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Duy

@theho84

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Canadian

Lives in Ho Chi Minh

Speaks English, French, Vietnamese

Registration: 27 November 2012

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Duy
theho84 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Tran Hung Dao

Convoy For Babies (CFB) HCMC --> Đồng Nai 2/23/2014 by Tran Hung Dao

Hi folks. Hope you enjoyed your lunar new years celebrations. Now as the country starts back its economic engines, it's a great time to take notice of those left behind...by this I really mean left behind...as in abandoned! We're talking about ...

Duy

I think I'm at the meeting area. Don't see anyone Read More

Duy
theho84 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Tran Hung Dao

Convoy For Babies (CFB) HCMC --> Đồng Nai 2/23/2014 by Tran Hung Dao

Hi folks. Hope you enjoyed your lunar new years celebrations. Now as the country starts back its economic engines, it's a great time to take notice of those left behind...by this I really mean left behind...as in abandoned! We're talking about ...

Duy

Yes I will be coming by myself and my motorcycle. I guess we meet up at the new Big C in D2 at 8:30? Read More

Duy
theho84 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Tran Hung Dao

Convoy For Babies (CFB) HCMC --> Đồng Nai 2/23/2014 by Tran Hung Dao

Hi folks. Hope you enjoyed your lunar new years celebrations. Now as the country starts back its economic engines, it's a great time to take notice of those left behind...by this I really mean left behind...as in abandoned! We're talking about ...

Duy

Thanks for the quick response. THough my plans might change count me in for Sunday. I live in Binh Thanh so I'm very close to Saigon Bridge. Duy Read More

Duy
theho84 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Tran Hung Dao

Convoy For Babies (CFB) HCMC --> Đồng Nai 2/23/2014 by Tran Hung Dao

Hi folks. Hope you enjoyed your lunar new years celebrations. Now as the country starts back its economic engines, it's a great time to take notice of those left behind...by this I really mean left behind...as in abandoned! We're talking about ...

Duy

Hi Tran Hung Dao, I am interested in coming along with the convoy this sunday. How many do you have confirmed so far? Also how much are you looking for people to donate fro this trip. Thanks, Duy Read More

Duy
theho84 created a thread
10 years ago

Where to donate clothes?

Hi, does anyone know where I could donate my clothes to a worthy charity here in Ho Chi Minh. Most of my clothes are in good condition but are either never used or too big. Thanks, Read More

Duy
theho84 replied to a thread
11 years ago
theho84

Larger Motorbike Rental by theho84

Does anyone know you can rent larger motorbikes of 250 cc and up in Ho Chi Minh. Or any places that would rent out enduro bikes. In Hanoi it fairly simple to rent one in the old quarter. In Saigon, it seems fairly impossible.

Duy

It is rare to find larger cc bikes in Saigon relative to Hanoi where one can easily get enduro bike anywhere from 150cc to 400cc. The reason is the demand. Hanoi's north is mountainous and the type of roads really requires bikes larger than a Honda ... Read More

Duy
theho84 created a thread
11 years ago

Weekend Motorbike trip to Meking Delta

Hi, I am planning a trip this weekend to the mekong delta by motorbike. We are two couples along with a vietnamese girl leaving on Saturday morning and returning on Sunday. The drive should be about 3 hours to cover 90km leisurely. We plan on ... Read More

Duy
theho84 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Ducati69

Coming To Vietnam This Weekend - Looking For Friends by Ducati69

Hi, I'm Enrique and will be coming to HCM tomorrow for business and traveling. Looking for some friends to show me around and also a travelling partner as I don't know much about VN. And for the locals, maybe we can help each other improve on our ...

Duy

Hey, I've been in Vietnam for about 2 years. Before coming never got a motorcycle. Since coming over though I have taken up the sport and love riding. I just bought a KTM Duke 200 naked bike. Only have an A1 for now, hopefully it'll be possible to ... Read More

Duy
theho84 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Jade Von Memeth

Hi from a French girl by Jade Von Memeth

Hello everyone, I'm a French viet kieu and I just move in Saigon. Before that, I was living for 6 months in Hanoi for an internship and I like Vietnam so much that I decided to stay here instead of heading back to France. As I'm fairly new in ...

Duy

Hi jade, I've been in Saigon for about a year. I'm a Viet-k from Canada and speak both English and French and trying to improve my Vietnamese. Before Saigon I also made the move from Hanoi, living there for 10 months. Would be interested in ... Read More

Duy
theho84 created a thread
11 years ago

Table and chair rental

Hi, Does anyone know where I can rent chairs and long white tables for a business meeting or class room type of set up? Thanks Read More

Duy
theho84 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Aescleah

Hairstylest suggestions? by Aescleah

I've been going to the same stylist for 10 months, but the last couple times I've been disappointed in terms of colour and cut. Any suggestions of a good stylist who knows what to do with short curly hair? I live in D5 but spend a lot of time in ...

Duy

Hi guys, I'm a brand manager from Moroccanoil. If you are looking for a reasonably priced salon in district 1, there is a new salon that just opened called Toni & Tuan. Tuan the stylist is a viet kieu from California and speaks English very well. ... Read More

Duy
theho84 replied to a thread
11 years ago
nousername

Motorbike Repair by nousername

Hi, could you tell me where to bring my motorbike for repair? I crashed and the front part of my bike has been broken. Still no problem with riding and driving but the big cracks in the front plastic(?) part. How I can find motor bike repair shop? ...

Duy

Hey Jim, I've been to HIEN to repair my motorbike before. They charge fairly high prices compared to the average shop, since he caters mostly to expats. Can't tell if there an honest place to be honest though or its worth it. Did you have a bad ... Read More

Duy
theho84 replied to a thread
11 years ago
theho84

Larger Motorbike Rental by theho84

Does anyone know you can rent larger motorbikes of 250 cc and up in Ho Chi Minh. Or any places that would rent out enduro bikes. In Hanoi it fairly simple to rent one in the old quarter. In Saigon, it seems fairly impossible.

Duy

Thanks Citsym. I rent from them whenever I'm in Hanoi and have a decent collection. I did call them, apparently they don't have anything over 125cc in Ho Chi Minh. They do however offer to ship one over to saigon at the cost of 80 USD. Read More

Duy
theho84 created a thread
11 years ago

Larger Motorbike Rental

Does anyone know you can rent larger motorbikes of 250 cc and up in Ho Chi Minh. Or any places that would rent out enduro bikes. In Hanoi it fairly simple to rent one in the old quarter. In Saigon, it seems fairly impossible. Read More

Duy
theho84 replied to a thread
11 years ago
WideAwake

Veggy's by WideAwake

I've read about this place on other blogs, so I decided to check it out today. They have A LOT of American products, including a wide assortment of breakfast cereals. They're very pricey, but these are hard to find items. They're located at 29A ...

Duy

Yeah they stock American and Australian beef. Read More