@Zepo
American expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Hanoi, Ha Noi
Registration: 24 October 2015
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Cheese slicer by paulmsn
Anyone know where to buy a cheese slicer in Saigon? I've been to numerous grocery stores and have yet to find one. I just went to the two adjacent foreign-food stores on Ham Nghi that have second floors filled with utensils and could not find ...
Funny about this...I couldn't find one either. Had the local junk/scrapper guy make me one after I showed him some pictures. Has a roller and everything. Unfortunately, not adjustable for slice size. I use a "G" guitar string for ... Read More
15 employees..no customers
Wage must be dirt cheap...but why? When I went to GNC recently (didn't buy their overpriced garbage)...Same thing, 6 employees in an empty store. Also, These VinMart +'s...same deal, 6 to 8 peeps "working" in a tiny area. Local ... Read More
Should security personnel actually provide, like...security? by Thaiger
I pay 200k a month at HAGL. Not huge but it it "security management fee" So my helmet gets stolen in the underground car park with lots of cameras. They say " lots of people come here, you can't possibly expect us to do our job/ ...
Just keep in mind...they are not "security"...Just motor bike parkers. Once it's parked the feeling is, "I can forget about that now." Read More
Should security personnel actually provide, like...security? by Thaiger
I pay 200k a month at HAGL. Not huge but it it "security management fee" So my helmet gets stolen in the underground car park with lots of cameras. They say " lots of people come here, you can't possibly expect us to do our job/ ...
Yeah...We stopped at some restaurant...when we came out...our helmets were gone. THANKS, Security! Great Job! Keep up the good work! Read More
Buying an apartment in Hanoi by OlegR
Hi Colleagues, I'm intending to invest into an apartment in Hanoi (Vinhomes). I would appreciate an advise on the following: 1. My Work Permit shall expire in March 2018, the last installment (5%) to be paid to Vinhomes in 2019. Is that an ...
Our landlord has been threatening to sell the apartment we rent. I told the wife, let him try to sell it. No one has even come to look at it. Now, the old lady's worried we'll be out on the street...I said..OK, Ask him about the ... Read More
GNC in Hanoi...hahaha...NOPE!
I am running low on the daily multi-vitamins I brought with me from the states. Since I was at the lake already I decided to pop in and buy a bottle of something... 1.5 million dong for a bottle of vitamins?...that's like...$65 USD. Prices on ... Read More
Wood furnitures, anyone got some ? by Arnaud
Cheers everyone, I will move in a new place soon, and I will have to furnish everything from scratch. I'd like to have wooden furnitures, good quality, stuff that last and don't fear the humidity when it's rain season. Do you guys have ...
"Mold" in English Read More
English Teaching by Paton296409
Hi all Expats , any suggestions on entry level requirements qualifications i would require to teach basic English say in Danang ? HCMC . I could take the course in Melbourne . I am prepping for a permanent move to Vietnam from Australia . Also ...
I answered one of your questions... any suggestions on entry level requirements qualifications i would require to teach basic EnglishYou said nothing in your original post about "language exchange". Are you trying to fool me or ... Read More
English Teaching by Paton296409
Hi all Expats , any suggestions on entry level requirements qualifications i would require to teach basic English say in Danang ? HCMC . I could take the course in Melbourne . I am prepping for a permanent move to Vietnam from Australia . Also ...
You also need a 4 year college degree (to teach legally). Read More
what do you arm yourself with at home? by villanova
what item/object (if any) would you/ do you use to protect yourselves at home (suggest if you have good method or item, we could all learn a little ( : )? in the movies guys always have baseball bats but since i've never played the sport, i ...
Knowledge. + An Aluminum Bat in the bedroom. You gotta make some serious noise to break into an apartment with iron gates on the door. By then, I'll be awake and waiting to hit a homerun with someones head. Read More
Most economical flights to Vietnam from the U.K.? by johncollins
Hi new to this forum and Vietnam, wanting to travel from the U.K. for a three month trip from mid August for three or more months, can anyone suggest best and cheapest routes and airlines please? Based in the Midlands, although realise that may not ...
CheapoAir had some good deals but they cut access to SEA for some reason. (you could still use a non SEA VPN tho) Read More
Expat communities in Da Nang by daveycrockett9000
Are there any certain areas, communities, or condo buildings where mainly foriengers with Vietnamese wives/families live? (Long term living)
Oops, sorry...just saw it said Da Nang. I could've sworn it said Hanoi when I replied. Read More
Expat communities in Da Nang by daveycrockett9000
Are there any certain areas, communities, or condo buildings where mainly foriengers with Vietnamese wives/families live? (Long term living)
Probably the Old Quarter, "Old Streets". I never go there, but I think that's where they all hang out and live. Read More
Sending money to australia from vietnam by Mike1121
Hi guys, I wanna send couple of thousands dollers to australia. So which one is the best way
Put it in your pocket, and fly there. (Really, they don't allow transferring money out of the country) Read More
6 Month Business Visa Extension. by raymerjacque
I just got my 6 Months Business Visa and have the following questions : 1. Can i extend it every 6 months for another 6 Months ? 2. How many times can i extend it, as i understand i can keep extending ? 3. What is the normal Extension fees for 6 ...
With a Business visa (DN), wouldn't you need a new sponsor letter to extend? Read More