jedimac
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Lives in cornwall
Speaks A little Vietnamese, Indonesian, and very little Cambodian
Registration: 19 December 2011
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Getting Pre-1975 Birth Certificate To Current. by TC0088
I am in the process of getting my dual (Canadian-Vietnamese) citizenship. I would update my progress along the way. After visiting the so-called government-assist agency who wanted $2,200 (converted from Vietnamese Dong) for doing the dual ...
So if I marry a local girl it's easy to get my dual passport? I'm considering it anyway. There are so many great girls here. I'd be a fool not too. ;-) Read More
Getting Pre-1975 Birth Certificate To Current. by TC0088
I am in the process of getting my dual (Canadian-Vietnamese) citizenship. I would update my progress along the way. After visiting the so-called government-assist agency who wanted $2,200 (converted from Vietnamese Dong) for doing the dual ...
Ok, thanks for your help and info. I'm hoping to contribute something glorious to the development of the country very soon. In the educational department. Well here's to dreaming anyhoo! ;-) Read More
Getting Pre-1975 Birth Certificate To Current. by TC0088
I am in the process of getting my dual (Canadian-Vietnamese) citizenship. I would update my progress along the way. After visiting the so-called government-assist agency who wanted $2,200 (converted from Vietnamese Dong) for doing the dual ...
What do you mean? Based on what's in my profile? Read More
Getting Pre-1975 Birth Certificate To Current. by TC0088
I am in the process of getting my dual (Canadian-Vietnamese) citizenship. I would update my progress along the way. After visiting the so-called government-assist agency who wanted $2,200 (converted from Vietnamese Dong) for doing the dual ...
Great! I want one. I plan on making a life here, so it would brilliant to have. What do I have to do? Read More
Getting Pre-1975 Birth Certificate To Current. by TC0088
I am in the process of getting my dual (Canadian-Vietnamese) citizenship. I would update my progress along the way. After visiting the so-called government-assist agency who wanted $2,200 (converted from Vietnamese Dong) for doing the dual ...
Hi guys, Does getting your dual citizenship mean you don't have to renew your visa every three months? Also does it mean you can get a dual passport? Gerard Read More
HCMC Taxi Fares Increasing- Don't Get Ripped - THE METER RULES! by Jaitch
There are over 11,000 legal taxis haunting the streets of TP HCM, plus thousands of illegal pirates whose sole intent is to rip you off. It is impossible to adjust all the meters in a single day, city inspectors are the only people allowed to seal ...
Hey all, I will be arriving in Saigon soon. Can anyone tell me what the rate should be from the airport to District 1? Jed Read More
Coffee peculator by j.keats
Hi all, I'm living in Saigon but I want to buy a coffee perculator so I can make my own good - and strong - coffee. Do you know where I can buy one? They look like this http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/Moka2.jpg And what about ...
There must be somewhere you can buy a cafetiere? That's what your looking for right? You got me thinking maybe I should bring one with me. Like you I sometimes like to make my own coffee. Jed Read More
Billiards in Saigon? by David2882
Was wondering if there was anywhwere that foreigners got together to play some pool in HCMC?? Or is there anyone on here that would like to get together to play some 8ball?? I am not that great of a player but would like to get together and play ...
I'll be up for some when I get there! Can't wait! *smiles* Read More
Saigon India restaurant by new-in-vietnam
We went to Saigon India restaurant - was recommended highly by someone. The food was awful and the service was even worse. First the food was served cold, and when asked, the rationale was that the food was cooked in the morning, hence it was cold. ...
I won't going there then! Did you pay for the meal? Where they indian or Vietnamese? Read More
Banking in Vietnam by Stephen9
I have been hearing some say, "do not put your money in Vietnamese banks. One thing that interested me about retiring in Vietnam was the 14% money paid on savings accounts. I know vietnam does not have depositors insurance but was told if I pick a ...
Hey guys, I'm coming to Saigon to live for a while and work as a teacher, I may stay for a long time if it works out. Would you say it's worth my while opening an account or you think I just just hang on to my dollars and spend them as I need to. ... Read More
9 ball/ 8ball Competition by jedimac
Hey guys, Does anyone know of any competitions for 9 or 8 ball? Also any good quality billiard/pool halls in Saigon? I will arrive in April and can't wait to practice somewhere good! Any suggestions? Regards Jed
Hey thanks, I know 8 ball better, but I want to learn 9 ball because it seems to be the more prefered game in Asia. Do you have your own motorcylce? I'll be buying my own when I arrive, so if you could show me around a few good halls that would ... Read More
9 ball/ 8ball Competition by jedimac
Hey guys, Does anyone know of any competitions for 9 or 8 ball? Also any good quality billiard/pool halls in Saigon? I will arrive in April and can't wait to practice somewhere good! Any suggestions? Regards Jed
Thanks, Think it'll be a case of getting my my bike and take a look around. Thanks again, can't wait to get out there again! Best wishes Jed Read More
9 ball/ 8ball Competition
Hey guys, Does anyone know of any competitions for 9 or 8 ball? Also any good quality billiard/pool halls in Saigon? I will arrive in April and can't wait to practice somewhere good! Any suggestions? Regards Jed Read More
How to get a motorbike license? by Doda23
Hello to all members who read this, Cab driving is more expensive and takes more time, thats why I need a motorbike license asap! I already checked all possible ways to get one, unfortunately its not allowed to have a translator in the ...
Thanks guys, That's what I thought! So I should always have 50,000 on me, just in case I get stopped! *smiles* Read More