@Tabikat
English expat in Vietnam
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3 posts
About me
English
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, French
Registration: 14 September 2012
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In retrospect, would you move again to Vietnam? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Vietnam, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
I have been here for 31/2 years. Yes, I would do this again. Vietnam has been a fascinating place. I have also really enjoyed travelling in Asia. Things I might do differently: I wouldn't live in an apartment block. But I think I'm a ... Read More
First dates by Jquinoq
What are some impressive resturant to take a first date in HCM? Any other advice for first dates? :P
The Deck is overpriced and the food is poor. It looks pretty but is not good. IFor really great French food, try Papagayo in District 2. Lovely garden setting, and some of the best French food I've had and I used to live in France. Ty Coz is equally ... Read More
What am I really looking at for monthly expenses? by Xavier Patrick
Though many of my questions seem to have a consensus answer (ie, best to find teaching work there rather than in advance) one that seems to have wildly conflicting answers is how much one might need to spend in a month in HCMC. Some sources say I ...
Hi Xavier, I've only been here a little while but I echo what people say. Some things are cheap but HCMC is a city and it's not that cheap to live. Buses really are a problem here and cycling is tricky.It depends where you live as well. I'm in An ... Read More