Travel12
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Registration: 09 December 2012
Office/business services in Ho Chi Minh?
Hi Saigon tutor! Did u find a place to print and copy? I'm in need of the same services plus a scanner... Read More
Printer and scanner... Where? by Travel12
I need to print some forms from my email, fill them out & scan/email back. Any recommendations on an Internet cafe I can do all of this at? I've never used an Internet cafe are they open late? I appreciate any advice you have :)
Can you give me an example of a street? I haven't seen any... I recently moved here. Thanks Read More
Printer and scanner... Where?
I need to print some forms from my email, fill them out & scan/email back. Any recommendations on an Internet cafe I can do all of this at? I've never used an Internet cafe are they open late? I appreciate any advice you have :) Read More
where to make leather bag by kryptonite123
does anyone know where can we make leather bag custom made in hcmc? tq
Did you ever find someone to make your leather bag? Read More
Is saigon square is open today? just before Tet day by EJLee
Actually I do not have anything to do today:( So I feel go to shop to saigon square. Is saigon square and night market is open today? it is just before Tet day. Anyone knows?
I went the 11th and it was still closed. Anyone know if it's open now? P.s. called the #posted for Saigon square and a woman answered and said "noooo you have wrong #" Read More
Cao Dai Temple
Any tips on how to get there? Should I just book a tour and do a "chi chi tunnels/temple" day? Read More
What is the best restaurant in HCMC? by Peter Goudge
Hi All I've been in Vietnam (mostly in HCMC) for coming on 7 years, but I still haven't found a reasonably priced restaurant that I can 'call my own'. Sure, I've found plenty of good ones, but none that I'd especially visit again. Recommendations ...
I agree sumo BBQ is a yummy fun place to take visitors... It's around 300vnd per person but all you can eat! We stick to the little shops near our apartment but when we feel like something western Elbow Room is our favorite place!!! They also own ... Read More
Nguyen Hue flower show overwhelmed by huge crowds by Jaitch
Thousands of travellers have flocked to downtown Ho Chi Minh City to visit the 10th flower display on Nguyen Hue Street, District 1 which was opened to the public on February 7 (27th day of the last lunar month). Highlights of Nguyen Hue Flower Show ...
Great info... Thanks! Hoping to stroll the flower show tomorrow when I expect the streets will be quite empty! Read More
ASEAN Basketball League by rap8310
Warm Holiday Greetings to the Expat.com Community ! There is gonna be a tournament called ASEAN Basketball League soon. I hope we could all join together in watching the upcoming matches: ABL 2013 Season Schedule ...
Yes they sell two types of beer Heineken and something else... Can't think of what as I usually stick to the Heineken. They are 25,000 a can. :) Read More
Fabric shopping and tailor made by Travel12
Any recommendations on fabric stores and tailors for women's clothing? Want to get shorts, blouses or dresses made. Thank you in advance!
I have plenty of time and will definitely be checking out the streets you mentioned Jaitch! Read More
You've got... NO mail by Travel12
I've been waiting on a Christmas card from my family in the states since early December. Should I just consider it lost forever or does a regular card envelope take several months to arrive? Also waiting on a package sent by USPS the tracking # has ...
Thank you for the location of the Customs office! I'll save it for future reference. Actually my taxi fare would be about a 300,000VND trip, which is half of what I paid in duty. Don't think it's worth the trip this time. Read More
You've got... NO mail by Travel12
I've been waiting on a Christmas card from my family in the states since early December. Should I just consider it lost forever or does a regular card envelope take several months to arrive? Also waiting on a package sent by USPS the tracking # has ...
The form only has one basic code for food with a 35% duty on what my family wrote was the value of the box (60 USD). Then a 10% VAT. The total was 606 VND plus 20 for delivery equaling the 626,000 I was charged on delivery. Not sure why my family ... Read More
Fabric shopping and tailor made
Any recommendations on fabric stores and tailors for women's clothing? Want to get shorts, blouses or dresses made. Thank you in advance! Read More
Men Haircut by Sploke77
Hi any suggestions for a reasonable BARBER (NOT hair stylist) around town - dist 1 or nearby? Must be affordable, say less than 45K. Thanks
Just wanted to throw this out there... I saw a bunch of men's hair clippers for sale at MaxiMark I think it was district 10. Read More
You've got... NO mail by Travel12
I've been waiting on a Christmas card from my family in the states since early December. Should I just consider it lost forever or does a regular card envelope take several months to arrive? Also waiting on a package sent by USPS the tracking # has ...
Received my box today and EVERYTHING my family sent was in the box. Thank you customs and mail workers! Box from the states took five days in customs. I have my receipts and will have them translated to see why the duty was so high. Appreciate all ... Read More
You've got... NO mail by Travel12
I've been waiting on a Christmas card from my family in the states since early December. Should I just consider it lost forever or does a regular card envelope take several months to arrive? Also waiting on a package sent by USPS the tracking # has ...
Should I pay the duty on delivery then appeal or refuse to pay before getting the box? Read More
You've got... NO mail by Travel12
I've been waiting on a Christmas card from my family in the states since early December. Should I just consider it lost forever or does a regular card envelope take several months to arrive? Also waiting on a package sent by USPS the tracking # has ...
Well I received a notice that my box will be delivered today (I could have picked up Friday but opted for the drop off Monday). Which means it took my box only five days to get through customs. Majority of the wait was on travel. The notice also ... Read More
You've got... NO mail by Travel12
I've been waiting on a Christmas card from my family in the states since early December. Should I just consider it lost forever or does a regular card envelope take several months to arrive? Also waiting on a package sent by USPS the tracking # has ...
Yes all the postcards I sent out were received very quickly by my family. Perhaps I had them write my address incorrectly... (building#) Street name (apt#)? Will having two numbers on the top line confuse the VN mail carriers? Read More
You've got... NO mail by Travel12
I've been waiting on a Christmas card from my family in the states since early December. Should I just consider it lost forever or does a regular card envelope take several months to arrive? Also waiting on a package sent by USPS the tracking # has ...
Thank you for your response WJWoodard! How would I go about finding the customs office so I can try to go claim or track my package? Read More
You've got... NO mail
I've been waiting on a Christmas card from my family in the states since early December. Should I just consider it lost forever or does a regular card envelope take several months to arrive? Also waiting on a package sent by USPS the tracking # has ... Read More
ASEAN Basketball League by rap8310
Warm Holiday Greetings to the Expat.com Community ! There is gonna be a tournament called ASEAN Basketball League soon. I hope we could all join together in watching the upcoming matches: ABL 2013 Season Schedule ...
Sorry more specific... Next game is tomorrow January 3 @7pm I believe Read More
ASEAN Basketball League by rap8310
Warm Holiday Greetings to the Expat.com Community ! There is gonna be a tournament called ASEAN Basketball League soon. I hope we could all join together in watching the upcoming matches: ABL 2013 Season Schedule ...
This is actually a very exciting season for the new ABL! There are several standout "expat" players in the league as well. I went to the first game against china... Saigon Heat won! Next game is tomorrow night. Read More
Do I need a dvd player?
I purchased a DVD movie from one of the stands and asked the seller if I would be able to play it on my laptop. Of course they said YES YES YES so I bought it. Now I'm home and it wont play on my laptop. Did I just get a bad DVD or do I need a DVD ... Read More
Need help grocery shopping... please! by Travel12
Hi, I'm new to HoChiMinh City District 11 so I grocery shop across the street at CitiMart or Lotte Mart (spelling?). Where do you buy your veggies and meat? Are those grocery stores safe to buy veggies or meat from? Thank you for any advice you can ...
Thank you all for the info!! All of it is much appreciated! Based on my address I guess I'm going to pay a higher price grocery shopping at Lotte Mart, that's fine so long as it keeps me healthy. Occasionally I will try to visit Metro, Giants ... Read More
Need help grocery shopping... please!
Hi, I'm new to HoChiMinh City District 11 so I grocery shop across the street at CitiMart or Lotte Mart (spelling?). Where do you buy your veggies and meat? Are those grocery stores safe to buy veggies or meat from? Thank you for any advice you can ... Read More
Babysitting services in Sky Garden by dmarkelov
Hello everyone! Does anybody know of any established babysitting services in skygarden, or within walking distance? Cheers
Hi, I just moved to Ho Chi Minh City and would be interested in babysitting part time. Not sure if you need a full time nanny or just a babysitter for special occasions? Read More