Nguyen Duc Cang

Looking for friends/language exchange by Kimberlybooe

Hi I'm Kimberly from New Zealand. I created a Facebook page for myself and local friends to exchange language and cultures. Yup, I'm looking for a language/culture exchange. To tell you a bit about myself, I've been living in Saigon ...

Christmas Eve in Can Tho by mal

Hi, Visiting Can Tho and spending the Christmas Eve there. What it will be look like? Will be there any events for Christmas in Can Tho? Any Christians there to organize a Christmas Dinner or coffee evening? Cheers Mal

rent motorbike in Can Tho. Where? Best Price! by love Vietnam

Hi all....I am staying in Can Tho and want to rent a motorbike, can someone tell me the best place or where to rent and approx cost per day..per week...thanks... :)

Oneday trip outing to Binh Quoi on 30 th November 2014 by Richard Loo

The camping trip has been postponed to 27/28th Dec 2014 . So we have planned a short one day trip to Binh Quoi this Sunday 30/11/14 which is a beautiful area which looks like an island with parks and we go for seafood in the afternoon. Details as ...

Expat blog November gathering on Sunday 16th November 2014 by Richard Loo

We will be having a gathering for this month and hope everyone would be happy to do some friendly networking . Details are as follows: Date: 16/11/2014 Sunday (this Sunday) Venue: Highland Coffee Ham Nghi ...

Can Tho Gyms (phong tap tai Can Tho) by christopher p

Hi, Can anyone help me out with a gym with modern tread machines in Can Tho? I am not looking for hotel gyms. cheers

Seeking quiet life in. viet Nam by MarkinNam

I m on recon mission to find a quiet place to live xpat life and do some good in the local community, loved Hanoi Hue not bad Hoi an has gone all western in the last year with lots of noise at night Quang ngai is next on list, can Anyone advise ? ...

Where are the major expat hangouts in Saigon? by jakejas

I live in D11 with the in-laws, and while it is nice to have family support, it would also be nice to get out and meet some expats. Where are the main expat hangouts in Saigon? Over the last couple of weeks I have been to several bars in D3, and ...

meet up can tho by poppyy11

hello I am new in can tho :) I am from England and looking to meet new friends to relax with :)

meet up can tho by poppyy11

hello I am new in can tho :) I am from England and looking to meet new friends to relax with :)

Expats meet up this sunday 06/07/2014 by Richard Loo

If you are free this Sunday..why not join us for some good chat with new friends. Here are the details: Date: 6/7/2014 Sunday (this sunday) Venue: ...

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 ...

Saigon International Friends by born2share

We are group where you can meet international people in Saigon! Invite your international friends who could be interested to join the group. Juste un groupe pour rencontrer des personnes internationales à Saigon! Invitez vos amis ...

Saigon International Friends by born2share

We are group where you can meet international people in Saigon! Invite your international friends who could be interested to join the group. Juste un groupe pour rencontrer des personnes internationales à Saigon! Invitez vos amis ...

Saigon International Friends by born2share

We are group where you can meet international people in Saigon! Invite your international friends who could be interested to join the group. Juste un groupe pour rencontrer des personnes internationales à Saigon! Invitez vos amis ...

Saigon International Friends by born2share

We are group where you can meet international people in Saigon! Invite your international friends who could be interested to join the group. Juste un groupe pour rencontrer des personnes internationales à Saigon! Invitez vos amis ...

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 ...

teen bar in hcmc ? by virgileD

Hello, I m new in hcmc and i m looking for a good bar where i can met young people (18yo -25yo) It would be great if the beer were cheap :)

looking for IELTS class by miss nguyen

Hi every body, Im want to join an IELTS class, study with native speaker. Do you have or do you know any class like that, please introduce me. I want to get IELTS 7.0 thankyou for reading. Have a nice day

39 years old - to old to learn English ? by mariavietnam

Sorry for my bad English, i am 39 years old, i don't use English many years after living University. Now i want to learn E to take EILTS 5.5 points to help my job. It is possible? Is there any Vietnam women as my age want to learn English? My ...

English Club Meeting- Update by tomkat70

Hello everyone, We probably will not have a meeting this week due to the observance of two holidays, Independence and International Labor Day. Everyone probably will be spending time with their families on a long weekend holidays. The club will ...

English Club Meeting- Update by tomkat70

Hello everyone, We probably will not have a meeting this week due to the observance of two holidays, Independence and International Labor Day. Everyone probably will be spending time with their families on a long weekend holidays. The club will ...

English Club Meeting- Update by tomkat70

Hello everyone, We probably will not have a meeting this week due to the observance of two holidays, Independence and International Labor Day. Everyone probably will be spending time with their families on a long weekend holidays. The club will ...

English Club Meeting- Update by tomkat70

Hello everyone, We probably will not have a meeting this week due to the observance of two holidays, Independence and International Labor Day. Everyone probably will be spending time with their families on a long weekend holidays. The club will ...

How different between the rich and the poor in finding love by lamhoang

A poor, he doesn't have enough money to enjoy life comfortably but he can get a real love. A rich, he has so much money that he can buy anything he wants but if he can buy real love or not. I think that is the different thing between the rich and ...

English Club Meeting- April 20 by tomkat70

Hello everyone, I would like to invite everyone ( member as well as non-member) to join our English club meeting on Sunday, April 20, 2014 @ 5:15 pm at Le Van Tam Park on Hai Ba Trung St, Dist.1. We will meet at the pavilion on the left hand side ...

English Club Meeting- April 20 by tomkat70

Hello everyone, I would like to invite everyone ( member as well as non-member) to join our English club meeting on Sunday, April 20, 2014 @ 5:15 pm at Le Van Tam Park on Hai Ba Trung St, Dist.1. We will meet at the pavilion on the left hand side ...

Top 5 Dishes To Try In Vietnam by spajcte

I dont know about you guys, but i only see noodles on the street, Dog meat (which i will never eat) Can someone Viet tell me, what are some of Viet Favorite Dishes. Something that i can keep down LOL ;)

Top 5 Dishes To Try In Vietnam by spajcte

I dont know about you guys, but i only see noodles on the street, Dog meat (which i will never eat) Can someone Viet tell me, what are some of Viet Favorite Dishes. Something that i can keep down LOL ;)

Nice park in district 3 by tomkat70

I just wonder if anyone can recommend any nice park in District 3, not too crowded, where I can hold an outdoor meeting under lots of tree shades and benches provided. Appreciate greatly! Tom

English Club Meeting by tomkat70

Hello everyone, I would like to invite everyone to join our English club meeting on Sunday March 23, 2014 @ 5:15pm at the location below: Alexa Coffee Shop 202 Pasteur St, District 3 We will meet at the back patio. Fee: free. You only need ...

Where do expat meet up? by Richard Loo

Many of us are newbie like your truly and we are fairly new in HCM. Is there any place where expats can meet up or gather together to exchange ideas and experience? The Metro -Lotteria or the new Parkson with Big C would be a good place? any ...

Just arrived in Can tho... anybody here? by Calvin36527

Hello everybody! I'm from Switzerland and I just arrived in Can Tho where I'll spend a couple of months as I'm doing an internship in paediatrics hospital. I'm really looking forward to discover the city, the vietnamese lifestyle and people around ...

English Club Meeting Today by tomkat70

If anyone interested, we have an English club meeting today at 5:00 pm at ione coffe - 39 Pham Ngoc Thach , district 3. It's a great way to learn speaking English and making friends. I hope to see lots of people there today! Tom

English Club Meeting Today by tomkat70

If anyone interested, we have an English club meeting today at 5:00 pm at ione coffe - 39 Pham Ngoc Thach , district 3. It's a great way to learn speaking English and making friends. I hope to see lots of people there today! Tom

Flight MH370 by Richard Loo

We were very saddened to learn of flight MH370.We extend our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to all families for their loss. Our caring thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Let us pray for them. Thank you

Help with a translation...much appreciated by JeanFro

Would anybody be so kind to help me with the translation of this? Em không biết rằng sẽ còn phải chịu đựng bao lâu nữa. Em đã cố giấu mọi thứ sâu trong trái tim mình. Bao ...

Where do expat meet up? by Richard Loo

Many of us are newbie like your truly and we are fairly new in HCM. Is there any place where expats can meet up or gather together to exchange ideas and experience? The Metro -Lotteria or the new Parkson with Big C would be a good place? any ...

Seeking quiet life in. viet Nam by MarkinNam

I m on recon mission to find a quiet place to live xpat life and do some good in the local community, loved Hanoi Hue not bad Hoi an has gone all western in the last year with lots of noise at night Quang ngai is next on list, can Anyone advise ? ...

Where do expat meet up? by Richard Loo

Many of us are newbie like your truly and we are fairly new in HCM. Is there any place where expats can meet up or gather together to exchange ideas and experience? The Metro -Lotteria or the new Parkson with Big C would be a good place? any ...

Seeking quiet life in. viet Nam by MarkinNam

I m on recon mission to find a quiet place to live xpat life and do some good in the local community, loved Hanoi Hue not bad Hoi an has gone all western in the last year with lots of noise at night Quang ngai is next on list, can Anyone advise ? ...

English Club - Ho Chi Minh City by tomkat70

I know that there are many threads regarding English Club in Ho Chi Minh City. I just want to post this topic for those who are interested to join and would like to improve their English skill. The club meeting location will be in District 10 & 11, ...

Filipino's in Can tho. by malel

Hello anyone here lives in Can tho? I am a Filipina I need friend..I've lived here for one year But I haven't met any filipino..

Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe

Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...

Any anime fans? by NinaVamp

I'm a fan of anime, manga, video games, Japanese stuff in general and am looking for expats with similar interests. I know it is big here in Vietnam but sadly I do not speak Vietnamese yet to converse with locals. :( I'm pretty much a fan of nerdy ...

Any anime fans? by NinaVamp

I'm a fan of anime, manga, video games, Japanese stuff in general and am looking for expats with similar interests. I know it is big here in Vietnam but sadly I do not speak Vietnamese yet to converse with locals. :( I'm pretty much a fan of nerdy ...

Software Tester Needed by ChrisFox

First of all, I've tried posting this in the job area but I keep getting server errors so if a mod could edit it into there (or send me the error logs and give me admin access so I can fix it), thanks. I need someone who knows Mac to test four ...

Cheapest Beer in Bui Vien Street? by emmy.vn

Hi, there! I'm gonna have a small party with my friends. We are deciding to find a restaurant to drink beer. Most of place here is expensive, we would like to drink a lot (we have 10 peoples). I'm seeking for a cheapest restaurant here. Could anyone ...

Internet slow down again by Budman1

Looks like the internet is going down the tubes again. Started late last night and now today it's next to worthless. Changed over to my 3G USB to see if that would speed it up. Nope. Is it just me? I'm using VNPT.

motos----*******Where to rent a CBR???******* by Hans.b

Hi! I've been living in SG for over 1 year renting a PCX for 2.5million per month but would really like to find a CBR, GSXR or R6. Can anyone help me? I've been all around Pham Ngu Lao and the only highline bikes a few places have are SH's but ...

motos----*******Where to rent a CBR???******* by Hans.b

Hi! I've been living in SG for over 1 year renting a PCX for 2.5million per month but would really like to find a CBR, GSXR or R6. Can anyone help me? I've been all around Pham Ngu Lao and the only highline bikes a few places have are SH's but ...

Looking for some friends- hanging out for a drink. by emmy.vn

Hello! Im 21 y/o, a student living in HCM. I would like to making friend with some expats here and have a drink sometime. I like travel, new culture, learning new language... Send to my inbox and we can meet if you have free time! :) thank you for ...

Lost motobike key. What can I do? by Japantovietnam

Does what it says on the box. I know, I was stupid, but if anyone can give me some advice on what to do, that'd be great.

Hey come network with me! I'm after some new friends & contacts.. by Dave Fidel

Hey, I've just rolled into town and usually I have a lot of friends but here I have very few. I'm a Creative Media Artist with a background in Behavioural Psychology but I'm finding it tuff with so few people to talk with and make things happen ...

Responses to using Vietnamese by ChrisFox

Feature this sequence. You want into a coffee shop "cà phê đen đá, không đường" girl smiles, turns to her friends, and laughingly intones: "cà phê đen đá, không đường" at the exact same speed. ...

Photography classes/photoshop lessons by Buzzer

Every day as I walk around HCMC I see people, Vietnamese and tourists of course, taking tons of pictures. Vietnamese girls pose with their friends for picture after picture and I've seen plenty of aspiring models walking the streets with their pals ...

What is the best way to call the USA? by Wild_1

Hello guys, When I first came out here, a buddy of mine loaded my labtop with that MagicJack and gave me a USB to call home with. Once out here, I got a Mobifone account and often use that to call the US, when I am away from my laptop. Recently, ...

Badminton, cycling exercise in dist 1. Im looking for a partner by hoangminh071

Hi guys, does anyone available in the morning or night? Im live in Dist 1, next to the river side, need a partner to play with, i dont really need a team. My roomate too lazy to wake up soon in the morning, and also i dont have much friends here ...

Lending Money by ChrisFox

Don't. A lot of people here think we have lượng falling out of our pockets and we can lend 20 or 100 triều and never miss it. People I've barely met try to borrow amounts that I wouldn't lend to an employed friend in the USA, and ...

Looking for a friend to hanging out and eating at Halloween night! :) by emmy.vn

Hello! I'm Yul, 21 y/o female. I'm looking for a male friend who will not have any schedule time tomorrow night- Halloween, I would love to make friend and hanging out for tomorrow night, eating some delicious food and drinking, also talking and ...

Youtube blocked in HCM? by milkybunnyHCM

I got my internet connection hooked up in my new place in PMH and see that Youtube is blocked here 80% of the time. I've lived in Can Tho and other cities and this was never the case--just Facebook and a few random sites I don't visit often. I was ...

Learning the Language by ChrisFox

I know two kinds of expats here: those who make no effort to learn the language and those to whom not learning it would never cross their minds. Most seem to be in the first group though I know one man who abruptly decided to take the plunge and is ...

Need help of finding a place to stay while visiting Phu Quoc...PLEASE by thuy4tien

My wife and I plan to visit Phu Quoc from November 20 - 24. Last time we stayed was at a place called SEA STAR (bungalow #19). It was very nice. I called them yesterday and they say they are FULL in November. ANY RECOMMENDATION? We need a Bungalow ...

Learning the Language by ChrisFox

I know two kinds of expats here: those who make no effort to learn the language and those to whom not learning it would never cross their minds. Most seem to be in the first group though I know one man who abruptly decided to take the plunge and is ...

Moving to Can Tho by mamaduck

Hi, I am looking for a place to live in Can Tho. Where do the expats live? I have looked at the traditional Vietnamese apts. that are 4 levels south of town and was not that interested in climbing 3 flights to go to bed. Any suggestions? I ...

Moving to Can Tho by mamaduck

Hi, I am looking for a place to live in Can Tho. Where do the expats live? I have looked at the traditional Vietnamese apts. that are 4 levels south of town and was not that interested in climbing 3 flights to go to bed. Any suggestions? I ...

Anyone experience with saigon2muine? by ExpatgirlEllen

Dear expats Does anyone of you have experience with the transportation from Ho Chi Minh / Saigon Airport to Mui Ne with saigon2muine? We will be coming to Mui Ne on vacation; and as we are expats ourselves, we know you're the right persons to talk ...

Anyone experience with saigon2muine? by ExpatgirlEllen

Dear expats Does anyone of you have experience with the transportation from Ho Chi Minh / Saigon Airport to Mui Ne with saigon2muine? We will be coming to Mui Ne on vacation; and as we are expats ourselves, we know you're the right persons to talk ...

Looking for friends to hang out around Ben Thanh market - HCM City by Demi_HCM

Hello! I'm Demi from Ho Chi Minh City. Next weekend I'll be taking a tour around Ho Chi Minh City, especially Ben Thanh market and would love to invite some friends to hang out with me. Especially for expats friends who still feel new to Ho Chi Minh ...

The Best frest Germany Beer in Vietnam? by Tony_Nguyen

Hey Guys, I am back to Vietnam for a few month and start wondering where the best place for drinking fresh Germany beer is. I really like that kind of beer because of the quality and taste. Could give me some suggestions pls? Best regards

Hi I'm Darren from Singapore! by darrencmc

Hi, I'm Darren and I'm living in District 10, HCMC, Viet Nam. Currently teaching part-time spoken English/TOEIC/TOEFL/IELTS in a local language center. Like most Singaporeans, I speak 4 languages: English, Chinese(Mandarin), Hokkien(Taiwanese) and ...

Convoy For Babies (CFB) HCMC -> Dong Nai 9/29/2013 by Tran Hung Dao

[b][color=red]Brief Mode[/color][/b] (for those who are short on time): Who: Expats and Expat-friends (locals) who want to make a difference. As of [b]9/28/2013 - 20:49[/b], the list ...

Badminton near or within ho chi minh city by dragonslayer

Do any one here play badminton near or within ho chi minh city. I would like to have a permanent group to play with.

Weekend... by Anniest

Well yeah, I know today is Monday. Abit too early to talk about "weekend", but ... Do you guys have any plans for the weekend ? lol THD and I have a plan to visit special babies on Sunday. I wonder many of you here also interested. On Saturday I ...

travel to vung tao by MarkinNam

what is the least expensive way to get there, bus or taxi and how do you know which bus from dist 1?

WARNING- Be careful with your mobile phone by tintinmiami2013

To all expats and friends living in VN. This is the 2nd time I've heard from a friend in the last month that their mobile phone was STOLEN while walking with it in HCMC. I just want to let you guys know that you need to be extremely vigilant when ...

Is 1700 USD enough for two to live in Hanoi? by jritoo

Hi, I want to know whether $ 1700 per month will be enough for two in Hanoi? will it cover fully furnished accommodation, electricity, good speed internet, travelling & entertainment. I want to also know whether domestic help is available & is it ...

Weekend... by Anniest

Well yeah, I know today is Monday. Abit too early to talk about "weekend", but ... Do you guys have any plans for the weekend ? lol THD and I have a plan to visit special babies on Sunday. I wonder many of you here also interested. On Saturday I ...

Where can I replace glass on an Ipad by Guest63985

By accident our Ipad got broken and we need to replace with a new glass. Does anyone have any recommendations where to go in HCMC? And do you have an idea about costs for the replacement? The Ipad is working as normal, its only (!) the glass ...

buy plane ticket (Air Jet) to Phu Quoc island...airport vs. agency ? by thuy4tien

what is the best way (meaning saving time and money) to buy airplane tickets to Phu Quoc? I heard that VietJet Air is cheaper than Vietnam Airline. Do you save time / money by walking into any of the travel Agency (on Pham Ngu Lao) and buy plane ...

buy plane ticket (Air Jet) to Phu Quoc island...airport vs. agency ? by thuy4tien

what is the best way (meaning saving time and money) to buy airplane tickets to Phu Quoc? I heard that VietJet Air is cheaper than Vietnam Airline. Do you save time / money by walking into any of the travel Agency (on Pham Ngu Lao) and buy plane ...

buy plane ticket (Air Jet) to Phu Quoc island...airport vs. agency ? by thuy4tien

what is the best way (meaning saving time and money) to buy airplane tickets to Phu Quoc? I heard that VietJet Air is cheaper than Vietnam Airline. Do you save time / money by walking into any of the travel Agency (on Pham Ngu Lao) and buy plane ...

buy plane ticket (Air Jet) to Phu Quoc island...airport vs. agency ? by thuy4tien

what is the best way (meaning saving time and money) to buy airplane tickets to Phu Quoc? I heard that VietJet Air is cheaper than Vietnam Airline. Do you save time / money by walking into any of the travel Agency (on Pham Ngu Lao) and buy plane ...

Traveling? Drinking beer? Hangout? Swimming? by ngao010388

Hi there, Do you love traveling? Drinking beer? Hangout? Or swimming? If you answer “Yes” to one of these questions and you wanna have a friend to share with these activities, I am the person you are looking for.:) Why me? I have ...

life in Vung Tau by bluecheer

hello i would like to know about life in Vung Tau my plans have changed and i am now studying a TESOL Certificate IV which finishes in October and plan to come to Vietnam November/December 2013. any information on jobs,accommodation and life in Vung ...

Living and Working in Can Tho by coreyrose19107

I am in th e US and I want tdesarately to leave here and get to Vietnam! I am in the beginning stages of planning my get-away and I have selected this area as my landing point. I like Can Tho and Rach Gia as destinations. I am highly skilled in many ...

Would like to meet some new friends who can spk English.... by Ng0720

Am ng from china,am gone stay in Ho Chi Minh for one month,I like Ho Chi Minh,is fun.....but am traveling alone so sometimes I feel boring,would like to have some new friends around...thank u,but is better if y can spk English....thanks

Is dangerous ! by Ng0720

I was in D2 today,and I saw a thief wanted to steal a white female's bag,so I went and tell this woman to be careful,and the thief send a "greeting"to me...that is fun....

Looking for room mate by bebe517

Me and the bf are moving to D7 and are looking for a roomie for our 2 bed, 2 bath apt. Rent will be way cheap for all the space (and the apt complex has a pool). If you are, or know of any, expats looking for a room, please direct them my way! If ...

Looking for room mate by bebe517

Me and the bf are moving to D7 and are looking for a roomie for our 2 bed, 2 bath apt. Rent will be way cheap for all the space (and the apt complex has a pool). If you are, or know of any, expats looking for a room, please direct them my way! If ...