Geoff Manasse
@geoff3456
American expat in Vietnam
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16
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About me
American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English
Registration: 28 January 2013
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Language Barriers Make Getting Around HCM Difficult: Please Advice by Libhero
Hello Exparts in HCM: I am new in HCM from USA, visiting HCM. I want to get around, but I cannot communicate with drivers of motorbikes and taxis who do not speak or understand English. Please advice how easily I can navigate my way around the city ...
After work perhaps. Read More
Language Barriers Make Getting Around HCM Difficult: Please Advice by Libhero
Hello Exparts in HCM: I am new in HCM from USA, visiting HCM. I want to get around, but I cannot communicate with drivers of motorbikes and taxis who do not speak or understand English. Please advice how easily I can navigate my way around the city ...
If you happen to hire a driver who does not understand English (most do not) and you happen to know which way to turn, it couldn't hurt to know these terms: quẹo trái turn left quẹo phải turn right stop works in either ... Read More
Healthcare in Vietnam by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Vietnam ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Vietnam? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Actually, it's called Omron Read More
Healthcare in Vietnam by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Vietnam ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Vietnam? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Jeremy Ostrander is a doc at Columbia Asia clinic and he's great. That's my 5 star endorsement. Read my earlier postings in this thread. Http://columbiaasia.com/Saigon Read More
Healthcare in Vietnam by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Vietnam ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Vietnam? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
As I read it, you are required to reside half the year in the USA to qualify for Medicare. I'm applying soon and I've been on the government website to read the rules. However, I'm not sure how they would know if you were out of country ... Read More
Healthcare in Vietnam by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Vietnam ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Vietnam? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Vietnam manufactures and exports a great little blood pressure cuff which I purchased in America. The company is Orion. Read More
Healthcare in Vietnam by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Vietnam ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Vietnam? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
I've had to deal with the medical establishment in HCMC and Hanoi because I have epilepsy. When a drug I'd been taking for nine years began to lose effectiveness and I was losing sodium in dangerous amount, feeling dizzy, I went to a public ... Read More
Playing brass music? by geoff3456
Does anyone here play and own (or know of someone who does) a brass instrument such as a trumpet, a horn, or a trombone? I play tuba and I was hoping to read through some quintet music while I'm living in HCMC. I realize it may be a bit of an ...
Sorry to report that wind players, let alone brass players, are rare in HCMC unless you are okay marching behind a funeral truck. Being a tubist, I think I would wilt too quickly. In the two years I've been here you are the second response to ... 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 ...
Ackkk! I think Schneder's may have closed! The shop off Pasteur St. is closed and their website is gone. I so depended on them. Read More
Playing brass music? by geoff3456
Does anyone here play and own (or know of someone who does) a brass instrument such as a trumpet, a horn, or a trombone? I play tuba and I was hoping to read through some quintet music while I'm living in HCMC. I realize it may be a bit of an ...
Sounds great, Michael. Here's hoping you come back with your horn. If I get any other noise on this post I'll let you know. I'm trying to keep my music going somehow. Were did you see a trumpet? Was it a funeral? Geoff Read More
Playing brass music?
Does anyone here play and own (or know of someone who does) a brass instrument such as a trumpet, a horn, or a trombone? I play tuba and I was hoping to read through some quintet music while I'm living in HCMC. I realize it may be a bit of an ... Read More
Top notices for Vietnam visa by vietnamvisaexpress
Getting a Visa to Vietnam is now easier than ever before. However, it is better to get yourself well prepared under any circumstances to avoid any unexpected problems you may face. Here are a few tips that should be taken into account before ...
I don't know what is the cheapest way but surely the most convenient way is to have your travel agent in America buy it for you. If you bought your ticket online you're out of luck Read More
Top notices for Vietnam visa by vietnamvisaexpress
Getting a Visa to Vietnam is now easier than ever before. However, it is better to get yourself well prepared under any circumstances to avoid any unexpected problems you may face. Here are a few tips that should be taken into account before ...
You can get a three-month multiple entry visa for a bit more and that might be your best bet. Especially if you're planning on going to any other countries. I'm from the US and $90 for single visa only covers one month. You could also purchase a ... Read More
Top notices for Vietnam visa by vietnamvisaexpress
Getting a Visa to Vietnam is now easier than ever before. However, it is better to get yourself well prepared under any circumstances to avoid any unexpected problems you may face. Here are a few tips that should be taken into account before ...
I thought about getting my visa on arrival at Tan Son Nhat with a pre-approved and stamped letter, but last time I did this I was hit with a $50 service charge in the airport. I was told by a travel agent in Seattle that the fee has gone up to over ... Read More