@ChoculaD
Antiguan expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 04 August 2022
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buying a used mobile by MarkinNam
Hi, does any one have experience having purchased a phone ? which store did you buy from ? how was the pricing and service if needed ?
I bought a used Samsung from someone on Cho Tot. No problems yet. I am stuck buying used phones because I HATE the new phones with the narrow aspect ratios. A wider screen is much more versatile and enjoyable. But my 6 year old MiMax just developed ... Read More
Address registration website is totally confusing by ChoculaD
I’m trying to register the address of my new apartment through this government website:https://hochiminh.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/But it’s confusing. They ask for “host’s full name” or, in Vietnamese when you hover your ...
I’m trying to register the address of my new apartment through this government website:https://hochiminh.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/ I'm quite sure you, as a foreigner renting accommodations, are not able to register yourself But ... Read More
Ridiculous sidewalk tiles. What's the justification? by ChoculaD
These are everywhere on the streets of HCM. You usually have a few rows of sensible, easily walkable tiles, and then you have 1 or 2 rows of these awful tiles that have raised ridges that make them very difficult to walk on because they unbalance ...
@ChoculaDSlip-grip for bike tires when parked? I've seen them as well, and that's what I always thought. -@Aidan in HCMC What is a slip-grip? I think those tiles would be very difficult for ... Read More
Ridiculous sidewalk tiles. What's the justification? by ChoculaD
These are everywhere on the streets of HCM. You usually have a few rows of sensible, easily walkable tiles, and then you have 1 or 2 rows of these awful tiles that have raised ridges that make them very difficult to walk on because they unbalance ...
@ChoculaDSlip-grip for bike tires when parked? I've seen them as well, and that's what I always thought. -@Aidan in HCMC Also, where parking rules are enforced, those tiles ... Read More
Ridiculous sidewalk tiles. What's the justification? by ChoculaD
These are everywhere on the streets of HCM. You usually have a few rows of sensible, easily walkable tiles, and then you have 1 or 2 rows of these awful tiles that have raised ridges that make them very difficult to walk on because they unbalance ...
@ChoculaDSlip-grip for bike tires when parked? I've seen them as well, and that's what I always thought. -@Aidan in HCMC Also, where parking rules are enforced, those tiles serve as the demarcation ... Read More
Ridiculous sidewalk tiles. What's the justification? by ChoculaD
These are everywhere on the streets of HCM. You usually have a few rows of sensible, easily walkable tiles, and then you have 1 or 2 rows of these awful tiles that have raised ridges that make them very difficult to walk on because they unbalance ...
@ChoculaD Slip-grip for bike tires when parked? I've seen them as well, and that's what I always thought. -@Aidan in HCMCWhat is a slip-grip? I think those tiles would be very difficult for a moto to drive on, so I wondered whether ... Read More
Ridiculous sidewalk tiles. What's the justification? by ChoculaD
These are everywhere on the streets of HCM. You usually have a few rows of sensible, easily walkable tiles, and then you have 1 or 2 rows of these awful tiles that have raised ridges that make them very difficult to walk on because they unbalance ...
Thanks Lennerd, that's really interesting. I thought it was just to annoy pedestrians. When you consider that most sidewalks, especially outside District 1, are in awful condition, with broken tiles, motorbikes blocking your path, shop signs ... Read More
Address registration website is totally confusing
I’m trying to register the address of my new apartment through this government website:https://hochiminh.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/But it’s confusing. They ask for “host’s full name” or, in Vietnamese when you hover your ... Read More
How do you post a picture? by ChoculaD
I am trying to start a new topic and post a picture that I uploaded to a free image site. When I click the picture icon, it asks for URL. I enter URL and then I see a broken picture icon, which I assume means that system can't post the picture. And ...
Okay, I tried freeimage.host and it worked. Thanks OB for the help. Read More
Ridiculous sidewalk tiles. What's the justification?
These are everywhere on the streets of HCM. You usually have a few rows of sensible, easily walkable tiles, and then you have 1 or 2 rows of these awful tiles that have raised ridges that make them very difficult to walk on because they unbalance ... Read More
How do you post a picture? by ChoculaD
I am trying to start a new topic and post a picture that I uploaded to a free image site. When I click the picture icon, it asks for URL. I enter URL and then I see a broken picture icon, which I assume means that system can't post the picture. And ...
Thanks OB. First of all, I'm not using my phone, I'm using Windows computer. I did as you said, went to file hosting site (Bashify.io) and opened the image in a new tab. This gave me a different URL and I entered that URL in the picture icon field ... Read More
How do you post a picture?
I am trying to start a new topic and post a picture that I uploaded to a free image site. When I click the picture icon, it asks for URL. I enter URL and then I see a broken picture icon, which I assume means that system can't post the picture. And ... Read More
Moving companies for HCM to Vung Tau move by ChoculaD
Any recommendations? I've looked at a few websites and prices seem reasonable, but I wonder if there are a lot of extra charges that they don't mention. Do you think I should move my refrigerator, washing machine and bed or is it more economical to ...
Thanks AIdan for the information. I'm still looking for recommendations for reliable and economical mover, whether I move to VT or decide to move to different place in Saigon.I understand the speedboat to VT costs twice as much as the minivans. ... Read More
Moving companies for HCM to Vung Tau move by ChoculaD
Any recommendations? I've looked at a few websites and prices seem reasonable, but I wonder if there are a lot of extra charges that they don't mention. Do you think I should move my refrigerator, washing machine and bed or is it more economical to ...
Thanks Aidan. So the truck was put on a ferry to Phu Quoc? I can't think of any other way it could have arrived there.As far as moving goes, did you also move a refrigerator and washing machine? And have it disassembled and re-assembled? That and my ... Read More
Amazon alternatives for VN by qnbui
Hello, just wondering which websites are alternatives for Amazon. I looked at the shipping from Amazon to VN and the cost just does not make sense and items that will ship to VN are limited so wondering if there are alternatives to Amazon when ...
As far as using Amazon, you can't use it to buy vitamins and supplements. VN won't allow them unless you have an import license. Same for any other foreign supplement companies. You have to buy them on Shopee or Lazada and wonder if they are fake or ... Read More