TheRedDeluge
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Registration: 11 December 2012
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Hi all ! Free English club - cultural exchange start up by btran
Hi everybody. I'm new to the forum. I'm Tran. I just recently returned home from studying and working in Europe. I'm passionate about opening a free English Club aiming to help everyone improving their English skills & to act as a meeting point ...
Hey, does this English club still actively meet or has it disbanded? Will someone let me know. I have many students who would love to join in on the fun. Read More
Hostess Gift
Hello folks, I was just invited to a fellow colleague's home for dinner on Sunday. I was curious, what are typical/traditional hostess gifts to bring them to thank them for their hospitality? I was thinking of bringing fruit, but I also brought ... Read More
It's the little things that make me smile by jamesquanhai
Ok, so anyone who read my previous thread will realise that I'm having an online love in with Vietnam this week and I want to capitalise on my momentum by starting another thread. Whilst their is a risk of being overly cheesy I'm going for it ...
7. I love it when children and adults pat my stomach and say you have baby? I laugh and say yes baby elephant :DToo funny! 30. I love that old man grabbing hold of me to make sure I didn't fall when dismounting the moving local bus. 31. I love ... Read More
My rant about other people ranting about Vietnam. by jamesquanhai
IÂ’m posting this message on this forum as generally it is one of the most positive areas to discuss Vietnam, a good sense of community, helpful people and information sharing. It is going to be a bit of a rant, so please stop reading now if you ...
Hey, I really like your post and I agree with you. I have only been here over a month and I try my best to communicate in Vietnamese and people have been friendly, open, and helpful. Actually, I try not to spend too much time in the touristy areas, ... Read More
Good Hospitals to get a Medical Certificate by TheRedDeluge
Hey everyone, I need to head to a hospital to get a Medical Check-Up Certificate for my work permit. Has anyone gone through this process and have any recommendations for good hospitals to get this done? I was looking at taking the bus all the way ...
Thanks for the help guys. I really appreciate it. Read More
Good Hospitals to get a Medical Certificate by TheRedDeluge
Hey everyone, I need to head to a hospital to get a Medical Check-Up Certificate for my work permit. Has anyone gone through this process and have any recommendations for good hospitals to get this done? I was looking at taking the bus all the way ...
What is with the snark? I just wanted to know of some other locations that performs this service. Sorry I typed "good" instead of "other." Going from the tip of D3 to D5 is a long trek. I am not expecting a real health check, just wanted other recs. ... Read More
Good Hospitals to get a Medical Certificate
Hey everyone, I need to head to a hospital to get a Medical Check-Up Certificate for my work permit. Has anyone gone through this process and have any recommendations for good hospitals to get this done? I was looking at taking the bus all the way ... Read More
Expat Meeting by YPn
Hello everyone! I am quite new in HCMC and was wondering if there where any expat meetings to exchange experiences. I have vietnamese origins, but born and raised in Germany. Currently I am doing an internship in HCMC. So please let me know about ...
Darn. I'm out this time around. I have a prior engagement. I hope to meet you all at the next meet-up. :) Read More
Expat Meeting by YPn
Hello everyone! I am quite new in HCMC and was wondering if there where any expat meetings to exchange experiences. I have vietnamese origins, but born and raised in Germany. Currently I am doing an internship in HCMC. So please let me know about ...
Is anything going to be planned for Tuesday to meet-up? Similar to some of the others, I would prefer a local Vietnamese coffee place. Vietnamese coffee is much better. Read More
TESOL by yttocs
I'm coming to VN next year and I've just signed up for a TESOL program at a university here in the US. The program consists of six courses that are six weeks each. In addition, there are extra courses available to add on to the certificate. I'm ...
I wouldn't take the easy route and get an online TESOL. I would get a quality one that includes classroom hours and observations. It will make a difference in finding a job. The TESOL program needs to be comprehensive and at the same standards of a ... Read More
Knitting materials by Seniordogsg46
Hello ! would anyone know where to buy knitting wool for craftwork in this city? Cam on
Hey everyone, Thanks for this post and these answers. I was curious about this as well. I am arriving soon and bringing all my needles and some wool with me for knitting. I was hoping to find other knitting yarn in Saigon. Read More
Moving to HCMC in February! by TheRedDeluge
Hi Everyone, I am new to expat forums and will be new to Vietnam. I am moving to HCMC in February, so I am preparing to come. I am moving from Maryland, USA, but I am from California originally. I hope to make some friends and get to know the city. ...
Pleased to meet you Bao and Roe. Roe, I am going to teach English. I teach English as a Second Language in Washington, DC and in Baltimore, MD, so I am coming to HCMC to teach as well. I enjoy it very much and I am excited to teach in Vietnam as ... Read More
Moving to HCMC in February! by TheRedDeluge
Hi Everyone, I am new to expat forums and will be new to Vietnam. I am moving to HCMC in February, so I am preparing to come. I am moving from Maryland, USA, but I am from California originally. I hope to make some friends and get to know the city. ...
Hey Charlie, thanks for your kind words. People have been so helpful already and I am not even in the country yet. So I am excited to come and make friends. I am coming on Feb. 2nd. So yes, I will be here for Tet. Read More
Moving to HCMC in February! by TheRedDeluge
Hi Everyone, I am new to expat forums and will be new to Vietnam. I am moving to HCMC in February, so I am preparing to come. I am moving from Maryland, USA, but I am from California originally. I hope to make some friends and get to know the city. ...
Charlie,I was born in San Jose. There are many Vietnamese there as you know. But I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and also north of Sacramento for my high school years. Nice to meet you all. 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 ...
Thanks for the replies. They are very helpful. Jaitch, I am packing all of my knitting needles and crochet hooks. Also, a stash of yarn to work on projects. So I've got that covered. I have a stash of OTC medications as well. Read More