Stephen Phung
@sphung
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Saigon
Speaks English and Vietnamese
Registration: 11 December 2012
Activity
Flag Football/Ultimate Frisbee by bebe517
Just moved here and really wanting to do some outdoorsy sports. I saw a post from last year about flag football and can hopefully start that again? I also love ultimate frisbee. I teach during the weekends and a couple nights a week but I think ...
Hey all, thanks for the response. I just realize I have a farewell BBQ at 4 PM on Sunday, but I am still willing to play at 6 PM on Sundays. How does that work with everyone? @Brittany: Thanks for the invite, Im supposed to meet up with a few ... Read More
Flag Football/Ultimate Frisbee by bebe517
Just moved here and really wanting to do some outdoorsy sports. I saw a post from last year about flag football and can hopefully start that again? I also love ultimate frisbee. I teach during the weekends and a couple nights a week but I think ...
Hey all, I have a good group who is committed to play some ultimate frisbee this sunday. We can all do Sundays (late afternoons like 4-6 or anytime after) or Mondays. Is that convienient for everyone? I'm thinking about getting a group and then ... Read More
Soccer / football meet up on weekends? by Garyleo
I'm Singaporean based in Saigon. Would like to meet some expats or local soccer fans for a weekly kick about maybe? Preferably from 25-35 yrs old. Been playing a lot with the Vietnamese school boys and they are just demoralizing me, they run circles ...
hey all, we have a soccer meet up every saturday. The facebook link is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/149022191926311/ We just started but we have a lot of people who want to play this saturday from 7-9 PM. If you have any further questions, ... Read More
Need Help Purchasing a Violin
Hi all, So I want to learn how to play the violin and I found some shops close by my house in District 3 (off Dien Bien Phu) that are selling violins from 80-100 dollars. Do any of you know if these are good quality violins? Also, I would like ... Read More
Buying Bus Tickets by sphung
Hey everyone, I want to know whats a good website to buy bus tickets in HCM. I'm not looking for a tour bus, rather just a local bus for around 160.000 or so. Thanks.
I'm trying to go to Phenon Penh with a few friends. Do you know if I can get a visa on the boarder? Thanks for the help. Read More
Buying Bus Tickets
Hey everyone, I want to know whats a good website to buy bus tickets in HCM. I'm not looking for a tour bus, rather just a local bus for around 160.000 or so. Thanks. Read More
Where to buy swimming gear?
Hey everyone, So I'm trying to buy some kick boards in order to help teach locals how to swim. Any idea where I can purchase some kick boards in Saigon? Thanks. Read More
Where to play VOLLEYBALL!? by Jokester
Hello friends! I was wondering if anyone know where I can play volleyball in Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon? Maybe a club? or class? or a tournament? I love volleyball and I hope I can play it when I visit Vietnam this summer. If anyone could help me ...
hey all, sorry for the late response. We play at 8-10:30 PM. The address for the PDP sport complex is 75 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street. We wont be there this thursday and saturday because this week is busy for me, but give me a call if you guys want to ... Read More
Where to play VOLLEYBALL!? by Jokester
Hello friends! I was wondering if anyone know where I can play volleyball in Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon? Maybe a club? or class? or a tournament? I love volleyball and I hope I can play it when I visit Vietnam this summer. If anyone could help me ...
Hey me and my friend would love to join you all. Right now we're playing with a lot of locals at the PDP complex tues, thurs, and sat. from 8-1030. If you all want to come, let me know. Its 180.000 VD a month. Read More
Packing to Move. What do you regret not bringing? by TheRedDeluge
Hi Everyone, So I am moving to Vietnam in about a month or so. I am packing and planning what I need to bring. I wanted to ask you all, is there any thing or things that you regret not bringing with you from home or your native country? Just ...
Oh yeah, speakers for your laptop/ipod. You will want to have those if you're planning on teaching and you using your laptop/ipod as visual aid. Read More
Caving and Hiking In Vietnam by sphung
Hey everyone, So I'm trying to plan a weekend trip some time soon that has a lot of hiking trails and places you can go explore caves. Do any of you have any recommendations? I'm a pretty avid hiker so theres no mountain too high. However, for ...
Thanks for the replies everyone. Me and a couch surfer are thinking about going to either Dalat or Sam Mountain. Any other ideas any of you can recommend? Read More
Foreign Barber
Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find a foreign barber to cut my hair? My Vietnamese is not good enough to specify how I want my hair cut, so I'm looking for a barber who can speak English. Thanks everyone. Read More
Packing to Move. What do you regret not bringing? by TheRedDeluge
Hi Everyone, So I am moving to Vietnam in about a month or so. I am packing and planning what I need to bring. I wanted to ask you all, is there any thing or things that you regret not bringing with you from home or your native country? Just ...
Dont forget to bring some electrical outlet plugs that look like this: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41gRm7WeHlL._AA300_.jpg Most places Ive seen actually support US electronic cables, but it still nice just to carry a few outlet plugs just ... Read More
Caving and Hiking In Vietnam
Hey everyone, So I'm trying to plan a weekend trip some time soon that has a lot of hiking trails and places you can go explore caves. Do any of you have any recommendations? I'm a pretty avid hiker so theres no mountain too high. However, for ... Read More
Where to buy board games in HCM by sphung
Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone knows where I can purchase some board games (such as monopoly, risk, scrabble, etc) in HCM? I've searched everywhere online but I cant find any place.
Awesome, thanks for the info dopey. Parkson's is close by where I live so I'll definitely check it out tomorrow. Cheers mate. Read More