aibiet150204
Vietnamese looking for information about England
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Foreign lady model needed! [Ho Chi Minh City]
Can admin please close the topic? My friend has found her models :) many thanks! Read More
Foreign lady model needed! [Ho Chi Minh City]
Sorry for leaving those information. I actually don't get too much details in my friend's things so the things I can say is she is looking for few ladies properly from 25 to 40 years old having "youthful" look and know how to act ... Read More
Foreign lady model needed! [Ho Chi Minh City]
Hi there, I remember seeing a post while ago on this but cannot find it so I post this in few days. My friend, a designer, is looking for a foreign lady to be (photos for an album) model for her new collection [not very first but very first ... Read More
Any investment banker/financing professional person - English speaker? by aibiet150204
I tried to search and the blog came up with several results about invesment activities in Vietnam but all were not what I was looking for. I am looking for someone has knowledge on investment banking/financing activities to help me out with terms ...
Thank you all for the responses. A securities trader, risk analysist in financing and individual investment would be great :) Read More
Any investment banker/financing professional person - English speaker?
I tried to search and the blog came up with several results about invesment activities in Vietnam but all were not what I was looking for. I am looking for someone has knowledge on investment banking/financing activities to help me out with terms ... Read More
Can anyone recommand some best contempory vietnamese novels ? by enigma1981
Can anyone recommand some best contempory vietnamese novels in English? I'm not interesting about vietnam war, i prefer to some books about vietnam contempory society,about normal vietnamese people's life,about their stories.Thanks
I have to agree with Virgoks. There are not many good contemporary Vietnamese novels recently and it must be harder to find good ones translated into English. However, you can try "Open the windows, eyes closes" (Vua nham mat vua mo cua ... Read More
Life of Viet Women -- Matchmaking --Video by cvco
In getting to know Viet people Id like comments on the video below, made about three women who were looking for husbands. Is the truth? Is this how Viet people figure out problems? Is it representative of Viet life or is it all a huge lie? In the ...
Well said, Charmavietnam! Only one thing makes me disappointed is that I'm not that girl you admire because I save money then waste it for travelling lol not my future. In VN, furture does not mean anything then ;) haha Read More
What to do with 2,1bill dong? by crazybitch
I already have 1 bill dong at 8,1 interest rate at techcombank. The plan was to put more money in a saving account in vn But the interest rate has dropped dramatically, so i dont think thats an good idea anymore, I guess the interestrate will be at ...
Go travel around the world! After spending all 2.1billion, you'll have an idea to earn more! Read More
Where to fly a kite in Saigon? by aibiet150204
I heard that we can fly a kite in either district 2 or district 7 but not sure where is the better place? Although district 2 sounds better and some told me that you would have a better view from the other side of Thu Thiem tunel through Bitexco ...
Thanks for the offer. We already got a place :) Read More
Where to fly a kite in Saigon? by aibiet150204
I heard that we can fly a kite in either district 2 or district 7 but not sure where is the better place? Although district 2 sounds better and some told me that you would have a better view from the other side of Thu Thiem tunel through Bitexco ...
Many thanks, dejavu.dot, it's really kind of you. We now only hope that it will not be raining this Saturday! Read More
Where to fly a kite in Saigon? by aibiet150204
I heard that we can fly a kite in either district 2 or district 7 but not sure where is the better place? Although district 2 sounds better and some told me that you would have a better view from the other side of Thu Thiem tunel through Bitexco ...
thanks for your information, dejavu Hi, You're welcome Matt. If you like it, pls check it ... Read More
Looking for advice or opinions about a girlfriend. by robert_jpop
Hello everyone, I met a Vietnamese girl through an online dating website. I live in the US and I am 32 years old. She is 20. We started writing to each other towards the end of January of this year. After three weeks we lost touch with each other, ...
Glad we got all that clarified. As I said before, I'm not recommending any certain amount. Everyone is different, and I've known guys who allowed their girl as much as $3000 / month or more. Personally, I think that's crazy, given that ... Read More
Looking for advice or opinions about a girlfriend. by robert_jpop
Hello everyone, I met a Vietnamese girl through an online dating website. I live in the US and I am 32 years old. She is 20. We started writing to each other towards the end of January of this year. After three weeks we lost touch with each other, ...
aibiet: Unless your whole post is facetious, I'm going to assume you misunderstood mine. Allow me to clarify. In my relationship there are 3 "pots" of money - hers, mine, and OURS. Her monthly allowance goes in her pot, and she's ... Read More
Looking for advice or opinions about a girlfriend. by robert_jpop
Hello everyone, I met a Vietnamese girl through an online dating website. I live in the US and I am 32 years old. She is 20. We started writing to each other towards the end of January of this year. After three weeks we lost touch with each other, ...
Saigonmonkey: are you aware that $1,000 is not enough nowadays? If you are living in the centre of the city? A meal in district 1 would cost you about at least $2. I doubt that a girl going out with a western expat is willing to eat street food? ... Read More
Resort around HCM by Titebite
Hi guys, I am looking for a nice resort near HCM to spend the week end, to relax, enjoy swimming pool. Something near, no more than 1-2 hours drive from HCM. Does anyone can help me? Thanks !
No, I havent. Try to google it or check booking or agoda? Read More
Teaching - Retiring Australian Lawyer by damianellwood
I am presently visiting family who live in HCM City. While I am here I would like to make contact with some of the reputable agencies involved in hiring native english speakers for teaching roles. I would be grateful for any information forum ...
If one were to teach "Comparative Legal Systems" - which is one way of describing what has been suggested - it would be necessary (or at least useful) to have a reasonable grasp of Viet law rather than to just teach the common law in a ... Read More
Resort around HCM by Titebite
Hi guys, I am looking for a nice resort near HCM to spend the week end, to relax, enjoy swimming pool. Something near, no more than 1-2 hours drive from HCM. Does anyone can help me? Thanks !
Six sences just opened its new resort in Bo Cap Vang, Dong Nai, just 1 hour ride from the center of the city. Read More
Looking for advice or opinions about a girlfriend. by robert_jpop
Hello everyone, I met a Vietnamese girl through an online dating website. I live in the US and I am 32 years old. She is 20. We started writing to each other towards the end of January of this year. After three weeks we lost touch with each other, ...
Haha. Sorry for off topic, I just feel funny everytime people remind me that they come from the US and living near the full of VNese community in the US :)) just curious, were you born in VN or in the States? [again, not offensive] Read More
Teaching - Retiring Australian Lawyer by damianellwood
I am presently visiting family who live in HCM City. While I am here I would like to make contact with some of the reputable agencies involved in hiring native english speakers for teaching roles. I would be grateful for any information forum ...
That is actually the main idea, many thanks Jaitch! Given there is so much international legal interaction these days, student lawyers might appreciate an introduction to Common Law. Read More
Where to fly a kite in Saigon? by aibiet150204
I heard that we can fly a kite in either district 2 or district 7 but not sure where is the better place? Although district 2 sounds better and some told me that you would have a better view from the other side of Thu Thiem tunel through Bitexco ...
Thank you all for the information/advice. I have checked and it seems the other side of Thu Thiem tunel in District 2 is the best place for flying a kite. The view at sunset time is amazing there, you also need a camera to catch up the view of ... Read More
Teaching - Retiring Australian Lawyer by damianellwood
I am presently visiting family who live in HCM City. While I am here I would like to make contact with some of the reputable agencies involved in hiring native english speakers for teaching roles. I would be grateful for any information forum ...
Damianellwood: have you thought of teaching legal for law students or lawyers? The idea should be a private class for few people who want to learn legal soft-skills or English legal terms, etc. sharing your experience as a lawyer should be much ... Read More
Where to fly a kite in Saigon?
I heard that we can fly a kite in either district 2 or district 7 but not sure where is the better place? Although district 2 sounds better and some told me that you would have a better view from the other side of Thu Thiem tunel through Bitexco ... Read More
Question about baby surname by awayland
My GF is having my baby. We are not marry, and not planning to wed before the arrival of baby. I would like to have the baby surname under mine on the birth certificate. What's the law concerning baby surname if couple not marry?
If I remember correctly, if you have not got married yet, you can come to the local people committee when doing birth registration together with the girl and acknowledge that she can use your last name for the baby. Should have checked with the ... Read More
Looking for advice or opinions about a girlfriend. by robert_jpop
Hello everyone, I met a Vietnamese girl through an online dating website. I live in the US and I am 32 years old. She is 20. We started writing to each other towards the end of January of this year. After three weeks we lost touch with each other, ...
Mia2013: well said :) btw, I'll send you a message by the end of this month :) OP: Are you Vietkieu? Not offensive but is it more difficult to find a girl for VK guy in SJ rather than an online one? Wait a minute if I miss anything, so you asked ... Read More
Roadtrip from west to east coast by aibiet150204
I have been searching some information how to travel from the west to east coast for person who is first visiting the US. Air is definitely the best option, especially in December. I am just wonderring whether anyone here have tried by bus + train - ...
Many thanks, Bob K - it sounds the best part of the trip :) Read More
Roadtrip from west to east coast by aibiet150204
I have been searching some information how to travel from the west to east coast for person who is first visiting the US. Air is definitely the best option, especially in December. I am just wonderring whether anyone here have tried by bus + train - ...
Many thanks, Hailey. I heard about Amtrack. Is it suitable to travel by train from the west to the east in December (say Seattle to NYC?). I am afraid if snowing during that time and it would be so cold? Read More
Roadtrip from west to east coast
I have been searching some information how to travel from the west to east coast for person who is first visiting the US. Air is definitely the best option, especially in December. I am just wonderring whether anyone here have tried by bus + train - ... Read More
Getting married, but have doubts... by fredgo
Hi all, I am new to this site, so bear with me. To the point, I have finally met a woman in Viet Nam that I love truly. In fact, I just spent 3 months with her in Nam Dinh and at the end I asked her to marry me. She is divorced and 2 children ...
Single Viet women date to marry. Theres just no way around it if youre looking for a serious relationship. But from my experience ive found that women who are divorced, separated and hit the " ế" age(undesirable) of 30 years old ... Read More
Getting married, but have doubts... by fredgo
Hi all, I am new to this site, so bear with me. To the point, I have finally met a woman in Viet Nam that I love truly. In fact, I just spent 3 months with her in Nam Dinh and at the end I asked her to marry me. She is divorced and 2 children ...
Wow, this is the 1st time I took time to read till 1/2 these kinds of story. I believe that in any kind of relationship, you need to trust - in the other and in that relationship too, no exception for romantic relationship. So, my advice, as a ... Read More
Rock/Metal bars in Saigon by guest 87
Does anyone know of any good Rock/Metal bars or clubs in Saigon? Do they even exist here?
Don't go to Yoko and Mettalic. They are suck.Thanks. Not really tried Mettalic yet but your advice sounds like you havent got a chance to know old Yoko and their band yet! Read More
Rock/Metal bars in Saigon by guest 87
Does anyone know of any good Rock/Metal bars or clubs in Saigon? Do they even exist here?
Hard Rock, Kumho Plaza, Hai Ba Trung Acoustic, 6B Ngo Thoi Nhiem, District 3 Mettalic, 41 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Yoko, 22 Nguyen Thi Dieu, District 3 RFC, 25A Tu Xuong, District 3 Read More
AO Show tickets
Go to L'Usine coffee (Dong Khoi/Le Loi street), they have voucher applied for 2 people (buy 1 get 1 free, plus 10% discount). Read More
Looking for an apartment in the vicinity of the airport by Steevem
Hi all, I will be soon in Vietnam for a job, and i'm looking for an apartment. My request: 1 bedroom 1 living room 1 bathroom A washing machine, Internet, kitchen and somewhere safe, not too small and functional in the vicinity of the ...
There are several services apartments near Nguyen Van Troi which I believe the rent for a studio is only around $350. It may take you few minutes to the airport and would be a safe place to stay. I once looked up that area but it's far from the ... Read More
YOGA!
I got a day pass trial at several yoga places and highly recommend Sclupt n Shine yoga at No.3 Vo Van Tan. Although it's in district 3 but just feel walks from Diamond Plaza. Very professional teachers. Will definitely come back there for class ... Read More
Gym Price by tintinmiami2013
All, How much is your gym membership in HCMC? I understand that it varies from District to District in HCMC but I just want to get an idea. Thanks. Tin Tin
I got the quote from California District 4 last week: VND2.2 mil (about $100) per month, VND5.5 mil (about $250) per 3 months, VND17 mil (about $800) for 12 months.I don't get why they can't just charge everyone the same price. That girl ... Read More
World Cup ! by vinh946
Hey ! Anyone Up for the first World Cup game on Friday night at 3am ??? Cheers !
Game On does not look cool outside though... Universal Sports Bar.I was there for the final match of Euro 2012. It was great. Vinh946, I think you may want to visit there if you want to find foreign hubbies for watching worldcup with you since ... Read More
Gym Price by tintinmiami2013
All, How much is your gym membership in HCMC? I understand that it varies from District to District in HCMC but I just want to get an idea. Thanks. Tin Tin
I got the quote from California District 4 last week: VND2.2 mil (about $100) per month, VND5.5 mil (about $250) per 3 months, VND17 mil (about $800) for 12 months. Read More
Looking for like minded friends by eclipsemod
First off, I wanna say hello to all you folks here on these boards. I've been living and working in Vietnam since December and while I love this country and all it's people, I sometimes feel a little bored and lonely without my friends back in the ...
Haha lol nice introduction of a 30-years-old guy/girl??? Anime sounds very lovely lol Read More
what is true love with Vietnamese girl? by nnthuy154
I incidently read a story about a British man maried with a dirty Vietnamese girl. I fell very ashamed because I am Vietnamese too. You should agree that you may meet the good ones or the bad ones in every country, but especially the ones origined ...
Curious on why you have to post this thread? Are you trying to marketing yourself as a good girl and a foreign guy should look for someone like you? Read More
Travelling through Vietnam by drblue
Howdy, a newbie here. It may not be an expat topic, but I would like to ask someone who has done this before. I am between jobs, and I plan to travel Vietnam for 2 weeks before I start my new job. Here is a rough schedule for my trip. Day 1 : ...
Drblue, Your 2 weeks plan seems too much. I guess you have to fly from the north to central then to the south. However, for the provices around (i.e: HN to Ha Long then Sapa, etc.) you have to take bus/train which may take time and not sure the ... Read More
Saigon - Looking for Russian speakers
Hi there, I am planning to travel to Russia for few weeks. I may have to travel alone for a week before getting together with some acquaintances over there. I will not try to learn Russian (which is very difficult anyway) but have started learning ... Read More
Linkin Park Concert Ticket in Moscow on 2 June
Hi there, I am travelling to Russia in June. I hope that I can get visa before 1st June so that I can go to Linkin Park concert in Moscow on 2 June. However, I cannot find a source to buy the ticket online. One of my contacts in Moscow said that ... Read More
Best buffet in Saigon? by ssuprnova
Hi everyone, My friends and I are thinking of treating ourselves to a nice meal next week, so I wonder if you could recommend a buffet in Saigon. I've been to the Nikko hotel buffet before and it was quite good. Any other good place in that price ...
Anyone knows where we can get the best Dimsum buffet in town? I tried 2 places, 1 at Intercontinental hotel and the other is Ming Court at Nikko hotel. I like Ming Court and return several times but want to know more places. Highly appreciate if ... Read More
Residency permit? by bta87
Does anyone have the low down on just who can get residency, how long is the residency permit good for, who can get one, cost etc? Must one go to HCM or Hanoi to get one. I read where you can get one if your the spouse of a Vietnamese citizen. I'm ...
If you have your owned business, you would be exempted from work permit requirement and are able to get 3 years TRC (not quite sure about 5 years visa exemption). Read More
Travel HCMC-Hanoi by bike - feasible?
I have a friend who took a bike road trip from SG to HN last February in 14 days. He did several charity works during the trip. If you want to know more, I can introduce you to him. PM me, I will pass you his email as he is not living in Vietnam. Read More
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
Tao Đàn Park, right next to the Indepent Hall, at the conner Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Truong Dinh. Read More
Software for reading and typing Vietnamese
Budman1, have you tried to download Unikey? There are hundred of free download sites for this stuff. Also, there are many ways to type Vietnamese with this software, Telex or VNI, etc. From your post, it looks like you're typing Telex style. You may ... Read More
Cost of trip by MrshyONE
:/ How much $ would I need for a 25 day trip to HCM and Hanoi? Single male?
You must be rich :)) I cant see how you can get to know the culture if you stay at 3 stars hotel, visiting around by taxi, going by tour package and staying on a boat in Ha Long Bay! :)) That should be a plan for an elder person which I guess you ... Read More
Budget by MrshyONE
I am trying to adjust my monthly budget and I was wondering if anyone who has been living in HCM can advise, currently I'm budgeting 84mil vnd per month for all expenses. Is this amount average , below average or too much,? Non drinker so that is ...
Well, after your posts in this thread, Im sure you will be invited to meet a lot of ladies :)) good luck! Back to your question, my friend spends around 2.5k per month for 1 appartment with 2 bedrooms in district 3, transportation (taxi) from her ... Read More
"Best Pizza restaurant in Vietnam" by mab0918
Who among you guys have tried Pizza 4P's ? How's your experience? :D Pizza 4P's Address : 8/15 Le Thanh Ton St., Dist.1 HCM City, Vietnam :)
4P is great but it seems Japanese pizza?!? Read More
Good recommendation Hospital and Clinic in HCM by Dannytan
Hi All, I had a bad experience last year while coming to Vietnam. Got on the plane and felt really sick and have to be admitted to hcm hospital. The next day fever and headache, and stomach pain did not go away so decided to catch a plane back to ...
I usually go to Victoria Health care clinic and FV hospital. FV just opened its new clinic at Bitexco Financial Tower last month. I personally prefer Victoria as the doctors there use less "medication" than FV. Read More
My experience being married to a Vietnamese woman by pissedoffdude
I would like to start by saying that I love Vietnam and the people, I have many good VIetnamese friends. I would just like to share my experience. I met her mid may, we seemed to hit it off. She was so sweet and fun. We kept in touch after I ...
First of all, if this is your true story, I have to say sorry to hear that. I have a really nice UK friend and he has been chasing for me for a couple of years although we just meet for a week. So I believe you may fall in love with a Vietnamese ... Read More
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, ...
Not a problem at all, Tomkat. Coffee is one of my favourites that now doctor doesnt want me to keep the "bad habit" of having 1 cup everyday. So, I hope you enjoy "coffee shop culture" in Saigon. Check your pm, not sure if it helps... And thank you ... Read More
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, ...
Tomkat, there are plenty of coffee shops in district 1 and 3 (near center) that you can arrange your English club - you may want to check it out before you decide. An idea is to fix a place then keep your club at that place, so that you do not need ... Read More
Apartment Complex Swimming Pools by kntrinh
I'm apartment hunting right now and one of the key features that I'm looking for in a complex is an attached swimming pool. Now my question is: If the apartment complex that I live in is equipped with a swimming pool, do I have free access to the ...
I once visited Riverside Residence when I was looking for an apartment - near Parkson Paragon District 7, they offered free swimming pools access and tennis courts also - not sure how it is now. Read More
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, ...
Hi Tomkat, Soi Da is a nice place for meeting up but not sure if it's good for your English club as they have music all day (normally nice old style Vietnamese music) which may keep you listening to the music and forgetting to discuss together - lol ... Read More
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 ? ...
Travelling around Vietnam quite a lot, as a local person, I would highly recommend Hue! You cant go wrong with Hue!!! Well, just an idea from local. Read More
Leave A O show tickets due to group's schedule conflict
Hi Richard, can you please pm the time of the show and would be great if you have a pic of the ticket too. Many thanks. Read More
Sushi by Jquinoq
:huh: any recommendation for a good sushi restaurant? Not the chain Places but either a family owned or smaller place. Thanks in advance ,
There are many Japanese restaurants on Le Thanh Ton street, district 1 - I tried Zen restaurant and feel they are good. K cafe on Hai Ba Trung street (front of Park Hayatt). Sakura restaurant on Nguyen Du is okay too. Hikari restaurant and Nhat Nam ... Read More
Ferry from HCM to Vung Tau
I heard my cousin living in Vungtau said that the ferry would re-open on 5 February (mung 6 Tet). However, the police is still doing some investigation before it can re-open. So, not quite sure yet! Read More
Find urgent blood donor group A negative (or O negative) by Loan Tran
Dear members of the expat-blog and my friends, I received this message. I don't know if anybody can help in HCMC: We need urgently the blood donor Group A- (A Negative) for saving the life of Mrs. Angela Ostlenders husband, who is currently ...
Loan, that message comes from GBA-VN, right? I thought it was only A-? I dont know if O- can be used instead? Read More
Canned or Bottled Vietnamese Iced Coffee?
I heard about Nescafe canned coffee but I would never recommend coffee packed in either bottle or can. Why dont you make your owned coffee? There are also "instant coffee" of which you just need to put hot water and ice, then you will have coffee ... Read More
places in HCM to buy some nice rattan/seagrass baskets by Ekaterina K.
Hello We have just recently moved to Ho Chi Minh and want to decorate our house in a cosy way. I was looking to buy some good quality rattan/seagrass/wicker or similar type of baskets to put it il kitchen, bathroom etc. Unfortunately, for the ...
I am sure you can find those types of basket in Vincom center, or other decoration shops. Check out some around the conner Dien Bien Phu and Pham Ngoc Thach street. There are a small shop near Hoa Hung market (district 10 - front of Vietcombank ... Read More
Any French Coffee Shop in HCM? by emmy.vn
Hello everyone! I'm learning Francais by myself. The problem here is i do not have any French friend to improve my speaking skill. I would like to ask for members on this site is there any French Coffee Shop in HCM that i can learn and meet people ...
Try Decibel (not sure I spelled correctly) on Ngo Duc Ke street (near Neitherland study center) - very nice and the coffee shop has many French people there. The owner is a half VNese - half French young guy - very handsome :)). Good luck! Read More
Temporary Residency Card (Vietnam) by bta87
Anyone one know if the TRC is province/city specific, or once you get it is it good throughout Vietnam. For example if I get a temporary residency card in HCMC, then move to Dalat will the TRC still be valid.
This should be the case as Budman1 said, if your TRC is issued pursuant to the work permit. In theory, TRC is issues by provincial immigration department, so there should have no issue if your TRC is issued in SG then you move to DL for living. But ... Read More
RMIT administrator or counselor? by Wild_1
Hi gang, Is any of you a RMIT administrator or counselor, or know someone who is? I have a friend who is about to complete her Business Administration degree, at RMIT. Now, she wants to further her studies at an accredited American business ...
My cousin here just graduated from RMIT Hanoi, Enterpreneur barchelor degree or something. He told me that RMIT has few cooperation with other universities in the US for post-graduate courses in business and one of those are in San Francisco and he ... Read More
Hanoi area arts and crafts by lirelou
A question for the Hanoi crowd. Where are the interesting arts and crafts villages or neighborhoods in the Hanoi area? On a previous trip a friend born in the North showed us some interesting tea sets she had purchased at a village that specialized ...
Lirelou, I am not an Hanoian but here is my understanding: - Hanoi is famous with 2 "hand-made traditional products" belonging 2 villages: (i) Bát Tràng for gốm (pottery); and (ii) Hà Đông for lụa (silk). While Bát Tràng is a ... Read More
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.
You may go to the selling agent of your motorbike; i.e. Honda Head or Yamaha store, Suzuiki head, etc... depends on what your motobike is to ask if they can help. Simplier, you may ask the "making key" guy - usually sit with a small store in the ... Read More
In a relationship with different languages by aibiet150204
Hi all, Yah! I am really interested in "diversity". So here is the story and the questions that I would like to hear from you all, especially someone who is being together with a spouse or in a relationship with foreigner who speak different ...
Au contraire, my esteemed Aibiet, you are quite correct...Merci pour votre confirmation :D:D:D Read More
New business idea by ancientpathos
RENT AN EXPAT, yes it is that simple. No more posting needs friends to hang out with. Want to practice English, rent an expat. Need to dress up your social events? We have the answer, Rent an expat. Yes we will be having 2 for Tuesdays....lol
Simply, good girls want decent guys! And good girls still can dance and they may love dance! Why's on earth they need a foreigner? A Cambodian or Laos guys can still count? Read More
New business idea by ancientpathos
RENT AN EXPAT, yes it is that simple. No more posting needs friends to hang out with. Want to practice English, rent an expat. Need to dress up your social events? We have the answer, Rent an expat. Yes we will be having 2 for Tuesdays....lol
Funny! I think young local people in the city love bars, alcohol and dance more than expats :lol::lol::lol: Read More
In a relationship with different languages by aibiet150204
Hi all, Yah! I am really interested in "diversity". So here is the story and the questions that I would like to hear from you all, especially someone who is being together with a spouse or in a relationship with foreigner who speak different ...
Lirelou, totally agree with you! And yah, you may have non-verbal or verbal communication. Texting, writing emails, instant messages have brought up a lot of "distance relationship" to an happy-ending. Well, but sometimes, verbal communication is ... Read More
In a relationship with different languages by aibiet150204
Hi all, Yah! I am really interested in "diversity". So here is the story and the questions that I would like to hear from you all, especially someone who is being together with a spouse or in a relationship with foreigner who speak different ...
Thanks for sharing, Lirelou. I thought when we are into a relationship, we are looking for at least "1 common thing" in the soul. So, how you can share such common thing without communicating? If it's only about "economic situation", does it mean ... Read More
Relax in Vung Tau by Erickan
I have been living in Vung Tau for almost 2 years (live on the street of Xo Viet Nghe Tinh) and find this part of Vietnam a really relaxing place to live in. It has a vast variety of food, especially seafood. The local people from other parts of ...
Yep! It's easy to go from SG too. I'm going there for lobster this weekend :lol: Read More
In a relationship with different languages by aibiet150204
Hi all, Yah! I am really interested in "diversity". So here is the story and the questions that I would like to hear from you all, especially someone who is being together with a spouse or in a relationship with foreigner who speak different ...
Seem I have to dig out this topic... I just spent half day with a 6 year old boy whose father is Spanish and mother is Vietnamese. It was real amazement when seeing that very cute boy switch from Vietnamese to English then to Spanish very quickly. ... Read More
Things We Like About Living Here by ChrisFox
* terrific food * low cost of living * fruit and vegetables growing everywhere * no guns * public information campaigns ("wear your helmet") * lizards everywhere * fruit with chili & salt * local delivery
Mì xào giòn hải sản, Chris :D Read More
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, ...
Facetime requires both have wifi and Iphone :D we have done it from VN-US and VN-AUS and the quality is very good. For Tango, you need wifi and do not need an Iphone to do video call :) Read More
Sleeping on mattress by khanh44
What do you sleep on? My fiance sleeps on a hard piece of wood or something with some thin hard rack sheet. Don't know what exactly it's called. But since we'll be moving to a new house with no furnitures I wanted to buy a mattress not only for my ...
We do that in the summer season :lol: naked near a big bowl of ice under a fan (actually sleep directly on the ceramic/cement titles is much better than a mattress when it's 39C degree :D); but we do not use that water to wash face after waking up ... Read More
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, ...
My friend from the US and I love Tango, very convenient as you call to phone number directly, do not need to access Skype account. Viber is okay but the line quality now is not as good as before :) Read More
Online shopping in Vn by milkybunnyHCM
I know online shopping isn't much of a thing here unless it's COD. What are some good Cash On Delivery sites that you like here? Been wanting to try this type of shopping out and see how I like it.
What's the point of online shopping if they dont check online order? :lol: they may call you to confirm the online order and the time they deliver as it's COD. They dont want to bring the stuffs and nobody receive and give them money back :lol: but ... Read More
HSBC and US Dollars by charmavietnam
I got bitter experience with HSBC banking when depositing US bills. They never accept a bill with dirt, ink depreciation or even staple marks! Last time I went to deposit some pieces but they rejected one piece because of staple mark. Then I go and ...
I got 1 experience with the exchange boots on Nguyen Hue street, I received 27 bills of $100from the bank and went to the exchange for better price and 6 of them not "new" and they only bought with 19,000 (compared to 21,130, even lower than the ... Read More
Online shopping in Vn by milkybunnyHCM
I know online shopping isn't much of a thing here unless it's COD. What are some good Cash On Delivery sites that you like here? Been wanting to try this type of shopping out and see how I like it.
Most of the online shopping sites are in Vietnamese only - I think. If you could, try Zalora (I havent tried yet but seen many people enjoy them); I usually use Tiki.vn for books (both Vietnamese and English book), they also sell other stuffs and ... Read More
What medicine to take back to Vietnam by khanh44
Since I'll be away from my free medical care and paid drugs I'll have to take better care of my health. So trying to compile a list of what medicines and drugs to pack with me. - Aspirin - Tums - Pepto Bismal - PMS cream - 40% deet - sunscreen - ...
I have to say that I have no idea about the medicine but, from my friends' experiences, I think you need to check: - are you under any speacial medicine treatment? If yes, bring for that first. If no, the next question; - you may ask you fiancee's ... Read More
How much do you tip the masseuse by Pandagao
I feel confused about how much should I tip the massage girl, I tip 50.000vnd for 1 hour foot massage, and 100.000vnd for 1 hour body massage.The salon Quynh in Q2 only charges 90.000vnd/hour for foot massage and 70.000/hour body massage. lots of ...
I will take you out for some nice massage (at least to me) :) if you speak Brazilian-Portugaise to me in person ;) Read More
3G / Internet by sfchai
I will travel to HCMC for 2 weeks on next months. I would like to know, is there any package suitable for me to use in short term? Last trip to HCMC, I bought mobifone with 3G, but the quote to online limited, finish quote very fast.
If I remember correctly the top line is your regular balance and the KM2 and KM3 are your promotional balances. You will use up KM2 first then KM3 and then finally start on your regular balance. So your balance should be a total of all 3.I would ... Read More
I found the best value imported Aussie Beef steak restaurant in HCMC by DirtyPierre
Best Value Aussie Beefsteak in HCMC. Served on a sizzling hotplate 100g imported tender Beefsteak from Australia with fried onions only 140,000 dong. Comes with complimentary hot baguette and simple salad. Extra side orders of meatball 8,000 dong, ...
Khanh44 ơi, cơm sườn & thịt sườn - is that you meant? (without "g") :D Read More
Serious question to all you starving college students. by Tran Hung Dao
I've seen alot of interest in college students coming on this Expat-Blog to inquire about language exchanges and since I'm a sucker for Charity projects, I have some serious questions to ask all you "starving college students" (meaning POOR students ...
aibiet, I don't know THD. I have never met him. But I do read most all of his posts. You can tell a lot about a person by how he/she presents his/herself on a blog or otherwise - at least I can. From reading THD's many posts here, I would conclude ... Read More
Serious question to all you starving college students. by Tran Hung Dao
I've seen alot of interest in college students coming on this Expat-Blog to inquire about language exchanges and since I'm a sucker for Charity projects, I have some serious questions to ask all you "starving college students" (meaning POOR students ...
Okay, first of all, I apology. I dont like to be insulted as well as dont want to insult anyone. So, I didnt mean it, and so sorry for making you feel I was insulting you in my comments. I am not that kind of a guy.I dont know you. And all the ... Read More
How do I learn French on my own - Is it really difficult??? by Judy.lovely
Hello everyone, I am an agent and anytime i meet my French customers i can't understand them (even a little bit). It made me very curious about what they are talking about??? And the sounds (rhythm) of French is really cute...The speed of French is ...
You said, and I already took a note! :lol: so eager to meet "bigger-me" in person ;) And to me, nooo, the "baby" is not as much sexy as "em ơi" (mixed with a bit longer "ơi") - yep! I would be die for the guy who can call me "em ơi" ... Read More
Serious question to all you starving college students. by Tran Hung Dao
I've seen alot of interest in college students coming on this Expat-Blog to inquire about language exchanges and since I'm a sucker for Charity projects, I have some serious questions to ask all you "starving college students" (meaning POOR students ...
Curiously, what's the purpose of this post? I am not qualified to answer your questions - I guess, but as I WAS a (poor) student, so, just answer from personal view of a local without caring what you think of: "the 5 - 8 million VND tuition at the ... Read More
How do I learn French on my own - Is it really difficult??? by Judy.lovely
Hello everyone, I am an agent and anytime i meet my French customers i can't understand them (even a little bit). It made me very curious about what they are talking about??? And the sounds (rhythm) of French is really cute...The speed of French is ...
Brazilian-Portuguese is also very sexy!:PI have not heard anyone speak real "Brazilian-Portuguese" to me... so, I really have no idea... :rolleyes: Read More
How do I learn French on my own - Is it really difficult??? by Judy.lovely
Hello everyone, I am an agent and anytime i meet my French customers i can't understand them (even a little bit). It made me very curious about what they are talking about??? And the sounds (rhythm) of French is really cute...The speed of French is ...
Better to think about it twice when you want to study French; 95% it will ruin up your English pronunciation :( and make you confused/shocked when you really get to know "French style"; but yah, French language is very sexy (to me :lol: ) Read More