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matt

@mikebrown

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American

Lives in Ho Chi Minh City

Speaks english

Registration: 08 June 2015

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matt
mikebrown replied to a thread
9 years ago
The Norths Ace

TEFL course. Is it required? by The Norths Ace

Hello I am moving to SE Asia in around a year's time. Possibly early 2017. I will explain what my plans are and then I would like some advice, preferably from people who have experienced 1st hand what my post is about :) I will be 48 when I ...

matt

you only need it if you do not have a teaching degree already. Read More

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mikebrown replied to a thread
9 years ago
tien.ho03

If student has bad result in class,is it right to blame for teacher? by tien.ho03

I worked for certain language centers in Vietnam. I am an English teacher. Students coming to those center are quite "lazy". Most of them just learn in class and do not study or even do homework at home. So the question is that how they ...

matt

I know what you mean. I too work as an English teacher. kids can do no wrong. American influence is coming and it is not a good thing always. Read More

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mikebrown replied to a thread
9 years ago
mikebrown

translation of passport and identification card to Vietnamese by mikebrown

I need to have my passport and identification card translated to Vietnamese and notarized. any suggestions on where to have this done as well the cost?

matt

you can go to the committee near the Notre dame church and mine passport and driving licence for 3 copies each cost me 220,000 vnd Read More

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mikebrown replied to a thread
9 years ago
mikebrown

translation of passport and identification card to Vietnamese by mikebrown

I need to have my passport and identification card translated to Vietnamese and notarized. any suggestions on where to have this done as well the cost?

matt

thanks will go today Read More

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mikebrown created a thread
9 years ago

translation of passport and identification card to Vietnamese

I need to have my passport and identification card translated to Vietnamese and notarized. any suggestions on where to have this done as well the cost? Read More

matt
mikebrown created a thread
9 years ago

repair costs for motobike

I need to have my motobike repaired and need to know how much I should pay for the repairs. I need to replace the brakes both front and back and the throttle is sticking. I also need to have the shocks replaced as well. I like the bike I just need ... Read More

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mikebrown replied to a thread
9 years ago
GuestPoster123

VPN services by GuestPoster123

Which is the best VPN TO buy in Vietnam Many American websites won't run here unless I have a VPN

matt

I use ipvanish for my VPN works well too many different places you can choose for your country too Read More

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mikebrown replied to a thread
9 years ago
gg1965

hard drives and customs by gg1965

hi all, Anyone have any troubles/issues when taking multiple hard drives through customs when coming in to Vn? I'm not talking about laptops and the occasional USB drive, but a series of them? The reason i ask is that I will be bringing in a ...

matt

yes if they have not seen it yet Read More

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mikebrown replied to a thread
9 years ago
gg1965

hard drives and customs by gg1965

hi all, Anyone have any troubles/issues when taking multiple hard drives through customs when coming in to Vn? I'm not talking about laptops and the occasional USB drive, but a series of them? The reason i ask is that I will be bringing in a ...

matt

not really I have 4 external and 2 internal drives. the internal drives were questioned I answered that they had client photographs and they told me okay. if I were you make sure they are external drives they see them more often than the others. Read More

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mikebrown replied to a thread
9 years ago
Cloud9

Do you need a permit to ride a motorbike in VN? by Cloud9

Has anyone gotten pulled over for not having license/permit? How much was the fine? I'm don't want to ride the taxi while I'm there. Just want to rent and ride if that is permissible by the local authority.

matt

I have followed all the above suggestions and I have been under the radar for 2 months now. Read More

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mikebrown replied to a thread
9 years ago
JamesA6117

Any other Americans around here? by JamesA6117

Hi! I am looking to make some western friends. I live with Vietnamese friends, so I don't have many opportunities to meet westerners. Specifically Americans... Any Americans out there?

matt

hey James I am from the states hit me up Read More

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mikebrown replied to a thread
9 years ago
JVo18

Western grocery stores in HCMC? by JVo18

Hey all, I've been looking for American grocery stores in the city. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. Mainly I'm looking for stuff like buffalo sauce to make buffalo wings, tropicana orange juice - pretty much any food from America. ...

matt

I know I may be late in response but good pizza can be found at Le crespo in d1290 lý tu trọng.quân 1they have awesome brick oven pizza. I have been on the hunt for a month for good pizza. They are the best so far and at good price ... Read More

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mikebrown replied to a thread
9 years ago
jakejas

Information on buying fabric by jakejas

I am trying to look at the feasibility of setting up some clothing manufacturing. If anyone knows someone who speaks decent English and would be willing to give me some basic information and knowledge, I would be more than happy to take them out for ...

matt

I wish you luck with your endevors. I just wish that there were places that had big america sizes here in Vietnam. I have to have everything of mine handmade and hand tailored for me. I am like a 6XL for the sizes and the locals only carry 5XL. Read More

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mikebrown replied to a thread
9 years ago
Williamek

Rheumatoid arthritis medication HCMC by Williamek

Hi, I've recently moved to HCMC from the UK. I have Rhumatoid arthritis and need to find a reputable supplier for medication. Most urgent at the moment is prednisone 5mg tablets. But I also need to locate the following. sulphasalazine 500mg ...

matt

What district are you in? I have a small pharmacy and a large one that carries way more on Nguyen Trai street in district 1 very near district 5. One thing to do is to look up each drug and get the generic names and take that with you to the ... Read More

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mikebrown replied to a thread
9 years ago
Merkaba

in search of good cheese. by Merkaba

Hi, friends! Whether there are in Saigon places where sell good cheese?I with my friend we want to make small cheese dairy. Somebody is engaged in similar business, whether there are among you fans of cheese? We look for partners and are ready to ...

matt

Not that I can contribute funds but I use to work with Clemson blue cheese in Clemson USA. I have a degree in microbiologist and an animal dairy veterinarian degrees are just a few. I am also a professional photographer that I have shot many food ... Read More