Broomptish
Scottish expat in Vietnam
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Scottish
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Registration: 18 September 2011
Where to buy polymer/fimo clay/resin/molds? by Aescleah
I'm feeling rather crafty these days. Does anyone know where I can find polymer or fimo clay in the city? That's the coloured clay you can bake and make beads out of and stuff. What about clear resin, the liquid chemical you mix, pour into a mold ...
Hey got the adress its 267c to ngoc van Phuong linh dong thu duc It says e-proxy in big letters so I assume its the right sort of place as I used to use epoxy resin for my orgonite just I didn't have enough time to go in and check today, hope that ... Read More
Best place to buy macbook pro??
Hey folks so looking for a reliable seller of macbook pros, Ive seen one shop on nguyen thi minh khai in d1 but thats about it. Its a small shop and im just worried about handing over so much cash to a small business having had a few dodgy ... Read More
Coconuts and coconut oil by Claire_
Hi, just wondering if there is anywhere that sells good, pure coconut oil, if not, mature brown coconuts I can make oil form? Many thanks.
Great ive been looking for coconut oil ill be sure to check it out, its supposed to be great for cleaning your teeth. Read More
Where to buy polymer/fimo clay/resin/molds? by Aescleah
I'm feeling rather crafty these days. Does anyone know where I can find polymer or fimo clay in the city? That's the coloured clay you can bake and make beads out of and stuff. What about clear resin, the liquid chemical you mix, pour into a mold ...
Oh funny you posted this as I seen a place sells resin a couple of days ago in thu duc. sure it was E-poxy resin as I used to make something called orgonite, which is a mixture of metals resin and crystals. I used to have different pigments as well, ... Read More
How to date a foreigner and NOT get your heart broken? by UKGuyInSaigon
Does anyone have any advice to offer to both foreign men and Vietnamese women about how to achieve long lasting success in a relationship?
This happened to me, this woman turned into a complete screwball really put me off. She had planned our wedding and the tables at our engadment party without even asking me or telling me she loved me like wtf I know a lot of guys here just go from ... Read More
Newbie in HCMC, looking for awesome food places, any recommendation? by GuestPoster669
Hi all, I've just moved to HCMC from Indonesia last month. My bf and I are foodies. We're hoping to find a good Thai restaurant. We've tried Coriander and couple other places but it wasn't that great. We've heard Golden Elephant is really good but ...
Food heres a nightmare for me lol worst thing about the place, some of the shit they eat oh man but of course I respect the culture but some things are so alien and disgusting to me im afraid. But with that said I dont go to many expensive ... Read More
Expat Meeting by YPn
Hello everyone! I am quite new in HCMC and was wondering if there where any expat meetings to exchange experiences. I have vietnamese origins, but born and raised in Germany. Currently I am doing an internship in HCMC. So please let me know about ...
Didnt say you were just the idea of highlands coffee or starbucks turns me off straight away and if you read my post my point is kinda clear. Read More
Expat Meeting by YPn
Hello everyone! I am quite new in HCMC and was wondering if there where any expat meetings to exchange experiences. I have vietnamese origins, but born and raised in Germany. Currently I am doing an internship in HCMC. So please let me know about ...
This is what im talking about in my post, vietnam has some of the best coffee in the world, get a decent coffee for 15000 why would I go to some flashy cafe and pay 5 dollars for a lower quality coffee?? Its insane and well I wont be joining the ... Read More
Expat Meeting by YPn
Hello everyone! I am quite new in HCMC and was wondering if there where any expat meetings to exchange experiences. I have vietnamese origins, but born and raised in Germany. Currently I am doing an internship in HCMC. So please let me know about ...
I would be interested in such things as long as people meet at affordable places and not some upper class expensive restaurant/bar that is way beyond my price range, something that put me off other meets I seen advertised here, they seemed more ... Read More
Pure cacao wanted!!! by masashi
Dear all, For making a X'mas cake, I am looking for pure cacao powder, but I can't so far find good one. I bought some cacao in the Ben Thinh market, but it is awful....... Does anyone know where we can buy good cacao powder like VAN ...
Just want to say got some good cacao, actually from 58 Ham Nghi street, theres two shops very similiar so great suggestion letrinh, why I didnt try before I dont know. I got 500g of van outen for 220k and 500g of vietnamese for 90k!! Ive not tried ... Read More
Pure cacao wanted!!! by masashi
Dear all, For making a X'mas cake, I am looking for pure cacao powder, but I can't so far find good one. I bought some cacao in the Ben Thinh market, but it is awful....... Does anyone know where we can buy good cacao powder like VAN ...
Well I got some and the labels ripped off but its cacao allright! and im in heaven, ordered an extra two kilos, just want to say cacao is cacao, you dont get dark cacao, cacaos cacao, you do get different species from different parts of the world ... Read More
Pure cacao wanted!!! by masashi
Dear all, For making a X'mas cake, I am looking for pure cacao powder, but I can't so far find good one. I bought some cacao in the Ben Thinh market, but it is awful....... Does anyone know where we can buy good cacao powder like VAN ...
Thanks for the help mate! Read More
Pure cacao wanted!!! by masashi
Dear all, For making a X'mas cake, I am looking for pure cacao powder, but I can't so far find good one. I bought some cacao in the Ben Thinh market, but it is awful....... Does anyone know where we can buy good cacao powder like VAN ...
Hi Broomptish, I heard that one French Chocolatier named MAROU produce 100% Vietnam cacao chocolate in its own factry near Ho Chi Minh City. There are some shops in Hanoi and here. So, good luck this time!!!! MasashiAny contact links of this ... Read More
Pure cacao wanted!!! by masashi
Dear all, For making a X'mas cake, I am looking for pure cacao powder, but I can't so far find good one. I bought some cacao in the Ben Thinh market, but it is awful....... Does anyone know where we can buy good cacao powder like VAN ...
Good luck with that, ive bought two in supermarkets it says 100% cacao and i buy it all excited and get it home and its got sugar and other crap in it, straight in the bin. I know there are some growers down the mekong somewhere, ive been trying to ... Read More
Lost my bike registration card by Broomptish
Hello folks so last night I got stopped with the police and paid a 200000 don't fine for going through a red light. Ii now can't find my registration card and I'm not sure what to do, I forget if I left it with the police or not, I was pretty ...
Know what your saying but the guy who sold me the bike does run a legitimate business though I'm thinking maybe he should have given me more paperwork with the bike, I don't speak to him now for a few reasons so won't be going to him for help going ... Read More
Lost my bike registration card by Broomptish
Hello folks so last night I got stopped with the police and paid a 200000 don't fine for going through a red light. Ii now can't find my registration card and I'm not sure what to do, I forget if I left it with the police or not, I was pretty ...
Thanks for the info jaitch appreciated. I fell out with the guy who sold me the bike so cant go to him and I dont have anything that says the bike was sold to me I had a receipt but moved house and cant find it, thanks anyway ill let you know if I ... Read More
Lost my bike registration card by Broomptish
Hello folks so last night I got stopped with the police and paid a 200000 don't fine for going through a red light. Ii now can't find my registration card and I'm not sure what to do, I forget if I left it with the police or not, I was pretty ...
Excellent thanks guys well the police didnt give me a receipt or anything like that and I cant remember anything about them I just wanted away from them. First time pulled I got pulled twice in one night, first lot let us go, second didnt. I have a ... Read More
Lost my bike registration card
Hello folks so last night I got stopped with the police and paid a 200000 don't fine for going through a red light. Ii now can't find my registration card and I'm not sure what to do, I forget if I left it with the police or not, I was pretty ... Read More
ANY EUROPEAN MUSICIANS in SAIGON? by meaniejoanie
Hi there! If there are any European/Western nationalities here in Saigon who are inclined to play music at my cafe please let me know. I have a Belgian friend who plays Sitar and he is playing with 2 other Australians every month. This is not a ...
Maybe this sort of thing would suit? mixcloud.com/monistic-masher/breaks-ambient-lounge-hiphop I cant tomorrow night im afraid though as im busy but would love to in the future! :) Read More
ANY EUROPEAN MUSICIANS in SAIGON? by meaniejoanie
Hi there! If there are any European/Western nationalities here in Saigon who are inclined to play music at my cafe please let me know. I have a Belgian friend who plays Sitar and he is playing with 2 other Australians every month. This is not a ...
I'm a dj and electronic music producer if you need that sort of thing? Here's a link to my dj sets mixcloud.com/monistic-masher/ Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Saigon by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Saigon 大咖福利影院 members in real life? Organizing an 大咖福利影院 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 大咖福利影院 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
I would be happy to host a party with a dj or something, or is that too full on ?? lolIm a DJ from the UK looking for gigs, id be happy to play :) Read More
Dentists in Saigon by Broomptish
Hello folks Im heading to Saigon to live and work as an English teacher in 6 weeks and was wondering about dentists there and the prices they charge? You see dentists charge a lot here in the UK and I wondered if folks think id be better leaving any ...
Thanks for the info laidbackfreak, seen teeth whitening for 拢40 the other day but think I will leave it till im in Saigon, still works out cheaper Read More
Lonely in Glasgow by littlemsfoxxy
Hello there! I am from St.Pete, Florida living in Glasgow with my husband. Ive been here for quite some time but find it hard to make friends with the locals,since I dont share the same interests. I am looking to meet some american folks who want ...
Glasgow is the pits but most other parts of Scotland are good so I would suggest you do some exploring. If you like scenery and wildlife try Oban and the Isle of Mull.Nice scenery in Oban but its the pits too if you live there. Glasgow has a lot of ... Read More
Dentists in Saigon by Broomptish
Hello folks Im heading to Saigon to live and work as an English teacher in 6 weeks and was wondering about dentists there and the prices they charge? You see dentists charge a lot here in the UK and I wondered if folks think id be better leaving any ...
Thats great guys thanks for the information I think I will wait until I get there sounds much cheaper! I've only ever had two dentists in my life so want a decent one. My last dentist bill was 拢240 and I just cant afford those crazy sums, reason ive ... Read More
Dentists in Saigon
Hello folks Im heading to Saigon to live and work as an English teacher in 6 weeks and was wondering about dentists there and the prices they charge? You see dentists charge a lot here in the UK and I wondered if folks think id be better leaving any ... Read More
Immunizations and English teaching jobs? by Broomptish
Hello folks so Im going to move to Saigon from the UK to try get work as an English teacher, im currently doing a TEFL course and hope to be in Saigon by the end of march. Are there many jobs available for someone like me with no teaching experience ...
Great thanks for the info folks cant wait to get there, my friend is leaving in november so this will be good news for him too! Thanks again Read More
Immunizations and English teaching jobs? by Broomptish
Hello folks so Im going to move to Saigon from the UK to try get work as an English teacher, im currently doing a TEFL course and hope to be in Saigon by the end of march. Are there many jobs available for someone like me with no teaching experience ...
Cool mate good luck, im wondering how much do you expect to earn now that you have the certificate? Read More
Immunizations and English teaching jobs? by Broomptish
Hello folks so Im going to move to Saigon from the UK to try get work as an English teacher, im currently doing a TEFL course and hope to be in Saigon by the end of march. Are there many jobs available for someone like me with no teaching experience ...
Brilliant cheers mate, good to hear you dont really need any immunizations, cheers for the info, half way through my tefl course so hopefully that will get me some better rates of pay! I will maybe consider the celta if Im any good at it but for now ... Read More
Immunizations and English teaching jobs?
Hello folks so Im going to move to Saigon from the UK to try get work as an English teacher, im currently doing a TEFL course and hope to be in Saigon by the end of march. Are there many jobs available for someone like me with no teaching experience ... Read More
JOBS by sallyannpark
Hi! I would like to know whether everybody who moved to Scotland from abroad had jobs arranged before they moved or did anybody move there first, and then looked for a job? Things in South Africa are so bad now that the sooner we ...
I cant wait to get away from here lol Aberdeen may be a bit cheaper than Glasgow though I dont know for sure. There are lots of decent schools in Glasgow. I suppose crime is specific to certain areas. I would avoid Govanhill and a lot of the east ... Read More
JOBS by sallyannpark
Hi! I would like to know whether everybody who moved to Scotland from abroad had jobs arranged before they moved or did anybody move there first, and then looked for a job? Things in South Africa are so bad now that the sooner we ...
Hello amman I live in Glasgow which has its cheap areas. Rent for a cheap two bedroom furnished flat will be 拢250 a month at least, probably more and this will be in the rougher parts of town. If you can get on a housing list you can get ... Read More