Fordy7
Australian expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
51
About me
Australian
Lives in HCMC
Speaks English. Japanese
Registration: 13 March 2011
Big beerfest in town next week
I am interested also. Where is it and what is it for? Read More
What Would YOU Do? by Jaitch
This morning, [i]en route[/i] from my office to the airport through Q4 I happened past an incident that I, and several others, found disturbing. A motorcycle was parked at the kerb with a young girl, 4-5 years of age, seated upon it. On the ...
All good points here. I love the idea of that camera Jaitch. Where did you get it and how obvious is it? Read More
What Would YOU Do? by Jaitch
This morning, [i]en route[/i] from my office to the airport through Q4 I happened past an incident that I, and several others, found disturbing. A motorcycle was parked at the kerb with a young girl, 4-5 years of age, seated upon it. On the ...
Yeah burger king is open at the airport. Departure level. Read More
What Would YOU Do? by Jaitch
This morning, [i]en route[/i] from my office to the airport through Q4 I happened past an incident that I, and several others, found disturbing. A motorcycle was parked at the kerb with a young girl, 4-5 years of age, seated upon it. On the ...
I also have extenive first aid trainin and always carry a first aid kit with me. But again I have been told by all my Viet friends do not get involved. Because I am a foreigner and if police get involved I can be help responsible. Also when they ... Read More
What Would YOU Do? by Jaitch
This morning, [i]en route[/i] from my office to the airport through Q4 I happened past an incident that I, and several others, found disturbing. A motorcycle was parked at the kerb with a young girl, 4-5 years of age, seated upon it. On the ...
I have always been told to keep out of Viet affairs of this nature. Which goes completely against my grain. Being ex military and prison officer. Read More
Anyone lives in Binh Duong by superkosj
Hi guys.. I have been living in Binh duong since 2009. Been here for 3years though, have no friends beside my cool co-workers. I like hanging out with them, but you know that it is kinda boring being stick to only some specific groups. I find ...
Yeah mate its a bar and grill. He also does roasts on Sundays. Read More
Anyone lives in Binh Duong by superkosj
Hi guys.. I have been living in Binh duong since 2009. Been here for 3years though, have no friends beside my cool co-workers. I like hanging out with them, but you know that it is kinda boring being stick to only some specific groups. I find ...
Hi, I have a mate who just opened up a place in BD. Your sure to find expats going there as its a foreign style place. 13-14, Lo E4 Tran Phu KDC Chanh Nghia TDM, Binh Duong. The owner is English PH: 0650 2240119 Read More
Indoor swimming pool in HCM by Galapogos
Hi everybody, I'm looking for an indoor swimming pool in Ho CHi Minh City. My aim is to do some lengths not sunbathing. Anyone have a good address not to expensive but rather clean ? Thank you !
Very nice big and clean pool on Nguyen huu canh street. Just outside District 1 about 1 to 2 km. Not sure of the street number. But if leaving HCMC it is on your right. Behind a very big restaurant. Tennis courts also next to it. It is not indoors. ... Read More
Phnom Penh visa transactions, 2012 Feb 13 by Jaitch
Over the weekend I went Phnom Penh to get some importation documents certified by the VN Trade Commissioner and I waited in the Consulate waiting room. Whilst there I heard the following visa applications made. [u][b]Party 1:[/b][/u] ...
I went to a PP agent last January. I was surprised that she told me I could get a 6 or 12 month Visa. I was suspicious and asked for 6 months. I got it and was wondering for next time if I should get the 12 month. I think I will not bother now. Read More
Advise needed by lelepham
Im gonna go to Singapore this August. As this is my first time to go there and without tour company, i mean i plan all the stuffs myself but until now i hav no idea wat i should do, wat i shouldnt ?? I just wanna know how to get visa to sing, where ...
Hi Lelepham, there are plenty of things to do in Singapore. I have been there about 7 times. My advice is to observe the road laws. Do not cross agains lights or J walk. Also there are some things that you can't take into Singapore like Chewing gum ... Read More
US Blogger Recounts 2007 VN Trip/Huffingpaint Post Publishes in 2012! by WideAwake
I'm just glad the lady-boys of Saigon didn't rob the poor chap! What a tool... [i]Traveling through Southeast Asia, you are frequently asked where you are going. "Everywhere," I tell people. This is my last adventure through the region. Except, ...
This was also picked up by Than Nien news. http://www.thanhniennews.com/index/pages/20120210-travelers-rant-a-wake-up-call.aspx Read More
Just moved to Ho Chi Minh City by ameno84
So I have recently moved to Ho Chi Minh City during Tet I am a qualified highschool mathematics teacher from Brisbane, Australia I joined this community for a few reasons... 1- get some info regarding teaching jobs - This community has been quite ...
Welcome to Vietnam. I have been to 32 countries. Never lost a thing. They are good at what they do here. Read More
Just moved to Ho Chi Minh City by ameno84
So I have recently moved to Ho Chi Minh City during Tet I am a qualified highschool mathematics teacher from Brisbane, Australia I joined this community for a few reasons... 1- get some info regarding teaching jobs - This community has been quite ...
G'day mate. Welcome to the big city. I have lost 8 phones so far. But not for past couple of years. Now a habit to keep it tucked away. Lol. Cheers. Read More
Chinese BBQ restaurant on corner of Le Loi and Nam Ky Khoi Nghia
Anyone know where the Chinese restaurant moved to that used to be on the corner of Le Loi and Nam Ky Khoi Nghia streets? Has it moved or just gone to the ages? Or can I find a similar restaurant in district 1? Read More
Burger King by Budman1
Look who's in town: youtube.com/watch?v=FJSbdGw5Nxs&noredirect=1 bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-12/burger-king-opens-first-two-restaurants-in-vietnam-at-airport.html vietnamfranmart.com/d4986-burger-king-comes-to-vietnam.aspx
There is a video on youtube showing it outside. I was just told it was inside when I asked some mates. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJSbdGw5Nxs&noredirect=1 Read More
Burger King by Budman1
Look who's in town: youtube.com/watch?v=FJSbdGw5Nxs&noredirect=1 bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-12/burger-king-opens-first-two-restaurants-in-vietnam-at-airport.html vietnamfranmart.com/d4986-burger-king-comes-to-vietnam.aspx
Thanks Michael. I heard a few days ago its inside. Have to be a passenger to get to it. Read More
Ha Noi: Only 3 dead in 3 Tet days -106 dead country wide by Jaitch
In the first three days of the Tet, lunar New Year, Ha Noi police caught and handled 1,361 cases of traffic violation and issued fines totaling over VND445 million (US$22,250). Sure covered their costs! [u]HCMC averages three deaths a day[/u] ...
I have enjoyed reading your posts and find them very informative. Often on subjects that I have been curious about or involved in directly. Cheers. Read More
Watch What You Eat & Your Pockets by Wild_1
Hi Gang, Chuc Mung Nam Moi to all. On the 1st day of the new year, by tradition, I was going to stay at home. But, one of my local friends had issues with her husband and dragged me out to one of a few restaurants that were opened in Can Tho ...
Haha Jaitch good story. I love happy endings. Read More
Research re: Viet Nam Veterans staying in country after the war by CapeCod 2007
Hi everyone, I'm doing research for my book on Viet Nam. I am seeking information from Viet Nam Veterans who got out of the war and stayed in country (Viet Nam), or returned to Viet Nam to live because of the spirit of the land; the people of the ...
Hi capecod, sorry for the mistake he/she. Only US Servicemen? I am ex military. I have many friends here who served during 1968-1975. Mostly Australians though. We rarely talk about the war. If you can wait and can travel. You would have a huge ... Read More
Searching for friends in HCMC
Hi Benai. I have lived here for 4 years. If you would like to know anything about HCMC feel free to ask. Cheers. Read More
Research re: Viet Nam Veterans staying in country after the war by CapeCod 2007
Hi everyone, I'm doing research for my book on Viet Nam. I am seeking information from Viet Nam Veterans who got out of the war and stayed in country (Viet Nam), or returned to Viet Nam to live because of the spirit of the land; the people of the ...
I think he is looking for Foreign veterans. Read More
Burger King by Budman1
Look who's in town: youtube.com/watch?v=FJSbdGw5Nxs&noredirect=1 bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-12/burger-king-opens-first-two-restaurants-in-vietnam-at-airport.html vietnamfranmart.com/d4986-burger-king-comes-to-vietnam.aspx
I was at the airport last night. I didn't see it. Read More
What compelled you to become a traveler?
Im ex Navy. I got the bug in there. Since leaving I can't stay put for more than 2 years in most places. Although it has been 4 years here aleady. Read More
Internet outage
I have been having same problems. I am living in a house and using a wireless connection belonging to the landlord. They have told me that its a big problem an thats all I can get from them. But, seems to be only their provider. They got the ... Read More
Casino in HCMC or Vung Tau? by NashCat
Anybody knows if there's any casino in HCMC or Vung Tau? If there are, do they offered any table games and what's betting limit? Feeling lucky today!
There are casinos in the 5 star hotels. Roullette, black jack, baccarat but all digital. No croupiers. Other Casinos are on the border with Cambodia. Read More
Dogs in Vietnam by Wild_1
Hi gangs, I have long been fascinated with those Doberman Pinschers. Now, I would really really like to get me a couple pure-bread ones. Do you know if there is such a breeder here? Or do any of you have some? What about that Phu Quoc ...
Google it dude. You can learn all about dog breeds on the internet. Dobermans are good guard dogs. But you should guard them because of the dog thiefs Who like to cook them up and sell them. Just a thought. Read More
hi everyone by sally_truong
anybody here can play billards,...pm me,i dont want to play alone ;)
Yes I can play. Don't mind the odd game of billiards now and then. Read More
Getting Excited... need help! by egrace
Hi Guys, My name is Emily and I am really keen to move to Vietnam with my partner. We fell in love with the country after going for a holiday last year. We are findind it really hard to find information on the process of moving there and would ...
You can get the visa extention for a year. 3 months each time. Then you have to leave the country for a day or so and can come back with a letter of invitation which you can get from a travel agent here.. Read More
South African woman wanting to tour Vietnam - your advice/suggestions? by sheralee
I am planning to visit Vietnam early next year, I have heard the country and people are amazing, and the history around the Vietnam War is of great interest to me......I want to visit the war sites, memorials and museums. I will be travelling alone ...
Hello Sheralee, Yes Thaialand and Vietnam are quite different. A good place to start would be the war remnants museum in District 3 and then Cu Chi tunnels. The museum is walking distance from District 1(downtown hcmc). There are many travel agents ... Read More
Internet censorship by j.keats
Hi I'm thinking about moving to Vietnam, But I'm worried about how much the internet is censored in Vietnam. What is the experience like for Vietnamese people and what is it like living there as an expat. Is it easy for example to visit foreign ...
My facebook was blocked and a VN friend got me onto this site. I can access FB anytime now when I open this downloaded file. ultrareach.com Read More
Internet censorship by j.keats
Hi I'm thinking about moving to Vietnam, But I'm worried about how much the internet is censored in Vietnam. What is the experience like for Vietnamese people and what is it like living there as an expat. Is it easy for example to visit foreign ...
Internet is ok. Some things are blocked. Like facebook. I have always been able to access my home news paper websites. Read More
Live as a Vietnamese in a day by vannguyen
Hi everyone, my name is Van Nguyen (or Nguyễn Hồng V芒n as in my birth certificate :D). Im currently working for VTC10, a channel aiming at Vietnamese oversea and will be soon broadcasted worldwide. Please have a look here ...
Hello. I came to Vietnam for a one month holiday. I have been here 3 years now. I have been asked to be in a movie before about the war. When I got here I came from a 5 star hotel in Malaysia to a room in Thu duc. If you want a foreigner for your tv ... Read More
How do you adjust to the vietnamese people when they keep on staring? by KennyNguyen
Hi I'm a viet also but I live in the U.S. I always go and visit my family and saigon but when I go out with them I come upon staring vietnamese people. I have all the respect and love for vietnam and culture and its people but it makes me feel ...
When I first got here I thought they all hated me the way they looked at me. After a while I realized its only curiosity. When I smile they beam back at me with a smile. I have found that many times they are wanting to talk to me and are either shy ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam - looking to meet other expats by JVo18
Hey all.. I will be moving right outside of HCMC in 2 weeks from the USA for work. Was looking to meet some other expats to socialize, have a couple beers, talk sports, eat, etc. Any type of clubs/networks out there or anyone else share the same ...
Yeah, Im only about 5 to 10 mins from HCMC. Not too far. I have a Canadian friend in BD. I used to work out that way also. I am about to move to a new area though. Will see where that takes me. Cheers. Read More
Moving to Vietnam - looking to meet other expats by JVo18
Hey all.. I will be moving right outside of HCMC in 2 weeks from the USA for work. Was looking to meet some other expats to socialize, have a couple beers, talk sports, eat, etc. Any type of clubs/networks out there or anyone else share the same ...
Where outside HCMC will you be? Im also outside thre in Binh Thanh district. If you wanna few beers and get to know the lay of the land. Give us a yell. Cheers. Read More
Expats Play Sneaky on Traffic Cops by WideAwake
[i] Expats Play Sneaky on Traffic Cops Published: 09/19/2010 by ptg Whether it聮s the traffic officers who are letting foreigners get away with breaking traffic rules, or if it聮s the foreigners themselves who have gotten smart on them ironically 聳 ...
Wow, ok cheers for that. I met a coule of cops last year at a party. They have been asking me to go out for a few beers. I have not been able to find the time though. Which after your story I am glad I havn't had time. Lol. I will be aware of this ... Read More
Expats Play Sneaky on Traffic Cops by WideAwake
[i] Expats Play Sneaky on Traffic Cops Published: 09/19/2010 by ptg Whether it聮s the traffic officers who are letting foreigners get away with breaking traffic rules, or if it聮s the foreigners themselves who have gotten smart on them ironically 聳 ...
Yes she is dealing with it. They told her its illeagal to rent a room to a foreigner. She is Viet Q. They came today and said they will come to see if im gone next week. She told me not to worry about it to wait. She thinks they are bluffing or its ... Read More
Registering with Police
In the 3 years I have been here. I have lived in several places. I have always paid a fee to Police when I move to an area with registering that I am there. I did the same in the place I am in now and I have been here for 18 months. It has always ... Read More
Expats Play Sneaky on Traffic Cops by WideAwake
[i] Expats Play Sneaky on Traffic Cops Published: 09/19/2010 by ptg Whether it聮s the traffic officers who are letting foreigners get away with breaking traffic rules, or if it聮s the foreigners themselves who have gotten smart on them ironically 聳 ...
After 3 years I have recently been pulle over 3 times. Wrong lane. Just asked for money and let go. No Licence though. Do you have any advice on Police coming to your house demanding money for you to live there or you will not be protected? Started ... Read More