matt
@mikebrown
American expat in Vietnam
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37
Contacts
15
About me
American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks english
Registration: 08 June 2015
TEFL course. Is it required? by The Norths Ace
Hello I am moving to SE Asia in around a year's time. Possibly early 2017. I will explain what my plans are and then I would like some advice, preferably from people who have experienced 1st hand what my post is about :) I will be 48 when I ...
you only need it if you do not have a teaching degree already. Read More
If student has bad result in class,is it right to blame for teacher? by tien.ho03
I worked for certain language centers in Vietnam. I am an English teacher. Students coming to those center are quite "lazy". Most of them just learn in class and do not study or even do homework at home. So the question is that how they ...
I know what you mean. I too work as an English teacher. kids can do no wrong. American influence is coming and it is not a good thing always. Read More
translation of passport and identification card to Vietnamese
you can go to the committee near the Notre dame church and mine passport and driving licence for 3 copies each cost me 220,000 vnd Read More
translation of passport and identification card to Vietnamese
I need to have my passport and identification card translated to Vietnamese and notarized. any suggestions on where to have this done as well the cost? Read More
repair costs for motobike
I need to have my motobike repaired and need to know how much I should pay for the repairs. I need to replace the brakes both front and back and the throttle is sticking. I also need to have the shocks replaced as well. I like the bike I just need ... Read More
VPN services by GuestPoster123
Which is the best VPN TO buy in Vietnam Many American websites won't run here unless I have a VPN
I use ipvanish for my VPN works well too many different places you can choose for your country too Read More
hard drives and customs
not really I have 4 external and 2 internal drives. the internal drives were questioned I answered that they had client photographs and they told me okay. if I were you make sure they are external drives they see them more often than the others. Read More
Do you need a permit to ride a motorbike in VN? by Cloud9
Has anyone gotten pulled over for not having license/permit? How much was the fine? I'm don't want to ride the taxi while I'm there. Just want to rent and ride if that is permissible by the local authority.
I have followed all the above suggestions and I have been under the radar for 2 months now. Read More
Any other Americans around here? by JamesA6117
Hi! I am looking to make some western friends. I live with Vietnamese friends, so I don't have many opportunities to meet westerners. Specifically Americans... Any Americans out there?
hey James I am from the states hit me up Read More
Western grocery stores in HCMC? by JVo18
Hey all, I've been looking for American grocery stores in the city. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. Mainly I'm looking for stuff like buffalo sauce to make buffalo wings, tropicana orange juice - pretty much any food from America. ...
I know I may be late in response but good pizza can be found at Le crespo in d1290 ly虂 tu tro蹋ng.qu芒n 1they have awesome brick oven pizza. I have been on the hunt for a month for good pizza. They are the best so far and at good price ... Read More
Information on buying fabric
I wish you luck with your endevors. I just wish that there were places that had big america sizes here in Vietnam. I have to have everything of mine handmade and hand tailored for me. I am like a 6XL for the sizes and the locals only carry 5XL. Read More
Rheumatoid arthritis medication HCMC
What district are you in? I have a small pharmacy and a large one that carries way more on Nguyen Trai street in district 1 very near district 5. One thing to do is to look up each drug and get the generic names and take that with you to the ... Read More
in search of good cheese.
Not that I can contribute funds but I use to work with Clemson blue cheese in Clemson USA. I have a degree in microbiologist and an animal dairy veterinarian degrees are just a few. I am also a professional photographer that I have shot many food ... Read More
Any pc shop to recommend in HCMC?
I just got new Asus transformer laptop/tablet I like it so far not bad just a few quarks still setting it up now from phieu xuat kho in district 1 they seem to have GOOG pricing as far as I could see good selection too Read More
finding western medicine by mikebrown
I went to the corner pharmacy today and thought that i could get my blood pressure medicine and nope they not have so how do i find my lisinopril Htcz 20/ 12.5 mg?
Thanks guys so much after several hours of searching I found it and yes I got the real this time so I am good for now. Read More
finding western medicine by mikebrown
I went to the corner pharmacy today and thought that i could get my blood pressure medicine and nope they not have so how do i find my lisinopril Htcz 20/ 12.5 mg?
Thank you for your response I got an equal medicine. Read More
finding western medicine by mikebrown
I went to the corner pharmacy today and thought that i could get my blood pressure medicine and nope they not have so how do i find my lisinopril Htcz 20/ 12.5 mg?
Thank you I will give that a try Read More
finding western medicine
I went to the corner pharmacy today and thought that i could get my blood pressure medicine and nope they not have so how do i find my lisinopril Htcz 20/ 12.5 mg? Read More
I'm looking for friends by Daniele Abbate
Hi everyone, I'm totally new in HCMC and I would like to have tips about interesting places, restaurants and bar to visit. can anyone help me on that? thanks Daniele
Well only if you swear your nice.... I would be glad to take you around and show you a few places I have learned about. Read More
Expat blog HCM June Gathering on Sunday 14th June 2015 by Richard Loo
Hello Everyone.June is going to be exciting with two event. Our charity event and the gathering as below: Please come to support us: Date: 14/06/2015 Sunday Venue: Highland Coffee 181 ...
Okay karaoke people from last night I need to know if posting pics are okay please pm me with your name and what you were wearing and a yes or no please Read More
Multiple Entry 3 Month VOA - June 2015 by JackBateman
Hi, does anyone have any information regarding the Multiple Entry 3 month VOA? Apparently most VOA companies have stopped accepting applications for those, and the ones that do seem shady(Like this one: ...
All I was told I had to show that I was leaving I guess by plane ticket or so. Seeing that at the time I knew I could get a 3 month extension I DoD not ask anymore questions. The single entry I DoD not have to show that I was leaving the country so ... Read More
I'm looking for friends by Daniele Abbate
Hi everyone, I'm totally new in HCMC and I would like to have tips about interesting places, restaurants and bar to visit. can anyone help me on that? thanks Daniele
Do you have a place to stay already? My building is on the boarder of d1 and d5 let me know. I am here for at least two more months please feel free to look me up Read More
road trip moto from south to North (july to august) by willow69380
Hye alls, I m searching for informations are advice for this trip ? Is someaone have already did it ? Do you think the eather allow this trip during this season ? If people want to join us... The plan is from Ho chi minh, make a round to the ...
I am just locked in an apartment for 2 more months and don't want to pay for the road and the apartment. So I plan on going to Singapore a few days then getting another 3 month tourist visa then I can expend that out if I need too Read More
Multiple Entry 3 Month VOA - June 2015 by JackBateman
Hi, does anyone have any information regarding the Multiple Entry 3 month VOA? Apparently most VOA companies have stopped accepting applications for those, and the ones that do seem shady(Like this one: ...
With the multiple entry you have to show proof of when you are leaving. That is why I got a 3 month single entry. No proof required that I am leaving. Just from the Washington DC embassy office. So you know where I got that info from Read More
road trip moto from south to North (july to august) by willow69380
Hye alls, I m searching for informations are advice for this trip ? Is someaone have already did it ? Do you think the eather allow this trip during this season ? If people want to join us... The plan is from Ho chi minh, make a round to the ...
I will be going in Sept to Dec I may take 3 months Read More
Extend visa for expat in Ho Chi Minh City by Hellen Thao Vy
Hi all members and friends in 大咖福利影院 forum, My friend as foreigner come to VN with the visa for travelling and it will be expired in next 10 days. I would like to ask the procedure to extend the visa for my friend, and what is the longest time ...
Thanks no rings on my hand nor little ones I have had in vn so I guess I will have to make it a 3 month bike trip from hcmc to Hanoi. Read More
Extend visa for expat in Ho Chi Minh City by Hellen Thao Vy
Hi all members and friends in 大咖福利影院 forum, My friend as foreigner come to VN with the visa for travelling and it will be expired in next 10 days. I would like to ask the procedure to extend the visa for my friend, and what is the longest time ...
So now I have a question... I have a 3 month tourist visa. I will be going to Singapore at the end of the 3 months for like 8 days. What visa do I need to get for the if I want to stay a year? When I come back to VND after Singapore? Read More
How long regular mail takes from the U.S to Hanoi? by hlinhvu96
Hi everyone, My friend just sent me some very important documents by regular mail from Philadelphia to Hanoi. It's been over a week and I start to be worried now. Has anyone experienced regular mailing ?? Appreciate all the help!
I sent the other direction and they told me 2 to 3 weeks go chi Minh city to Charleston sc Read More
road trip moto from south to North (july to august) by willow69380
Hye alls, I m searching for informations are advice for this trip ? Is someaone have already did it ? Do you think the eather allow this trip during this season ? If people want to join us... The plan is from Ho chi minh, make a round to the ...
I am already trying to put a trip like this together. Read More
Printing of Photographs in HCMC
Thanks for all the input on this topic. I even got a few pm and very helpful group Read More
Expat blog HCM June Gathering on Sunday 14th June 2015 by Richard Loo
Hello Everyone.June is going to be exciting with two event. Our charity event and the gathering as below: Please come to support us: Date: 14/06/2015 Sunday Venue: Highland Coffee 181 ...
Man I just read the charity event starts at 6 am omg! I have to get up before noon? Lol Read More
Printing of Photographs in HCMC
I have a few pictures that I need to have printed for a client. I will need to have these pictures back by next friday so there is a time frame. I also need to know what the standard picture sizes are here in Vietnam? USA 8"x10", ... Read More
I'm looking for friends by Daniele Abbate
Hi everyone, I'm totally new in HCMC and I would like to have tips about interesting places, restaurants and bar to visit. can anyone help me on that? thanks Daniele
New to HCMC and Living in Dist 1 for now also looking to meet people and learn more about Vietnam. On a 3 month holiday. Read More
Expat blog HCM June Gathering on Sunday 14th June 2015 by Richard Loo
Hello Everyone.June is going to be exciting with two event. Our charity event and the gathering as below: Please come to support us: Date: 14/06/2015 Sunday Venue: Highland Coffee 181 ...
I would like to help with the charity and offer my photographic services. I am a professional photographer from the USA. I will be at the sunday meeting thanks Read More