

Beyondthesee
American expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 29 September 2014
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Where to buy diatomaceous earth in HCMC anyone?
(diatomaceous earth) Does anyone know where i can find this stuff in hcmc? I know its possible to find it in farming supply stores. Im looking for food grade. If anyone has any idea, please let me know.. I used it before to kill off bed bugs back ... Read More


Yamaha or Honda ? by pilotadamp
Which bike would you prefer: Honda Airblade or Yamaha Luvias ? And why ?

Thoughts on a yamaha exciter or a honda future neo? Looked at both models- Honda future neo: 125cc semi auto Large seat compartment Larger fuel tank/excellent on gas Less expensive No thrills Yamaha Exciter: 150cc full manual No seat ... Read More


Let's talk.. Cell Phones - cards/carriers - 3g - etc. by Beyondthesee
Let's face it .. Most ppl use phones albeit smart or non smart phones in VN. The longer i've lived here it seems there are (as always) ways to save money and more options we learn about while living /using phones here. Some ...

I'm wondering the same thing. I currently have mobifone and its okay...just okay. I have to go to a mobifone place every month and re-up on data which is a pain. Is there a provider that I can setup to just take money from an account each ... Read More

Let's talk.. Cell Phones - cards/carriers - 3g - etc.
Let's face it .. Most ppl use phones albeit smart or non smart phones in VN. The longer i've lived here it seems there are (as always) ways to save money and more options we learn about while living /using phones here. Some ... Read More


Teaching in Ho Chi Minh, with a CELTA, but no degree by Olin
Hello, I'm Oli 32, from London. I have recently passed my CELTA, and I really want to teach in Ho Chi Minh, for about a year. I love Vietnamese culture and the food! My one problem is that I don't have a degree...yet! Is it possible to find ...

:cool: :thanks: :one :proud All that and then some! Thanks a bundle Nam! Really appreciate the feedback.. wow, that is just fantastic news.. Nothing set.. just was curious as to how much more education I needed or for that matter anyone needed ... Read More


Oats in Hanoi by MikeFF
Hi all, I'll be moving to Hanoi in about 2 weeks times and can't live without my staple food for breakfast, oats!....can someone please point to me where can I get it in Hanoi? Thanks in advance. Regards Mike

Thanks for the post!! I love oats too.. :heart: :top: Read More


furom by jsweet83
HELLOW guys im Jenny from the Philippines im 31 yrs old im in Nguyen Thi Thap q7 now. Im looking for a job Like Nanny,or a House Keeping..im verry Hard working person and a verry high energy level at work ,honest person...i need a job now so guys ...

Hello Jenny So as to increase your chances to find an employment, I invite you to place your advert in our Jobs offers in Ho Chi Minh City forum. Regards Kenjee ½ûÂþÌìÌà TeamHi Jenny, As Kenjee has stated an Expat job advertisement will get you ... Read More


Teaching in Ho Chi Minh, with a CELTA, but no degree by Olin
Hello, I'm Oli 32, from London. I have recently passed my CELTA, and I really want to teach in Ho Chi Minh, for about a year. I love Vietnamese culture and the food! My one problem is that I don't have a degree...yet! Is it possible to find ...

Now THIS thread is what I call a knowledgeable and informative expat reading!! I think I read somewhere that the ILA school and another were in HCMC were very reputable here in Vietnam. I was wondering which piece of paper was the best for ... Read More


advisable safety tips living in the cities specifically HCMC. by Beyondthesee
I hate this to be my first post.. ,but I've always felt safety was ALWAYS a priority. Anyhoo, maybe it's taboo to speak of such things. I want to discuss the potential dangers and advisable saftey tips living in the cities specifically ...

I believe you will find some useful tips in several categories of daily life in this post http://dulich.vnexpress.net/tin-tuc/cong-dong/tu-van/nhung-luu-y-khi-di-du-lich-sai-gon-3078785.html It's in Vietnamese, so all you have to do is to convert ... Read More

advisable safety tips living in the cities specifically HCMC.
I hate this to be my first post.. ,but I've always felt safety was ALWAYS a priority. Anyhoo, maybe it's taboo to speak of such things. I want to discuss the potential dangers and advisable saftey tips living in the cities specifically ... Read More


Get a new visa in Vietnam by lostvietdreamer
Hi, my visa, a 90 days single entry, runs out at the end of August. I have extended it once so I believe I have to leave the country when it expires. My question is can I get a new visa while in Vietnam before I leave or do I have to do the visa on ...

Day trip to Cambodia or Thailand? Read More