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Tan Son Nhat Int'l airport Saigon at 15:40 on Tuesday 01/12/2015. by Roger N. Carpenter B.Ed TEFL
I will be on flight CGK/KUL/SGN arriving at Tan Son Nhat Int'l airport Saigon at 15:40 on Tuesday 01/12/2015. Can anyone meet me there at around 4:00pm to help me find accommodation? You may email me at ****
I grew up overseas and have lived most of my life working overseas in developing countries or war zones. Vietnam is the first country I had anything stolen in. It is also the first country I did not carry all of my things inside a money belt under ... Read More
Tan Son Nhat Int'l airport Saigon at 15:40 on Tuesday 01/12/2015. by Roger N. Carpenter B.Ed TEFL
I will be on flight CGK/KUL/SGN arriving at Tan Son Nhat Int'l airport Saigon at 15:40 on Tuesday 01/12/2015. Can anyone meet me there at around 4:00pm to help me find accommodation? You may email me at ****
Excuse me, but my mobile was stolen out of my pocket within 2 days of arrival. it happened in Crescent Mall inside the Giant Grocery Store. I never felt a thing. My friend's parents came to visit and were sightseeing in District 1 and raised up ... Read More
Tan Son Nhat Int'l airport Saigon at 15:40 on Tuesday 01/12/2015. by Roger N. Carpenter B.Ed TEFL
I will be on flight CGK/KUL/SGN arriving at Tan Son Nhat Int'l airport Saigon at 15:40 on Tuesday 01/12/2015. Can anyone meet me there at around 4:00pm to help me find accommodation? You may email me at ****
Be sure to use a money belt. Put your mobile inside the money belt. People here have a lot of stuff stolen out of their pockets and even their hands. Also if you have a back pack wear it on the front. Be careful of motorbikes as they can grab your ... Read More
Workout supplements and protein powder in HCM????? by ericd937
Is there a place in HCM where I can get workout supplements, protein powder, and such for a decent price? Should I expect to pay more or less than I do in the U.S. for these things. I'm not sure how common these things are in Vietnam?
Oops, not me. I am using the protein powders for weight loss. :-) Good luck to you. Read More
Workout supplements and protein powder in HCM????? by ericd937
Is there a place in HCM where I can get workout supplements, protein powder, and such for a decent price? Should I expect to pay more or less than I do in the U.S. for these things. I'm not sure how common these things are in Vietnam?
Today saw protein powder, whey, supplements, etc. in Robinson's department store at Crescent Mall in District 7. It is on the ground level in the cosmetics area. They have opened a pharmacy next to cosmetics. Read More
Western grocery stores in HCMC? by JVo18
Hey all, I've been looking for American grocery stores in the city. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. Mainly I'm looking for stuff like buffalo sauce to make buffalo wings, tropicana orange juice - pretty much any food from America. ...
Maybe times have changed but I see baking soda everywhere. The brand name I see most often is Arm and Hammer from USA. Crescent Mall Giant grocery store has it as do the little import shops in district 1 by the big tower. Read More
Ritalin in HCMC by undefeatedme
Hey everyone A few days after arriving my bag was stolen - in it was a number of personal items including my medication for ADHD - 20x Ritalin (10mg), and anti-anxiety meds. Could anybody suggest either a doctor (for a script) or a pharmacy (that ...
The problem here is threefold, 1) There is a lot of fake medicine being sold, 2) The high heat and humidity negatively impact potency of some medication, and 3) Everything imported gets heavily taxed. I feel very comfortable buying common ... Read More
My experience with the FV Hospital in Q.7 by snake77
Since the FV Hospital has been a topic in other threads, I wanted to share some information with you, in case anyone needs to go there (hope you don't...). A few weeks ago my wife caught a strong cough (from the aircon on a long distance flight) ...
Thank you, That is very helpful! Read More
My experience with the FV Hospital in Q.7 by snake77
Since the FV Hospital has been a topic in other threads, I wanted to share some information with you, in case anyone needs to go there (hope you don't...). A few weeks ago my wife caught a strong cough (from the aircon on a long distance flight) ...
I am sorry my response to your post is so late but until October 2015 FV offered attractive membership packages which essentially turned their services into a managed care scenario. Now they have changed their memberships and are charging older ... Read More
My experience with the FV Hospital in Q.7 by snake77
Since the FV Hospital has been a topic in other threads, I wanted to share some information with you, in case anyone needs to go there (hope you don't...). A few weeks ago my wife caught a strong cough (from the aircon on a long distance flight) ...
I went to FV hospital emergency department last night at 10pm with high fever, sore throat, dizziness, and extreme headache. (I only get headache when I am sick). The staff are very nice. The emergency department looks newly built and there was no ... Read More
Indian Grocery Stores..... by rakesharora03
Hi Can any one please help me for Indian Grocery Stores from where i can buy "ATTA", "DAAL" Masalas....... Im Staying at district 1 in HCMC Thanks in Advance Rakesh Arora
Yes you are right. I used to live in Chennai and it is a lovely city. I have never been to Calcutta. Shopping is good in Delhi though. Read More
Where to buy wholemeal bread? by visothsumtw
After moving to HCMC, I found it difficult to find shops that sell wholemeal bread. None in Lotte Mart, none in Co-op Mart. None in small bakeries like Kinh Do. The only ones I found were in Giant Supermarket in Crescent Mall but even then, it was ...
Oh no. A 50% discount at a bakery. That IS dangerous. Cakes here I come... :) Read More
Where to buy bristol board? by Lonnie7
I am volunteering at the children's hospital. I would like to buy sheets of bristol board to put the drawings of the children on the boards. Bristol board is a stiff, strong, and heavy paper that is available in varying weights, that is used ...
I also have not had luck finding display paper of quality here. There is some large paper here that is cardstock thickness but in the high humidity it quickly warps. My school buys a type of white plastic corrugated sheeting from the building ... Read More
Workout supplements and protein powder in HCM????? by ericd937
Is there a place in HCM where I can get workout supplements, protein powder, and such for a decent price? Should I expect to pay more or less than I do in the U.S. for these things. I'm not sure how common these things are in Vietnam?
I bought protein powder here. A bit hard to explain where. Walk like you are going into the Lottemart district 7 grocery store inside the complex (at ground level). Then instead of going into the entrance turn left and walk along the exit area where ... Read More
Indian Grocery Stores..... by rakesharora03
Hi Can any one please help me for Indian Grocery Stores from where i can buy "ATTA", "DAAL" Masalas....... Im Staying at district 1 in HCMC Thanks in Advance Rakesh Arora
That is such a kind offer. Thank you so much for your gracious hospitality. I have enough now for the rest of my time here in Vietnam since I will leave in June. By the way who do you think has the best flight/ service prices for flights from here ... Read More