Cheryl K
@travelinhobo
American expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
35
About me
American
Lives in Saigon
Speaks English, Espanol, Turkce
Registration: 04 April 2011
Visa extension question by travelinhobo
Don't want to irritate anyone with another visa extension question, but I've read so much about this, that I don't remember if I ever saw the info... I have a 3 month visa which is soon coming up for expiration. I thought it was a tourist visa, ...
Ah, okay. Thanks! I use the V-keyboard over on the Control Panel button, but there's another one that can be installed which I haven't done. Also, that part where you need someone to vouch for you... if I'm staying at a guesthouse, does it have ... Read More
Visa extension question by travelinhobo
Don't want to irritate anyone with another visa extension question, but I've read so much about this, that I don't remember if I ever saw the info... I have a 3 month visa which is soon coming up for expiration. I thought it was a tourist visa, ...
Thanks for the info and response. However, the link for the form brings up a form with too many symbols which I don't think they'll accept. And I had read that post page the other day, however because it's 2 years old, who knows how reliable it ... Read More
Visa extension question
Don't want to irritate anyone with another visa extension question, but I've read so much about this, that I don't remember if I ever saw the info... I have a 3 month visa which is soon coming up for expiration. I thought it was a tourist visa, ... Read More
scooter prices by distantarray
I'm staying here for a month and Hate relying on people to drive me around, and taxi prices adds up, I rather buy a cheap decent motor scooter around 110-150cc if possible any good recommendatations and prices?
Renting is the cheapest, but if you want to buy a used motorbike, you can find a whole bunch of them for sale over on the Lonely Planet website. Average price is $275-300. (www.lonelyplanet.com --->Thorn Tree ---> SE Asia & click on Vietnam. You ... Read More
2 questions about ESL work by travelinhobo
Last year I visited and worked in VN for a few months. Left and planned to return in Oct., but things changed and I returned in mid-June. Before returning, I contacted a few ESL teachers and asked if they thought it would be difficult to find a ...
Actually, Mr. Mark, I don't agree with you. I came here last year with the intentions of working in Hanoi. Even went there. However, almost immediately I knew I didn't like the city (I now know I made the mistake of staying in the old qtr.) and ... Read More
Public buses outside of Jakarta
Thanks guys for the info. So it sounds like there wouldn't be a lot of problem getting around. And so what are the requirements for obtaining a driver's license for a motorbike? Can foreigners do it without being a resident? How safe/dangerous ... Read More
Public buses outside of Jakarta
I'm currently living in Vietnam and am thinking of making Indonesia my next stop. I'd like to get a description of public transport in Surabaya, Bandung, and Bedan. Everything I've read is about Jakarta. I would like to know if the system has ... Read More
2 questions about ESL work
Last year I visited and worked in VN for a few months. Left and planned to return in Oct., but things changed and I returned in mid-June. Before returning, I contacted a few ESL teachers and asked if they thought it would be difficult to find a ... Read More
Olympic games on tv by travelinhobo
Does anyone know if there's a channel on tv in HCMC area that airs the Olympic games? Thanks!
Thanks, but I'm stationed in Bien Hoa now. :膼 If I'm still here come the next Winter Olympics, I'll have to take this much more seriously! Read More
Olympic games on tv by travelinhobo
Does anyone know if there's a channel on tv in HCMC area that airs the Olympic games? Thanks!
Yeah, sure. I know I'm not in the states where every sport is aired. Thankfully this isn't hte winter Olympics which I'm glued to. :膼 No idea about the BBC thing either. Kind of annoying. I'll search for this VTV channel. Have no idea ... Read More
Olympic games on tv by travelinhobo
Does anyone know if there's a channel on tv in HCMC area that airs the Olympic games? Thanks!
This morning Star Sports had the ceremonies, so I'll keep an eye on that and ESPN (I didn't know I had ESPN). One of the other channels has the gymnastics and other sports...from the Beijing Olympics! THere's one channel which has the soccer ... Read More
Olympic games on tv by travelinhobo
Does anyone know if there's a channel on tv in HCMC area that airs the Olympic games? Thanks!
I'm assuming that means no? I'll check out the article. Read More
Olympic games on tv
Does anyone know if there's a channel on tv in HCMC area that airs the Olympic games? Thanks! Read More
Typhoid vaccination - your opinion please by travelinhobo
After reading the previous posts regarding vaccinations in Vietnam, I still decided to have my booster for typhoid. I've had this shot before, and I had it given to me last 2 years ago. This morning I went into the Columbia Asia clinic/hospital in ...
I'm one of the cheapest people you'll ever meet, but like someone else said somewhere, what's a few bucks to save your life? Or, if you don't care about your life, but you do care about spending thousands in a hospital for something that could have ... Read More
Typhoid vaccination - your opinion please by travelinhobo
After reading the previous posts regarding vaccinations in Vietnam, I still decided to have my booster for typhoid. I've had this shot before, and I had it given to me last 2 years ago. This morning I went into the Columbia Asia clinic/hospital in ...
Yeah, I know there can be residual left in the body for some time, but not a years worth. And I thought about the fact that obviously the doctor didn't want my money. But honestly, he started out sounding like he knew what he was talking about ... Read More
Typhoid vaccination - your opinion please
After reading the previous posts regarding vaccinations in Vietnam, I still decided to have my booster for typhoid. I've had this shot before, and I had it given to me last 2 years ago. This morning I went into the Columbia Asia clinic/hospital in ... Read More
Finding quality sandals in HCMC
Thanks. Actually they're one of 3 I found on agoda.com with special rates thru agoda. The discounted rate was 245,000, so sounds like you got a great deal! I'll be in HCMC in about 15 hours. Read More
Finding quality sandals in HCMC
Thanks. I forgot to say that I'm not looking specifically for those high-priced companies, but more interested in finding that material in a sandal. I'll check it out when I get to town next week. Read More
Finding quality sandals in HCMC
In HCMC or the surrouding area, are there shoe stores which sell sandals made of that rubber-like material Tiva, Keen, Columbia, etc. sell? I bought a pair in Turkey last year (a Turkish brand) and they were so comfortable. I don't have the ... Read More
Looking for English Teacher by doenglish
Summer English program teachers needed. Children 6-10 years old Class room games, outdoor games, and computer interactive learning.
Well, as we can see, another well organized and informative English company out there. And then they'll wonder why they can't find any teachers. Read More
Floss & Folders by travelinhobo
What a title! I know this sounds strange, and there's nothing mentioned here about floss, so I'm sure they sell it in VN, but when I was in HCMC/Bien Hoa, I never saw floss in the supermarkets. Do they sell it in VN and if so, where? What brands? ...
Wow! You guys are real A-holes. I write a comment about how controlling you are on a post (a post which was begun by ME) and you delete it because you're scared of what others will think! Well, if you're so afraid that others will agree with what ... Read More
Websites/Videos with Vietnamese conversations by travelinhobo
I see nothing on here in regards to learning Vietnamese, which suprises me. Hope this is the correct branch. I'm teaching myself Vietnamese as I'm not in the country yet and it's been very difficult to find someone on the internet to help me (lots ...
Sorry, I haven't recieved any emails from this post indicating anyone had responded more. I'll look at the latest links given. No, I haven't found anything. I'm currently using this page: http://www.public.asu.edu/~ickpl/lsv/dialogs/ which does ... Read More
Floss & Folders by travelinhobo
What a title! I know this sounds strange, and there's nothing mentioned here about floss, so I'm sure they sell it in VN, but when I was in HCMC/Bien Hoa, I never saw floss in the supermarkets. Do they sell it in VN and if so, where? What brands? ...
thanks for the info. I never saw a Circle K when I was there. How sad. :( Viet Nam wasn't Americanized like the rest of the world which was one of the reasons why I enjoyed it. Budman - Metro has a full line of ...which? I shopped at the metro ... Read More
Floss & Folders
What a title! I know this sounds strange, and there's nothing mentioned here about floss, so I'm sure they sell it in VN, but when I was in HCMC/Bien Hoa, I never saw floss in the supermarkets. Do they sell it in VN and if so, where? What brands? ... Read More
Websites/Videos with Vietnamese conversations by travelinhobo
I see nothing on here in regards to learning Vietnamese, which suprises me. Hope this is the correct branch. I'm teaching myself Vietnamese as I'm not in the country yet and it's been very difficult to find someone on the internet to help me (lots ...
Yeah, but this is my conversation topic, and I have no idea what cua gai means. But I get the idea that it has something to do with the foreign men who want a submissive female who won't put them in their place and don't know better, who go to Viet ... Read More
Websites/Videos with Vietnamese conversations by travelinhobo
I see nothing on here in regards to learning Vietnamese, which suprises me. Hope this is the correct branch. I'm teaching myself Vietnamese as I'm not in the country yet and it's been very difficult to find someone on the internet to help me (lots ...
Mark- I just went through all those links. Some of them I've already visited (seasite is saved on my list to get to), one or two I hadn't seen. But none (maybe seasite) give me what I want. The hunt continues! As for the kids running away from ... Read More
Websites/Videos with Vietnamese conversations by travelinhobo
I see nothing on here in regards to learning Vietnamese, which suprises me. Hope this is the correct branch. I'm teaching myself Vietnamese as I'm not in the country yet and it's been very difficult to find someone on the internet to help me (lots ...
Hahahaha!!! I love it! There is no xenophobia in Viet Nam, and if you ask how to say it, they get scared that someone was rude to you! God, so different from Mexico! I think I'll get a tattoo on my arm that says... T么i th̀ich Vị锚t ... Read More
Websites/Videos with Vietnamese conversations by travelinhobo
I see nothing on here in regards to learning Vietnamese, which suprises me. Hope this is the correct branch. I'm teaching myself Vietnamese as I'm not in the country yet and it's been very difficult to find someone on the internet to help me (lots ...
Yes I know. But I'm looking for SIMPLE conversations - not news. I don't have the vocab yet for the news. When I was in HCMC, I went to the 23/9 park where the university students go to practice their English. Very inspiring! Although you ... Read More
Websites/Videos with Vietnamese conversations by travelinhobo
I see nothing on here in regards to learning Vietnamese, which suprises me. Hope this is the correct branch. I'm teaching myself Vietnamese as I'm not in the country yet and it's been very difficult to find someone on the internet to help me (lots ...
Hi Vivil- Thank you for the links. The first one I've already seen. The others aren't what I'm looking for as they're too advanced, but I'll keep the links to use when I have a better level. The last one might be very good, so I'll check it out ... Read More
Websites/Videos with Vietnamese conversations by travelinhobo
I see nothing on here in regards to learning Vietnamese, which suprises me. Hope this is the correct branch. I'm teaching myself Vietnamese as I'm not in the country yet and it's been very difficult to find someone on the internet to help me (lots ...
Thank you, but I'm not looking for anything that teaches the language - only conversations. :) Read More
Websites/Videos with Vietnamese conversations
I see nothing on here in regards to learning Vietnamese, which suprises me. Hope this is the correct branch. I'm teaching myself Vietnamese as I'm not in the country yet and it's been very difficult to find someone on the internet to help me (lots ... Read More
English Corner by garyww
We have recently started an English Corner in Nha Trang. We meet every Sunday Morning at 09:30 at the Vien Dong Hotel coffee shop. It is forum where Vietnamese can come and practice speaking english with foreigners. It is free for everyone. You ...
Gary- To get more foreigners, why don't you post something over on Craigslist? That's where all the visiting foreigners go. Could also try: community.vdict.com/index.php, and asia-expatsforum.com (there seem to be a lot of life over there too). ... Read More
Living BienHoa City
Thánh th么́ Bi锚n Hoa la thánh th么́ đ̣ep. T么i đ̃a s么́ng kia for 7 tu芒n ̉ơ thang ph́ap v̀a thang ṃ么t. I'm returning in December. :Đ Read More