Long Gilles
@LDL-
French expat in Vietnam
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About me
French
Lives in Saïgon, Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks French (Fluent), English (Good), Vietnamese (Basic).
Registration: 14 July 2013
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Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
hello the english community, BE CAREFUL !!!! The administration now have a new politic about visas ! Its new thanks to the virus, that mean now there are penalities. For people stay in Vietnam and will delay to remade their visas, penalities will ... Read More
Apartment/Villa Hunting by Guest5678
Hello all, My family and I will be moving to HCMC (District 7) in July 2022. What are the best apartments and villas in D7? Are there any websites I can search to get an idea of the properties? What is the typical monthly price range for a 3-5 ...
you have many agencies to search villas and apartments. (follow the previous links of colinoscapee...). About the range, actually it is around 2000-3000 usd by agencies. Directly with owners, around 1000-2500 usd, there are some sites for that, ... Read More
Did you bring anything to Vietnam? by Anh Pham46
Hi guys, when you moved to vietnam, did you bring anything from the US? Like small appliances, small electronics, etc and use a converter? Or just buy it all new with the correct voltage/plug? I'm just wondering if I can bring some things over ...
Hi Bro, i just give an advice, 4 things you need to take with you absolutely : - A Iphone if you are fan (here, is really expensive, except chinese copy) - Your notebook (you can find here some models,but prices are higher) - Your visa card of a ... Read More
New apartment, landlord doesn't want to register with police by MarcusBaltus
Hello, I am newly arrived in Vietnam and I have just signed a lease for an apartment in Phu My Hung. People tell me I'm a bit of a worry-wart, and they say in Vietnam you don't need to worry, things can always be worked out, albeit sometimes ...
1. Anyone staying at a property must be registered with the local police (Cong An?) Yes, it is absolutely obligatory ! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. This is the landlord's responsibility Correct. ... Read More
Where to buy (adjustable) dumbells (Saigon)? by Nam_
Not the kind that are usually plastic and a set weight but the ones where you can add or subtract metal plates (and about how much should they cost?)...figure if I'm gonna pay for a taxi anyways may as well get them at the same time I'm getting the ...
Pham Hong Thai street....(but recently, one store close again, it still few again. Before from Truong Dinh corner to Ben Thanh market it was full of sport stores (sometimes, one of them closes doors..)). Corner : Pham Hong Thai street, Truong Dinh ... Read More
Where can I buy a lamp? by spindr
I'm looking to buy a large floor lamp. Do you know of any good shops or streets where I should start my search?
you have ikea too... http://www.noithatikea.com.vn/ Note in Vietnam the choice is very small. you have a famous store in 22 nguyen thi minh khai, but they dont have website i remember, great design but prices are more expensive. I think they have a ... Read More
Where can I buy a lamp? by spindr
I'm looking to buy a large floor lamp. Do you know of any good shops or streets where I should start my search?
www.boconcept.vn/ (better i think...) ;) . Read More
making a business card by emanuelasun
Hi everybody, i need to make urgent business card for tomorrow morning. Somebody know some shop where i can make/print it? thank you Manu
hi everybody, somebody knows if there is a shop actually can make embossed or/and Rounded Corners business cards in HCM ? Read More
Language exchange in hochiminh city by GuestPoster7410
Hi people, I created a group on facebook 3 days ago about language exchange in HCMC. We haven't meet yet but we will soon! This group is made for people who needs to practice english. all people from international are welcome. On facebook look for ...
great idea Julien ! hope everybody will make a lot of good friends. . Read More
Best place to sell a cell phone? by tidesout
I'm wondering what places are good for selling a cell phone in HCMC? I've posted on Craigslist before with success so trying that.....open to suggestions. tideout
i'm interesting too. white or grey ? phone from where ? scratch or not ? price... please give us some more details. do you have some pics of your phone ? ;) Read More
English-speaking hair stylist? by darago01
I'm so tired of my hair! I usually let it grow out for a year and then chop it all off, but I'm actually letting it grow out this time. The thing is, I'm going crazy.....I need to do something with it, and fast. I want to cut it, but keep it long ...
i can check next time i go to the d1 (i think next week), but im quite sure somebody here on the forum know a good place. Read More
English-speaking hair stylist? by darago01
I'm so tired of my hair! I usually let it grow out for a year and then chop it all off, but I'm actually letting it grow out this time. The thing is, I'm going crazy.....I need to do something with it, and fast. I want to cut it, but keep it long ...
in D1, a lot of hair stylist speak english, but of course the price will be higher... ;) Read More
Scrap booking materials in HCMC? by Aescleah
Anyone know where I can get quality scrap booking supplies around here? Is there a craft store?
i like scrap booking so much, and certainely the best place (i never see scrap booking more beautiful like this here in Saigon) is the store of souvenirs inside the Caravelle Hotel ! be careful, a simple card is expensive. You have a lot of scrap ... Read More