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@thecoolchazza

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Australian expat in Vietnam

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Lives in Ho Chi Minh City

Registration: 03 April 2014

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thecoolchazza replied to a thread
8 years ago
thaitrang1910

I want to buy a second-hand bike by thaitrang1910

I want to buy a rather decent bike for girls. Thanks

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Craigslist, expat classifieds, bu vien st Your vietnamese girlfriend is broke? Read More

thecoolchazza replied to a thread
8 years ago
Guestposter822

Tipping by Guestposter822

I'm just wondering if the Vietnamese tip when they go for their morning coffee ? sometimes I tip sometimes I don't. Usually I do when they come and fill up my iced tea, smile say hello. usually I don't if the waiter sits there looking at ...

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Just ask for the tea to be refilled, and it will be refilled. No need tip. Read More

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8 years ago
Camosptl

Looking for a gym around district 1 by Camosptl

Hi, freshly arrived in Saigon and here for a long time I'm looking for an affordable and nice gym around district 1 or 3 (around 50$/month or less.) just to do some cardio and weight lifting. If anybody can give me some addresses it will be ...

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Mach gym Address : 1 huyen tran cong chua, district 1 Price 70k one day. They have monthly membership and quarterly which is much cheaper. I don't knoe the prices for those Read More

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9 years ago
thecoolchazza

Visa extension questions by thecoolchazza

I'm an Australia Citizen and I'm currently in Vietnam with 5 year visa exemption on my passport. I have to leave Vietnam every 90 days or get an visa extension or something like that if I wish to stay longer. I plan to travel around Vietnam ...

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No need to answer. I found a solution. Please close this threat Read More

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9 years ago
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Visa extension questions by thecoolchazza

I'm an Australia Citizen and I'm currently in Vietnam with 5 year visa exemption on my passport. I have to leave Vietnam every 90 days or get an visa extension or something like that if I wish to stay longer. I plan to travel around Vietnam ...

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Another questions If i were to travel around Vietnam without my passport because I decided to let a Travel Agency do the visa extension for me, would the Domestic Airports and hotels accept my Vietnamese Driver License as a from of ID. Thanks again Read More

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9 years ago

Visa extension questions

I'm an Australia Citizen and I'm currently in Vietnam with 5 year visa exemption on my passport. I have to leave Vietnam every 90 days or get an visa extension or something like that if I wish to stay longer. I plan to travel around Vietnam ... Read More

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9 years ago
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how to reject borrowing money by thecoolchazza

I know the topic has been raised that we should never lend money to anyone. But the questions is how to reject and what to do after. btw The amount was only 2 million Dong. Eg: do you reject them and not see them again. ( because of the ...

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Hi there, I also had a local person wanting to "borrow" $3,000. That's nearly 2 years salary for a lot of people here. I simply told this person that it would be irresponsible of me to put her in a position of Debt that would be ... Read More

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9 years ago
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how to reject borrowing money by thecoolchazza

I know the topic has been raised that we should never lend money to anyone. But the questions is how to reject and what to do after. btw The amount was only 2 million Dong. Eg: do you reject them and not see them again. ( because of the ...

thecoolchazza

Just tell them they are next in line , when the last person you lent money to , pays you back !!Thanks for that. I will keep this in mind. Read More

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9 years ago
rosafun_90081

I am bored but I want to join club like sport or something like that by rosafun_90081

i had been here quiet for about 2 years and now is summer vacation, and i have nothing to do at all. So i want to join a club that doesn't make me feel bored at all and for the past about 2 years i had been a lazy-bum and got no excerise at all! ...

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Just curious, where did you guys/girls learn dancing? How much was it? What was the timetable like? What was the style? How many people in the class Read More

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9 years ago

Events in hcmc

Anyone know of any decent websites that show any upcomming Sporting events, festivals, music, culture events and any other activities to do in hcmc (magic shows, pool parties, hunting games etc). Also any local sporting competition badminton, ... Read More

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9 years ago
thecoolchazza

how to reject borrowing money by thecoolchazza

I know the topic has been raised that we should never lend money to anyone. But the questions is how to reject and what to do after. btw The amount was only 2 million Dong. Eg: do you reject them and not see them again. ( because of the ...

thecoolchazza

Thanks, Muzy I tried to act normal and when he saw me he pretended nothing happened. He even tried to invite me to go bowling and to the movies (WTF from having no money to pay for his sister's hospital bills to and suddendly having money to go ... Read More

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9 years ago
mal

Where to do shopping? by mal

Where to do shopping for local clothing, accessories, souvenirs & food items for cheap price in HCMC? I do not want to buy imported branded clothing. Is the China Town at HCMC big and shopping is cheap like Thailand and Singapore? Regards Mal

thecoolchazza

Benh thanh market is a one stop shop for tourist things, a bit pricey and you must haggle. An Dong market below winsor hotel is just as good quiet good but you still have to haggle there. Read More

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9 years ago
thecoolchazza

how to reject borrowing money by thecoolchazza

I know the topic has been raised that we should never lend money to anyone. But the questions is how to reject and what to do after. btw The amount was only 2 million Dong. Eg: do you reject them and not see them again. ( because of the ...

thecoolchazza

Thank you gobot, simon.1711 and muzy for your Awesome Responses and Advice. Thank you Alitis, ngattt,and colinoscapee for sharing your past Experience and providing me with your Solid Advice. I enjoy learning from people with experience. Update: I ... Read More

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9 years ago

how to reject borrowing money

I know the topic has been raised that we should never lend money to anyone. But the questions is how to reject and what to do after. btw The amount was only 2 million Dong. Eg: do you reject them and not see them again. ( because of the ... Read More

thecoolchazza replied to a thread
9 years ago
Jinny Nguyen

where to train boxing for foreigner. district 1,3 or 7? by Jinny Nguyen

hi guys , im looking for a place as gym room or some place like that to practice boxing in dis 1,3 or 7 . which place is good for foriegner to do boxing . thanks

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Is kick boxing okay? Or it must be boxing? Read More