mikeinvietnam
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Saigon
Speaks English only, few words in Vietnamese
Registration: 28 April 2009
Limits for the maximum allowed noise by Budman1
The link below provides information on the maximum allowable noise in certain areas, is it enforceable? http://www.monre.gov.vn/v35/default.aspx?tabid=428&CateID=24&ID=93650&Code=BHVKQ93650 We live far outside the city in a small rural farming ...
Happened to me in Benh Thanh district in Saigon. Police told me I can move and left without another word. So I moved to District 7 and never looked back. I guess I could have bribed them to do their job but that just perpetuates the corruption. Read More
Recycling in HCMC???
Recycling is a big problem anywhere in Vietnam, contributing to major pollution problems. Paper, plastic, glass, wiring, etc. The problem is, it's done in just about every neighborhood at local homes. It creates heavy pollution. There are about 500 ... Read More
Any mountain bike cyclist/cycling club/forum here in Saigon? by Joy Bikerz
Hi I love mountain biking and just arrived here 2 months plus back. Is there anyone who cycles mountain bike here in HCMC?
Look up Phattireventures.com in Da Lat, founded by an American. Many outdoor excursions. Plenty of single track and a long downhill track from Da Lat to the coast. They provide bikes if needed. They are also familiar with a trail rider's club in ... Read More
Registering with Police by Fordy7
In the 3 years I have been here. I have lived in several places. I have always paid a fee to Police when I move to an area with registering that I am there. I did the same in the place I am in now and I have been here for 18 months. It has always ...
I've lived here since 2006 and moved 5 times until I found my preferred environment. I never dealt directly with any police. The landlord deals with them. This is the landlords problem, not mine. It's highly likely the police are getting paid by ... Read More
New to Forums. Hello Everyone!
You mentioned toward the end of next year. is that 2012? District 4 has been developing nicely these past two years with new apartment and office buildings. It does get a considerable amount of traffic congestion during most of the day though. ... Read More
Looking for Singaporean Bros in Saigon HCMC by JKD
Hi my name is Lee and i am from Spore too. Drop me an sms [color=#f73207][b]01267217990[/b][/color] if you free for a beer or something..cheers
The website you mentioned says it promotes escort girls for hire to do anything, "with private massage service or whatever else you fancy..." are stong innuendos. You don't even have to read between the lines. The promoting of girls for a quiet ... Read More
Looking for indian grocery store by vicci0606
hi all, i am in ho chi minh city for a couple of weeks. i am from india. i am searching for an indian grocery store. from this forum and other forums i have found some addresse. but one place is closed and the other places only sales rice. i am ...
There was another thread titled "Indian Restaurants or stores in HCMC" by ritesh.govil. Scroll to the second page of these messages and you will see it with about 17 replies. Hope that helps. Mike Read More
Looking for part-time translators by chrysalid
hi, i am currently doing business in ho chi minh city and would like to employ a part time translator. i usually travel to hcmc twice a month and would expect the translator to be available for the 2 or 3 days that i will be there. anyone who's ...
I'm sure you can find translators for much cheaper than MargaretLuu. $30 an hour is way out of line for most any translation work. I would think $6 to $8 an hour is even on the high side. Are you looking for someone with a specific knowledge of your ... Read More
Any fitness coach in HCMC ? by Ogareff
Hi all, I am new in town, staying in some serviced apartment in District # 1. The place is fitted with a brand new gym. So I am looking for a qualified fitness coach able to come over. Flexible schedule required. Cheers, Ogareff
I used Nutrifort as personal trainers in the past. I was impressed by their expert attention. I do believe they may have some trainers who can go to your location. Nicole Hankin, the owner/manager, has an extensive background in training and fitness ... Read More
Indian Restaurants or stores in HCMC by ritesh.govil
Hi, Can you list down indian restaurants/stores along with addresses in Hochiminh city?
Sorry I can't give any exact locations. There are no business phone books for reference in Vietnam. I have seen many Indian restaurants scattered around town, as well as Indian grocery stores and goods. Also a number of Hindu temples and Islam ... Read More
Deciding where to live in Ho Chi Minh City by marizarosado
We expect to move to Ho Chi Minh City this summer to live there for the next 4 years. We are well- traveled, love adventures, language, food, and are excited about immersing ourselves into the culture. We have 2 children ( 8 year old and 1 year ...
I think you are getting a sugar-coated description of possible locations. Districts 1, 3, 5, Binh Thanh and many others are heavily polluted, have horrible traffic congestion and in many cases visibly an eyesore with trash everywhere. Traffic is ... Read More
Living on Social Security by krazeekalvin
What are the rules on living in V.N. on U.S. Social Security? I have heard that you can't, and then you can. Some are saying not to tell them. Anyone have any ideal's, comment's? Would like to hear from someone who knows or is doing it. Thanks.
I'm getting my SS checks while living here. One restriction is that you can't use direct deposit while in VN. I must pickup my check at the Saigon U.S. Consulate office each month in person. The Consulate office has a form to complete and it took a ... Read More