Miss Mae
@missmae
English looking for information about Vietnam
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Speaks German, Vietnamese, English, Chinese & Spanish
Registration: 22 November 2013
Why do some motor drivers don't look, before they go forward, Ahead? by spajcte
So today while i was driving, someone pulled right in front of me, so me trying to avoid to hit the person on the side, i slammed my brakes and skidded on the road, Hurting my Knee my elbow and braking my left side mirror. All i could see was his ...
Well said. And yes the traffic here is a huge problem. The police is no help and don't talk about the government... We all know those problems but we can't change it yet. You have to get these "Problems" into the mind of every single Vietnamese ... Read More
Why do some motor drivers don't look, before they go forward, Ahead? by spajcte
So today while i was driving, someone pulled right in front of me, so me trying to avoid to hit the person on the side, i slammed my brakes and skidded on the road, Hurting my Knee my elbow and braking my left side mirror. All i could see was his ...
I didn't mean to be offensive but that's how u drive here. I see all those complaining expats saying THEY LOVE VIETNAM but at the same time all they do is COMPLAINING and QUESTIONING. Guys, we are in Vietnam. It's a developing country. It's one of ... Read More
Is there a love between a foreign older man and a vietnamese girl by wind1989
I am 25 years old and I graduated and I had a job in there. I met an older man 55 years old in UK in the foreign forum. When I meet him in the first time,he is very kind with me because he help me improve the English skill and I do not pay anything ...
Just as common but a different thing... In the West we call it being a Sugar Daddy and have enough lawyers advising not to put a ring on it. :cool:Yep the sugardaddies in the west are smarter than *sorry* most of the daddies in Asia. Maybe I ... Read More
Why do some motor drivers don't look, before they go forward, Ahead? by spajcte
So today while i was driving, someone pulled right in front of me, so me trying to avoid to hit the person on the side, i slammed my brakes and skidded on the road, Hurting my Knee my elbow and braking my left side mirror. All i could see was his ...
Guys calm down! That's the Vietnamese way of driving. Here are no rules besides DRIVE FASTER. People shooting out of alleys is totally normal. They will not look and it's your responsibility to slow down when you pass a "hem" (alley), crossroad ... Read More
Is there a love between a foreign older man and a vietnamese girl by wind1989
I am 25 years old and I graduated and I had a job in there. I met an older man 55 years old in UK in the foreign forum. When I meet him in the first time,he is very kind with me because he help me improve the English skill and I do not pay anything ...
Oh I was referring to the topic to OLD foreigners. Sorry one word gone and the whole topic has a different meaning. There are some happy couples, often the same ages or an age gap less than 20 year but most old men who have a young gf ... ... Read More
Is there a love between a foreign older man and a vietnamese girl by wind1989
I am 25 years old and I graduated and I had a job in there. I met an older man 55 years old in UK in the foreign forum. When I meet him in the first time,he is very kind with me because he help me improve the English skill and I do not pay anything ...
I am this (holds up thumb and index fingers almost touching) close to setting up a trust fund to pay out a grand to anyone who can come up with one (1) instance of this that did not involve either huge monthly payouts to the girl's family or, on the ... Read More
How To Handle The Heat On Race Day!!
Most people work until 5 pm. If you're lucky enough not to work I would recommend you to stay inside or go to a coffee and drink ice coffee. We usually take long naps during lunch and avoid going outside. The sun is cruel! Read More
Moving to Vietnam as an expat? by thepulser89
Hi everyone I have dilemma that I might need your advice. Let start with some information about myself. I am 25, Sydney banker, moved to Australia from Vietnam when I was young and have spent most of my life here. I love traveling and when I was ...
Saigon is not everybody's cup. You might love it or hate it. In general I love my city because it's where my parents grew up, it's where my family and friends are. But it's true. It's loud, dirty, full of motorbikes, full of scammers, more ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam as an expat? by thepulser89
Hi everyone I have dilemma that I might need your advice. Let start with some information about myself. I am 25, Sydney banker, moved to Australia from Vietnam when I was young and have spent most of my life here. I love traveling and when I was ...
I'm not going to drink, I'm not going to smoke. People who give in to peer pressure are unmoored and weak. If I didn't do it in high school I'm not going to do it now. Smoking is the stupidest move anyone can make. Drinking is pointless and ... 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 ...
What about English students or locals who spend a decent time abroad? That doesnt mean that local women who dont speak English are not touts or scammers. I believe that you shouldnt be blinded by the beauty and kind words they say. Hey, I'm a woman ... Read More
Sending gifts to a friend in Vietnam.... by Barber368
Hey all, I am looking at sending some gifts to a friend in Vietnam for her birthday in October. I have been trying to find out what is permissable to be sent nto Vietnam. I know the obvious things are not...like weapons, drugs and alcohol.....i was ...
As I do believe said it's true that you better hire a courier to get your things delivered, Try to make friends with one of the cabin crew and they will gladly deliver small amounts to your Vietnamese address. We always ask friends who know people ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam as an expat? by thepulser89
Hi everyone I have dilemma that I might need your advice. Let start with some information about myself. I am 25, Sydney banker, moved to Australia from Vietnam when I was young and have spent most of my life here. I love traveling and when I was ...
Yep better start drinking beer, smoking and riding a motorbike. Well yo don't have to drink here but 90% drink and smoke... it's similar to peer pressure during high school:( Read More
5 year visa? by spajcte
tourist visa Vs Business Visa? can you change the visa type? what is the cost for a 3 months visa/do it yourself cost? anyone knows?
ah thanks i should let my mates know as well since we always plan out trips ahead. he likes to jump on his bike to go to cambodia:) Read More
Banking
I have a UK HSBC but not its not for free. Still pay the withdraw fee. Read More
How Punctual Are You? by spajcte
I was just reading some of the post, about people arranging a meeting (English Club) at coffee shop/restaurant etc But when it was due date... This happened. Hey where were you guys? i was there at 5pm. oh yeah, sorry. We got there much later ( ...
Well I wouldnt be too late for a business meeting or work. What really works is to have the employees check in via finger print or card system. We also use CCTV:) So if you're late you stay late. However most people I know aren't that late. 15 ... Read More
5 year visa? by spajcte
tourist visa Vs Business Visa? can you change the visa type? what is the cost for a 3 months visa/do it yourself cost? anyone knows?
Thanks Anth for the answer. Then I'm good to go with my 5 year exception but still bothering me to leave the country every 3 months (though I like short trips to Singapore and Cambodia) or let an agency do it ... Read More
How many expats have had to pay bribes to police? by I do believe
I have been stopped by the police maybe 10 times over the last few years for driving in the wrong lane, driving the wrong way on a one way street and speeding. Most of the time I get stopped for not being in that narrow right hand lane for ...
Ah typically attitude. We don't need another language because everybody speaks English, right dude? Kinda sad fact that you only know ONE language when you could have learned 5 or 6 and having no problems traveling around:) Read More
Moving to Vietnam as an expat? by thepulser89
Hi everyone I have dilemma that I might need your advice. Let start with some information about myself. I am 25, Sydney banker, moved to Australia from Vietnam when I was young and have spent most of my life here. I love traveling and when I was ...
Dear Alex, some questions first:) 1. Have you ever been in Vietnam since leaving it? 2. Do you speak Vietnamese? Because it's much easier to adapt if you are a Viet Kieu. I'm from Germany, speak good Vietnamese (although strong accent) and ... Read More
How Punctual Are You? by spajcte
I was just reading some of the post, about people arranging a meeting (English Club) at coffee shop/restaurant etc But when it was due date... This happened. Hey where were you guys? i was there at 5pm. oh yeah, sorry. We got there much later ( ...
Lmao this one was good and sooooo true When you get to Asia forget about being punctual. We are famous for being late :) Being a German Vietnamese I was always on time because it's impolite to be late. However since living in Asia I'm late at ... Read More
How many expats have had to pay bribes to police? by I do believe
I have been stopped by the police maybe 10 times over the last few years for driving in the wrong lane, driving the wrong way on a one way street and speeding. Most of the time I get stopped for not being in that narrow right hand lane for ...
Questions to all Native English Speakers? Did you try speaking another language than English ( I assume you speak more than 1 language ) Luckily not being stopped yet I'm totally sure I get away with speaking German, Spanish and Chinese Just ... Read More
5 year visa? by spajcte
tourist visa Vs Business Visa? can you change the visa type? what is the cost for a 3 months visa/do it yourself cost? anyone knows?
Isn't the 5 years Visa only for Viet Kieus or foreigners who are married to Vietnamese? 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 ...
poor you! Reading this really long posts caused me "I headache" *joking* Honestly you must have been blind by love. A person who really loves you would not asked for money, ipad other stuff... really But thats vietnam and those stories happen ... Read More
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. ...
Maybe its because its not WIN DEN CHEW. The Vietnamese NG is really hard to pronounce. Try to stick to the NG from SONG and say Nwen Denhhh (keep its a long one) Cheuw (accent on the e). Nwen Denh Cheuw. Might help you. I would advise to have pen & ... Read More
Saigon German Speaking by born2share
Hi all, Saigon German Speaking group's next meeting found on Friday, February 21st, 2014 - Location: Cafe Den & Trang, 47 Tu Xuong, District 3 (Map: http://goo.gl/maps/TKlHV, just next to the British International School) - Time: 7:00 PM Feel free ...
u can still join our groupand see whether some German Speaking Expats or Locals live close to you. If not come down to SGN and we go for coffee:) Read More
New SBV : Swiss born Vietnamese in HCMC
Hey! Drop me a message when ur in town. Im in when Im free:) Read More
First visa extension by Xaviar84
Hi, I apologize if this question has been asked a thousand times... My first 3 month single entry visa is expiring in early March and I need to renew it for another 3 months. I have been quoted $68 for a new 3 month single visa or $170 for a new ...
Hmmm sorry I can't help because I got a 5 years Visa Exemption. Anyway congratulation to your new job:) Read More
Saigon German Speaking by born2share
Hi all, Saigon German Speaking group's next meeting found on Friday, February 21st, 2014 - Location: Cafe Den & Trang, 47 Tu Xuong, District 3 (Map: http://goo.gl/maps/TKlHV, just next to the British International School) - Time: 7:00 PM Feel free ...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/saigongermanspeaking/ Feel free to join our fb page. We were only 3 members last time, two natives and one local. It was good and I like to meet and practice German or English with you. Im fluent in both languages:) Read More
Vacation in Ho Chi Minh (advice on cabs and currency) by KristeRose
My husband and I, along with our two kids (ages 8 and 12), are planning a trip to Ho Chi Minh in April. We have heard horrible things about area taxis. I am looking for any kind of recommendations/advice regarding choosing an honest/reliable cab ...
u mean MAI LINH right? Read More
Yoga in HCMC by Satran
Hello, There's probably the same thread somewhere but i couldn't find it. I used to do Yoga in the past but haven't done it for quite a while now. Kinda need to do it again to get back in shape, afterwork or during weekends. Could anybody ...
Ah very close to my place. Neighbourhood. I think it's foreign run and offers teaching classes as well. I found it a bit overprice though Read More
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. ...
Maybe its because its not WIN DEN CHEW. The Vietnamese NG is really hard to pronounce. Try to stick to the NG from SONG and say Nwen Denhhh (keep its a long one) Cheuw (accent on the e). Nwen Denh Cheuw. Might help you. I would advise to have pen & ... Read More
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 ...
there is a page called meetup.com and a saigon expats groups. I signed up once and it was a nice way to meet new people when new in town but I didn't like some of the expats (old one, big belly, wanna hit up on very young local girls and boost about ... Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
Oh dear I go out every day and I saw them at schools. I teach to those kids and seriously I don't feel pity for them. In Asia we show our wealth by feeding our kids fat. The fatter your kid the richer you are. You should talk to the parents first ... Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
Even if you teach how UNHEALTHY American Fast Food is Locals will not stop. They are curious why it's so popular and eat it but I know that the majority of Vietnamese do not like Western Food. All my friends and family say that they prefer ... Read More
Saigon German Speaking by born2share
Hi all, Saigon German Speaking group's next meeting found on Friday, February 21st, 2014 - Location: Cafe Den & Trang, 47 Tu Xuong, District 3 (Map: http://goo.gl/maps/TKlHV, just next to the British International School) - Time: 7:00 PM Feel free ...
Xuxu u forgot the location. Its the Den & Trang Cafe, D3 Read More
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. ...
Ah that's rude~.~ I work all day on the phone and sometimes I have to spell names (Clients) and geez it drives me crazy that the majority doesn't understand my British Spelling. When I do it in Vietnamese they don't get me either ... Crazy ... Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
Oh, it's terrible! Air conditioners are getting people sick all the time, people's eyesight is deteriorating due to excessive computer usage at work, sidewalk coffee vendors are forced out of business by coffee shops that dare serve real coffee, ... Read More
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. ...
That's the experience that I was trying to communicate in one of my earlier posts as well. Unless there is some sort of connection (family, friends, acquaintances), most people won't bother trying to understand you. Unless they're trying to get ... Read More
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. ...
If one wants something in life, they should keep trying no matter what. Posts like this are why immigrants get stuck in a bubble, everywhere.I'm not saying that immigrants shouldn't learn the language but I'm saying that it's hard to learn the ... Read More
I'm Christian a swiss born vietnamese by SiNamN
Hi all, I'm Christian , a swiss born vietnamese, who used to travel with my job ( hairdresser / photographer ). I would like to know if expats and vietnamese actually, looking for / interesting to a foreigner haidresser with the french touch. ...
Yeah I definitely know what you're talking about. But as a foreigner hairdresser in China actually, I know that expats are pretty afraid to go to local hair salon. And local people like to try foreigners stylist..of course it's not the same price ... Read More
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. ...
I was taught to say "Cam un" although now reading the above quote I think the "Kam oen" reference is as close as anyone can get to the correct pronunciation. On the other hand it is rare for someone not to undersang my Vietnamese thank you.Oh ... Read More
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. ...
Maybe its just a South Vietnamese dialect but its def. not come on:) Read More
Coming To Vietnam This Weekend - Looking For Friends by Ducati69
Hi, I'm Enrique and will be coming to HCM tomorrow for business and traveling. Looking for some friends to show me around and also a travelling partner as I don't know much about VN. And for the locals, maybe we can help each other improve on our ...
Hahaha its on dien Bien Phu at the big circle Read More
which bank can I deposit Euro (EUR - €)? any recommend?
did u try sacombank? i have an international currency account there Read More
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. ...
Then your wife explained it totally wrong to you. Maybe she said its similar to "Come on" but honestly it's not. It is "Kam oen" (not the American A but the soft British a like in ANOTHER). And "On" is exactly as the "O" in other, very ... Read More
I'm Christian a swiss born vietnamese by SiNamN
Hi all, I'm Christian , a swiss born vietnamese, who used to travel with my job ( hairdresser / photographer ). I would like to know if expats and vietnamese actually, looking for / interesting to a foreigner haidresser with the french touch. ...
Yeah ure right. Well I would email some bigger international chains or foreign owned hair salons. sorry I dont know any because I go to the one in the neighbourhood. There are so many hole-in-the-wall hair salons and sooo freaking cheap (100.000 vnd ... Read More
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. ...
I would not blame the laziness of the locals but Vietnamese is a DIFFICULT LANGUAGE. It's all about the right tone. If you don't hit the nail it's not understandable. That's it. As a expat here in Vietnam I credit your tries but I would stick to ... Read More
Is teaching English a good job for expats in Saigon? by mikeymyke
I was wondering how viable a job teaching English is for someone who doesn't know much Vietnamese, was born in Canada, and is married to a Vietnamese woman? Does it pay well and have enough hours working? Also are there a lot of opportunites? ...
Hmm let me do some research. Cause my aunt works for a Singaporean Company but dont know the name. Its finance and logistic though:) Read More
I'm Christian a swiss born vietnamese by SiNamN
Hi all, I'm Christian , a swiss born vietnamese, who used to travel with my job ( hairdresser / photographer ). I would like to know if expats and vietnamese actually, looking for / interesting to a foreigner haidresser with the french touch. ...
Hi there! Welcome to Vietnam:) Uhm what about opening your own hair salon in D1? Probably close to Ben Thanh or Bui Vien where a lot of tourists but also Expats are. My Caucasian Xpats friends have problems finding a hair stylist who is able to cut ... Read More
Looking for Tabletop-Roleplayers in HCMC (DnD,Pathfinder,WoD,SW) by GuestPoster27
Hi, I´m looking for a group of fellow nerds (and I know my chances are slim on this forum) to get some gaming on. This is just a preliminary survey of interest, things like place, time and other things will be decided if we get enough people ...
im in but are they all online mmorpgs? cause my inet really sucks here... Read More
Vegetarian protein? by Pan_
How easy is it to find vegetarian food in Saigon? I realize it's no India, but since it has a Buddhist history, I'm hoping it's not impossible. One reason I'm asking is because I like to work out and hence need to watch my protein intake. Here in ...
We have Vegetarian Restaurants. Look for "Nha Hang/ Quang Chay". Chay means Vegetarian Read More
Fake Alcohol in Saigon by missmae
Were you ever served fake alcohol in Saigon or Vietnam? I had a Mojito and a Pina Colada at a live music bar in D1 and felt like crap the next days. My body reacted heavily to the alcohol. I use to have neurodermatitis and it breaked out last time ...
They should add the warnings into the Lonelyplanets, Marcopolo etc guides. Seriously this is a serious and dangerous topic! Read More
Is teaching English a good job for expats in Saigon? by mikeymyke
I was wondering how viable a job teaching English is for someone who doesn't know much Vietnamese, was born in Canada, and is married to a Vietnamese woman? Does it pay well and have enough hours working? Also are there a lot of opportunites? ...
Would you mind doing another job besides teaching?Like working in tourism or Sales Marketing etc... There are some Singaporean companies and they are eager to hire professionals from Singapore:) Read More
Is teaching English a good job for expats in Saigon? by mikeymyke
I was wondering how viable a job teaching English is for someone who doesn't know much Vietnamese, was born in Canada, and is married to a Vietnamese woman? Does it pay well and have enough hours working? Also are there a lot of opportunites? ...
If you have the qualification (which actually is necessary but some people let it slide when u are caucasian) u are able to get a job but still imo it's easier when u are white. Vietnamese people don't care whether the teacher is good. They think ... Read More
Vacation in Ho Chi Minh (advice on cabs and currency) by KristeRose
My husband and I, along with our two kids (ages 8 and 12), are planning a trip to Ho Chi Minh in April. We have heard horrible things about area taxis. I am looking for any kind of recommendations/advice regarding choosing an honest/reliable cab ...
Well I wouldnt trust a company which went bankrupt and sold 1000 of it cars (which are used to scam people). It happened a lot of time the last years so even my family and all locals here only stick to Vinasun :) Trust me I'm working in tourism and ... Read More
Vacation in Ho Chi Minh (advice on cabs and currency) by KristeRose
My husband and I, along with our two kids (ages 8 and 12), are planning a trip to Ho Chi Minh in April. We have heard horrible things about area taxis. I am looking for any kind of recommendations/advice regarding choosing an honest/reliable cab ...
Stick to VINASUN Cabbies (white with green and red stripes). Theyr'e number in SGN is 08 38 27 27 27. When you get out of the airport go LEFT to the end of taxi rank. Ignore all guys wanting to give you a ride. There will be a man in a Vinasun ... Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
It's like back in the Marie Antoinette Times where obesity equals beauty and wealth. Back to Burger - Go try Chuck's Eatery on 27 Tran Nhat Duat to get the best burgers in town. I often eat here when I crave American bugers and Charlie, the owner ... Read More
Coffe shops
in phu nhuan district are many locals and individual coffee shops:) Read More
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. ...
I wonder what ' hey you ' , sounds like/translates to, in Viet?depends to who youre talking to: It should be " Co oi (to ladies), Chu oi (to gents) etc " Adding an "Oi" is similar to Hey! Read More
Is teaching English a good job for expats in Saigon? by mikeymyke
I was wondering how viable a job teaching English is for someone who doesn't know much Vietnamese, was born in Canada, and is married to a Vietnamese woman? Does it pay well and have enough hours working? Also are there a lot of opportunites? ...
As a Viet Kieu it is much harder to find a Teaching Job. Locals (especially those wealthy parents) want "sorry to say" but a White Face. Blond hair, blue eyes, pale ... that's what they want. They don't really care whether those "teachers" are ... Read More
Food Glorious Food recommendation by Dannytan
Hi All, One big reason for deciding to live in Vietnam is the food. So fresh and delicious, varieties and flavorful. From a simple but fresh spring roll to the classic pho is really amazing. I am leaving now at Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Mac Dinh Chi ...
The street is pretty close to my place. It's the side street off Ng Thi Minh Khai before you cross the bridge Thi Nghe 1 (opposite the gym Yeu Kiet). I drive there every day to get to work but since its early (around 7am) I didnt see her. It's also ... Read More
Yoga in HCMC by Satran
Hello, There's probably the same thread somewhere but i couldn't find it. I used to do Yoga in the past but haven't done it for quite a while now. Kinda need to do it again to get back in shape, afterwork or during weekends. Could anybody ...
You're welcome. I'm not sure whether they speak English since their website is only in Vietnamese and only Locals go there. However try your luck. I have to mention that if you sign up you have to stick to the same time table e.g. if you choose 7 - ... Read More
Yoga in HCMC by Satran
Hello, There's probably the same thread somewhere but i couldn't find it. I used to do Yoga in the past but haven't done it for quite a while now. Kinda need to do it again to get back in shape, afterwork or during weekends. Could anybody ...
I know an affordable and professional Yoga Studio. Its on 298 Hai Ba Trung in tan Dinh but only locals go there. 12 sessions should cost around 250.000 vnd the last time I asked in Dec. However I didnt have time to go to one. There are several YT ... Read More
Good Morning Vietnam! by Mavvys
Hi all, names Maverick Small. I'm just waiting on my Visa for the next few days then off to Hanoi (or wherever) to live the dream. Been backpacking for over 2 years now and just had a look at my bank account, yikes.. :/ I always look back on ...
Saigon is crazy. Some call it Bangkok on Steroid:) I love Saigon but the air pollution and the traffic here sometimes annoys me... Looking for a quite place to chill Hanoi can become boring after a while. Nothing special about nightlife, people ... Read More
Good Morning Vietnam! by Mavvys
Hi all, names Maverick Small. I'm just waiting on my Visa for the next few days then off to Hanoi (or wherever) to live the dream. Been backpacking for over 2 years now and just had a look at my bank account, yikes.. :/ I always look back on ...
So you're already in Hanoi? I've never been to Hai Phong.City. Honestly I've been to the North (going next month though). I can imagine how lovely it is. There is a German Expat living in Hai Phong. You should contact her since she has been living ... Read More
Sushis tonight? by Cinqsens
Hi there, I know a place where we can eat sushi "all you can eat" for VND 199,000. Anyone would be interested to join tonight?
and it's all you can eat for 199 k vnd only??? How was the sushi? Did they serve sushi (no maki, raw fish on rice), the wraps and the special rolls as well? Read More
I'm looking for some communities.
Welcome! Where do you live? In D7 there is a huge community of Koreans & Japanese:) Read More
Good Morning Vietnam! by Mavvys
Hi all, names Maverick Small. I'm just waiting on my Visa for the next few days then off to Hanoi (or wherever) to live the dream. Been backpacking for over 2 years now and just had a look at my bank account, yikes.. :/ I always look back on ...
Dear Maverick, as you are Cacuasian from Australia (We call it Nguoi Tay) it will be EASY to find a teaching job here. The demand for native English teacher is high so don't worry about it. Get some copies of your resume and head to all those big ... Read More
Sushis tonight? by Cinqsens
Hi there, I know a place where we can eat sushi "all you can eat" for VND 199,000. Anyone would be interested to join tonight?
Vietnamese Sushi or the Real Raw Fish Sushi? Read More
How important is Vietnamese in your household? by NinaVamp
This is targeted towards those with children (or like to have opinions on children.) How much Vietnamese is used at home? Do you speak Viet or your native language? Anybody here have children that speak no Vietnamese or your native tongue? In your ...
Ah I see. You should'nt worry too much about the dialect. Your kid will likely to adapt to the dialect of its surrounding. Best way is to keep to its mom dialect. I remember adapting to British English when I lived there but strangely took over ... Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
That's the fault of lazy parents who don't care about their child's diet. I grew up with a healthy amount of home-made food, casual eating outs and after church on Sundays my parents took me to McDonalds. Who can blame parents who work 24/7 and are ... Read More
How important is Vietnamese in your household? by NinaVamp
This is targeted towards those with children (or like to have opinions on children.) How much Vietnamese is used at home? Do you speak Viet or your native language? Anybody here have children that speak no Vietnamese or your native tongue? In your ...
Why does you wife have a different dialect than her mom? Honestly I would stick to Southern Dialect because you are based in South going Central Vietnam right? Your child probably will seldom travel or live in Hanoi since everybody goes to ... Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
He's also a Viet Kieu from America I heard ... See, got the connections, money and off you go:) Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
I think the term you are probably looking for is 'commercialisation' There is a big difference between that & modernisation. I am not opposed to modernisation. &* I agree that it is impossible to stop. However there are many western countries ... Read More
How important is Vietnamese in your household? by NinaVamp
This is targeted towards those with children (or like to have opinions on children.) How much Vietnamese is used at home? Do you speak Viet or your native language? Anybody here have children that speak no Vietnamese or your native tongue? In your ...
If you decide to leave her long - term, at least until your child goes to school, it should be fine with its Vietnamese (when u send it to a local Vietnamese School which I highly recommend since those schools have so many brainies ... so jealous of ... Read More
Want to learn more Vietnamese by DougVietnam
What is the best way to find someone to help with conversation Vietnamese? I am English speaking wanting to learn more Vietnamese.
Is there anything in particular that we should do in order to attract the attention of such students? I've walked around/ sat in the park a couple of times by myself and no one has ever approached me....I'm guessing it's because of my black ... Read More
Flipcase for Samsung S3 Mini in HCMC
If you would have read the topic you knew that I'm asking for a S 3 MINI Cover... Stop spamming please Read More
How important is Vietnamese in your household? by NinaVamp
This is targeted towards those with children (or like to have opinions on children.) How much Vietnamese is used at home? Do you speak Viet or your native language? Anybody here have children that speak no Vietnamese or your native tongue? In your ...
Nina , sorry to ask this, but you are not Vietnamese, or American Vietnamese who don't speak Vietnamese? As only one set of your side speaks Vietnamese please do yourself a favour and try to let it learn another language besides English. I have ... Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
Those American Chains WILL NEVER destroy our UNIQUE CUISINE and Street Food Scene. True they are everywhere in D1! but I think they target rich Vietnamese and of course expats and tourists. The Locals can't afford to go to those places and thus the ... Read More
How important is Vietnamese in your household? by NinaVamp
This is targeted towards those with children (or like to have opinions on children.) How much Vietnamese is used at home? Do you speak Viet or your native language? Anybody here have children that speak no Vietnamese or your native tongue? In your ...
Speaking as someone who was born to Vietnamese parents outside of Vietnam I am able to speak Vietnamese although my reading and writing is very limited. Why? Because I never learned it. I studied writing and reading by myself over friends (MSN ... Read More
Flipcase for Samsung S3 Mini in HCMC
Ah cheers, I'm living in Tan Dinh, near the market, but would also travel to Thi Nghe since I spent lots time visiting my granny. Read More
Flipcase for Samsung S3 Mini in HCMC
Do you know a good shop where they sell S3 Mini Flipcases? I saw only cases for S3 and S4 but not the mini one. Cheers Missy Read More
Having a baby, wife is Vietnamese, husband is American. by Michael_77
Just a question about having a baby in Vietnam. A friend of mine got married here last year and is expecting a baby soon. First, what nationality should the baby have, American or Vietnamese? What route have others taken? What are the benefits of ...
If your kid can have dual citizenship go for it. It's not wrong to have both but if you are force to choose (like me Im from Germany) I would def stick with the one bringing more benefits for the future. If you decide to live long term in Vietnam a ... Read More
Staring by Jquinoq
:mad: why do vnese stare so much? I walk in D1 and it seems so many eyes are in me, I notice people just watch me walk by and follow with their head turning, so now I've started to yell " amigo" which is Spanish for friend, every time I see someone ...
Stare back and smile. It does work:) About the private space. Didnt happen to me yet, only been asked :Moto? Moto? I shake my head, smile and go... Problem solved Read More
Bra shopping in Saigon by Claire_
Hello I have no idea where to find bras that might fit. I'm a size G to H, yeh, tricky in Asia! Anyone know of any specialists please?? I'm not planning on going to Europe for a long time and I doubt internet shopping would be any good as I always ...
I wish I had ur problems... We're in Asia and its known that we are not well endowed like Caucasians (unless the boob job but it looks freaky on a small frame Asian). Try one of the department stores Diamond, Parkson etc They target foreigners so ... Read More
Still one more week off work and feel bored
Might fancy some drinks and food but all my fav spots are closed and everything else is overpriced. Wanted to book a flight to bkk but airfare was too high... Ended up sleeping, reading and drinking a lot... at home... on the patio... with or ... Read More
Staring by Jquinoq
:mad: why do vnese stare so much? I walk in D1 and it seems so many eyes are in me, I notice people just watch me walk by and follow with their head turning, so now I've started to yell " amigo" which is Spanish for friend, every time I see someone ...
This is how we Asian feel back in Euro/ Germany. I love it when my friends visiting me being starred at so they know how it is to be the outsider. But its just we are curious and everything new is something to stare at. Dont take it personal. They ... Read More
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. ...
Totally agree with you. Vietnamese is all about the tone. A word can have 5 meanings. As a foreigner you can learn how to write and read perfectly but its hard to hear and speak tonal differences. In your eyes you believe that you spoke it ... Read More
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. ...
I would like to witness this. Maybe you will not have problems as the locals understanding me:) Read More
Making friend by emmy.vn
Hello! I'm from HCM city, im planing to visit Hanoi in the next few months but i haven't known anything about this city. I would like to make friend here so i will be easy to get known well when i come to Hanoi, i heard people said Hanoi people is ...
I also here bad things from the "Bacs" but honestly I've never been there and my friend is from Hanoi. Her family is lovely and very kind. Ok, my dads family is originally from the North but they also badmouth about the North. Why the hatred? We're ... Read More
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. ...
My Vietnamese is "Lo lo", so not very fluent but people understand me. It's true that we have so many dialects and people speak so fast I don't understand them. However as an Asian they tend to accept that I'm from abroad and repeat it slowly to me. ... Read More
Stomach Cramps from street food or ice tea by missmae
So one of my Viet Kieu friends has terrible stomach cramps since Friday. We went out for street food (bbq and drinks with ice, no alcohol). However the cramps got worse over the weekend, starting to be unregulary and bearable but yesterday when we ...
Funny thing is that its common here. I had it a while ago and all they said was " Oh you eat out too much?" and started to laugh about it wtf???. Its nothing big to get a food poisoning in Viet Nam ... Read More
Stomach Cramps from street food or ice tea by missmae
So one of my Viet Kieu friends has terrible stomach cramps since Friday. We went out for street food (bbq and drinks with ice, no alcohol). However the cramps got worse over the weekend, starting to be unregulary and bearable but yesterday when we ...
Did you get it in HCMC or Can Tho Chris? The international hospitals here are totally overpriced since they know that we don't have a choice but go there. I'm lucky since I speak Vietnamese but honestly I wouldnt go to a Vietnamese Hospital. Been ... Read More
English 2014 by I do believe
In Vietnam approximately 90% of Vietnamese English teachers failed a government competency test. I have met about 50 Vietnamese English teachers and not one could speak English fluently or correctly but all of the Vietnamese teachers had superior ...
Ahh sorry I missed the topic. Yeah I know some Locals speaking imperfect English since well they never learned to speak proper English. My writing and grammar is actually very decent. I speak English better than I write hahahaha cause I type faster ... Read More
Looking for some germans go out for dinner tonight...
Enjo PQ! Happy new year to you too and btw there is a German on the island. He runs a guest house. Ask for the "Nguoi Tay" (Foreigner) with the German Sheppard. People will know him. If you meet him (I dont know his name but he was in his 60s) say ... Read More
Stomach Cramps from street food or ice tea by missmae
So one of my Viet Kieu friends has terrible stomach cramps since Friday. We went out for street food (bbq and drinks with ice, no alcohol). However the cramps got worse over the weekend, starting to be unregulary and bearable but yesterday when we ...
Thanks for the tips. I took her to Victoria on Dien Bien Phu. First the doc thought its the appendix but after CBC a "light" food poisoning was diagnosed. Light because she had only abdominal cramps and she could have been worse spending days in the ... Read More