@mikeinvietnam

Happened to me in Benh Thanh district in Saigon. Police told me I can move and left without another word. So I moved to District 7 and never looked back. I guess I could have bribed them to do their job but that just perpetuates the corruption. Read More

Recycling is a big problem anywhere in Vietnam, contributing to major pollution problems. Paper, plastic, glass, wiring, etc. The problem is, it's done in just about every neighborhood at local homes. It creates heavy pollution. There are about 500 ... Read More

Look up Phattireventures.com in Da Lat, founded by an American. Many outdoor excursions. Plenty of single track and a long downhill track from Da Lat to the coast. They provide bikes if needed. They are also familiar with a trail rider's club in ... Read More

I've lived here since 2006 and moved 5 times until I found my preferred environment. I never dealt directly with any police. The landlord deals with them. This is the landlords problem, not mine. It's highly likely the police are getting paid by ... Read More

You mentioned toward the end of next year. is that 2012? District 4 has been developing nicely these past two years with new apartment and office buildings. It does get a considerable amount of traffic congestion during most of the day though. ... Read More

Thanks for the heads-up. I will surely make note of this when anyone asks me about renting or I see an agent promoting space at Saigon Pearl. Read More

The website you mentioned says it promotes escort girls for hire to do anything, "with private massage service or whatever else you fancy..." are stong innuendos. You don't even have to read between the lines. The promoting of girls for a quiet ... Read More

Can a moderator delete this JKD character for unsolicited promotion? Read More

You didn't say if your family includes a number of children and are they school age. Another member here from Mumbai is Ritesh Govil. Great guy and I think if you lookup his membership you can email him for information. Very friendly and nice guy. ... Read More

There was another thread titled "Indian Restaurants or stores in HCMC" by ritesh.govil. Scroll to the second page of these messages and you will see it with about 17 replies. Hope that helps. Mike Read More

Can't make it tomorrow, Sunday. but if you are available, post another date for when you come back to Saigon. I'm from Domino's hometown of Detroit, Michigan. It should be interesting to meet another American and to compare the two pizza styles at ... Read More

Use the following map link (http://www.diadiem.com/vn/) to find Domino's location in District 7. Address is: 117 Nguyễn Đức Cảnh, Khu phố Mỹ Đức, Phường Tân phong, Quận 7, TP.Hồ ... Read More

I'm sure you can find translators for much cheaper than MargaretLuu. $30 an hour is way out of line for most any translation work. I would think $6 to $8 an hour is even on the high side. Are you looking for someone with a specific knowledge of your ... Read More

I used Nutrifort as personal trainers in the past. I was impressed by their expert attention. I do believe they may have some trainers who can go to your location. Nicole Hankin, the owner/manager, has an extensive background in training and fitness ... Read More

Sorry I can't give any exact locations. There are no business phone books for reference in Vietnam. I have seen many Indian restaurants scattered around town, as well as Indian grocery stores and goods. Also a number of Hindu temples and Islam ... Read More