Musica
@musica
Vietnamese expat in Vietnam
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About me
Vietnamese
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English
Registration: 13 February 2011
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Any packing tips? by melinhr
Does anyone have any packing advice in addition to what was listed on the how to page. I am trying to make the move without spending a fortune on shipping/airline bag fees, so what are must-have items and what can I easily find in HCMC? For ...
Shoes if your size is bigger than a 39/6 :/ Read More
Environmental Organizations? by Jayhawk
Hello, I am interested in finding some kind of environmental organizations, clubs or groups in Ho Chi Minh City that I could volunteer at 1 or 2 times a month. If anyone knows of any please let me know as I am very interested in this subject and ...
Hello, I am interested in finding some kind of environmental organizations, Thanks ChrisHi Chris, Will you please share on the forum if you find one? Thanks Read More
Work permit - how to I prove my change from maiden name to married? by Eth
Can anyone provide any advice? I am looking to relocate to Beijing shortly from the UK for work and am applying for my employment licence (prelude to Z visa etc). Have come across a hitch. My education certificates are in my maiden name whilst my ...
Hi, You might have found a solution to your problem by now, I had a similar problem to yours (I live in Vietnam)at the time I applied for my work permit. The name on my UK certificates and on my Spanish passport are different. In my case, the ... Read More
SKY GARDEN INTERNET by musica
Hi, Anyone living in Sky Garden could please help me with a query? My apartment agency has just told me I need to pay about 165000 vnd for basic cable (in Sky Garden)according to Sky's management. I'm confused, as my cable has always been ...
Hi Dan, My monthly bills are approximately as follow: Internet 308,000 vnd Cable (2 TVs) 225,000 vnd Management fees + water 370,000 vnd Electricity (I don´t use aircons) under 200,000 vnd Regards Read More
Places to visit in Singapore by musica
Hi all, I would appreciate some opinions on which places are or aren't worth visiting having a couple of days to spend in Singapore. I'm thinking of attractions, not shopping, such as arts museum, botanic gardens, zoo, the Flyer and such. All ...
Hey, thanks so much for the informative reply. I think the night safary sounds interesting,not sure about Sentosa I will look it up. I've read about Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, is it nice? (I like nature so thought it might be interesting). Thanks ... Read More
Places to visit in Singapore
Hi all, I would appreciate some opinions on which places are or aren't worth visiting having a couple of days to spend in Singapore. I'm thinking of attractions, not shopping, such as arts museum, botanic gardens, zoo, the Flyer and such. All ... Read More
Coffee peculator by j.keats
Hi all, I'm living in Saigon but I want to buy a coffee perculator so I can make my own good - and strong - coffee. Do you know where I can buy one? They look like this http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/Moka2.jpg And what about ...
I'd say 300000 sounds very good. I've just paid 800000 for my french press. Read More
New to Expat-blog want to make friends in HCM City by tomkat70
Hi! My name is Tom. I am Asian- American. I moved to Viet Nam about a year ago. I am currently living in Ho Chi Minh City and enjoying every moment of it. I have a great passion for teaching English which I am doing right now at a language school. I ...
Vent, you didn't come to the meetup yesterday. No French practice for me, so sad :( Read More
February Meetup by simonpierpoint
Hi all, It looks like enough people are interested in a Feb meetup for this Saturday, (11th), so we are going to go ahead with it. If you are interested, let me know and I will send you the details. Regards, Simon
Hi Simon, (I can't access facebook) Is it a language exchange meetup? Read More
SKY GARDEN INTERNET by musica
Hi, Anyone living in Sky Garden could please help me with a query? My apartment agency has just told me I need to pay about 165000 vnd for basic cable (in Sky Garden)according to Sky's management. I'm confused, as my cable has always been ...
Hi, I have already questioned it to the agency. They say Sky Garden management has decided it to be this way, which is why I wanted someone who stays in Sky to confirm it. I think Ill go to management myself to understand it. Read More
SKY GARDEN INTERNET by musica
Hi, Anyone living in Sky Garden could please help me with a query? My apartment agency has just told me I need to pay about 165000 vnd for basic cable (in Sky Garden)according to Sky's management. I'm confused, as my cable has always been ...
If I got more foreign channels I wouldn,t mind so much. I'm so surprised because I get the same few. Khong hieu... Read More
SKY GARDEN INTERNET by musica
Hi, Anyone living in Sky Garden could please help me with a query? My apartment agency has just told me I need to pay about 165000 vnd for basic cable (in Sky Garden)according to Sky's management. I'm confused, as my cable has always been ...
Hi, well that's the thing. I'm going to pay more than double for the same 70 channels (which are mostly vientamese anyway) :( is this right, I wonder? Read More
SKY GARDEN INTERNET by musica
Hi, Anyone living in Sky Garden could please help me with a query? My apartment agency has just told me I need to pay about 165000 vnd for basic cable (in Sky Garden)according to Sky's management. I'm confused, as my cable has always been ...
I meant cable tv, not internet Read More
SKY GARDEN INTERNET
Hi, Anyone living in Sky Garden could please help me with a query? My apartment agency has just told me I need to pay about 165000 vnd for basic cable (in Sky Garden)according to Sky's management. I'm confused, as my cable has always been ... Read More
Apartment prices by geomglasgow
Hello all. I am looking for a one bedroom apartment in Saigon and most of the cheaper ones seem to be round about the $500 mark,which I am fine with. The thing is I have a friend in Saigon who reckons thats way to high for a one bedroom ...
(Hue1964: It´s not too clear, but I was obviously quoting you on my previous reply) Read More