Sean
@laidbackfreak
English expat in Vietnam
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English
Lives in HCMC
Speaks English, and some people would argue with that!
Registration: 10 August 2010
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Tattoo Shops? by Aescleah
Can anyone recommend a tattoo shop that is clean and professional...like up to North American standards if possible. Thanks!
Exile ink arent the only people who bring in there own supplies, as I've brought in plenty for the place I use. Most of the decent places know better than to use local supplies, mostly cos they cant get them but also they dont last when they do. ... Read More
Honda SH 150i Made in Vietnam - Exhaust Upgrade RSVP by smaingot
Hello to all, I recently moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand from Vancouver, Canada. I just purchased a 2013 Honda Sh 150i that was made in Vietnam. I am looking to upgrade the exhaust to Akrapovic, Yoshimura, Two Brothers, or anything else that will ...
Cheers for the info Simon, not been down this street. I've got a 2013 SHi (VN model). I've got a few suppliers in D5 and and D9. for mirrors shocks and brake discs. Always looking for new places. Read More
Cambodia Visa by Good_Man
I will be traveling though China and Vietnam in January and February 2014 and will be spending about a month in Cambodia starting in late February. I plan on taking the bus from HCMC to Phnom Penh. Having read many posts about expats travelling out ...
I did the e-visa when I went in august this year. The biggest advantage to this, is the fact you only get a stamp in your pasport and not a whole page taken up with the visa and a stamp.... Kinda handy when your running low on free pages in your ... Read More
Gotta love crooked airport customs ppl lol by mikeymyke
Came into Tan Son Nhat airport in Saigon for my upcoming wedding and before I came, I searched the net, as well as the Canada and USA official govt websites, and all indicate u can bring $7000 max without declare. so i decide bring $7000 even. Now ...
I'm surprised you didnt find the limit had been dropped from $7k to $5k as it was changed a while back can't recall if this year or last. I through it into google and came up as $5k on the first hit....... Read More
motos----**Where to rent a CBR???** by Hans.b
Hi! I've been living in SG for over 1 year renting a PCX for 2.5million per month but would really like to find a CBR, GSXR or R6. Can anyone help me? I've been all around Pham Ngu Lao and the only highline bikes a few places have are SH's but ...
This will be interesting. I have the full motorcycle license so if foreigners can get A2 license would they get it automatically by license conversion or will it be the lower license.I'm hoping the same thing, I've got to renew my licence next year ... Read More
Typing in Vietnamese With Diacritics by ChrisFox
I'm going to do a series of posts on how to set up your PC or mobile device to type Vietnamese with the diacritics. You should be able to type ng瓢峄漣 n瓢峄沜 ngo岷, not nguoi nuoc ngoai or ngu'o'\i nu'o'/c ngoa.i. The ...
On windows, I just use Uni key same deal as vps but far more common in my experience. Read More
Long Term Motobike Rental including delivery? by missmae
So I decided to get my VN Driving License soon. However I would like to practice more on a moped/non automatic scooter like the Honda Wave/Dream since they use this for the test. Can anybody recommend me where to get one? I just need it for about a ...
Thi Cafe in Pham Ngu Lao do a good rate, relaiable and trustworthy. :) Read More
Problem with exchanging foreign Driver License into Vietnamese by missmae
So i checked up all forums, website etc for the procedure of exchanging my German DL into a Vietnamese one. According to them I need - a copy of my passport - 3 months visa + (i have a 5 years exemption) - notarized and translated version of my ...
Maybe its because I dont have the motobike (A1) on my DL. In Germany we are allowed to drive scooters when we have the DL for cars. Weird law I know. Sigh that suscksThat's the issue there, if it does not mention it on the DL then as far as VN (and ... Read More
christmas bonus for nanny by Rany01
hi guys, can someone give me an advice, please? How much christmas bonus do you provide normally to your nanny? I know, it depends on their effort and performance. But in general? 20, 40 or 100% more ot top to her regular salary? Our nanny is ...
I've never heard of a Xmas bonus here in VN. I guess the best thing to do is give her what you would normally give during Tet if she was VN. 1 x her monthly wages.Agreed with Budman and with that in mind are you giving her a bonus at Tet as well as ... Read More
Expats! What are your jobs? by mikeymyke
Even though my fiance and I made the choice to come to live in Canada, we also agreed to live in Vietnam should her application fail somehow. But as a foreigner who doesn't speak much Vietnamese, my job prospects seem limited to just teaching ...
I write software for remote clients, and for the AppStore. iOS, Mac, mostly. Background is Windows but I don't like .NET. Might learn Android soon.I write software at home. Some for remote clients, some to sell online. iPhone, iPad, Mac. ... Read More
Business visa without Degree for Teachers? by Claire_
I have a foundation Degree (two year degree) and a one year diploma. I thought that this could count towards the requirements of 'Bachelors Degree or equivalent' but now I'm here I find that it doesn't. None the less I do have a teaching job but I ...
What you are trying to acquire is a work permit and temporary residence card, not a business visa. B3 (business visa) is easily obtained, but it does not entitle you to live and work here. The BA or equivalent is just that, the equivalent is 5 ... Read More
Free English newspaper or magazine in Saigon? by Ogiwara Kensuke
Hi guys. I've just moved to Saigon and i'm currently seeking for some free English newspaper or magazine here. Do you know any of those and where can I get it? Thanks alot
Thanks guys, I'll try some bar at backpackers area and see whether i can get itTry spotted cow they usually have a few copies Read More
Free English newspaper or magazine in Saigon? by Ogiwara Kensuke
Hi guys. I've just moved to Saigon and i'm currently seeking for some free English newspaper or magazine here. Do you know any of those and where can I get it? Thanks alot
Asia Life and Word magasines are both free, usually find them in various bars around town. Read More
A few games of pool and beers in HCMC by steveinsaigon
Hi all, I've recently arrived in HCMC to live here for a while and I'd be up for a few games of pool and some beers if anyone's interested. Cheers, Steve p.s - I mean 'ordinary' pool, nothing else!
If the rain stays away, I'll be in Angels from around 6pm-8pm tonight. Read More
Billiards in Saigon? by David2882
Was wondering if there was anywhwere that foreigners got together to play some pool in HCMC?? Or is there anyone on here that would like to get together to play some 8ball?? I am not that great of a player but would like to get together and play ...
BTW: if anyone is still looking for some high quality cues, I have 5 brand new ones for sale, all different weights; 18oz, 19oz, 20oz and 21oz. ChrisChris, don't suppose any of them are break cues ? What makes ? Read More