potomac
@potomac76
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Registration: 13 July 2012
Location of Vietnamese hobby schools
Vyfunny Thats great help. i live in dist 1 and both these places would be closer. i will visit them and let you know. in case you get some more info on hobby schools please put it on the forum Thanks Read More
Location of Vietnamese hobby schools
Music (guitar, keyboard, drums) and art classes for foreigners by Vietnamese are very expensive. There must be some Vietnamese schools frequented by locals which have music and art classes. Please give me some information on these. I am sure our ... Read More
Columbia Asia Saigon OR International SOS Clinic
Hi I need urgent advise on which of the above two clinics is better in terms of quality of doctors as my insurance only allows me to visit either of these two. I am basically looking for a good paeditrician for my child. I have heard Columbia ... Read More
Laser Hair Reomoval by Ashard Deen
Hi Guys, Gals, I have a friend who is new here and wants to know the best place to get this done? she apparently did this in the U.S and has two more sessions to go. I thought i will check with you lot. Let me know please. Thanks! Ashard
Any guesses on how much a full body laser removal cost at any of these clinics mentioned above and how many sittings does it take. Read More
Rural areas/villages around HCMC supplying fresh milk by potomac76
Please share info if any one knows about villages, semi urban settings etc around HCMC supplying fresh cow milk.
Can you please give me some driving directions from Dist 3 to Long Thanh. I have general info that it is in Dong Nai province just contiguous to Saigon, and the province starts from the Big C roundabout. And any specific place in Long Thanh where ... Read More
Rural areas/villages around HCMC supplying fresh milk
Please share info if any one knows about villages, semi urban settings etc around HCMC supplying fresh cow milk. Read More
Sunglasses
Where can I buy good quality but not expensive ones (like Gucci etc) sunglasses. Any addresses and any idea of prices please. 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 !
Hi Do you know if this pool also has trainers if one wants to learn swimming. Read More
Daytrips from HCMC
what are good day and interesting trips from HCMC. Is it possible to visit a beach and come back or stay overnight at a decent price. If you have any ideas please share and also if you know that buses go to the places indicated Read More
Is Internt TV available in HCMC
I would like to subscribe to some kind of a internet TV service which can provide Indian channels. Is there any kind of service provider in HCMC or is there any way of watching these channels on TV (the TV will need to be connected to internet ... Read More
which and where is the best HONDA motorbike showroom by potomac76
I see a lot of price variations and model availability variation in motorbikes across some Honda dealer showrooms i have visited Is there a Honda company showroom somewhere. If not, any feedback on which is the best dealer of Honda in the city
Jaitch Pls give me the address of the factory owned KYMCO outlet in HCMC. The only problem which i foresee with KYMCO is that as of now I think ( i'm not an expert) it doesnt have a good resale value here which Honda commands. and for a person like ... Read More
which and where is the best HONDA motorbike showroom
I see a lot of price variations and model availability variation in motorbikes across some Honda dealer showrooms i have visited Is there a Honda company showroom somewhere. If not, any feedback on which is the best dealer of Honda in the city Read More
what to expect as salary
I am getting a job as a primary teacher to teach English part time (1-4 PM) in an international school. what should i expect as monthly salary to start with. Pls advise urgently. Read More
Buying a tablet[B]old thread attracting spammer by potomac76
Is there a good shop to buy a entry level tablet so that I can use the internet connection at my apartment for subscribing to Skype/Nymgo for making international calls. I dont want to buy a laptop as i guess these are expensive. Pls suggest a shop ...
Many thanks Jaitch for the deatiled reply. Can you tell from which shop i can pick up this notebook and at appx what price. Read More
Buying a motorbike/scooter by potomac76
I went to the Honda showroom yesterday. a new Honda wave costs around USD900 incld registration. I have not tried Suzuki as yet I have to live in HCMC for a year. Paying USD900 for a basic bike seems a big amount for me as I am sure I will not ...
thanks a ton for the quick reply. but my vietnamese colleagues tell me that most second hand dealers replace original parts. so as an expat with languague issues its very difficult to check these things, thats why i was looking for a reputed second ... Read More
Buying a motorbike/scooter
I went to the Honda showroom yesterday. a new Honda wave costs around USD900 incld registration. I have not tried Suzuki as yet I have to live in HCMC for a year. Paying USD900 for a basic bike seems a big amount for me as I am sure I will not ... Read More
Accommodation Woes - Independent House vs Apartment by potomac76
My arrival date in HCMC is nearing and all ground work done on internet has confused me further rather than reach a decision. Golden Rule I understand is that one should spend a lot of time seeing things before renting. I will try and follow that ...
Friends The discussion has moved to the costs involved , which is definitely one of most important aspects of hiring an accommodation. But my initial request was to get your advise and comments on which are good apartment complexes in and around ... Read More
Accommodation Woes - Independent House vs Apartment
My arrival date in HCMC is nearing and all ground work done on internet has confused me further rather than reach a decision. Golden Rule I understand is that one should spend a lot of time seeing things before renting. I will try and follow that ... Read More
Timing for VN license and buying motorbike by jeff-vn
My wife and I recently moved to HCMC from a job assignment in Thailand. We are on a 3-month work visa while my employer processes the paperwork for a work permit. We plan to be here for 4-5 years at least. I want to buy a motorbike and need a little ...
Kymco machines- Is it a motorbike like Honda Win or a Scooty. How munch CCs and cost of a new one. I am browsing websites looking for a normal daily use motorbike to purchase on arrival and one scooty to purchase for my wife. Which brand and model ... Read More
Guidance on Chosing between two International School in HCMC
Friends Moving time to HCMC is coming near. I need your guidance on chosing between Internatioanl School of Ho Chi Minh City (www.ishcmc.com) in An Phu ward and British International School. My company pays for education in one of these schools. ... Read More
Apartment complex near
I had earlier posted a thread scouting for accommodation in Dist 2 near Intl School of HCMC (ISHCMC). Actually the school is located in An Phu area near apartment complexes Riverside, and Parklands and probably Cantavill. I have been informed that ... Read More
Renting a house/aprt in District 2 near International School of HCMC by potomac76
Hi friends I would be moving to HCMC next month on a 2 year assignment. I have tentatively secured admission for my children in International School of HCMC. Their address as per their website is: [b]28 Vo Troung Toan Street, An Phu Ward, District ...
Guys - many thanks for your inputs. Actually the thread started by me was to request everyone to give their inputs on housing options near the International School of HCMC. Their website is ishcmc.com. Because of our true feelings towrads ... Read More
Renting a house/aprt in District 2 near International School of HCMC by potomac76
Hi friends I would be moving to HCMC next month on a 2 year assignment. I have tentatively secured admission for my children in International School of HCMC. Their address as per their website is: [b]28 Vo Troung Toan Street, An Phu Ward, District ...
Thanks I will post it in Housing Section but would request inputs from all who have knowledge of the area Read More
Renting a house/aprt in District 2 near International School of HCMC
Hi friends I would be moving to HCMC next month on a 2 year assignment. I have tentatively secured admission for my children in International School of HCMC. Their address as per their website is: 28 Vo Troung Toan Street, An Phu Ward, District 2, ... Read More