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Registration: 17 December 2010
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orphanage in HCMC by Josie90
Hello My name is Josefine Pedersen, I recently moved to HCMC from Denmark. I am looking for an Orphanage in Ho Chi Ming city that I can volunteer at. I have tried finding one for a few weeks now but with know luck I hope there is some one who can ...
Be Tho orphanage in Binh Duong (HCMC's suburb) is in need for ESL teacher and website editor for English language. Since this orphanage is less central located, it has received less attention. If you are interested in this work, I can give you ... Read More
CELTA, TESOL, TEFL, ESL by milez04
hi all, is there anyone here already tried taking the courses mentioned above? do you have any suggestion where my boyfriend can take it? he's planning to take celta? please give us more info about it. and the cheapest school to take ...
celta is offered at ILA and Apolo in HCM city Read More
How can Philippines girls travel to VietNam? by felicitas.89
Hey everybody I have a girlfriend, who is Filipino She wants to travel to Vietnam But then, we hear from some travel agency (in Philippines and Vietnam) that its too difficult for a single girl travel alone They said to us that if she want to ...
I am a Vietnamese and a frequent traveler. It happened the same with me everytime I go to Singapore for business trip. There's no longer visa applying among ASEAN countries. However, it's a hassle to get through custom since there is number of ... Read More
Anyone will buy mooncake in HCMC? by adam_li
I saw many moon cakes promotion since early July. Do anybody have any suggestion of buying moon cake or anyone will buy it?
Brodard makes very good moon cake. I like the lotus paste and salted eggs one. The expensive one is added with roasted chicken and shark fins which I don't like. Don't be trapped for those. They got the macha one (new) quite good too. Uhmm,,, gotta ... Read More
Driving School or Teacher by GlennRick
Hello Some friend are coming to Ho Chi Mihn and we would like to travel around, but 2 of them dont know have to drive a bike Do anyone know about a school or teacher?
We don't have driving school for motor bike here in Vietnam. You just need some local friends teach you.... hope it helps Read More
Looking for badminton player in Dist 7. HCMC by tropical2512
Hi, my friend and me just think about playing badminton as an excersize to keep healthy. We found a badminton court in dist 7 name " Tan Phong" ( located near Hoang anh gia lai 1, Lotte Mart) Renting rate : 35.000/ hour Anybody interest ...
I can do at weekend only. Pls let me know if you guys decide to play sometimes. I guess we need one more female player. my skype id: *** Read More
things u like abt vietnam.. by yyk
hi all (EXPATS only, pls), i've been here in hcmc for almost 5mths already and am still trying to adjust to life.. just wondering, wat r the things tat u like abt vietnam?? so far, i can only think of these... a) foodstuff is definitely much cheaper ...
dislike: limited number of parks available, green space like: cheap service>>>> I can indulge myself e.g. mani&pedi, massage, maids you name it Read More
I'm home ~ <3 ~ by Phi Long
Hello. I thought I introduce myself. My name is Erick and I'm a Vietnamese American. I'm 30 years old. This was my first trip to Vietnam and now it's starting to become a permanent one after 6 months now. Originally I'm from California and Florida ...
throw yourself out.... that's how you pick up a language and get adaptation fast. Good luck! Read More
Hello from Scotland! by PCB5
I'm finally fulfilling my ambition to live in HCMC after first visiting 15 years ago. I know that much has changed since then but equally many of it's charms remain. I hope to be teaching business English to start with (recently completed my CELTA ...
I do agree with muontrovevietnam about the fierce competition in Vietnam coz of the cheap labor as well as the recent policy for loaning in Vietnam. However, please keep in mind that there are numerous potential here. Middle class population becomes ... Read More
seeking a reputable pediatric in dist. 9 or 2 by vicci0606
Hi all, We just had a baby on last saturday. she was born in Hung Vuong Hospital in dist.5. tomorrow i will be moving with my family in dist.9. i would like to know if there is a good pediatric around dist9 or dist2?
For consultation, you'll pay around $40... not so sure coz I have my insurance with direct billing there. You can call and ask... the customer service there is good in my opinion Read More
Seeking for a reputable dentist by annawang
Hi Guys, My friend who just came from Belgium is looking for a reputable dentist to do some teeth cleaning for her as she will be here for a year and a half.I saw some dental clinics in D1 but I'm not sure which one to choose.We both cant speak ...
Yeahhh West Coast Dental is good one Read More
seeking a reputable pediatric in dist. 9 or 2 by vicci0606
Hi all, We just had a baby on last saturday. she was born in Hung Vuong Hospital in dist.5. tomorrow i will be moving with my family in dist.9. i would like to know if there is a good pediatric around dist9 or dist2?
You can check out the Family Medical Practice. Dr. Jonathan is paediatrician there. Read More
New to HCMC today- 23 male from Canada by dc9191
Im here to work for a few months and dont know anyone, ive never been to Vietnam before. Would love to meet some new people. I love all sports, the gym, and going for drinks and food. Hope to hear from some people. D
Hi dc9191, Welcome to Vietnam.... you can simply post concerns and issues here; members are happy to give you some advice. You will have a lot of wonderful experience. Read More
ACCLIMATING TO MY NEW REALITY by viet-mike
"So now I'm going back again I got to get her somehow All the people we used to know They're an illusion to me now Some are mathematicians Some are carpenter's wives Don't know how it all got started I don't what they're doing with their lives But ...
How about going home getting into the room... things are tidy and neat coz I know my house keeper has done a great job. Also, look into my closet all clothes and clean and ironed ..... awesome. Hitting the spa every weekend to indulge myself and ... Read More
Laundry around District 1 by Jesia
Hi, Does anyone know any good laundry service around Pasteur District 1? Laundry service from my apartment is no good at all, so I need to look for another service. Thanks for your help.
I got the laundry service including pickup and drop off for 500,000 VND per month. If you want call Mr. Minh 0913396077. They are very honest. Minh can't speak English. Plus you need to write the instruction for them every time they do your laundry ... Read More