christine thuy
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MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN DIST. 2 by Tiffany1293
Hello everyone, We are going to move from Canada to Vietnam and rent an apartment in Thao Dien ward, district 2. My family is very interested in Montessori method that my girl is studying with in Canada. So, we want her to continue this method when ...
Well, since they clearly stated that they interest in Montessori education, it be better to provide them with the correct answer. If they need a day care or a kindergarten, your suggestion will be great for them. Read More
MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN DIST. 2 by Tiffany1293
Hello everyone, We are going to move from Canada to Vietnam and rent an apartment in Thao Dien ward, district 2. My family is very interested in Montessori method that my girl is studying with in Canada. So, we want her to continue this method when ...
for Montessory education, there are 2 schools you can look for. one in D7 and one in Binh Duong in VSIP 1. Travel from D2 to D7 is a bit far but it should be fine if the school can arrange shuttle to pick up. about pricing, MMI in BInh Duong is far ... Read More
Corporal Punishment in Vietnam Schools. by Downsouth
We live in the boonies and our kids attend local schools. My kids have come home on more than one occasion with marks or bruises on their bodies from being struck by teachers and I've had a gutful of it. Taking into consideration that corporal ...
seeing this post a little bit late. How is your child after the meeting with the school? I'm not sure if your kid go to a private school or government school? I'm a Vietnamese and I also cant stand with that action. During my daughter ... Read More
Vietnamese translation needed by stoutt1000
please could somebody help me with the following translation gi峄憂g ng峄� h峄搃 膽贸 o vn 膽峄 n峄� ghe... ng脿y n脿o c农ng 5h m岷 d岷瓂 :)) Chac a峄� 膽ang iu ksc d峄� ...
to your question: "..just like me waiting for you when we still in Vietnam....waked up at around 5am ...probably loving someone pretty much..." btw, it's a slang, not central accent. Read More
swimming class for toddler in Binh Duong?
I need an advice from any members in Binh Duong area. Im looking for swimming course or personal trainer for my 2 yo daughter. She enjoy swimming so much and i think it never be too soon to have a proper education for her. However, it quite hard to ... Read More
Is having an affair as an expat always inevitable? by Queen of the Suburbs
I hear that expats always end up getting lonely and having affairs? Is this true? Any confessions or stories to share? I'm new to this all and terrified about the prospect of the dynamics of my marriage changing.... Queenie
I went to some meeting with my client and each time I saw new face. it can be either office staff, some are friend of friends or even worker. my clients some time gossip about new girl of this guy or that guy. guess what? they even have baby with ... Read More
paypal by musicman99
Hi , Anyone knows where i can buy a paypal voucher in ho chi minh city? I am currently living in Tay ninh
you cant buy a paypall voucher in VN. have to register paypall account and link it with your credit card. Paypall will deduct it from your creditcard. paypall vn has a detail guid on it, just ask google. goodluck to you. Read More
wheat spring roll wrappers by Isacameth
I'm looking for wheat spring roll wrappers to make cha gio. I don't like the rice paper ones as they don't cook up crispy and they stick to my teeth. I have been to district 5 cho lon market and they have tiny little round ones. Not exactly ones I'm ...
in here, they called it Greenbeen wrappers, which more crunchy than rice paper. you better to go market and ask them wrapper to make cha gio. they will show you two type. green been wrappers more crunchy but you will have to use them quick as it ... Read More
Starting small company in HCMC by brianpool
Hi I'm looking for any tips, suggestions about setting up a small company in Ho Chi Minh City. I have talked with one local law firm (Viet Luat) and they are basically rip-off merchants. Any ideas?
foreigner can own property in vn. however, foreigner can buy apartment, not house, bungalow,mansion or land. and it limit to the fist number. yes, you can buy is the answer and the number of property you can own is 1. you will have to reside in vn ... Read More
Starting small company in HCMC by brianpool
Hi I'm looking for any tips, suggestions about setting up a small company in Ho Chi Minh City. I have talked with one local law firm (Viet Luat) and they are basically rip-off merchants. Any ideas?
pM me if you want to know initial steps to set up a company in vn and the legal issues. I'm working on it so I can help within my knowledge and experience.and FOC of course. Read More
Exercising in Thu Dau Mot/Binh Duong New City by lauryn6061
Hi guys, I'm looking for a personal trainer who could help me with lifting heavy and/or bodyweight exercises in Binh Duong New City for reasonable prices. Thanks!
Claresofia Sometimes i saw a western girl in pink shirt. is that you??? Read More
Internet Cafes near Ben Thanh Market by janin
Posting again@@ Please give me location of some good internet cafes near ben thanh market or near bitexco financial centre. are there any good internet shops near bui vien
In vn, it not common to have internet cafe as in Singapore. You can go to Highland coffee at 37 Ton Duc Thang, they have some laptop in the corner for free use. just purchase a drink and use their laptop there. otherwise, you will have to go to any ... Read More
GRS helmets in D1
sometimes i see it in Coopmart but not many. Have you try at the store on Nguyen Thi MInh Khai street yet? they have different brand from Andes, Protect and many others. Read More
US Passport photos in Ho Chi Minh City by VungTauDon
Can anybody suggest a place for getting proper US passport photos done? I need to get my 5 month old's done so we can get the certificate of birth abroad done next month.
vungtaudon my friend use her own camera to take pic for her 2 months daughter at home and just need to bring the camera to any shop to develop it as a passport size photo.what you need is just a camera,white blanket as a background and someone to ... Read More
is it good to visit Nha Trang in Nov? by Jilulu
hello everyone, me and my friend are about to go to Nah Trang in Nov please tell me the weather will be great no raining season !
jilulu you need to pray for luck.it may have hot sun or rain and storm during that period.but rain and storm wont take over 2 or 3 days. see if you get your luck to enjoy hot sun but beware of jelly fish.lot of jelly fish from Oct to Nov :) Read More
Exercising in Thu Dau Mot/Binh Duong New City by lauryn6061
Hi guys, I'm looking for a personal trainer who could help me with lifting heavy and/or bodyweight exercises in Binh Duong New City for reasonable prices. Thanks!
lauryn6061 it should be around 40-50$ per month I think.the price may vary depend on the package.they have 3 months,6 month or one year membership(14 months) and the price will lower if you purchase one year membership. my friend often take 2 class ... Read More
International Schools in HCMC
now the vn government wont issue any permit to set up new Int'l school. only those existing int'l school can run the biz. they aware of the monopoly power in the market and expat cant bring their kid to local school. you wont have much choice in ... Read More
Dating/Marriage to Expats by sweet_summer
It's been a long time since I'm here. The dating/marriage topics to Vietnamese girls are still as popular as ever. Now I want to see the table turns, what are the things that the Vietnamese girls should be aware of when dating with people from a ...
Then we will have a whole new debate of whether abortion is right or wrong and maybe we need a new topic :pthen im definitely off for that topic. it not only discuss about moral, gvnt policy but it will touch to the mental part of a person. giving ... Read More
Dating/Marriage to Expats by sweet_summer
It's been a long time since I'm here. The dating/marriage topics to Vietnamese girls are still as popular as ever. Now I want to see the table turns, what are the things that the Vietnamese girls should be aware of when dating with people from a ...
bta87 It true bta87. In Japan and a few countries, they will pay you certain amount for having baby and provide monthly support till the kid reach majority age (18 or 21 depend on country) In sweden, you even dont have to pay fee for your child to ... Read More
Dating/Marriage to Expats by sweet_summer
It's been a long time since I'm here. The dating/marriage topics to Vietnamese girls are still as popular as ever. Now I want to see the table turns, what are the things that the Vietnamese girls should be aware of when dating with people from a ...
marriage at young age is as part of traditional though not popular at big city such as Ha Noi o Ho Chi Minh. however, people still do care about that. at remote area or at Mekong delta, girl will probably marry at age 20-23,at age 30,you are ... Read More
Dating/Marriage to Expats by sweet_summer
It's been a long time since I'm here. The dating/marriage topics to Vietnamese girls are still as popular as ever. Now I want to see the table turns, what are the things that the Vietnamese girls should be aware of when dating with people from a ...
marriage at young age is as part of traditional though not popular at big city such as Ha Noi o Ho Chi Minh. however, people still do care about that. at remote area or at Mekong delta, girl will probably marry at age 20-23,at age 30,you are ... Read More
Dating/Marriage to Expats by sweet_summer
It's been a long time since I'm here. The dating/marriage topics to Vietnamese girls are still as popular as ever. Now I want to see the table turns, what are the things that the Vietnamese girls should be aware of when dating with people from a ...
Just asking out of curiosity/naivety.. what's the situation with Vietnamese girls and contraception here? Are Expat man expected to provide/wear condoms? Do Vietnamese women take the pill as an additional precaution? I know that you can buy them ... Read More
BlackBerry
You can buy it at any FPT store (search google for the location) or on nguyen binh khiem has Khoi Nguyen premium store.they sell blackberry too :) Read More
Dating/Marriage to Expats by sweet_summer
It's been a long time since I'm here. The dating/marriage topics to Vietnamese girls are still as popular as ever. Now I want to see the table turns, what are the things that the Vietnamese girls should be aware of when dating with people from a ...
have to say that everywhere is the same.good people,bad people,they are all around and equal in number.problem is can you see good people or you prefer a good angle of bad person? open your eye,watch their behavior,their friends and get to know them ... Read More
Texting USA by demonietto
I'm trying to text a US cell phone with my mobifone sim but it isn't working. I've tried 001-***-**** and a few other combinations without success. Is there a code that works? I was able to text a Thailand number without problem. Do I need to put a ...
no way to text by mobifone. my mom use vinaphone and has no problem with it but she cant make any phone call. i cant text but can make direct phone call. it weird to work that way :( Read More
Exercising in Thu Dau Mot/Binh Duong New City by lauryn6061
Hi guys, I'm looking for a personal trainer who could help me with lifting heavy and/or bodyweight exercises in Binh Duong New City for reasonable prices. Thanks!
they have different class,from sahaj yoga to power yoga,astanga. you can join in any class.they don't limit the number of class you take ly thuong Kiet street have centre for women.they have fitness centre,yoga and belly dance.all women. or thanh LE ... Read More
Exercising in Thu Dau Mot/Binh Duong New City by lauryn6061
Hi guys, I'm looking for a personal trainer who could help me with lifting heavy and/or bodyweight exercises in Binh Duong New City for reasonable prices. Thanks!
hard to find trainer with English speaking in Binh Duong. I'm practicing yoga at Minh Sang plaza.wanna join with me?they have Indian yogi,they speak English and have special class,design base on your need.so far,it is best in town Read More
Chilli Salted Cashew Nuts in HCMC?
ever look up at Tan Dinh Market? it more for local people, you will have to bargain in vnese Read More
headaches by christine thuy
is having headache recently. it hurt at the back of my head and get worse after my yoga class or at night. not sure if it was caused by blood pressure.i used to have low blood pressure but I have put it in control by practice Pilate and yoga,take ...
ancienpathos: in here you will get "chuoi hot" or bia sai gon easier than finding scotch lol thank you all for the concern. I searched and found on web that i may suffer from dehydration. yup, it most likely apply to my headache. though i drink ... Read More
Pregnancy in Ho Chi Minh City by Christine
Hi, could you please share advice and tips about pregnancy in Ho Chi Minh City? Who are the best gynecologists for pregnancy follow-ups? Which hospitals or clinics would you recommend to give birth in Ho Chi Minh City? Thanks a lot in ...
I gave birth my daugther at Si Hospital and really dislike the service there. Though they are good, but it too crowded and they cant take real care for you and your baby. Doctor not friendly too. For post-natal, i went to Hanh Phuc Hospital and ... Read More
headaches
is having headache recently. it hurt at the back of my head and get worse after my yoga class or at night. not sure if it was caused by blood pressure.i used to have low blood pressure but I have put it in control by practice Pilate and yoga,take ... Read More
Sending gifts to a friend in Vietnam.... by Barber368
Hey all, I am looking at sending some gifts to a friend in Vietnam for her birthday in October. I have been trying to find out what is permissable to be sent nto Vietnam. I know the obvious things are not...like weapons, drugs and alcohol.....i was ...
how about handbag?scarf?sweeter? just choose a nice one for her.girl love bag or something convenience Read More
Where to buy wholemeal bread? by visothsumtw
After moving to HCMC, I found it difficult to find shops that sell wholemeal bread. None in Lotte Mart, none in Co-op Mart. None in small bakeries like Kinh Do. The only ones I found were in Giant Supermarket in Crescent Mall but even then, it was ...
Bakery corner of InterContinental. They will discount 50% after 6 PM for fresh bake cake :D Read More
Have house in country, want to start a "Homestay" business by pslemmons
Hi anybody, everybody, I have 2 houses in Vietnam near Long Thanh, you know, on the road to Vung Tau, near the "Lothamilk" stop. I am thinking of starting a "Homestay" business in one of the houses. Does anybody have any ideas on how to start ...
pslemmon You better to get your wife to stand on the biz registration. Foreign company will be limited in certain industries due to investment law and other laws prohibit them from doing that while domestic enterprise or enterpreneur is free. Get ... Read More
vietnam girlfriend by jacksamau
hi, I am wondering how to see my Vietnamese girlfriend. She works at a food place evenings. I often meet her after and during the day visit her sister on bike etc. So here is the question. I haven't even kissed her yet let alone anthing further. ...
jacks au and now we all know what has charmed you here :D hope you have good experience while you are here Read More
vietnam girlfriend by jacksamau
hi, I am wondering how to see my Vietnamese girlfriend. She works at a food place evenings. I often meet her after and during the day visit her sister on bike etc. So here is the question. I haven't even kissed her yet let alone anthing further. ...
read through all your post n I realize that your relationship is not up to that yet.dont expect to hold her hand or kiss her. she is not ready yet.she said will make out with you means we may be able to hang out with you in some day that she free.it ... Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
don't compare the office staff and a worker.her income 800 while mine now is 1000+ and I'm not managerial level. lots of my friends can earn about 2-3 times that amount so don't mistaken between a normal person and a well educated one. you come to ... Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
But we are prosecuting her without knowing what NashCat chatted with her, and ready to send her to the gallows without even knowing who she is.Yup, i may accuse her on my post. but hey, she is LIVING WITH HER PARENTS and we all know that in VN ... Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
now you got a clue for that.giving out your money, your effort and you got...hotel room to stay while the other enjoy your money.i think you better give it up and do it now :(Wrong. Your girl may be thinking well to set up a nest for you. Unlike in ... Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
When she lost her restaurant and did not have a job, I stepped in to provide financial support to ease her minds. We did speak about her getting her own place before I return back to Vietnam in December and we would stay together. But today, I have ... Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
huh??? true or not? should left my job, stay at home and surfing internet all day lol :p Read More
good dentist??? by swendig
Anyone have a good experience with a dentist in HCMC?? I have a cavity, but I'm scared to let someone touch it unless I have a recommendation... Thanks!! Casey
check out at nhakhoaminhkhai(dot)com. they quite professional in that except that you have to make appointment :( Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
NashCat VN women full of dignity Nash (if that your real name). me never ask for anything when i date my bf (now is my husband). when he down with financial, i also help him abit in his biz and never think about get back from him. when he is in ... Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
tell her that you are going to terminate the support. wait for a while and donot discuss further on the money issue. then you can go back to VN to see her. see that she still love you or not :) hope she not that type of girl. wish you good luck. Read More
Romantic Restaurant in Saigon? by mtgmike
I'm looking for recommendations on a restaurant with decent food/romance in Saigon for a special occasion. Preferably in the district 1 or 3 area. Maybe Italian? Steaks?
Charmavietnam Maybe he is making plan for his big day - propose? Who know.let him try :) they need some romantic to remark their special event. don't bring the painful reality to them. :)) Read More
Health insurance costs for expat in HCMC by fender22
Do any of you guys know what health insurance costs for an expat living permanently in VN? (Not temp travel insurance) Do you organize it through an Australian company or in Vietnam What are the standards of hospitals like there? Is it viable to ...
Fender22 better check out with hospital serve foreigner such as Columbia,fv.they sell insurance package so you don't have to worry about it.global insurance will be too costly I would say Read More
The Marriage Party by ancientpathos
In vietnamese culture, can someone explain to me the marriage party. Why is the cost of the party the expense of the groom? Why is there an agreed to sum of money paid to the parents? Why does it seem that every relative has a sick buffalo and ...
ancientpathos wedding party is very much like an announcement to friends,relatives,neighbor that your daughter/son is getting marriage and they will become mature under people perception. vn way of thinking that you are not mature if you don't have ... Read More
New apartment, landlord doesn't want to register with police by MarcusBaltus
Hello, I am newly arrived in Vietnam and I have just signed a lease for an apartment in Phu My Hung. People tell me I'm a bit of a worry-wart, and they say in Vietnam you don't need to worry, things can always be worked out, albeit sometimes ...
you will get trouble in your next temporary card renewal. you need the police to certify that you are recently living there and the period of time that you had live. if the. land lord not register with local police, how to certify for you? mostly ... Read More
Romantic Restaurant in Saigon? by mtgmike
I'm looking for recommendations on a restaurant with decent food/romance in Saigon for a special occasion. Preferably in the district 1 or 3 area. Maybe Italian? Steaks?
Fender22 Should ask them first before making achoice. i get well with western food :)))) Read More
Romantic Restaurant in Saigon? by mtgmike
I'm looking for recommendations on a restaurant with decent food/romance in Saigon for a special occasion. Preferably in the district 1 or 3 area. Maybe Italian? Steaks?
I would recommend Basilico at Interncontinental Hotel. They have nice Italian food and good T-bone steak. It not in the menu but if you ask, it always have a good one :) Read More
Piano Tuning
along Nguyen Du street has lots. dont forget to deal the price with them. they did a fine job though Read More
We can't driving a car without Vietnam driver license??? Is that true by Stoney
I heard from people, in Vietnam, even you have a international driving license, you still can not drive a car.....is that true? What about motor bike, what about the tourist?
Well,not exactly. You will have to apply to the local Transportation Department to convert the Int'l driving license to local license before you can drive. Either you can apply directly or get the local agent to do it for you. Most of all will ... Read More
Some overseas guidance! by melodyrose
Peace and Love from Canada! I am going to be moving to HCMC in 2014 with my daughter! We are super excited for this. I would appreciate some help from people in HCMC who could help us begin, or even someone who would be willing to be my eyes! I ...
it depend on your budget and style. lots of money?go to district 2 want peace? district 7 want a routine,such as schooling,home,home direct to school? BINH thanh district at Saigon pearl.they have int'l school right inside the building,you don't ... Read More
Abort preganacy, Please help. by oz74
Please, does anyone have information or experience on this issue. I would like to know if the international organisation Mari Stopes international is a sound option in Vietnam, are they professional and courteous. Any information would be greatly ...
hey,check out on this website : hanhphuchospital.com/ they r Singapore-Vietnam hospital, they may able to support you with this.vote for their professional service n caring. I often bring my daughter there for medical check up too. Read More
Binh Duong- accepted an offer at Eastern International University by Guest6832
Hello All I am new to this forum. Have accepted a teaching position at Eastern International University and will commence in August. Would appreciate any advice from members on what to expect, what I should consider bringing with me (what items are ...
surprise to know lots of expart here. IGuest that you are all working for EIU there. I'm a local BINH duong.nice to know you all. so far,there r three supermarket for your choice,the fourth one should be a Korean Lotter mart.not sure when they ... Read More