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Dating I HCMC by jinxedta

Okay Just throwing this out there. FYI (i'm not lookiong for anyone on here i know this is not a dating site) Just some advice. I've been here in HCMC for a few months, I only have one question Where are all the good girls in this town. I've ...

Vietnamese wife? by bta87

I realize this is a very subjective question, but are what are the experiences of the men on here that are married to VN brides? Question #2) What should I look out for. I've heard some real horor stories. Mind you I'm 63, have money and girls are ...

Living in Georgia by travellers

Hello all! My husband and I are considering relocating to Georgia from Germany. Any other Germans living there? Many other Europeans? Any tips and advice on good neighbourhoods to live would be great... Also tips and ideas on how to intergrate with ...

Halo, Kristine is me, Chinese-Vietnamese girl o(^.^)0 nice to meet u! by Kristine1991

Hello everyone, My name is Kristine, 22 years old. My parents are Chinese and I was born in HCM, Vietnam. Currrently, I am spending (3 months) my summer vocation in HCM, Vietnam meanwhile doing my intership here. Actually, I study full time Degree ...

Dating I HCMC by jinxedta

Okay Just throwing this out there. FYI (i'm not lookiong for anyone on here i know this is not a dating site) Just some advice. I've been here in HCMC for a few months, I only have one question Where are all the good girls in this town. I've ...

Making New Friend by Viorose

Hello Everybody, My name is Tram.I have lived in Stockton for 3 months,and everything is so new, strange for me.I feel homesick and lonely,but I have no good friends here.Therefore, I hope that I can make some new friends on this website or please ...

New member by StephenV

Hi, I've accepted a teaching position at a school in HCM so will be heading over at the end of July. The blog has been really really helpful in preparing! I'm an English teacher from the UK and I've been teaching 7 years. I lived 5 years in Rome ...

Coffee at Starbucks in Saigon sucks and expensive! by NashCat

Coffee and cappucino at Starbucks not the same as in Canada or States. Prices are expensive. What do they put in it, nuoc mam??

Insurance for Motorbike very important!? by Eluelf

Hello Expats, I've got a question concerning the Insurance for a Motorbike. What is a good company to insure accidents for foreigners. I guess it is very important to have a good insurance if an accident happens. For me it is important that there ...

Bad experience and so angry !!!! by nguyen.tien

Not all is bad and not all is good. I had very bad experience about expat yesterday. I have been working and also have alot of friends are expats. I am always respect their culture, life style and private life. But I never see anyone in my life ...

Classical Music concert by the Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra by adrian.tan

Hi Everyone, My name is Adrian Tan, a Singaporean conductor who has recently been appointed Music Director of the Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra. We will be having a concert on 22nd March (Fri), 8pm at the HCM Conservatory of Music on Nguyen Du ...

lonely world by sad7

hi there

How do you adjust to the vietnamese people when they keep on staring? by KennyNguyen

Hi I'm a viet also but I live in the U.S. I always go and visit my family and saigon but when I go out with them I come upon staring vietnamese people. I have all the respect and love for vietnam and culture and its people but it makes me feel ...

license centre by Guestposter822

Hi, just wondering if anyone knows where the license centre is in Nha Trang. Apparently you can take in your foreign drivers license and they will transfer it to a temporary one depending on the length of your visa... Thanks

Nice to meet you!!! by Antrinh

Hi everybody! I'm An Trinh, A girl from Ho Chi Minh city. I'm 24 years old and I'm a environmental engineer. I wanna make friends with every body to improve my english skill, so I can learn English from you and teach Vietnames in exchange. Maybe ...

Who wants to play Monopoly Deal? by bluestar49

Hi guys, I'm Vietnamese. I've got 2 sets of Monopoly Deal (English) and would like to have at least 3 people to play this game. Because this game is not so popular in Vietnam, it's hard for me to find players among my friends, looking forward to ...

Expat weekly meet-up on Thursday, August 30, 2012 by bechum

Dear all, This is preliminary plans for meet-up this week on Thursday, August 30, 2012. Let's share ur ideas for a better plan ka: * Part 1: Gathering at coffee shop for exchange session: exchange contact, exchange information, exchange ...

Where to buy after shave lotion? by vicci0606

i guess vietnamese men dont use 'after shave lotion'! i cannot find it in co-op marts, metro... i found one unknown brand after shave lotion from a local cosmetics shop. but it got me rashes on face... please help me!!!

I'm new member by dandelion_92

Hi everyone My name is Huong. I'm come from Viet Nam. Nice to meet you there I'm a new member so hope to be friend with you

Nice to meet you ;) by wow_silver

Hi everyone, I am Tuna. Tuna is the name of a kind of fish. I am living in Ho Chi Minh city, 21 years old and I am a student at university, my major is law. And....... I want to make relation with everybody so if you want to be my friend, explore Ho ...

iPhone Safety by EmilyClaire

Hey everyone, I'm moving to HCM in a few weeks, and was planning on using my American iphone with a new sim card. First of all, is this a reasonable plan? Can I just buy a sim card from any cellphone store and replace it myself, or do I need to go ...

Schools for Foreign Children - Dual (VN & English) & Language Programs by Jaitch

Some these are members of the [b]school industry[/b] where fee extraction is first and teaching a distant second. Many are carpet baggers that arrived after 2000, shiny new buildings with questionable credentials. Many have investors waiting for ...

Just arrived in Saigon, looking to meet ex-pats by ianlutz561

Hey everyone, my name is Ian, 22 y/o, and I am from Florida, USA. I just arrived to Saigon Wednesday night and will be here until just after August 31st, after which I'll be heading over to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Reason why I came to Asia is to play ...

Let's chat about where to have fun??? by sevencoloriris

Seriously, where in this city can I have fun? Feeling so bored with having too much free time here... Anybody recommend? Where are you usually out and about? The heat in daytime is not really something comfortable... (>__

I need help! by Marie Brizard

Hi everybody! I will start my first trip to Ho Chi Minh city with my fiance on next week. I want to have a romantic dinner with him in that city. Do you know any restaurants that have good meal and romantic space? And also any landmarks we should ...

3G USB Stick by Budman1

If I was to purchase a prepaid 3G USB stick from VNPT, would I be able to set it up on my home PC (running XP & IE8)? Could I just plug it into a USB slot, open "my conections" and set it as a new connection?

New member from France plans to come back to Vietnam by michel67

Hi everyone, I'm Michel, originally from Vietnam. I'm living in France for 10 years and working in the pharmaceutical area. I'm planning to come back to Viet nam in the early of 2013. I want to find a job first and then will move. If you have any ...

lookin for new friends by thelonelyforest

me lonely, feel like this forum lonely too, someone out there? mail me : feriapham@gmail.com nice to meet u :D

What do expats think about Vietnamese? by kelly_middlenice

[justify]Hello everyone, I am a Vietnamese. I am working in a multinational company. I am creating this topic to hear from you guys-the expats. What do you think about Vietnamese?Some may feel bad,some may feel good. Feel free to raise your ...

Shopping for Men's clothes by Phi Long

What's the best places to shop in HCMC? Mostly looking for cotton collared shirts like A&F, Banana Republic, Polo shirts. Difficult to find XXL (Vietnamese Size) or XL (American Size) shirts for my American friends. And please don't tell me Ben ...

New from Egypt wants to make friends by hussein ahmed

alsalamo aleikoum Hi , I am from Egypt I want to make friends likes : football,teaching,reading,riding a bike ,helping others

New from Egypt wants to make friends by hussein ahmed

alsalamo aleikoum Hi , I am from Egypt I want to make friends likes : football,teaching,reading,riding a bike ,helping others

50cc Motorbike by Lazyfun

Hello guys, What is the price range for a 50cc bikes and do I need to have a VN license to ride one? What would be a good place to start looking for one once I am in HCM or My Tho? Any feed back would be helpful. Wayne

price of cigarette? by andy_k

every time I went to get some cigarette, seems like every shop has its own price. As i know, price of cigarette usually fixed by Federal or central or regional government, but seems like it is not in VN. Am i correct or am i just being ripped off ...

New to game. by Lazyfun

Hello, Name is Wayne. Just wanted what's up?! I am planning to move September. I would like to make some friends. :)

New to game. by Lazyfun

Hello, Name is Wayne. Just wanted what's up?! I am planning to move September. I would like to make some friends. :)

How to get to My tao from HCM by Lazyfun

This might sound odd but I just want to know in advance. What would be the best way to get to My Tao city from HCM? I know you take a bus but I am not to sure how or where the bus is located when I land in HCM airport. Any help would be appreciated. ...