Duy
@theho84
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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33
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6
About me
Canadian
Lives in Ho Chi Minh
Speaks English, French, Vietnamese
Registration: 27 November 2012
Convoy For Babies (CFB) HCMC --> 膼峄搉g Nai 2/23/2014 by Tran Hung Dao
Hi folks. Hope you enjoyed your lunar new years celebrations. Now as the country starts back its economic engines, it's a great time to take notice of those left behind...by this I really mean left behind...as in abandoned! We're talking about ...
I think I'm at the meeting area. Don't see anyone Read More
Convoy For Babies (CFB) HCMC --> 膼峄搉g Nai 2/23/2014 by Tran Hung Dao
Hi folks. Hope you enjoyed your lunar new years celebrations. Now as the country starts back its economic engines, it's a great time to take notice of those left behind...by this I really mean left behind...as in abandoned! We're talking about ...
Yes I will be coming by myself and my motorcycle. I guess we meet up at the new Big C in D2 at 8:30? Read More
Convoy For Babies (CFB) HCMC --> 膼峄搉g Nai 2/23/2014 by Tran Hung Dao
Hi folks. Hope you enjoyed your lunar new years celebrations. Now as the country starts back its economic engines, it's a great time to take notice of those left behind...by this I really mean left behind...as in abandoned! We're talking about ...
Thanks for the quick response. THough my plans might change count me in for Sunday. I live in Binh Thanh so I'm very close to Saigon Bridge. Duy Read More
Convoy For Babies (CFB) HCMC --> 膼峄搉g Nai 2/23/2014 by Tran Hung Dao
Hi folks. Hope you enjoyed your lunar new years celebrations. Now as the country starts back its economic engines, it's a great time to take notice of those left behind...by this I really mean left behind...as in abandoned! We're talking about ...
Hi Tran Hung Dao, I am interested in coming along with the convoy this sunday. How many do you have confirmed so far? Also how much are you looking for people to donate fro this trip. Thanks, Duy Read More
Where to donate clothes?
Hi, does anyone know where I could donate my clothes to a worthy charity here in Ho Chi Minh. Most of my clothes are in good condition but are either never used or too big. Thanks, Read More
Larger Motorbike Rental by theho84
Does anyone know you can rent larger motorbikes of 250 cc and up in Ho Chi Minh. Or any places that would rent out enduro bikes. In Hanoi it fairly simple to rent one in the old quarter. In Saigon, it seems fairly impossible.
It is rare to find larger cc bikes in Saigon relative to Hanoi where one can easily get enduro bike anywhere from 150cc to 400cc. The reason is the demand. Hanoi's north is mountainous and the type of roads really requires bikes larger than a Honda ... Read More
Weekend Motorbike trip to Meking Delta
Hi, I am planning a trip this weekend to the mekong delta by motorbike. We are two couples along with a vietnamese girl leaving on Saturday morning and returning on Sunday. The drive should be about 3 hours to cover 90km leisurely. We plan on ... Read More
Coming To Vietnam This Weekend - Looking For Friends by Ducati69
Hi, I'm Enrique and will be coming to HCM tomorrow for business and traveling. Looking for some friends to show me around and also a travelling partner as I don't know much about VN. And for the locals, maybe we can help each other improve on our ...
Hey, I've been in Vietnam for about 2 years. Before coming never got a motorcycle. Since coming over though I have taken up the sport and love riding. I just bought a KTM Duke 200 naked bike. Only have an A1 for now, hopefully it'll be possible to ... Read More
Hi from a French girl by Jade Von Memeth
Hello everyone, I'm a French viet kieu and I just move in Saigon. Before that, I was living for 6 months in Hanoi for an internship and I like Vietnam so much that I decided to stay here instead of heading back to France. As I'm fairly new in ...
Hi jade, I've been in Saigon for about a year. I'm a Viet-k from Canada and speak both English and French and trying to improve my Vietnamese. Before Saigon I also made the move from Hanoi, living there for 10 months. Would be interested in ... Read More
Table and chair rental
Hi, Does anyone know where I can rent chairs and long white tables for a business meeting or class room type of set up? Thanks Read More
Hairstylest suggestions? by Aescleah
I've been going to the same stylist for 10 months, but the last couple times I've been disappointed in terms of colour and cut. Any suggestions of a good stylist who knows what to do with short curly hair? I live in D5 but spend a lot of time in ...
Hi guys, I'm a brand manager from Moroccanoil. If you are looking for a reasonably priced salon in district 1, there is a new salon that just opened called Toni & Tuan. Tuan the stylist is a viet kieu from California and speaks English very well. ... Read More
Larger Motorbike Rental by theho84
Does anyone know you can rent larger motorbikes of 250 cc and up in Ho Chi Minh. Or any places that would rent out enduro bikes. In Hanoi it fairly simple to rent one in the old quarter. In Saigon, it seems fairly impossible.
Thanks Citsym. I rent from them whenever I'm in Hanoi and have a decent collection. I did call them, apparently they don't have anything over 125cc in Ho Chi Minh. They do however offer to ship one over to saigon at the cost of 80 USD. Read More
Larger Motorbike Rental
Does anyone know you can rent larger motorbikes of 250 cc and up in Ho Chi Minh. Or any places that would rent out enduro bikes. In Hanoi it fairly simple to rent one in the old quarter. In Saigon, it seems fairly impossible. Read More
Veggy's by WideAwake
I've read about this place on other blogs, so I decided to check it out today. They have A LOT of American products, including a wide assortment of breakfast cereals. They're very pricey, but these are hard to find items. They're located at 29A ...
Yeah they stock American and Australian beef. Read More
Starting a moto club in HCM, 150cc. Anyone interested? by jimbream
Hello, Long time reader,first time poster. I am starting a social motorcycle club for folks who own 150cc bikes in Ho Chi Minh city. The purpose is to bring together riders who enjoy- getting out of the big city and going on 1/2 day,full day or ...
Hey Jim, I've just moved to Saigon from Hanoi. I had a group of friends in Hanoi who would do extensive bike trips in the north anything from day trips to 5 day long treks. I've riden anything from a 125 Nouvo, 250 KLX dirt bike to a 500 cc ... Read More
Flag Football/Ultimate Frisbee by bebe517
Just moved here and really wanting to do some outdoorsy sports. I saw a post from last year about flag football and can hopefully start that again? I also love ultimate frisbee. I teach during the weekends and a couple nights a week but I think ...
Hi Brittany, Flag football and ultimate frisbee sounds great, though not too good at the latter. I'd be definitely interested in joining in either one. Also, saw that there was a dodge ball facebook group that apprently plays here in HCM ... Read More
Looking for a gym partner
Hey I live pretty close by and looking for gyms to go to. I live at city garden, the gym here is 50USD/month. By the looks of it you're talking about the one at the Manor. Is it really just 300.000 VND. If so then I would consider coming there. ... Read More
shoot some pool by expat2be
I'm not talking about emptying your gun in a swimming pool but about the game of pool. I love sports which involves balls, sticks and holes.;) No seriously, i like it very much. Are there any other pool enthusiasts here in Hcmc? Maybe play ...
Hey, I play occasionally, would be interested in meeting up and shooting some pool. Read More
Jus arrived in HCMC !!! by mathildealice
Hi, I'm just arrived from france to HCMC for 6 months! I will be happy to meet some different people here, to know this city, this country and the others also! I'm french, I love good food, music, sport, reading, cinema and doing trip! Hope See you ...
Salut Mathilde, Just moved to Saigon as well. I'm from Canada, moved here for work. I aslo speak French, English and a bit of Vietnamese. It be nice to meet up if you're interested! Duy Read More
Question for all expat?
Hey Harry, I've just moved to Vietnam about 9 months ago from Montreal. I decided to move because the job required it. I've met some great friends here and been having a great time. There's a lot of comforts you have to give up moving from ... Read More
i'm italian looking forward to improve my english skill conversation
Hi Emanuela, I just moved to saigon a couple of weeks ago from Canada. Although, I don't speak any italian, but I could help with your conversational english. I work in the hair and cosmetics industry here in saigon and looking forward to meeting ... Read More
Newbie In Ho Chi Minh City by danielle. akj
Hi Guys, I'm relocating to HCMC from Jakarta Indonesia. I've been here about 2 weeks my current activity is hunting for a job in Digital Advertising/Digital Media. I'm looking for some new friends. Happy to meet up for coffee or drinks, feel ...
HI Danielle, I've just moved to Saigon for about a month. I'm from Canada. Speak english, french and a bit of Vietnamese. Also looking to make new friends in the city. It be nice to catch with you! Duy Read More
Newbie from Germany would be glad to meet you :-) by Trish89
Hello dear all, I am an exchange student from Germany living in Ho Chi Minh City now. I felt a little bit lonely the last days so I would be really glad to meet some people and make new friends with you :-)
Hi Trish, Know how you feel. I'm also quite new to Saigon, about 3 weeks. Moved from Canada for work. Would be nice to meet up with others as well. Drop me a msg if interested! Read More
New arrivee in SGN - Swiss(rather a mix) girl
Hi Mili, I've been in town for about the same amount of time. I live in Binh Thanh across from D1. I speak english, french and a bit of vietnamese. I'm also looking for people to meet up with who are new the Saigon. Let me know if you'd like to ... Read More
texas hold em by andy111
hey does anyone have any poker nights around D1,be cool to join up
is it dead. That's a shame, I would also be very interested in a poker game Read More
New french girl in Saigon by louizzzz
Hello, I just arrived and I will stay 2 months for an internship... and i'd like to meet people who live here! do not hesitate to contact me. i'am motivated to go out, visiting, talking (even if my english is not so good). I leave between D1 and ...
Hey Louise, Just moved to Saigon as well, I'm working here but from Canada. I speak French, English and a bit of Vietnamese. Would like to find someone to actually use my french Duy Read More
New in town and looking forward to meeting people
Just moved to Saigon about a month in. Was living in Hanoi for 8 months prior. I'm a Canadian born Viet, working in South east asia. I speak English, French and a little Vietnamese. Would like to meet up with some local expats to discover the city, ... Read More
Another new arrival
Hi Sarah, Just moved to Saigon about a month ago. From Canada, been working in Vietnam for about 9 months. This place seems huge. Let me know if you still up to explore the city. I have my motorcycle arriving this week! Duy Read More