same boat, married to Vietnamese woman, have my marriage Visa exemption and had same reply from Vietnam embassy here in Canada. As of yet no information on border reopening. Rumour from the locals in Vietnam is July 1, but the rumour a ... Read More
Why the morally suspicious behaviour of some Vietnamese people? by WillyBaldy
I've had this question for a long time but it's very subtle and not easy to correctly express. I don't want the question to sound like "Why are so many Vietnamese people morally corrupt?" because it's not really want I want ...
Sorry to say, but the "morally suspicious" behavior seems to be the person paying for English lessons to get a date. Read More
Anyone on Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Vietnam? by DogChild
I have a benign tumor on my pituitary gland so I have to inject myself weekly with Testosterone. Is anyone here on TRT over there and if so do any of you have doctor or source recommendations (assuming Testosterone can be purchased legally over the ...
yes, but not everywhere. might need to go to 4 or 5 to find one that will sell it to you Read More
Where can i buy Kitchen Equipment, kitchen utensils. by AdrianCY
hello everybody, Im opening a new restaurant in Saigon and i was wondering if anyone could advise me where i can buy all my kitchen equipment & utensils. i am essentially looking for blenders, mixers, stainless steel G/N containers, stainless ...
Hoa Hoang Tham, Binh Thanh District....I thought I had replied yesterday... Read More
Where can i buy Kitchen Equipment, kitchen utensils. by AdrianCY
hello everybody, Im opening a new restaurant in Saigon and i was wondering if anyone could advise me where i can buy all my kitchen equipment & utensils. i am essentially looking for blenders, mixers, stainless steel G/N containers, stainless ...
I just went today to the one near my house, the 33.66 cm (13.25inch) one was 3,000,000 and smaller one 12 or 15 cm (I think) was almost 900,000 Read More
Where can i buy Kitchen Equipment, kitchen utensils. by AdrianCY
hello everybody, Im opening a new restaurant in Saigon and i was wondering if anyone could advise me where i can buy all my kitchen equipment & utensils. i am essentially looking for blenders, mixers, stainless steel G/N containers, stainless ...
Did you go there? I saw them 3 or 4 days ago when I was there...I will go again when I get back on April 25 or 26 and get price and picture for you. It's only a short walk for me... Read More
Where can i buy Kitchen Equipment, kitchen utensils. by AdrianCY
hello everybody, Im opening a new restaurant in Saigon and i was wondering if anyone could advise me where i can buy all my kitchen equipment & utensils. i am essentially looking for blenders, mixers, stainless steel G/N containers, stainless ...
La Maison on Hoang Hoa Tham, Binh Thanh district has them, but expensive. Read More
Where can i buy Kitchen Equipment, kitchen utensils. by AdrianCY
hello everybody, Im opening a new restaurant in Saigon and i was wondering if anyone could advise me where i can buy all my kitchen equipment & utensils. i am essentially looking for blenders, mixers, stainless steel G/N containers, stainless ...
Haven't been there yet but could check out Eurochef in district 2 http://www.eurochefworldwide.com/our-products/ Read More
Motorbike rental
I rented one for 4 or 5 months from Saigon scooter rental. They delivered and were quick to make any repairs...wanted to keep my passport, but I ended up giving them my Canadian drivers license instead. Charged me 2 million /month which is probably ... Read More
Coffee in Vietnam by GuestPoster0215
I left Vietnam when I was young and inexperienced with Vietnamese coffee. Settling back to Vietnam, I find myself intrigued and perplexed by the local coffee culture. I haven't really gotten used to it (again?) I guess. Coffee used to be a big ...
Ha ha! Andy Passenger and Ciambella are both right I think. Just a matter of semantics. It takes longer to brew the Vietnamese coffee in the phin. And I think thats what Ciambella means (correct me if I'm wrong). Andy, I think you could ... Read More
Coffee in Vietnam by GuestPoster0215
I left Vietnam when I was young and inexperienced with Vietnamese coffee. Settling back to Vietnam, I find myself intrigued and perplexed by the local coffee culture. I haven't really gotten used to it (again?) I guess. Coffee used to be a big ...
Too sweet? Don't put condensed milk in your coffee. It's your coffee, doctor it any which way you want, or drink it black. There's no law that says you have to drink it sweet. Not much coffee? A 6-oz cup of VIetnamese Robusta coffee ... Read More
Insulated Cooler by 726dbr
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows where to buy an insulated cooler in HCMC? Would like to get one so don't have to put ice and beer in a used chemical container. In Canada well call them coolers, but may go by other name as well. See picture ...
Thanks for putting up the picture Fred! Read More
Insulated Cooler
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows where to buy an insulated cooler in HCMC? Would like to get one so don't have to put ice and beer in a used chemical container. In Canada well call them coolers, but may go by other name as well. See picture ... Read More
The best Coffee Shop in Ho Chi Minh City by immersionenglish
After wandering around this crowded and noisy city, at last I found the ideal place to take a break and enjoy the incredible sort of coffees and teas, obviously along with a pastry. Steven's Coffee and Tea is not a StarBucks style, but it gives ...
Try "The Workshop" it has pour over and they don't believe in cà phê sữa đá. Ý in D 1 Read More
Laptops.
If you want a used, refurbished one can get relatively cheaply, but I believe new there are no bargains compared to the "Western" world. Read More
On the average what does it cost to eat per day ? by supertaper
On the average what does it cost to eat per day there that's breakfast lunch and dinner nothing fancy just normally trying to decide if three hundred a week will be enough cash to bring
Bánh mì 25,000 VND (about 1USD) Phở 35,000 VND (about 1.5 USD) Street barbeque 50,000 VND (about 2 USD) Beer at non-expat local bar/restaurant 20,000 VND (about 1 USD) I can't think of anything else one would need to eat or drink ... Read More
money by supertaper
Where do you exchange US currency for Vietnamese Dong or can you use US currency or do you do the money exchange at the airport the airport or do you have to go to a bank there or do I exchange it here before I leave the US, because I was wondering ...
Good to know, I usually just use sacom, as I tried a couple others (vietcom, bidv) and bank card didn't work...will try the other next time I get to town I a couple weeks Read More
money by supertaper
Where do you exchange US currency for Vietnamese Dong or can you use US currency or do you do the money exchange at the airport the airport or do you have to go to a bank there or do I exchange it here before I leave the US, because I was wondering ...
I use an app called "Currency Plus". Handy, just need wifi or data. Right at the moment it's 22,714 VND to 1 USD. I use bank machines, but problem with them is bank fees, unless you have an account with no foreign bank machine fees ... Read More
Internet and phone service by supertaper
One of the main things I forgot to ask about was how is the internet service there are their restrictions on what is available to access and how is the phone service as well I have Verizon international calling or do I have to find a provider there ...
If you have a phone with 2 sim slots, what I do is buy a Vietnamese data only Sim, about 4 dollars for 8 GB. Then you will have the Verizon number in case some one calls, but then have access to data for using what's app or whatever other ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam for 6 months trial time by Sait Elibol
Hi All, Me and my son would like to relocate in HCMC or Saigon for six months trial time. Like to know many details such as if we can survivev by teaching English to Vietnamese( We will have offi,cial certificates). We will be looking for a simple ...
I assume he means it doesn't need to be rented as a furnished suite. But not to worry, most places I've looked at are furnished anyway. Prices vary depending where you want to live. If live simply can get reasonable accommodation for 500 ... Read More
Legal steroids? by Daniel9000
Hi team, I am an Australian bodybuilder coming to Saigon in 10 days for 2months. Just wondering if you can buy anabolics steroids/growth hormones/peptides over the counter in Vietnam. I have done 3 training trips to Thailand all of which are ...
Yes, but can't get too much variety here. Better to take a trip to Thailand and bring back to Vietnam if you want something specific Read More
Hardwood for cooking
Is there some place in HCMC to get get fragrant hard woods for smoking food, as in Canada or the US, can get Applewood or Mesquite or cherry etc. Thanks Read More
Dirt Bikes in Ho Chi Minh
Where can you buy new (or used) dirt bikes in Ho Chi Minh City? Something like the Honda CR125, Yamaha YZ125, Suzuki RM 125, there are probably others, but those are the ones I can think of right now. Read More
Hey guys, anyone can recommend a good gym? by Andrewmylett
Hey everyone, I am moving to HCMC this October to start working and will be completely new to Vietnam. My company is putting me up in a hotel for a few weeks then looking for a place to live, meet new people etc. Really into my training and ...
I was going to get fit in district 4, not bad gym, limited weights ( only up to 30 kg ( about 65 lbs) dumbbells, seems typical here in Vietnam though) and limited 20kg (45 lbs) plates, but this is also typical. One nice thing was had a water ... Read More
Hey guys, anyone can recommend a good gym? by Andrewmylett
Hey everyone, I am moving to HCMC this October to start working and will be completely new to Vietnam. My company is putting me up in a hotel for a few weeks then looking for a place to live, meet new people etc. Really into my training and ...
yes but i believe California fitness's "promotion" is if you sign up for 2 years and pay teh 2 year membership up front. or 20 months, I don't Remember. I ended up going to Goldsport, 650,000/month in Go Vap District. not a bad ... Read More
Where to get Vietnam Visa Extention in HCMC by 726dbr
Hello, My visa expires at the end of October, I currently have a 3 month multiple entry tourist visa. I am from Canada. I would like to extend it for a minimum of 3 more months. I assume this is possible, Where do I go in HCMC to get this ...
Sorry, didn't notice your until now. I am in Cambodia as I type this waiting to pick visa up in the morning from Cina Travel. Got there just after 4 pm so was a bit late for the 2 hour express visa, but will be ready in morning Read More
Where to get Vietnam Visa Extention in HCMC by 726dbr
Hello, My visa expires at the end of October, I currently have a 3 month multiple entry tourist visa. I am from Canada. I would like to extend it for a minimum of 3 more months. I assume this is possible, Where do I go in HCMC to get this ...
Well I had no luck, as someone said I was unable to extend "Tourist" visa. I found a guide that I am going to follow though Vietnam Border Run - Visa For others with a business visa, just go up the stairs and once you get in there is an enclosed ... Read More
Where to get Vietnam Visa Extention in HCMC by 726dbr
Hello, My visa expires at the end of October, I currently have a 3 month multiple entry tourist visa. I am from Canada. I would like to extend it for a minimum of 3 more months. I assume this is possible, Where do I go in HCMC to get this ...
I haven't gone down there yet, but plan on going tomorrow. I will post how things turn out. Thanks for asking. Read More
Where to get Vietnam Visa Extention in HCMC by 726dbr
Hello, My visa expires at the end of October, I currently have a 3 month multiple entry tourist visa. I am from Canada. I would like to extend it for a minimum of 3 more months. I assume this is possible, Where do I go in HCMC to get this ...
Thanks all, I will start with the government building and see what they say. Wish me luck, I have to communicate with google translate mostly! Read More
Where to get Vietnam Visa Extention in HCMC
Hello, My visa expires at the end of October, I currently have a 3 month multiple entry tourist visa. I am from Canada. I would like to extend it for a minimum of 3 more months. I assume this is possible, Where do I go in HCMC to get this ... Read More