Musica
@musica
Vietnamese expat in Vietnam
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About me
Vietnamese
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English
Registration: 13 February 2011
Any packing tips? by melinhr
Does anyone have any packing advice in addition to what was listed on the how to page. I am trying to make the move without spending a fortune on shipping/airline bag fees, so what are must-have items and what can I easily find in HCMC? For ...
Shoes if your size is bigger than a 39/6 :/ Read More
Environmental Organizations? by Jayhawk
Hello, I am interested in finding some kind of environmental organizations, clubs or groups in Ho Chi Minh City that I could volunteer at 1 or 2 times a month. If anyone knows of any please let me know as I am very interested in this subject and ...
Hello, I am interested in finding some kind of environmental organizations, Thanks ChrisHi Chris, Will you please share on the forum if you find one? Thanks Read More
Work permit - how to I prove my change from maiden name to married?
Hi, You might have found a solution to your problem by now, I had a similar problem to yours (I live in Vietnam)at the time I applied for my work permit. The name on my UK certificates and on my Spanish passport are different. In my case, the ... Read More
SKY GARDEN INTERNET by musica
Hi, Anyone living in Sky Garden could please help me with a query? My apartment agency has just told me I need to pay about 165000 vnd for basic cable (in Sky Garden)according to Sky's management. I'm confused, as my cable has always been ...
Hi Dan, My monthly bills are approximately as follow: Internet 308,000 vnd Cable (2 TVs) 225,000 vnd Management fees + water 370,000 vnd Electricity (I don麓t use aircons) under 200,000 vnd Regards Read More
Places to visit in Singapore by musica
Hi all, I would appreciate some opinions on which places are or aren't worth visiting having a couple of days to spend in Singapore. I'm thinking of attractions, not shopping, such as arts museum, botanic gardens, zoo, the Flyer and such. All ...
Hey, thanks so much for the informative reply. I think the night safary sounds interesting,not sure about Sentosa I will look it up. I've read about Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, is it nice? (I like nature so thought it might be interesting). Thanks ... Read More
Places to visit in Singapore
Hi all, I would appreciate some opinions on which places are or aren't worth visiting having a couple of days to spend in Singapore. I'm thinking of attractions, not shopping, such as arts museum, botanic gardens, zoo, the Flyer and such. All ... Read More
Coffee peculator by j.keats
Hi all, I'm living in Saigon but I want to buy a coffee perculator so I can make my own good - and strong - coffee. Do you know where I can buy one? They look like this http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/Moka2.jpg And what about ...
I'd say 300000 sounds very good. I've just paid 800000 for my french press. Read More
New to Expat-blog want to make friends in HCM City by tomkat70
Hi! My name is Tom. I am Asian- American. I moved to Viet Nam about a year ago. I am currently living in Ho Chi Minh City and enjoying every moment of it. I have a great passion for teaching English which I am doing right now at a language school. I ...
Vent, you didn't come to the meetup yesterday. No French practice for me, so sad :( Read More
February Meetup by simonpierpoint
Hi all, It looks like enough people are interested in a Feb meetup for this Saturday, (11th), so we are going to go ahead with it. If you are interested, let me know and I will send you the details. Regards, Simon
Hi Simon, (I can't access facebook) Is it a language exchange meetup? Read More
SKY GARDEN INTERNET by musica
Hi, Anyone living in Sky Garden could please help me with a query? My apartment agency has just told me I need to pay about 165000 vnd for basic cable (in Sky Garden)according to Sky's management. I'm confused, as my cable has always been ...
Hi, I have already questioned it to the agency. They say Sky Garden management has decided it to be this way, which is why I wanted someone who stays in Sky to confirm it. I think Ill go to management myself to understand it. Read More
SKY GARDEN INTERNET by musica
Hi, Anyone living in Sky Garden could please help me with a query? My apartment agency has just told me I need to pay about 165000 vnd for basic cable (in Sky Garden)according to Sky's management. I'm confused, as my cable has always been ...
If I got more foreign channels I wouldn,t mind so much. I'm so surprised because I get the same few. Khong hieu... Read More
SKY GARDEN INTERNET by musica
Hi, Anyone living in Sky Garden could please help me with a query? My apartment agency has just told me I need to pay about 165000 vnd for basic cable (in Sky Garden)according to Sky's management. I'm confused, as my cable has always been ...
Hi, well that's the thing. I'm going to pay more than double for the same 70 channels (which are mostly vientamese anyway) :( is this right, I wonder? Read More
SKY GARDEN INTERNET by musica
Hi, Anyone living in Sky Garden could please help me with a query? My apartment agency has just told me I need to pay about 165000 vnd for basic cable (in Sky Garden)according to Sky's management. I'm confused, as my cable has always been ...
I meant cable tv, not internet Read More
SKY GARDEN INTERNET
Hi, Anyone living in Sky Garden could please help me with a query? My apartment agency has just told me I need to pay about 165000 vnd for basic cable (in Sky Garden)according to Sky's management. I'm confused, as my cable has always been ... Read More
Apartment prices by geomglasgow
Hello all. I am looking for a one bedroom apartment in Saigon and most of the cheaper ones seem to be round about the $500 mark,which I am fine with. The thing is I have a friend in Saigon who reckons thats way to high for a one bedroom ...
(Hue1964: It麓s not too clear, but I was obviously quoting you on my previous reply) Read More
Apartment prices by geomglasgow
Hello all. I am looking for a one bedroom apartment in Saigon and most of the cheaper ones seem to be round about the $500 mark,which I am fine with. The thing is I have a friend in Saigon who reckons thats way to high for a one bedroom ...
Just a word of advice for newbies in HCM. Snatch theft is prevalent in any non-developed country. Just be vigilent 100% of the time. If you become a victim blame yourself for making yourself an easy target. And be also aware, I wasn't, that ... Read More
Pro's and con's in living in buidings.... by Saiigon
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i'm staying at sky garden for the last 4 years. i love this place coz it's not too near to the roadside. i get my silence which i need most. i can find plenty of food around and it's convenient as i can catch a bus to Q1 at VND15k. Cresent Mall and ... Read More
International Choir holiday concert this weekend
So glad you enjoyed it Anna, best wishes to you, too. Read More
International Choir holiday concert this weekend
To Claire: Hi Claire, did you enjoy the concert? I see you play the violin. I don麓t know what level you have, but we are giving another concert in May, you might want to join the orchestra for that. We麓re playing Mozart麓s Requiem. You can find the ... Read More
District 2 by musica
Hi all, I live in district 7 but with so many towers sprouting around in this area I am really worried about the traffic going towards the centre. I'm looking for information regarding the traffic between district 2 towards the centre at pick times, ...
Yes, that sounds about right. I remember sitting for a long time eating hot dogs, and the smell of fried onions. No idea who won. Read More
District 2 by musica
Hi all, I live in district 7 but with so many towers sprouting around in this area I am really worried about the traffic going towards the centre. I'm looking for information regarding the traffic between district 2 towards the centre at pick times, ...
A Redsox fan? Me? Funny though, I saw them play long time ago in Boston. (I'm assuming you refer to the baseball team...). Actually, I don't even know where the football stadium is in HCMC. Read More
District 2 by musica
Hi all, I live in district 7 but with so many towers sprouting around in this area I am really worried about the traffic going towards the centre. I'm looking for information regarding the traffic between district 2 towards the centre at pick times, ...
I see. What a dilemma. I just can't decide whether there's any point of my moving to district 2 or not. Do you guys live in q. 7, too? Can you see how many new blocks are about to be completed? I keep wondering what's going to happen when all these ... Read More
District 2
Hi all, I live in district 7 but with so many towers sprouting around in this area I am really worried about the traffic going towards the centre. I'm looking for information regarding the traffic between district 2 towards the centre at pick times, ... Read More
things u like abt vietnam.. by yyk
hi all (EXPATS only, pls), i've been here in hcmc for almost 5mths already and am still trying to adjust to life.. just wondering, wat r the things tat u like abt vietnam?? so far, i can only think of these... a) foodstuff is definitely much cheaper ...
I agree with the 'foodstuff' content statement, no idea how most of their produce is elaborated. However, I strongly disagree with number 4. I think the 'blacksheep' are a minority. The broad majority of Vietnamese citizens are, in my opinion, ... Read More
make foreigner friends are living Hochiminh city by shanele
Hi everybody! My Name's Cuong Le (nick name: Shane Le). I'm a male, single and 28 year old. I live in Hochiminh city. I'm a officer. I want to make foreigner friends are living hochiminh city so that to practise english skills and help both when ...
lol...nhung ma ban da gap toi roi! Chung ta se di uong cafe tuan nay ngay chu nhat... Toi da doi (change?)tam hihn cua toi (profile) va bay gia ban khong biet toi la ai...so funny :D (de toi biet khi nao ban muon gap lai...now I'm ... Read More
make foreigner friends are living Hochiminh city by shanele
Hi everybody! My Name's Cuong Le (nick name: Shane Le). I'm a male, single and 28 year old. I live in Hochiminh city. I'm a officer. I want to make foreigner friends are living hochiminh city so that to practise english skills and help both when ...
Anatta, cam on nhieu! It's true, toi luon luon khong biet neu toi nen noi 'noi chuyen voi' hay la 'noi chuyen'... :/ You should have used: anh ay se noi voi em: he is going to tell you (where we are going to go) while anh ay se noi chuyen voi ... Read More
make foreigner friends are living Hochiminh city by shanele
Hi everybody! My Name's Cuong Le (nick name: Shane Le). I'm a male, single and 28 year old. I live in Hochiminh city. I'm a officer. I want to make foreigner friends are living hochiminh city so that to practise english skills and help both when ...
Duoc, no problem!! Send an email to Cuong, anh ay se noi chuyen voi em ta se di dau ;) Read More
make foreigner friends are living Hochiminh city by shanele
Hi everybody! My Name's Cuong Le (nick name: Shane Le). I'm a male, single and 28 year old. I live in Hochiminh city. I'm a officer. I want to make foreigner friends are living hochiminh city so that to practise english skills and help both when ...
Ohh,don't be sad. Ta se di uong cafe ngay chu nhat nhe! :) Read More
Question for those in Phu My Hung by eym76
Is there a noise ordinance? I'm honestly going to go nuts if I have to hear any more late night karaoke, and we need to live where it's much quieter than D. 5. Thanks!
I agree with The Doov. I also used to live in the center (how I hated that rooster...)and noisewise is definetely an improvement. Plus, at least in my block of flats, management will take care of noisy neighbours. Worth the commuting if you ask me. Read More
Travel to China from Vietnam by musica
Hi to all, I want to spend a week in China and need some tips. I will be travelling from HCMC, and have a European passport. Could anybody tell me whether the Chinese consulate in HCMC can issue tourist visas or whether I need to apply to Hanoi and ...
Thanks, i was told the visa might take about a week. I dont usually enjoy organized tours but on my first visit there i want to see the wall, forbidden palace and such, so i thought an organized tour would be ok. Actually i found some good deals ... 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?
Hi, There's a bike shop in 51-1 Skygarden 2, Phu My Hung,District 7 Ph +84 84103114.I think they sponsor a local district 7 bike club ride together most mornings. Read More
Travel to China from Vietnam by musica
Hi to all, I want to spend a week in China and need some tips. I will be travelling from HCMC, and have a European passport. Could anybody tell me whether the Chinese consulate in HCMC can issue tourist visas or whether I need to apply to Hanoi and ...
It's going to have to be district one if you want to live near night life. I'm sure other users will be able to be more specific. Any rooms available in q.1 with expats?? Read More
Travel to China from Vietnam by musica
Hi to all, I want to spend a week in China and need some tips. I will be travelling from HCMC, and have a European passport. Could anybody tell me whether the Chinese consulate in HCMC can issue tourist visas or whether I need to apply to Hanoi and ...
Let me see. Once you decide if you prefer the four seasons of the north or the humid two of the south, I guess you should come with a tourist visa. Arrive with a job offer if possible, then you will have to get your work permit (your employer will ... Read More
Travel to China from Vietnam by musica
Hi to all, I want to spend a week in China and need some tips. I will be travelling from HCMC, and have a European passport. Could anybody tell me whether the Chinese consulate in HCMC can issue tourist visas or whether I need to apply to Hanoi and ...
PS: $1600 excluding visa fees and flights from Vietnam Read More
Travel to China from Vietnam
Hi to all, I want to spend a week in China and need some tips. I will be travelling from HCMC, and have a European passport. Could anybody tell me whether the Chinese consulate in HCMC can issue tourist visas or whether I need to apply to Hanoi and ... Read More