Joseph (Andy)
@saigonmonkey
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, Vietnamese (very limited)
Registration: 18 February 2011
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Is the internet gateway broke again? by Budman1
It's been a problem all morning. Maybe it's my ISP (VNPT) down here in Can Tho.
Jaitch is likely right - the mobile (3G) carriers get their internet from the same sources as the terrestrial carriers, therefore are likely to be affected the same. I've noticed my 3G service is somewhat slower than before, which seems to bear ... Read More
Thanksgiving dinner by def001EP
Does anyone know of a restaurant in Saigon that does a TG dinner besides the big expensive hotels, i.e. Sheraton, Hyatt??? Thanks…I'm hungry for turkey and gravy that won't break the bank!
Buddha Bar on Thao Dien street in Q2 posted an ad on Facebook that they're serving Thanksgiving-style dinners every day until Nov. 30th. 350,000 per dinner. Read More
Misc. everyday life questions by cvco
1) Which is the predominant SIM card used, old standard size or new micro card? 2) Whats in the markets? Is there a variety of international foods or is the stock mainly Viet, Chinese brands? 3) Whats on TV on the standard, non-satellite channels ...
Leave the terminal and TURN RIGHT! Ignore the taxis parked in front of the terminal - they are rip-offs.Yes, can turn right and go down toward the domestic terminal, but can also turn left and go to the end of the international terminal area where ... Read More
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 ...
Dan, you're hilarious. For those not familiar with my terminology, it "monkey" as in the girls in those places climb all over the customers like the small monkeys people keep as pets.Is that how you got your name? ;)My wife gave me ... Read More
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 ...
Dan, you're hilarious. For those not familiar with my terminology, it "monkey" as in the girls in those places climb all over the customers like the small monkeys people keep as pets. Read More
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 ...
I met a girl in a bar. We liked each other a lot, and spent the weekend together. Later I told her I was interested in marrying her. She told me I was crazy, and did her best to talk me out of it. Now we are in love and thinking seriously about ... Read More
Book a flight with Vietnamese Airlines from D1 by guest 87
Me and my girlfriend are taking a short break in October from the hectic life of Ho Chi Minh City! We are travelling to Phu Quoc but first we need to book our flights. Any recommendations on travel agents to use to make a booking? We live in ...
Just use Vietnam Airlines. vietnamairlines.com Read More
Looking for advice or opinions about a girlfriend. by robert_jpop
Hello everyone, I met a Vietnamese girl through an online dating website. I live in the US and I am 32 years old. She is 20. We started writing to each other towards the end of January of this year. After three weeks we lost touch with each other, ...
Reading all this, i think MIA said it right. And I think the most telling thing in the story is the "yes, no, ok" answers. That happens for two reasons, either her attention was on someone else, or she isnt interested in you. Either way, ... Read More
Seeking information on anonymous HIV testing centres in HCMC by janin
One of my expat friends wants to under HIV test but without revealing his passport or other details. Please post here details of local clinics hospitals, centres run by NGOs/international organisations etc which can perform a simple HIV test in ...
Most hospitals and clinics are not going to provide services to anyone without some form of ID. The results will be kept confidential anyway. I would be more worried about my employer or my insurance company finding out, and in order to ensure that ... Read More
Looking for advice or opinions about a girlfriend. by robert_jpop
Hello everyone, I met a Vietnamese girl through an online dating website. I live in the US and I am 32 years old. She is 20. We started writing to each other towards the end of January of this year. After three weeks we lost touch with each other, ...
Lol. It all happened when I was feeling lonely and desperate. One day I found my soul mate online. I know she was the one. Who needs to meet?... Are there really guys who would give money before meeting the girl? Do these girls ever have to provide ... Read More
Looking for advice or opinions about a girlfriend. by robert_jpop
Hello everyone, I met a Vietnamese girl through an online dating website. I live in the US and I am 32 years old. She is 20. We started writing to each other towards the end of January of this year. After three weeks we lost touch with each other, ...
On the other hand, perhaps a girlfriend does so much for you that giving her an allowance may seem like a bargain (as opposed to hiring a maid, cook, secretary, and other (use your imagination)). Nothing wrong with that either. Giving her money ... Read More
Looking for advice or opinions about a girlfriend. by robert_jpop
Hello everyone, I met a Vietnamese girl through an online dating website. I live in the US and I am 32 years old. She is 20. We started writing to each other towards the end of January of this year. After three weeks we lost touch with each other, ...
I looks like you paid for your white wife the same as you're paying your Viet wife, just in different ways. Same/same but different. .First of all, if you read all my posts, you'll see that my current wife isn't even Vietnamese - ... Read More
Looking for advice or opinions about a girlfriend. by robert_jpop
Hello everyone, I met a Vietnamese girl through an online dating website. I live in the US and I am 32 years old. She is 20. We started writing to each other towards the end of January of this year. After three weeks we lost touch with each other, ...
Why would anyone give a girlfriend an allowance? The first time a woman suggested that I give her money the relationship would be over. People are fooling themselves by thinking giving money is part of being in a relationship here. Do you think Viet ... Read More
Looking for advice or opinions about a girlfriend. by robert_jpop
Hello everyone, I met a Vietnamese girl through an online dating website. I live in the US and I am 32 years old. She is 20. We started writing to each other towards the end of January of this year. After three weeks we lost touch with each other, ...
I was actually being sarcastic (you know, Howie is not on this blog for funny stories any more!). Anyway, many thanks for your clarification. Don't get me wrong, and I'm not rich (in term of money!) but if a guy can ONLY offer me $1,000 per ... Read More
Looking for advice or opinions about a girlfriend. by robert_jpop
Hello everyone, I met a Vietnamese girl through an online dating website. I live in the US and I am 32 years old. She is 20. We started writing to each other towards the end of January of this year. After three weeks we lost touch with each other, ...
Saigonmonkey: are you aware that $1,000 is not enough nowadays? If you are living in the centre of the city? A meal in district 1 would cost you about at least $2. I doubt that a girl going out with a western expat is willing to eat street food? ... Read More