unei_nguyen
Vietnamese looking for information about Finland
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About me
Vietnamese
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks Vietnamese, English, and, hopefully, Korean
Registration: 30 January 2012
Just Arrived in HCMC by MikeFF
Hi everyone, I'm from Malaysia, 40yo male, just arrived in HCMC about 1 week plus, found a nice cosy serviced apartment in D10. In the midst of processing my Vietnamese driving license after which I will be getting a bike + insurance. I used a ...
which park there are you going to? You may not see anyone exercising because that park is not big enough. I am not sure about district 10, but many parks in District 1 and Tan Binh district (where I live) are full of people!! :P Read More
Expat blog weekly meet up - Thursday, July 26, 2012 by bechum
Hey guys, Here are preliminary plans for weekly meet-up on Thursday, July 26, 2012. Please share ur ideas then finalize for the best choices as well :) - Part 1: go to cinema to watch blockbuster movie "Ice Age 4" in 3Ds + Option 1: Diamond ...
it looks like a lot of fun!! You must have a lot more pictures!! I am dying for more!! It is a pity I couldn't attend this week's meet-up!! Read More
Expat blog weekly meet up - Thursday, July 26, 2012 by bechum
Hey guys, Here are preliminary plans for weekly meet-up on Thursday, July 26, 2012. Please share ur ideas then finalize for the best choices as well :) - Part 1: go to cinema to watch blockbuster movie "Ice Age 4" in 3Ds + Option 1: Diamond ...
Does this mean we skip dinner?? :-?? Read More
How to find workers in Vietnam ... by sghsaigon
Im looking for staff in a bar/cafe What is the best way to find staff with good english? Is it best to advertise on the Internet, newspaper, advertise at a university, go to a job agency, or go directly to the Mekong lol Steven
I'm sorry i am not an English teacher lolEureka!! :lol: Aberlulu, Rojamin may be mean to other people, but this doesn't mean we have to be mean to him, I guess!! Can you guys just calm down?? Let's kiss and make up!! :kiss: This is off topic ... Read More
Dacshund in HCMC by bryanlam
Where can I buy dacshund in Hcmc?
vinceWIN, But they do sell huskies here with the price of 10 mil each!! I haven't seen anyone buy them. If there is, s/he may grow them in the fridge!! Who knows!! Read More
How to find workers in Vietnam ... by sghsaigon
Im looking for staff in a bar/cafe What is the best way to find staff with good english? Is it best to advertise on the Internet, newspaper, advertise at a university, go to a job agency, or go directly to the Mekong lol Steven
rojamin and unei_nguyen We are getting off topic here, but I can assure you if you talk about the technicalities of the IELTS (or TOEIC or TOEFL), most native speakers (and even non-native speakers) will draw a complete blank. You may get better ... Read More
How to find workers in Vietnam ... by sghsaigon
Im looking for staff in a bar/cafe What is the best way to find staff with good english? Is it best to advertise on the Internet, newspaper, advertise at a university, go to a job agency, or go directly to the Mekong lol Steven
I'm sorry, English is my first language and i got into University straight from school, i have been unaware of IELTS ...Unei Nguyen, Those of us who grow up in English speaking countries do not need to take that type of test. Even when we have to ... Read More
How to find workers in Vietnam ... by sghsaigon
Im looking for staff in a bar/cafe What is the best way to find staff with good english? Is it best to advertise on the Internet, newspaper, advertise at a university, go to a job agency, or go directly to the Mekong lol Steven
Are you serious?? :thanks: IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It is the worlds number one English language test, taken by over 1 million people every year from across the world. Taking an IELTS test will help to open doors ... Read More
Expat blog meet up - Thursday, July 12, 2012 by florian22
hey guys !! how about another meet-up to organise next weeekend :) We were thinking about doing a 2 day trip in the Mekong Delta. Chum !! i'm letting you decide where we are going. (because you made very good decisions) How about meeting-up on ...
Bechum, I cannot see any sun light now in my place, so I am afraid that my friends and I cannot make it to the meetup today. Thanks a lot for the good work of yours. Hope to see you guys next meetup. Read More
Donating by Nhung11281
Dear all, I am collecting children clothes to send to orphanages in the central highland. If you have clothes that still in good condition, or even can join me to help those poor orphans, pls leave an e-mail. You can visit my Facebook at ...
Where can I bring the clothes to?? Actually, for some reason, I am having with me only a shirt. Is it ok to donate ONLY ONE shirt?? I do want to help, but I don't know if my help is appropriate!! :( Read More
Expat blog meet up - Thursday, July 12, 2012 by florian22
hey guys !! how about another meet-up to organise next weeekend :) We were thinking about doing a 2 day trip in the Mekong Delta. Chum !! i'm letting you decide where we are going. (because you made very good decisions) How about meeting-up on ...
Is it still possible to register for my 2 friends who will possibly show up together with me at the meet-up?? :) Read More
Expat blog meet up - Thursday, July 12, 2012 by florian22
hey guys !! how about another meet-up to organise next weeekend :) We were thinking about doing a 2 day trip in the Mekong Delta. Chum !! i'm letting you decide where we are going. (because you made very good decisions) How about meeting-up on ...
I am in. How to confirm that I join, any advance payment or any fee to be paid to register ?are you seriously joking? @ bechum: thanks for missing me on purpose :D i'll terrorise your phone :) anyways, we need to do a raincheck. It rains in SG ... Read More
Dacshund in HCMC by bryanlam
Where can I buy dacshund in Hcmc?
unei_nguyen: Check with this vet, he really cares for animals. Dr. Nghia SaiGon Pets 33- Duong 41 P. Thao Dien Quan 2, HCM Work: 0835194182 Work: www.SaigonPet.comThanks a lot for your enthusiasm!! I really appreciate it!! Read More
Dacshund in HCMC by bryanlam
Where can I buy dacshund in Hcmc?
DO NOT BUY AT LE HONG PHONG STREET! That is where the puppy mill dogs and other animals come from. Stolen female animals are impregnated serially and they produce all manner of deformed, physically weak animals which will either get you big vets ... Read More
Dacshund in HCMC by bryanlam
Where can I buy dacshund in Hcmc?
oh I see, sorry, my bad!! :P I only know that there are many shops on Le Hong Phong street, but I am not quite sure if those species are genuine or not. I am not an expert so I cannot tell if the sellers are telling the truth or not, unfortunately!! ... Read More
Dacshund in HCMC by bryanlam
Where can I buy dacshund in Hcmc?
Rojamin, I'm sorry but aren't you living in Ha Noi?? If you are staying in Sai Gon, I may contact my friend and request the information for you; she is intending to buy a dog and has already had a look at some of her favorite ones so she may be ... Read More
Hello- Coming to HCMC for the first time by arupbansal
Hi Guys, To start with i would like to apologise to start a new string with a similar request. Though i read the othere strings, i would like to know some specific information. I am joining work in HCMC on July 16, 2012 and will be reaching HCMC ...
Hello Arup!! Glad to hear that you will be in such a beautiful city like Sai Gon soon. About your first request, I personally think that it is expensive to stay in District 3. However, Phu Nhuan district is nearby and, therefore, a better place to ... Read More
How to find workers in Vietnam ... by sghsaigon
Im looking for staff in a bar/cafe What is the best way to find staff with good english? Is it best to advertise on the Internet, newspaper, advertise at a university, go to a job agency, or go directly to the Mekong lol Steven
Its ok sghsaigon!! I got your joke!! I lost my sensibility from the day I became a fan of 9gag!! :)) What kind of work are you offering?? ALL students in my class get 6.5 or above for IELTS, so you may not want to miss us!! :)) Read More
Dacshund in HCMC by bryanlam
Where can I buy dacshund in Hcmc?
It is said that there are a lot of pet shops on Le Hong Phong street, district 5!! Read More
Looking to learn Mandarin by remawe
Does anyone know a good Mandarin tutor or class? Thanks!
Hello Remawe!! Students in my class learn Mandarin in the Ministry of Foreign Affair's Language Center (87 Tran Quoc Thao street, district 3). Their coursebook is in English so you may want to check it out!! ^^ Read More
Expat blog meet up - Thursday, July 12, 2012 by florian22
hey guys !! how about another meet-up to organise next weeekend :) We were thinking about doing a 2 day trip in the Mekong Delta. Chum !! i'm letting you decide where we are going. (because you made very good decisions) How about meeting-up on ...
Hello all!! I really want to join, but I am not sure if my plan will change unexpectedly that day. Would that be ok?? Can you count me in the "maybe" list?? :P Read More
Ao dai tailoring ? by sofimofi
Hello, Does anybody know a good local Ao Dai maker/tailor? Nothing for tourists please. I would like local prices and local tailors targetting locals... Good quality ao dais please! Thank you! Sofia
What cities are you guys from? I had a friend make her ao dai in Nha Trang and I remember it was very cheap.I'm in Sai Gon!! The price I get is for teachers, so it can't be cheaper here!! :( Read More
Ao dai tailoring ? by sofimofi
Hello, Does anybody know a good local Ao Dai maker/tailor? Nothing for tourists please. I would like local prices and local tailors targetting locals... Good quality ao dais please! Thank you! Sofia
Wow, as I said, the cost for making one Ao Dai in HCM City is so high @.@ In my hometown, we just need 100.000 VND for fabric and then 120.000 - 150.000 to ask the most professional tailor in the town to make for you a gorgeous one =)) It's very ... Read More
Ao dai tailoring ? by sofimofi
Hello, Does anybody know a good local Ao Dai maker/tailor? Nothing for tourists please. I would like local prices and local tailors targetting locals... Good quality ao dais please! Thank you! Sofia
Does the 350,000 and 250,000 include the fabric too? I've been quoted higher but I'm not sure if those places are more expensive or they charge me higher because they know I'm not from here.I'm afraid you have to go to the market yourself to choose ... Read More
Ao dai tailoring ? by sofimofi
Hello, Does anybody know a good local Ao Dai maker/tailor? Nothing for tourists please. I would like local prices and local tailors targetting locals... Good quality ao dais please! Thank you! Sofia
Hello Sofimofi, I am a teacher so I have to wear ao dai everyday to work. My tailor is a good one who offer good price for teachers as well as flight attendants. But I'm not sure if they offer the same price for foreigners. To be on the safe side, I ... Read More
Tourists to Bangkok looking for advice by unei_nguyen
Hello!! I am a student living in Vietnam. In the next 2 weeks, I will be in charge of taking 2 beautiful ladies (who speak only Vietnamese and... body language) to Bangkok. In the school year, I have been working hard and my mom has to stay lonely ...
I guess most Vietnamese children pay the same respect to their parents!! We have been educated to do so since we were young. Some teenagers are stupid enough to treat their parents badly, but that is mostly because those parents didn't pay enough ... Read More
Tourists to Bangkok looking for advice by unei_nguyen
Hello!! I am a student living in Vietnam. In the next 2 weeks, I will be in charge of taking 2 beautiful ladies (who speak only Vietnamese and... body language) to Bangkok. In the school year, I have been working hard and my mom has to stay lonely ...
Unei_Nguyen it is only my opinion but MBK is one of those places that attracts tourist and they rave about but Pratunam is much better and cheaper when you talk about clothing. Pratunam has places like Platinum Mall if you like indoor shopping or ... Read More
Tourists to Bangkok looking for advice by unei_nguyen
Hello!! I am a student living in Vietnam. In the next 2 weeks, I will be in charge of taking 2 beautiful ladies (who speak only Vietnamese and... body language) to Bangkok. In the school year, I have been working hard and my mom has to stay lonely ...
Thanks a lot, Straydog!! I have searched on agoda.com, and found quite a lot of hotels. Those that are near Pratunam are quite expensive, but those near MBK are reasonable!! Thanks again, Straydog!! ^^ Read More
Bangkok - hotels and malls / markets.
Thanks a lot for your detailed reply!! I guess we also cannot trust anyone in Vietnam, so the not-to-trust-anyone is not a big deal!! :)) However, those 'western tourists' you have mentioned scares me really. I have been to Singapore and they were ... Read More
Tourists to Bangkok looking for advice
Hello!! I am a student living in Vietnam. In the next 2 weeks, I will be in charge of taking 2 beautiful ladies (who speak only Vietnamese and... body language) to Bangkok. In the school year, I have been working hard and my mom has to stay lonely ... Read More
Bangkok - hotels and malls / markets.
Hello Flip!! I am staying in Sai Gon and planning for a trip to Bangkok in the next 2 weeks. If you have any experience(esp where to stay and shop), please share with me!! I am young and inexperienced!! :( Read More
The best English breakfast in town by Tomfitch
Hi all, Curious as to your opinions on where to find a good English breakfast. I've been here awhile now and found a few; Spotted cow, boomerang etc. Open to any suggestions! One of the few things I crave from home occasionally!
I'm sorry, this sounds silly but I am quite unsure if the English dishes I have ever tasted is "good". It all depends on how we define G-O-O-D. I am Vietnamese, so I would say an English dish (or any other dishes around the world) is better when it ... Read More
Ao dai tailoring ? by sofimofi
Hello, Does anybody know a good local Ao Dai maker/tailor? Nothing for tourists please. I would like local prices and local tailors targetting locals... Good quality ao dais please! Thank you! Sofia
Hello Sofimofi, I am a teacher so I have to wear ao dai everyday to work. My tailor is a good one who offer good price for teachers as well as flight attendants. But I'm not sure if they offer the same price for foreigners. To be on the safe side, I ... Read More
e-cigarettes by ToPir
Hello to each and all! It looks like I'm going to travel to Vietnam for at least a couple of years and there is an issue I am unable to find information on here: e-cigarettes. As my wife 'convinsed' me to stop smoking the real thing. I'm on the ...
This is only a website selling vouchers so that u can buy the product with a lower price. After several days, this product wont be sold in the website, I'm afraid. But due to the fact that this voucher company found a shop selling e-cigar, u stand a ... Read More
e-cigarettes by ToPir
Hello to each and all! It looks like I'm going to travel to Vietnam for at least a couple of years and there is an issue I am unable to find information on here: e-cigarettes. As my wife 'convinsed' me to stop smoking the real thing. I'm on the ...
eh, good news for u!! I accidentally come across a website selling e-cigar here in HCMc!! But it originates from China. So u still have to prepare urself at ur home land!! :P Read More
Coffee peculator by j.keats
Hi all, I'm living in Saigon but I want to buy a coffee perculator so I can make my own good - and strong - coffee. Do you know where I can buy one? They look like this http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/Moka2.jpg And what about ...
Unei_Nguyen oi, It depends on the brand and type of coffee. I usually get my whole coffee beans at the Cafe Trung Nguyen on Nguyen Trai St. (North side) near by Le Hong Phone St. in District 5. The best one in town is called " Cafe Chong" which ... Read More
Planning a lazy Sunday
they have some lighters which look exactly like a camera, a burger, or a box of chewing gum... They also have notebooks looking like Death Note. Some magic stuff can be found there. They sell something u cannot find in normal shops, in short. Read More
e-cigarettes by ToPir
Hello to each and all! It looks like I'm going to travel to Vietnam for at least a couple of years and there is an issue I am unable to find information on here: e-cigarettes. As my wife 'convinsed' me to stop smoking the real thing. I'm on the ...
uh huh!! u get the point!! Read More
e-cigarettes by ToPir
Hello to each and all! It looks like I'm going to travel to Vietnam for at least a couple of years and there is an issue I am unable to find information on here: e-cigarettes. As my wife 'convinsed' me to stop smoking the real thing. I'm on the ...
Well, I know u are acting healthily, but u just don't think healthy!! Let me put it like this. You know Buddhism requires its believer to be vegetarians since it is cruel to eat animals. However, instead of eating boiled and stirred vegetables, ... Read More
e-cigarettes by ToPir
Hello to each and all! It looks like I'm going to travel to Vietnam for at least a couple of years and there is an issue I am unable to find information on here: e-cigarettes. As my wife 'convinsed' me to stop smoking the real thing. I'm on the ...
I get ur point, but dont u think that if u wanna live healthy, u have to think healthy first!! Anyway, there is little chance u can find e-cig here. Hope u think of some different alternatives!! ^^ Read More
e-cigarettes by ToPir
Hello to each and all! It looks like I'm going to travel to Vietnam for at least a couple of years and there is an issue I am unable to find information on here: e-cigarettes. As my wife 'convinsed' me to stop smoking the real thing. I'm on the ...
I guess this means u need to use your precious time left in your home to give up smoking entirely. Then next step: "hello Viet Nam, here I come, without cigarettes!! Yeah!" Read More
Planning a lazy Sunday
Shopping!! Yay!! Last week I showed an English friend of mine a shop which sells unique gifts. He sound indifferent at first, but then ended up spending 2mil there and became a VIP!! I am not posting the address here because I am not supposed to ... Read More
Coffee peculator by j.keats
Hi all, I'm living in Saigon but I want to buy a coffee perculator so I can make my own good - and strong - coffee. Do you know where I can buy one? They look like this http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/Moka2.jpg And what about ...
My friend, I have to say 300,000vnd for a bag of coffee is such a rip-off!! Last weekend, I bought 1kg of ground coffee and it cost 160,000vnd. Where are u staying?? Because if you are staying too far, it will be pointless to give you the direction ... Read More
Heading to Siagon! by Tomfitch
Hi all, The time has come and I move in on the 21st! Looking for a few people to get together and go for a drink on the saturday evening, obviously I have no idea where is good to meet so hopefully we can come up with a plan. Thought this would be ...
sounds like party without me!! :( Would you mind if I join you guys? I own a typical Vietnamese-American accent and I am native here!! Yay!! Read More
e-cigarettes by ToPir
Hello to each and all! It looks like I'm going to travel to Vietnam for at least a couple of years and there is an issue I am unable to find information on here: e-cigarettes. As my wife 'convinsed' me to stop smoking the real thing. I'm on the ...
Hello there, It's not us who are too indifferent to help you; it's because those e-cig things are hardly found here in Vietnam, where people have no intention to give up smoking, or if they really do, they will just snack to forget those cigs. My ... Read More
Greetings!
Hello, welcome to HCMc. I am native here so if you need any help about life, language and culture here, tell me!! I will....ask someone and respond to you as quickly as possible!! :P Read More
February Meetup by simonpierpoint
Hi all, It looks like enough people are interested in a Feb meetup for this Saturday, (11th), so we are going to go ahead with it. If you are interested, let me know and I will send you the details. Regards, Simon
I'd like to join in, but I don't think I am available on Saturday evening. Can I know the time of the event? Read More
making a business card by emanuelasun
Hi everybody, i need to make urgent business card for tomorrow morning. Somebody know some shop where i can make/print it? thank you Manu
The copy shop on Duong(street) Nguyen Van Cu, across from the NVC book store, is great. They'll make them on the spot, but they obviously won't be embossed.OMG!! Those copy shops are right next to my school, and they are always crowded with ... Read More
making a business card by emanuelasun
Hi everybody, i need to make urgent business card for tomorrow morning. Somebody know some shop where i can make/print it? thank you Manu
I only know some places in district 10 on Ly Thai To street. It takes you a 15-min ride by motorbike from district 1 to those shops. Read More
is Thao Dien, D1, Saigon a decent place to stay?
Isn't Phu My Hung a bit further to the downtown than Thao Dien?? Rhinoq, if you are to stay here in Vietnam for a short time and you need to travel to and fro downtown Saigon (I mean district 1), than Thao Dien will be a better choice. But if you ... Read More
Rock Climbing
Hey my name is Ryan. I used to be really into rock climbing but had to give it up when I moved to Hue 2 years ago. Now I live in Saigon and I would love to start climbing again. If anyone is interested in going climbing or would like to learn how ... Read More
Looking for someone to get a joint Gym Membership with
65-85$ per month?? I am offered a membership card of 9.000.000VND per year in California Fitness (in Parson Hùng Vương in district 5). Have you considered that place? It is said that that center is building the biggest gym in SE Asia. Read More
im from singapore n new in hcmc, any singaporean food in hcmc?? by rambo4
i miss singapore food and been so hungry for it huhuhu
Bread Talk and Bar Cook are Singaporean bakeries, aren't they?? :P I love Bread Talk, but I guess you are missing frog porridge. Which district are you staying in?? I know some restaurants, but not sure about their quality. You may want to visit ... Read More
Expats in Saigon with kids
I have family here, but I am no expat. I am local here!! :P Read More
Moving to Saigon, would love some help to get to know the city? by klavsy
Hi everyone, im moving to saigon around the end of Feb/early March and id like to get in contact with some other expats or locals before i arrive. I dont know anyone there and if anyone would like to give me some pointers on Do's and Dont's, social ...
Hi everyone, im moving to saigon around the end of Feb/early March and id like to get in contact with some other expats or locals before i arrive. I dont know anyone there and if anyone would like to give me some pointers on Do's and Dont's, social ... Read More
G'day!
are you looking for a part-time job?? Try to apply to SEAMEO. It is an English center in district 1. I've studied there and seen some teachers just like you. Read More
New in HCMC! by zirhk3355
Hi to everyone here, so nice to find something like this to get to know more friends! I am a Singaporean in his early thirties, been travelling to HCMC very frequently since Jul'11 and will finally be posted wef 5 Dec 11. Will be staying in Q2 ...
Hi Unei, this is the first time I heard someone says Singapore is inexpensive! Well its expensive even for some Singaporeans and myself, but I am glad you enjoyed it. I am still learning alot about the culture here, to be frank I have both ... Read More
Learning Vietnamese (Southern Dialect) by WideAwake
Here's links to a couple of YouTube sites that are dedicated to helping foreigners learn Vietnamese...with a southern ...
What would you suggest to liven the videos up? How about chimps riding tricycles in the background and circus music blaring at 100 decibles? That always makes me laugh! Maybe she could have butterflies and unicorns coming out of her mouth, ... Read More
Tet by remawe
Another newbie who is dumb and hasn't booked Tet yet. I've been so busy with settling in, that I haven't done any planning. I understand the city will be cool, but considering work never gives off this much time, I need to take advantage and get out ...
Remawe, How was your Tet holiday? :) Read More
New in town
Hello Bengaltiger, I know some nice coffee shops where we (you and me, plus many young adults who are eager to learn English and its culture) can meet. :cool: I can talk for days about Vietnamese culture. Shall we meet?? :cheers: Read More
I will be in HCM in January .. by joannedecemae
anyone traveling on that month? maybe we could meet up and do the city tour!!
I am not travelling in that month; I am local here!! lol If u need someone to show you around, send me a message!! :) Read More
Stand up comedy in Ho Chi Minh by Goobag
On June 1st there will be an open mic night in Bernie's pub in D1! For the first night there will be a loose comedy theme, and everyone is welcome to perform, including acoustic music and singing. We're hoping to get enough people to eventually ...
Hello... er... can I still join in?? :"> Read More
Learning Vietnamese (Southern Dialect) by WideAwake
Here's links to a couple of YouTube sites that are dedicated to helping foreigners learn Vietnamese...with a southern ...
Thank you for the links. But the first one is terribly boring. The second one seems more interesting thank to the beautiful girl. :P But the language she is speaking is not natural Vietnamese, both grammar and pronunciation. If anyone wants to ... Read More
New in HCMC! by zirhk3355
Hi to everyone here, so nice to find something like this to get to know more friends! I am a Singaporean in his early thirties, been travelling to HCMC very frequently since Jul'11 and will finally be posted wef 5 Dec 11. Will be staying in Q2 ...
hello there, I love travelling to Singapore; it's inexpensive but interesting. I have been there 3 or 4 times and haven't got tired of it!! :)) Hope u feel the same in Vietnam. ^^ Read More