@The Long Man
English expat in Vietnam
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English
Lives in Vung Tau
Registration: 12 March 2014
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Black pudding by The Long Man
Is there anywhere to buy Black pudding in HCM?
No it's different, although made roughly the same way. It's a English thing. Read More
Meeting places for British, Canadian & NZ expats in Vung Tau? by TaurusTiger
Where do British, Canadian, & NZ expats get together on a regular basis to meet in Vung Tau?
To be honest TT there's no single place. Loads of expats here but most tend to stick to their favorite haunts. If your adventurous enough you'll work your way around the 90 odd bars and find one you like. A few of us do the rounds at the ... Read More
Moving to Vung Tau, any advice on good restaurants and bars by DLT1979
Hi there, Newbie on the block... Moving to Vung Tau, Vietnam, never been before!... Any advice on best places to hang out, things to do etc.
Hi. If you want good food there's a simple rule. If the place is full of locals the food is great and dirt cheap, if a place is empty avoid it. If you want western style food David's Italian on the seafront near the ferry and Bistro 9 French ... Read More
Newbie in Ba Ria, Vung Tau, wanna meet for a drink? by susu83
Hi there! I'm local Vietnamese who has worked in Ba Ria recently (my house is in HCM C). I and my mate search and collect the stuffs relate to Australia Army during Vietnam war. We are here to locate, preserve and display any ANZAC history that ...
Hi Tracy A few expats meet in the Horseshoe Bar amongst others. The man you need to see if your interested in Aussie war memorabilia is Glen at Tommy's 3 bar. A fountain of knowledge and got all the contacts you need. Read More
Young Saigonese girl love Vungtau and wanna move to settle her life :) by Ngocanhkdqt
Hello every one! Im having annual leave and just visit Vungtau ytd, one thing i must say now is: i love it! I just simply fall in love of the quite morning in the beach, fresh air, no jam traffic and people are fun and nice. At the moment, i work ...
I'm a Seaman and I've been all around the world many times. 6 years ago I came to Vietnam (Vung Tau) for the first time and I fell in love with the town. I come from a seaside town in England and it just felt right for me. I have been here ... Read More
Motorbike Mechanic by Citsym
Can someone advise the name and contact details of a good mechanic. I have a Honda AirBlade requiring some work done. Thanks in advance.
Guys on Ba Cu street are good. Don't know the number but if you come from the seafront they're about half way down Ba Cu on the right. To be honest there are good mechanics everywhere, as there are thousands of Airblades out there they ... Read More
Expat in Vung Tao by Francis13
Hi everyone, Are there any expat living in Vung Tao? (I need some advise). Thanks Francis.
Matildas is the bar behind the Grand Read More
Vung Tau Recommendations from some expats living there..... by Chris NJ
Hey all, I have been living in HCMC for 3 years now but me and the wife have decided to move to VT. I would love some help from other expats living there on what the best locations to live are or apartment recommendations. A house would be fine ...
Hi Chris. Lac Long Quan is an area where a lot of expats live, can be a little on the pricey side though. Vung Tau Plaza in the town has nice apartments at reasonable rates. Avoid Sea View unless you have your own transport as it's a little way ... Read More
Where in Vung Tau/... by Su Bagnall
Hi Everyone! I'll be moving to Vung Tau Soon and working in District 9. Can anyone tell me the nearest beach to District 9 and what sort of accommodation is available there? Thanks!
Hi Su. You'll be pleased to learn that nowhere is far from a beach in Vung Tau. Being on a peninsular we are surrounded on the East and South sides by lovely beaches. Most people go to what's called 'back beach' which is on the East ... Read More
Auctioneers Saigon
Hi everyone. Does anyone know of any fine art and ceramics auctioneers in HCMC? Must be top draw like Sotheby's please Thanks Read More
who wanna learn Vietnamsese! by Tuyet lai
Xin chào, my name is Tuyet. now im looking for a partime job as Vietnamese's teacher. i graduated from pedagogics university. i'm honest,funny,polite and will try my best to improve your Vietnamese with four skills: listening, reading, speaking and ...
Hi Tuyet I'll be in touch when I get home. My gf tries to teach me but it's always things like du ma and other choice phrases. Whilst this is all good fun for her family and our friends, I'd like to learn a little more conversational stuff Read More
First dates by Jquinoq
What are some impressive resturant to take a first date in HCM? Any other advice for first dates? :P
look on tripadvisor website loads of recommendations for good places to eat in HCMC. Read More
Why do some motor drivers don't look, before they go forward, Ahead? by spajcte
So today while i was driving, someone pulled right in front of me, so me trying to avoid to hit the person on the side, i slammed my brakes and skidded on the road, Hurting my Knee my elbow and braking my left side mirror. All i could see was his ...
My main point is my life is in danger with the driving here. I just came back from riding to the beach here in Vung Tau and a taxi came down a main street on the wrong side of the road and pushed everyone off to the pavement. That is the sort of ... Read More
Why do some motor drivers don't look, before they go forward, Ahead? by spajcte
So today while i was driving, someone pulled right in front of me, so me trying to avoid to hit the person on the side, i slammed my brakes and skidded on the road, Hurting my Knee my elbow and braking my left side mirror. All i could see was his ...
Interestingly Malaysia and Thailand have a bigger percentage of road fatalities per 100,000 people per year, with Malaysia nearly 6% more than VN. Put that in your pipe and smoke it!Yes true, but look at the road speeds in Thailand and Malaysia much ... Read More