Jason
@lydo
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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15
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Saigon
Speaks English
Registration: 24 October 2012
Where to rent a Motorbike for a longer time by Eluelf
Hello, I'm thinking about renting a motorbike during my stay here in HCMC let's say for half a year or longer. Does anyone already have experience in renting a motorbike for a longer time and could give an advice where to go? Thanks a lot Eluelf
I agree with Jules. I have rented from them and was satisfied. Good rates, good bike and very easy to deal with. The website is saigonbikerentals dot com Read More
No recourse to the law in Vietnam by jezer82
Following a row about parking, 5 'security guards' followed me down the road and started to beat me in broad daylight. I managed to get away without serious injury to myself (and them). police came and surprise, surprise took their side. Also, took ...
Wild 1, why do you need to be so hostile? jezer82, notify the rental company of the situation. In the future, try harder to avoid trouble. Sweetpants, good advice. Read More
50cc bike, automatic wanted by 9786iytu
Hi I am looking for 50cc automatic motorbike. I think Honda Supercub is really cute, but I don't know if it is automatic or not.. Can anyone recommend me any shop or internet page where I can look for price? If it's a shop preferably in Q.1 or ...
Check out Kymco - Candy 50, it is a 50cc automatic. Kymco is Taiwan made, not bad quality and good dealer network. That is the only new 50cc automatic I know of. Honda Cub 50 has not been made for years. There are some Chinese copies and some poorly ... Read More
For all you smokers out there, I need help!!! by bohemian_rhapsody
Quick question, where do I buy smoking paraphernalia here? Like rolling papers and pipes... Google wasn't very helpful -.-
PNL = Pham Ngu Lao street ;) Read More
Where do foreigners like to visit in Da Lat city? by annalyly
Hi friends, Do you know which places do foreigner tourists love to visit in Da Lat city? any suggestion should be appreciated. Thanks.
My favourite memory of visiting Dalat is Crazy House. Also, check this out - http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g293922-Activities-Dalat_Lam_Dong_Province.html Read More
What is the best restaurant in HCMC? by Peter Goudge
Hi All I've been in Vietnam (mostly in HCMC) for coming on 7 years, but I still haven't found a reasonably priced restaurant that I can 'call my own'. Sure, I've found plenty of good ones, but none that I'd especially visit again. Recommendations ...
Hi Peter, here is a link to a website that I find helpful in my dinning out decision making - http://www.vietnammm.com/en/ Although this website is intended for on line ordering and delivery, I use it when choosing a dinning out destination. ... Read More
Hungarian in HCMC
Yes, there are several Hungarian's in Saigon. You can use the "Network' link, on the left side of page, to search for people by there home country. You could also just click this link - ... Read More
Knitting materials by Seniordogsg46
Hello ! would anyone know where to buy knitting wool for craftwork in this city? Cam on
Hi, You can go to GMG Building, 112-118 Ly Thuong Kiet, Ward 8, Tan Binh Dist, Ho Chi Minh City. 5th floor the store is called Lena, they have lots wool for knitting. Read More
ASEAN Basketball League by rap8310
Warm Holiday Greetings to the 大咖福利影院 Community ! There is gonna be a tournament called 聯ASEAN Basketball League聰 soon. I hope we could all join together in watching the upcoming matches: ABL 2013 Season Schedule ...
Could someone please tell me, can I buy beer at the game? Read More
difference between HCMC and Saigon by khanh44
Hi, was just curious what's the difference between the HCMC and Saigon forum? Aren't they the same city? And can I make a suggestion for future expansion of this forum to have a Can Tho or mien tay forum section?
Wow, why did this thread get so angry? The OP's question was a simple one. "what's the difference between the HCMC and Saigon forum?" I have wondered the same thing, should I post In Saigon or HCMC? This is not a question about history or politics. ... Read More
CapitalOne bank website access by saigonmonkey
I have not been able to access the CapitalOne bank website for several days. I have confirmed with friends, colleagues, (all on different ISP's) and even my ISP administrator that this isn't just my problem. I just called CapitalOne and reported ...
Great news for all those concerned. It seems the Cap 1 site is up and running again! I just logged on, no problemo. Read More