Dent Tran
@dent
Vietnamese expat in the USA
Forum posts
33
Contacts
8
About me
Vietnamese
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks Vietnamese, English
Registration: 25 September 2011
Beach near HCMC? by tanieta6
How far is the beach from HCMC?? There are nice beaches close to the city? Thanks
Can Gio is dirty beach, can not swim. Vung Tau or Muine is fine Cheers Read More
Paypal by versan
Hi Guys, Are there anyone who knows how can I withdraw money from paypal at any bank in HCM? Thanks in advance..
Hello, you need to do some steps: 1. Sign up Paypal and choose your account type (premier or business) 2. Verify your credit / debit card 3. Add your bank account 4. withdraw to your bank acc Paypal will charge 3.9% and 60,000vnd for each ... Read More
Wanting to tour Vietnam in September by sheralee
Hi, I am a 47 year old South African woman and would like to tour Vietnam in September this year. I'm not sure if I should take a tour package (these are very pricey) or rather just buy my flight and find accomodation when I get there and as I move ...
Hello sheralee, Welcome to Vietnam! Vietnam is safe country, so no problem traveling alone. But if you are the first time visiting Vietnam, you need to find a local tour operator help you something - visa on arrival - hotel - transportation - ... Read More
Just moved to HCMC :-) by GuestPoster669
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Ops..i've just regconized you are ....my friend already, Anastasia! Dent Read More
Just moved to HCMC :-) by GuestPoster669
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Hello sjgirl, Welcome to hcmc. I have some Indonesian friends here. Nice to know you. My blackberry pin 229BF7E6 Dent Read More
Just moved to HCMC, Looking to meet people and make friends by Samrath
Hi all, I just moved to HCMC yesterday. I'll be here for the next 5 weeks, volunteering with Volunteers for Peace Vientam. I just got here and not many people speak English and I'm finding it hard to find my way around. I'd looking to meet locals ...
Hello Sam! I am Dent living in dist 7, near Phu My Hung. Can contact me at dentanviet@gmail.com Read More
Tours and places to see in Vietnam by thaoh
Hi everyone! I have recently got my tickets to go to Vietnam and will be there in just over a month, so very excited! :D. I do need to make a list of places to go and find tours to take. So can you guys recommend any of your favourite places or ...
Wish you have a great time in Vietnam! Read More
Tours and places to see in Vietnam by thaoh
Hi everyone! I have recently got my tickets to go to Vietnam and will be there in just over a month, so very excited! :D. I do need to make a list of places to go and find tours to take. So can you guys recommend any of your favourite places or ...
Hello Thao, Nice to hear from you! I am living in HCMC so I am exciting to share my experience with you I dont know if you've been in HCMC, but for sight-seeing, i can suggest: - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta (My Tho, Ben Tre or Cai Be) - ... Read More
Tours and places to see in Vietnam by thaoh
Hi everyone! I have recently got my tickets to go to Vietnam and will be there in just over a month, so very excited! :D. I do need to make a list of places to go and find tours to take. So can you guys recommend any of your favourite places or ...
Hello thaoh, Welcome to Vietnam! I guessed you are Vietnamese oversea! I am sorry if I am wrong Vietnam is long country offers many beautiful places to see. I dont know you will travel whole Vietnam or only Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi? Let me know more. ... Read More
Vietnamese tutor needed by Rima21
Hi we moved from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne. We want to learn Vietnamese and I wonder does anyone know an English or Russian speaking person who could teach Vietnamese? Thank you :)
Hello Sandra, please to knoe you. I have some Indonesian friend in HCM. You can add my blackberry Pin 229BF7E6 Dent Read More
FYI: Phu Bai Airport in Hue will close from 20th March - 20th Noverber
Thanks anna, very helpful info Read More
Earth Hour
I heard that also held at hcm theater, around caravelle hotel Read More
tourist visa for indian by carlyle1979
hi, i would like to visit hcmc for 3 day vacation. most nationalities can apply online, get approval letter and then visa on arrival. however, indians cannot do so. can someone explain what do i need to do? also, why do indians have to pay a higher ...
I have the same question. I dont know why there are difficult visa entry for Indian and Sri lanka. Even they came as tourists. I lost many biz before. Anyway, wish u will get visa soon Read More
hello Vietnam by Iris Peitzmeier
Everyone interested in Art and traveling hope to see u in Ho Chi Minh
Hello Iris, I am Dent, I love take photos and travelling. Please to be your friend Read More
tourist visa for indian by carlyle1979
hi, i would like to visit hcmc for 3 day vacation. most nationalities can apply online, get approval letter and then visa on arrival. however, indians cannot do so. can someone explain what do i need to do? also, why do indians have to pay a higher ...
Hi carlyle1979, I got same problem with my Sri Lankan friends. They are very hard to get visa to Vietnam even they came to Embassy. But right now is very easy... I make invitation letter and visa approval letter from Vietnam Immigration, then you ... Read More
I'm Loan a Newbie here =) by Loan Tran
My name is Loan and I'm newbie here in the community. Seems like joining this forum is fun and I'm sure I will meet new good friends here. I worked in advertising agency during six years but decided to leave 2 months ago. Right now Im working at ...
Sure Loan, Why we are opponent. We should help together right? And I may need your help. I am a founder of Travel Indochine, hope have chance to see you Cheers! Read More
I'm Loan a Newbie here =) by Loan Tran
My name is Loan and I'm newbie here in the community. Seems like joining this forum is fun and I'm sure I will meet new good friends here. I worked in advertising agency during six years but decided to leave 2 months ago. Right now Im working at ...
Welcome to ExpatBlog! Sound you have a very good job now, I guess that your company arrange city tour for guests by motorbike with nice lady? :) and most recommendation on Tripadvisor. Are you a tour guide Cheers Dent My name is Loan and I'm ... Read More
Greetings from Dent by dent
Hi all, Fistly, I would like to send my big thanks to expat-blog. I found very help from this site! I've just joined a few minutes. Sure i am a newbie, so i would like to greeting all of members. I hope to receive your welcome I've been in ...
Welcome to forum! Nice to meet you too, both Loan & Sara @Sara, which hotel you worked before? So why dont you back to this field. I always headache with the number! :) Dent Hi Dent, nice to meet you too! I am Sara (vietnamese name is Dung), I ... Read More
Satellite TV & StarMovies by mmmax14
Hi, I live in Nha Trang, not in the downtown area, so where I live there is not the cable TV. I have, from a couple of years, a contract for satellite TV with VTC. I pay for the whole year and when I paid I have HBO and Star Movies as movies, BBC ...
Hi Max, The better way is use SAIGONTOURIST CABLE. StarMovie is available. But if you like to see CNN, BBC and some sport channel you have to buy the package from K+ Company...much more expensive Dent Read More
Greetings from Dent by dent
Hi all, Fistly, I would like to send my big thanks to expat-blog. I found very help from this site! I've just joined a few minutes. Sure i am a newbie, so i would like to greeting all of members. I hope to receive your welcome I've been in ...
Yes, that's right Vicky. travel business is very potential in Vietnam now. I used to work and stayed in Hanoi more than 1 year, but i decided back to Saigon. I feel Saigon is suitable for me. and stay, that's it Ok, we can have coffee. I am at ... Read More
New To Vietnam by AusViet
Hi ,I am Australian Viet Chinese and was born in Vietnam . Would really like to make some new friends here in Ho Chi Minh City .I enjoy Music ,Salsa dancing , Yoga and Golf .Would be great to find some friends with the same interests . It doesnt ...
Hi Kim, Welcome to Vietnam.I know nothing about Golf but Music and Salsa dancing seem to be our common interests.Hope you have great time over here and yes,it will be great if we can hang out sometimes,may be with Dent as well ;)Thanks Kim, very ... Read More
New To Vietnam by AusViet
Hi ,I am Australian Viet Chinese and was born in Vietnam . Would really like to make some new friends here in Ho Chi Minh City .I enjoy Music ,Salsa dancing , Yoga and Golf .Would be great to find some friends with the same interests . It doesnt ...
Hi Kim, Welcome to Vietnam. I am in HCMC and may be we can meet or if you need help you can contact me. I have travel business, and also work for a hotel in Dist 1. If possible to invite you come and we have coffee Cheers Read More
Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
Hi Hsing, Where you are in Dist 7. I'm also in Dist 7 Hi, Cruiserseth, Cheers! I can understand.Just wanna know u guys. In fact, every foreigner here leaves his/ her hometown. Do u live close to Dis 7? greetings Read More
Greetings from Dent by dent
Hi all, Fistly, I would like to send my big thanks to expat-blog. I found very help from this site! I've just joined a few minutes. Sure i am a newbie, so i would like to greeting all of members. I hope to receive your welcome I've been in ...
hi Dent, which hotel are y working? and possition? My major is also hotel.Hi Anna, I am working for Elios Hotel as Room Division. And how about you? Thanks Dent Read More
Greetings from Dent by dent
Hi all, Fistly, I would like to send my big thanks to expat-blog. I found very help from this site! I've just joined a few minutes. Sure i am a newbie, so i would like to greeting all of members. I hope to receive your welcome I've been in ...
Thanks Vicky Nice to meet you too. I was also in US (Virginia Beach)for two year with my older sister. I backed to Vietnam 2002 and started my business travel in 2008. I am now also working as manager in a hotel in HCMC. I love living in HCMC, ... Read More
Greetings from Dent
Hi all, Fistly, I would like to send my big thanks to expat-blog. I found very help from this site! I've just joined a few minutes. Sure i am a newbie, so i would like to greeting all of members. I hope to receive your welcome I've been in ... Read More