dteman
American expat in Vietnam
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Speaks English, Vietnamese
Registration: 18 September 2017
Tips on Shipping a Used Laptop from US to Vietnam? Fedex / UPS / DHL? by bmpham
My parents are trying to ship me a used laptop from the US to me here in Ho Chi Minh. I'm reading mixed reviews about how to go about doing this. Many are saying flat out to not do it as it's too risky. Others are saying to use UPS, but ...
Any of them is fine. Your parents must declare the value of the item (low) and state it is a gift. When the package reaches Vietnam, the carrier will contact you about custom clearance. If everything is fine, confirm with them and they will do it ... Read More
renting a room! by TVN099
Hi guys and gals :) I'm planning to go to VN and stay in HCM City from mid May thru July 4th 2018. I will need a place to rent room/apartment during that time. My budget is limited and I would appreciate any lead on renting a room, or even ...
Hi there, My bro has several rooms for rent in a complex. Let me know if $140-$200/month fit your budget. Thanks and welcome to Vietnam! Read More
Aikido Dojo
It depends on where you'll be living. In Saigon, Dist.1, Dakao Aikido (sensei Nguyen Tang Vinh). Dist.5 : Tinh Vo club (Sensei Ph瓢啤ng). Binh Thanh Dist: Nha thieu nhi Binh Thanh club (Sensei Linh). Sensei Linh also has seminars at ... Read More
Where to buy popcorn kernels in HCMC? by Michduplessis
Hi there Have been looking out for unpopped popcorn kernels all around the city, as I prefer popping it myself. Any idea where one can find those, haven't found it any of the big supermarkets. Thanks!
You can find it at any traditional market at the rice/bean section. Read More
Souvenir Items
Tr瓢ng Tr岷痗, Tr瓢ng Nh峄� streets. Or you can check out the bookstore at the corner of Ly Tu Trong and Ly Thuong Kiet. If you are in Bai Sau area, there're many vendors selling the items. However, you need to bargain. Read More
Tet in Vung Tau
It looks like you made the right choice. However, please note that it could be crowded when you get back on NYs Eve because people are still leaving Saigon for their hometowns at the last minutes. Read More
Looking to move to Vung Tau by dec035
I am a 60 year old female who is interested in moving to Vung Tau to live for at least a year. I am on my own and very apprehensive about doing this by myself. Is there any support in Vung Tau to assist with this type of move. Also maybe you can ...
I'd like to know more about the surfing and offroading. Can't say I've seen much of a wave herenote that he's running a 'small business' there and I bet it offers those none existent activities listed above.You really want to ... Read More
Looking to move to Vung Tau by dec035
I am a 60 year old female who is interested in moving to Vung Tau to live for at least a year. I am on my own and very apprehensive about doing this by myself. Is there any support in Vung Tau to assist with this type of move. Also maybe you can ...
For surfing, as someone mentioned, you can try surf club. I have a regular customer from Saigon, he comes to Vung Tau with his board once or twice a year. For offroading, Doi Nhai is a popular spot. Read More
Looking to move to Vung Tau by dec035
I am a 60 year old female who is interested in moving to Vung Tau to live for at least a year. I am on my own and very apprehensive about doing this by myself. Is there any support in Vung Tau to assist with this type of move. Also maybe you can ...
Vung Tau has been known since 1870. JK. Vung Tau is a nice city with fresh air and a lot of things to do. Hiking, biking, surfing, kiting, offroading....,you name it, are available. I live in Saigon but I run a small biz there. If you need any help, ... Read More
Where to buy fresh seafood in hcmc? by Jayne.choi
Hi! So I've been staying in district 12...and have been looking for fresh scallops or seafood thats not being sold at the big C or smart etc. Any recommendations?
Or you can go to Vung Tau once a week to pack what you need. I can show you where to get sparkling squid or freshly caught fish, not frozen one. Read More
Air Con Replacement Remotes
Check out Nhat Tao market (District 10) or Huynh Thuc Khang (Dist.1) market. Read More
Setting up Business in Vung Tau by Daniel Tan
i would like to set up a business in vung tau like coffee or restaurant . anyone can advice me like the cost and the process ? i have friend in vietnam who wish to set up together with me. Thank you.
Find a place. Register. Pay the license tax. Get the tax rate and pay. Get the required documents such as food safety and Sanitation. Costs depend on how much you want to invest. Read More