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playing chess by rada10
why there is no Chess Club or Chess Center in HCMC?
Sorry I had to cancel. I am free this weekend after 12pm and all weekdays. Let's build a club and lots of people will follow... Read More
playing chess by rada10
why there is no Chess Club or Chess Center in HCMC?
Sounds good, I'm in. I only have chess pieces and no board. (long story) my number is 01264615737 Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
33. Buy dinner for an entire orphanage. Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
Dude...you obviously have way too much free time on your hands! :)Yes I do! Loads of time! 6 months in total without work and it's not because I have rich parents. The reality is that I have the same 24 hours as you. The only difference is, that I ... Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
How are people able to like an idea? Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
30. Visit Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
29. Tip a waitress her entire month's salary Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
27. Say yes to everything for 1 day Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
26. Go fishing with the locals. Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
24. experience a drink with a stranger at sunset on the beach Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
23. Pack your bags and set off for a random location with no itinerary planned at all Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
21. Ride a horse on a beach Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
20. Teach a bully victim martial arts, like Miyagi Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
18. Live with a mountain tribe Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
16. Meditate in a Buddhist temple Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
15. Perform fire Poi to an audience on the beach Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
14. Give 30 presents to 30 strangers for my 30th Birthday at my birthplace Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
12. Be a XE-OM for the day and give my earnings to charity Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
9. Fake an epileptic seizure during a massage Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
8. Get a portrait of yourself painted Adam and Eve style Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
7. Stick an afro to your helmet for the day Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
6. Bribe a Police officer with fake burning money Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
5. Make friends with a backpacker and give them an amazing tour Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
4. Dance on a rooftop in full Saigon rain Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
3. Ride a motorbike from North to South Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ... Read More
Let's chat about where to have fun??? by sevencoloriris
Seriously, where in this city can I have fun? Feeling so bored with having too much free time here... Anybody recommend? Where are you usually out and about? The heat in daytime is not really something comfortable... (>__
I WANNA HAVE SOMETHING FOR FUNNNNNNNNNNN !!!How u doin.....? ;-) Read More
5 good reasons for living in Vietnam by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Vietnam, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
In New York, people drive on the right. In London, people drive on the left. In Sai Gon, it does not matter.... Don't worry Pierre, I get your humour, Read More
5 good reasons for living in Vietnam by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Vietnam, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
1. No need to queue, (I tried and it does not work) 2. I get paid to teach a language I can speak. 3. Police officers take bribes 4. When crossing the road, you never need to stop, look or listen 5. Sleeping on the job is accepted. Just not while ... Read More
playing chess by rada10
why there is no Chess Club or Chess Center in HCMC?
Let's start one. I love playing Chess outdoors drinking iced coffee and having good conversation. Message me if interested. 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 ...
I personally budget $1000 and send the rest home to the UK If you spend $3000 > you will be Prince Xavier of Saigon If you spend $1500 > you live like most teachers If you spend $60 > you will live like a local If you spend $3 > you will live like ... Read More
Fun things to do in Vietnam by Phi Long
Hello all, I'm starting to get bored of this city after over a year now. Things have become a routine from coffee shops, movies, eating out, bars, clubs, etc. I'm curious to read what everyone here does for fun on a nice weekend. ...
Make a like of 101 things to do before you leave Vietnam. Here is a few to start you off. 1. Start a forum topic in Expat-Blog.com titled "101 things to do before you leave Vietnam" 2. Hug a cancer patient 3. Ride from North to South 4. Dance on a ... Read More
ILA Course vs. Language Corp. Course by usalax98
Any feedback on the courses offered by these institutions? I will welcome any thoughts about the course content, instructors, job search assistance. Thanks. Dan
My CELTA experience at ILA was a possitive one. They will even reimburst your fee if you work for them. First class facilities and trainers. I took mine in 2010 and the trainers then were Rob, Ian and Vera. All very experienced and humble people. I ... Read More
price of cigarette? by andy_k
every time I went to get some cigarette, seems like every shop has its own price. As i know, price of cigarette usually fixed by Federal or central or regional government, but seems like it is not in VN. Am i correct or am i just being ripped off ...
Anywhere from 15,000 to 30,000 VND depending on the brand.UK = 200,000 VND and rising.. If you buy ciggerettes in Vietnam, you will save lots of money. Because you die younger. Read More
iPhone Safety by EmilyClaire
Hey everyone, I'm moving to HCM in a few weeks, and was planning on using my American iphone with a new sim card. First of all, is this a reasonable plan? Can I just buy a sim card from any cellphone store and replace it myself, or do I need to go ...
You can track iphones using iCloud. Formerly mobileme Then you can follow the thief home and cut his hand off like in the Middle East. Read More
Photography classes/photoshop lessons by Buzzer
Every day as I walk around HCMC I see people, Vietnamese and tourists of course, taking tons of pictures. Vietnamese girls pose with their friends for picture after picture and I've seen plenty of aspiring models walking the streets with their pals ...
This is a really good idea. I think your target market would be English speaking tourists. It would be a great opportunity for people to see Saigon and learn how to use their cameras at the same time. A typical course can consists of morning ... Read More
A Layman's Guide to Buying Property in VietNam by Jaitch
[quote][i]Disclosure: I am not a lawyer, I can not read the Vietnamese legal language. These notes are based upon 20 years of living here and buying and selling property. If you are thinking of buying property, get a good Vietnamese lawyer. If you ...
Thank you for the great advice. Any advice on borrowing money from Vietnamese banks (or banks of your home country - UK) to purchase a property? Thanks in advance. Read More