charlie ta
@jinxedta
American expat in Vietnam
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American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks english, vietnamese, some spanish
Registration: 16 July 2012
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Best burger in Saigon? by delatbabel
What's your opinion? Currently my vote goes to the blue burger at Jaspas on Dong Khoi in D1. The meat is thick and tender, cooked to char on the outside but still juicy inside. If you're not a blue cheese fan like I am then maybe you ...
Guess you guys haven't tried chuck's burgers Reminds me of in and out and five guys But way better pricing than other quality burgers in Saigon Read More
Serviced apartment in HCMC by GuestPoster48510
Hello all, While I am waiting for my business registration, which I am told can take up to 6 months, I would like to rent somewhere in District 1. I have a 5 year visa so hope this will allow me to sign a contract for a place. My question is, can ...
[Moderated: no free ad on the forum pls + create an ad in the Housing in Ho Chi Minh City section] Read More
i want to find a friend to share apartment by fastersaec
Anyone looking for shared apartment.. if yes.. u can PM me. Apartment near by tan binh district.. thank u..
I have an extra room at my place I can sublet. It's a big room with a bonus loft. PM me. No i'm not an agent you can come check it out any time 27/27 tran nhat duat, Q1 Read More
Survey: The next Convoy For Babies Run.... by Tran Hung Dao
Someone asked me when the next Convoy For Babies (CFB) Orphanage Run will take place so I'm posting a "survey" here to see who else may be interested. I'd like to get a handful of people interested so in case a few drop out, then we'd still have a ...
I'm in are we meeting at a specific place by the saigon bridge before the convoy? Read More
christmans eve in saigon by primus1975
hey there! where can I go to meet people on christmas eve? Ist gonna be my second day in saigon and it would be nice meet people on christmas!! :-) thanks a lot cheers, primus
Just a warning traffic sucks during the holidays in D1, so don't take your bike walk or if you have to take a taxi until you hit traffic then walk form there. you'll spend hours just getting form one side of d1 to the other. Read More
New To Expat Blog by HesselH
Hi all, My name is Hessel and although I have registered for Expat.com last April already, I have never used my account until now. I'm 25 and from the Netherlands, I have been working here since a bit longer than a year in the Food Engineering ...
Welcome hessel, We're all here to help you just gotta ask charlie Read More
The Great Christmas Buffet Thread by ssuprnova
Hey everyone, it's that time of the year again! Presents, carols, and, of course, overeating :) What is your favorite Christmas buffet in Saigon? I just saw an ad for Ramana hotel (around 600k/person), wondering if it's worth trying. Any other ...
It really not that good. sub-par at best. Make dinner yourself, If you need help I can get you started. Read More
Gotta love crooked airport customs ppl lol by mikeymyke
Came into Tan Son Nhat airport in Saigon for my upcoming wedding and before I came, I searched the net, as well as the Canada and USA official govt websites, and all indicate u can bring $7000 max without declare. so i decide bring $7000 even. Now ...
the $5000 is the limit for leaving VN not coming in. They don't expect you to read the sign carefully I already had this happened to me twice. Read More
Looking for friends to ride with on days off.... by jinxedta
Hi, I'm off on tuesdays and would like to explore HCMC more or the outskirts if possible. Leave at 12 get back around 8 or 9 Let me know if you're interested thanks, Charlie
Weekend sound great too. if you guys want to set something up... send me a message. 090 666 9623 I've found some awesome places on my little excursions I would like to find more.. CHarlie Read More
Looking for friends to ride with on days off....
Hi, I'm off on tuesdays and would like to explore HCMC more or the outskirts if possible. Leave at 12 get back around 8 or 9 Let me know if you're interested thanks, Charlie Read More
Martial arts in Ho Chi Minh by Goobag
I have recently arrived in Ho Chi Minh from Korea. I am living in district 7. In Korea I had ridiculous amounts of free time and took to studying martial arts. It's perfect for me. Keeps me stress free allows me to think. I'm no fighter but I like ...
Check out my buddy erick really nice guy and awesome teacher facebook.com/VietNamLutaLivre Read More
Looking for volunteers for Teaching Charity at a temple in Dist.4 by huyentt
Dear Expats, Recently, I have been joining in a teaching charity which was taken place in Giac Nguyen Temple in Dist. 4. As we plan, we will open English classes for poor people who keen on studying English. There will be 3 classes per week (on ...
Hey I would like to help, PM me with more details. Thanks, Charlie Read More
Motobike Driving Lesson. by ccana
I'm trying to learn how to drive motobike. Anyplace to do it in HCMC? How is the cost?
If your new on a bike I'm more than happy to help. I have been riding motorcycles for over 10yrs I have and M1 endorsement and have done upper level riding classes in in the states. Read More
I need pie! by darago01
Guys, I need pie. Seriously though, I don't have an oven in my apartment, and I don't know anyone who does. I haven't had pie since Thanksgiving and I've been craving it like crazy! Does anyone know of a place where I can get some good pie??? ...
Are you craving pies too??? I have a little eatery, With a convection oven. your more than welcome to use it as long as I get a piece of the pie. CharlieOoooooo, it would be nice to make some pies for thanksgiving! :DWe are doing a pot luck at ... Read More
I need pie! by darago01
Guys, I need pie. Seriously though, I don't have an oven in my apartment, and I don't know anyone who does. I haven't had pie since Thanksgiving and I've been craving it like crazy! Does anyone know of a place where I can get some good pie??? ...
Sorry for your pain and I hoped you found some real pie.Nope, I have yet to eaten any pie here. I found a few places that sell cheesecake and apple crumble, but it's not the same, haha. Oh well, one day :PAre you craving pies too??? I have a ... Read More