Zeb
@zlisik
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, some French
Registration: 06 January 2015
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Road map of Vietnam by maximus0760
Hello, does anybody know of a detailed road map of Vietnam (to be used for directions when driving), scale 1:10,000 / 1:100,000? Any specialist shops where these maps can be bought? So far I have been able to get hold of a map scale 1:400,000, ...
take a look at this site. he seems to know what he's talking about he does recommend 2 hard copy publications http://vietnamcoracle.com/ Read More
Floor Tile grout sealer by Kooler42
Having difficulty buying floor tile grout sealer. Any clue where to purchase? Thanks
I'm also interested... Though it might not be something that's popular here. I don't recall any residential building I've lived in that has had sealed grout.... Read More
WHERE TO GO FOR THE BEST HIKING by SpiColi
Hey guys! Do you know where to go for the best hiking and nature kind of places? :)
I'm also interested in this topic. Is there any hiking within saigon or in the surrounding area? Read More
Where to buy Yunnan clay steam pot
Hi, does anyone know where to buy an unglazed Yunnan clay steam pot? It's a piece of Chinese cooking equipment. Has anyone ever seen one for sale here in Saigon? http://www.study-in-china.org/UploadFiles/2016061709481089459.jpg Read More
chinese food in hcmc by eclipsemod
As a long time former New Yorker I sometimes miss Chinese takeout. Any one know any decent Chinese restaurants in hcmc that serve dishes like general tso chicken, chow mein, lemon or orange chicken? I sound fat... haha :D
Hi, I'm also a former long time NYer.... I'd love to have some dirty, american style Chinese food. I've heard that in Beijing they have American Chinese restaurants. I've yet to find anything that satisfies that nostalgia. If you ... Read More
BOOK CLUB by Mary.bulgin
Hey, I'm looking to join some sort of English expat book club! Would really like to discuss some good literature. Anybody know of any book clubs in Saigon?
I have a meeting in d1 at 630p, so that would work for me. I doubt I'll get much reading done between now and Sunday however xD Read More
BOOK CLUB by Mary.bulgin
Hey, I'm looking to join some sort of English expat book club! Would really like to discuss some good literature. Anybody know of any book clubs in Saigon?
Ahh... I moved, went on a visa run to Cambodia and have been furnishing my apartment. but im back now and things have calmed down! =D I want to join! Should I start reading this book or wait for the next? haha Read More
BOOK CLUB by Mary.bulgin
Hey, I'm looking to join some sort of English expat book club! Would really like to discuss some good literature. Anybody know of any book clubs in Saigon?
The more the merrier I say! Not sure where this cafe is, google maps is being troublesome right now =D I'm moving to Tân Bình so I would prefer something more central on occasion; I'm not opposed to driving to Q7. I have to go to ... Read More
BOOK CLUB by Mary.bulgin
Hey, I'm looking to join some sort of English expat book club! Would really like to discuss some good literature. Anybody know of any book clubs in Saigon?
Some types of books I have no interest in, like a biography or harlequin romance ! but detective and kids books, i like those =D I haven't read many detective novels and I'd be happy to learn more about that genre. I agree that ... Read More
BOOK CLUB by Mary.bulgin
Hey, I'm looking to join some sort of English expat book club! Would really like to discuss some good literature. Anybody know of any book clubs in Saigon?
What kind of literature? Aren't book clubs composed of people with a similar literary interest? :) I like modern fiction for the most part, post colonial is my favorite. I'd be very interested in reading any fiction from nominees of literary ... Read More
Shocks and Yamaha dealership
I'm a big western guy that just bought a used bike, want to upgrade the shocks on a nouvo 4 recommendationa for parts, source and labor? I'm thinking YSS G 310... But I don't really know, dr Google has failed me xD Can anyone ... Read More
Is this a good deal on a Nouvo 4? by zlisik
A friend of a friend is selling a bike, they say its been extremely well cared for. They're asking for 17 Tr for a Yamaha Nouvo 4. Is it a good deal if it is as they say it is? And I've never inspected a bike before, what should I look for ...
Many thanks all!! This reaffirms what i was thinking and helps me make a more informed decision. my biggest worry in buying used is the foreign mark up, and the trustworthyiness of the seller. So I have a good friend, whose husband has a good ... Read More
Is this a good deal on a Nouvo 4?
A friend of a friend is selling a bike, they say its been extremely well cared for. They're asking for 17 Tr for a Yamaha Nouvo 4. Is it a good deal if it is as they say it is? And I've never inspected a bike before, what should I look for ... Read More
AirBNB accommodation in HCMC by lbirt23
Chao Buoi Sang, Just want to find out what peoples experiences were with using the AirBnB website. I visit HCMC a lot and will be back in October for 3 weeks for a friends wedding. I am booking an apartment through AirBnB and have found some ...
I've used it to find 2 apts. some are people who own their own house or lease their own place and want to rent to foreigners. there is def a foreigners mark up, but its the same as elsewhere (not specific to air bnb) -- otherwise i think its ... Read More