@Phi Long
American looking for information about Vietnam
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American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English and some Vietnamese
Registration: 08 August 2011
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Visa Border-Run Restrictions? by deebee123
Hello- As a US citizen I intend to get a one-year multiple entry visa for Vietnam. I am aware that I will have to leave the country every three months. Can I simply do an immediate turnaround and return to Vietnam on the same day I depart. For ...
Yes, if the Visa is still active, there's no need for an invitation letter. Just go in and out as mentioned above. Since you are leaving from Da Nang, your best bet is a Lao Bao Visa Run. I'm not familiar with this but I did a google ... Read More
Visa Border-Run Restrictions? by deebee123
Hello- As a US citizen I intend to get a one-year multiple entry visa for Vietnam. I am aware that I will have to leave the country every three months. Can I simply do an immediate turnaround and return to Vietnam on the same day I depart. For ...
Hi D~ I did the visa run last week on the 1st of Feb. Instead of flying I ended up going to the Moc Bai border. Was fairly simple as I it's my 2nd time. First time can be a major issue if you don't know what to do exactly. If you want ... Read More
Cost of living in Vietnam by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Vietnam. Don't forget to mention where in Vietnam you are living. How much does it cost to live in Vietnam? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
HCMC, District 2 > accommodation prices - My apartment is $1500 a month, unfurnished, 2 bdrm, 1 office, plus utilities. Before I paid $600 a month in Thao Dien in a 2 story house for just one bedroom plus utilities. Utilities can range from 800,000 ... Read More
"Best Pizza restaurant in Vietnam" by mab0918
Who among you guys have tried Pizza 4P's ? How's your experience? :D Pizza 4P's Address : 8/15 Le Thanh Ton St., Dist.1 HCM City, Vietnam :)
Pizza 4P is good. Just a bit different from American style. For some reason I think its healthier. It can be a hit or miss if you are not use to some of the unique toppings. But it is one of the best pizza places in town. Nice place for dinner after ... Read More
GO OUT FOR DINNER WITH FOREIGN BOSS by VLS
Have you ever invited your foreign manager to go out for dinner or beer after work? Is that ok for officers ,especially women, and boss having dinner together ? What do you think about this ?or Do you agree or disagree ?
Lunch is okay... dinner alone may be awkward. I can only see dinner would be okay if you both are working late, he offers but at some place not fancy at all. Read More
Budget accomodation in District 1? by Xaviar84
Hi all, I am looking at taking my first trip to Vietnam in the middle of September. I currently live in Phuket Thailand but I'm considering moving to HCMC in the near future so I want to take a look at Saigon to see if its really a place I would ...
You'll find some modern hotels (without the pool) for $30 a night in District 1. There's the Nam Hy Hotel on Nguyen Trai Street that offers around that. The low end would be like 100,000 VND ($5) a night. But if you are keen set on wanting a ... Read More
hello by Hoabui
I am Hoa. I am living in HCMC, and working in HR department of a logistics company. I love travelling, hanging out at weekends and seeing new friends. Nice to see youi guys. Hoa (Ms.)
Easy way to make more friends... there's certain events thrown for the expats in city center that you can join. There's bar hopping events, food tasting events, English Clubs, and the Expat Meet ups organized by BeChum here. If you want more, I can ... Read More
Finding restaurants by Rico12
Hi i come to visit Ho Chi Minh city about 7 weeks and i need to find restaurants that have French food. Someones help me Thanks
Two more that I've been to, enjoyed, and that were not previously mentioned before in this thread. District 2 Trois Gourmands http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g293925-d1832810-Reviews-Trois_Gourmands-Ho_Chi_Minh_City.html La ... Read More
Outdoor wicker/rattan furniture in HCMC. by AlexSarah
Hi, Does anyone know where I could buy some outdoor furniture? I'm after a wicker-type sofa with removable cushions. Had a quick look in D7 but they'll 10mil plus for a 2/3 seater which seems a bit expensive! Thanks, Alex
Here's one from my friend who specializes in outdoor and rattan furniture. GIGI InStyle Living Contact Name: Gigi (Ms. Giang) Address: 21 Thao Dien , Thao Dien Ward, District 2 Phone Number: +84 8 2221 1971 - +84 9 4966 ... Read More
Apartment in Saigon by tonycain7
Hi All, I'm going to move to HCMC and would like to rent an apartment, I've read the pitfalls and things to avoid when considering this stage of the move and won't rent until I arrive, but it's really the area I'm looking for tips on. So here I ...
I lived in the area to know what apartments to live in. What's your budget? You expect to have the best wi-fi but that's something you'll need to pay for and set up with the provider. Hi-speed wifi here is a premium service. Apartments that I can ... Read More
Good hotel for Mum in Pham Ngu Lao area by jimbream
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Nam Hy Hotel on Nguyen Trai is a good place to stay. Read More
Is there a love between a foreign older man and a vietnamese girl by wind1989
I am 25 years old and I graduated and I had a job in there. I met an older man 55 years old in UK in the foreign forum. When I meet him in the first time,he is very kind with me because he help me improve the English skill and I do not pay anything ...
Be honest with him and tell him you want to just be friends. Read More
Expat blog weekly meet up - 1st anniversary - Friday, July 12, 2013 by bechum
To all members who did follow Weekly meet up last year, Hey all, this is Chum, I am back :D Just realize that the 1st meet up that I organized last year was on Thursday, July 12, 2012. Plus last few days I got sms from Scott (who did join with us ...
I'll have to miss part 1 due to work. Trying to get caught up after my trip back, still have lots of stuff to finish tonight. But will go to Republic Lounge at 10PM for sure. Read More
Expat blog weekly meet up - 1st anniversary - Friday, July 12, 2013 by bechum
To all members who did follow Weekly meet up last year, Hey all, this is Chum, I am back :D Just realize that the 1st meet up that I organized last year was on Thursday, July 12, 2012. Plus last few days I got sms from Scott (who did join with us ...
I have to say I've met some good friends through ½ûÂþÌìÌà and the meet up. In fact I was with one of them last Friday night and another tonight. I like to take this time to thank you Bechum for organizing the meet ups this past year. ^_^ I'll be ... Read More
Hey come network with me! I'm after some new friends & contacts.. by Dave Fidel
Hey, I've just rolled into town and usually I have a lot of friends but here I have very few. I'm a Creative Media Artist with a background in Behavioural Psychology but I'm finding it tuff with so few people to talk with and make things happen ...
If you want to make more friends and expand on your network here, I highly recommend attending some English clubs. One that I go to meet up at Kopi Coffee in Dist 1 every Tuesday night. You would be a welcome guest since you seem like a native ... Read More