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Lives in Ho Chi Minh City

Registration: 27 December 2014

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4 years ago
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Bars , clubs restaurants frequent by locals by andy1npl

Where do the upperclass to higherclass people like to go out to at nights ? CertaIn bars, lounge , restaurant and general areas? I’m talking like a night out they would be spending $40-100+ each person . Also for middle class professionals . ...

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being British, maybe my definition of class differs lol. We dont look at class in just a monetary sense like much of the rest of the world. You can be broke and still be upper class or super rich and still be classed as middle class. here is my ... Read More

andy1npl replied to a thread
4 years ago
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Bars , clubs restaurants frequent by locals by andy1npl

Where do the upperclass to higherclass people like to go out to at nights ? CertaIn bars, lounge , restaurant and general areas? I’m talking like a night out they would be spending $40-100+ each person . Also for middle class professionals . ...

andy1npl

However spending $400-$1k is a bit much for even a bit to drop causally on a night out for middle /upperclass.You haven't known many upper class Vietnamese, haven't you?I’ve known all types of people in Vn from sweet ladies who serve a ... Read More

andy1npl replied to a thread
4 years ago
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Bars , clubs restaurants frequent by locals by andy1npl

Where do the upperclass to higherclass people like to go out to at nights ? CertaIn bars, lounge , restaurant and general areas? I’m talking like a night out they would be spending $40-100+ each person . Also for middle class professionals . ...

andy1npl

$40-$100 per person upper class? try adding a zero to those. Even a hundred a night just qualifies as middle class with some finger food.......i mean hors d'oeuvresObviously $40-100$ is not that much to the super rich Vn in Saigon . However ... Read More

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4 years ago
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Bars , clubs restaurants frequent by locals by andy1npl

Where do the upperclass to higherclass people like to go out to at nights ? CertaIn bars, lounge , restaurant and general areas? I’m talking like a night out they would be spending $40-100+ each person . Also for middle class professionals . ...

andy1npl

Of course I can google but this is a forum , so I’m asking if anybody knows or have first hand experience at certain places they been to or heard of . Read More

andy1npl created a thread
4 years ago

Bars , clubs restaurants frequent by locals

Where do the upperclass to higherclass people like to go out to at nights ? CertaIn bars, lounge , restaurant and general areas? I’m talking like a night out they would be spending $40-100+ each person . Also for middle class professionals . ... Read More

andy1npl replied to a thread
9 years ago
Highside25

American Thanksgiving dinner by Highside25

Does anyone know where I can have Thanksgiving dinner for my girlfriend and I? We live in Ho Chi Minh City, District 7. Thanks.

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you can try Acacia in D1. its on Nguyen du street. Its a las Vegas chef that does really good American food. They do a really good Prime Rib. They did a honey baked ham last christmas ! I'm guessing the chef will do a traditional thanksgiving ... Read More

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9 years ago
Vagabondone

Wal-Mart coming to Vietnam!!!! by Vagabondone

Heard news that Wal-Mart is planning on invading Vietnam. What a sad day. Sure hope it does not happen in a country that is so dependent on mom and pop shops. These mom and pops can not compete with the likes of Wal-Mart and many major chains ...

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expats love to debate about everything...... monkey see monkey do. Read More

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9 years ago
Vagabondone

Wal-Mart coming to Vietnam!!!! by Vagabondone

Heard news that Wal-Mart is planning on invading Vietnam. What a sad day. Sure hope it does not happen in a country that is so dependent on mom and pop shops. These mom and pops can not compete with the likes of Wal-Mart and many major chains ...

andy1npl

Because you can go to any city in the western world and they all have these multinational company's . they all look the same. I want Vietnam to hang on to its independency and unique culture. Don't give it up. I would rather go to the ... Read More

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9 years ago
ZePhilosopher

Hard to find a job as Vietnamese American by ZePhilosopher

It's a real struggle for Vietnamese American to find an English teaching job in HCMC! I never expect the discrimination to be this bad when they only saw my name, not even my CV yet, and refused to offer me an interview. When it hits me I was ...

andy1npl

Its not hard to find a teaching job if you're American Vietnamese. Its almost as easy as finding a bowl of pho in Vietnam. If you really want something you have to go out and get it. Thats the American way right? Don't just apply online, go ... Read More

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9 years ago
TomStorup

Non native, no uni degree English Teacher by TomStorup

Hi all, I'm moving to HCMC in December hoping to land a job as English teacher. I don't have uni degree nor I am a native English speaking however, I have the TEFL certificate and I'm bilingual in English. Anyone know how easy or ...

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Half the people teaching English, can't speak English. Nguyen Nguyen Situation Read More

andy1npl created a thread
9 years ago

4th of July

Will there be any bars/clubs/restaurants hosting a 4th of July Party? Burgers and Hotdogs from the Good U S of A ? thanks MURICA Read More

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9 years ago
delatbabel

Best burger in Saigon? by delatbabel

What's your opinion? Currently my vote goes to the blue burger at Jaspas on Dong Khoi in D1. The meat is thick and tender, cooked to char on the outside but still juicy inside. If you're not a blue cheese fan like I am then maybe you ...

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So is there a definite answer to which burger is best in saigon? please don't compare CHUCKs to in-n-out. thats just an insult. you should lose your cali card, if you're from there . haha jk. but the owner is from LA supposedly which makes ... Read More

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9 years ago
hlinhvu96

How long regular mail takes from the U.S to Hanoi? by hlinhvu96

Hi everyone, My friend just sent me some very important documents by regular mail from Philadelphia to Hanoi. It's been over a week and I start to be worried now. Has anyone experienced regular mailing ?? Appreciate all the help!

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i sent mail from Los Angeles to HCM using standard shipping and it took 11 days. They quoted me 10-25 days. Read More

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9 years ago
andy1npl

Saigon Directly to Siem Reap/ Angkor Wat by andy1npl

I was wondering if anyone knows if theres a direct bus that takes you to Siem Reap/ Angkor Wat from Saigon. If so, how much will it cost and how long is the ride? Thanks

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Thanks for the info. thats a long ride. hope i can run into cheap plane tickets instead then, if not I'll consider busing it! Read More

andy1npl created a thread
9 years ago

Saigon Directly to Siem Reap/ Angkor Wat

I was wondering if anyone knows if theres a direct bus that takes you to Siem Reap/ Angkor Wat from Saigon. If so, how much will it cost and how long is the ride? Thanks Read More