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Who is interested to explore Mekong Delta with me ? by kathydao

Hello expats, i am free this April because i also resign my current job thats why i would like to take some short trips to Mekong Delta or around my city ,If anyone is interested Mekong,drop me message and we can discuss agenda cheers Nice day to ...

Visa extension by Gphillips

I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...

Does anyone really like to eat a McDonalds hamburger? by I do believe

I haven't had a McDonalds hamburger for some time and was quite pleased when one of my students brought one in for me at our last class. I thanked her effusively and scarfed it down in no time; she was pleased at my obvious pleasure. In fact I ...

Expat's first impressions of Sai Gon by cvco

Impressions by a new visitor: Taxis 1) I had good service from Vinasun and Mai Linh, sometimes the drivers really went out of their way to be helpful and always used an honest meter. Only once in Mai Linh, i got a very old driver, maybe 80 years ...

Expat blog March gathering in HCM on 15th March Sunday 2015 by Richard Loo

Hi Everyone. Happy Tet celebration.Most of us will be back to Hcm by now. This month gathering will be as follows: Date: 15/03/2015 Sunday Venue: Highland Coffee 181 Ham Nghi, P ...

Expat blog March gathering in HCM on 15th March Sunday 2015 by Richard Loo

Hi Everyone. Happy Tet celebration.Most of us will be back to Hcm by now. This month gathering will be as follows: Date: 15/03/2015 Sunday Venue: Highland Coffee 181 Ham Nghi, P ...

Expat seeking employment in Vung Tau by John L. Carter

My name is John Carter and I am moving to Vung Tau at the end of February to live for a year and I am seeking new opportunities. Any help would be much appreciated. I'm currently searching for jobs out there but I am not getting very many ...

Beer....have they faked that too. by Yogi007

Hi, I've often wondered if the brand beer, ie Tiger, Heinekin, Carlsberg etc is the same quality & alcohol content of the same product back home. I know Tiger prints 5% on the label but this stuff tastes like low alcohol beer. I'm ...

Are the chances of finding a vietnamese wife in vietnam good by davidgoode

Hi there, I am a vietnamese american guy living in the U.S and I am having a hard time finding a girlfriend here. I am looking into getting introduced by family in vietnam to a vietnamese girl. I am not the partying type of guy and I just want to ...

Am I being naive..... by rlholley

Am I being naive with the thought that a TESOL, TEFL or CELTA certification is not essential to secure quality employment for one who has practiced law/litigation for 30+ years in addition to doing some adjunct work along the way. I'd prefer to ...

Thoughts on coffeeshops by Zubrowka

Hi, I have some questions/remarks/findings regarding doing business (coffeeshops in particular) in Saigon. My (vietnamese) girlfriend, who has some experience as a general manager in some coffeeshops, recently opened her own small coffeshop (in ...

Any gym open during tet in Saigon? by melrcm

Hi guys. So my gym closes during tet and I would love it if anyone knew of any gym in Ho Chi Minh City that stays open next week. Thank you all!

Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien

Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...

SINGLE GROUP IN HO CHI MINH by Kat Pham

Hi guys, I dont know this is good idea or not but anyway I saw that many people are single and really want to hang out in weekend or sometimes with another who are same with them. Sometime one of you don't know the place to go because you just ...