Mike and Liep Graham
@michaellieptourists
Australian expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
149
About me
Australian
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh
Speaks English
Registration: 02 October 2015
Activity
Age prejudice... by glen67
Maybe a strange first post or indeed a strange issue !? Firstly thanks for allowing my membership and hello to all . Briefly, I'm 52 , live in Scotland , self employed of 2 small businesses and have traveled to Asia many time in particular ...
Interestingly, on a trip back to Brisbane last year for some medical issues, we went to the cinema, my wife went to the ladies and a guy who looked about 50 came up to me and asked quite rudely how I got a young chick like that. I am 72 and my wife ... Read More
English breakfast by Guestposter822
Anyone know an exceptional cafe in Saigon that sells a good english breakfast at a reasonable price ? Thanks...
If you want the best go to Runam d’or opposite the church in D1. They make the best Egg Coffee you will ever taste... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Vietnam? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Vietnam, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
and I notice that you are a teacher... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Vietnam? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Vietnam, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Hi KruChris, Could you explain your comment regarding ‘driving like an Autistic teen for whom all other vehicles are invisible’. Have you experienced the challenges of an Autistic child? We have a 9 year old Autistic son. We would like ... Read More
Dental Crown in HCMC by Wxx3
I'm debating whether to have a crown down in HCMC or the USA. But the USA can be a PIA because I would need to return to my dentist in NYC and I'm in California. Any suggestions, comments or experiences?
That’s quite possible, I don’t remember them specifically. I do remember thinking how expensive some of them were... Read More
Dental Crown in HCMC by Wxx3
I'm debating whether to have a crown down in HCMC or the USA. But the USA can be a PIA because I would need to return to my dentist in NYC and I'm in California. Any suggestions, comments or experiences?
Hi Wxx3, Still maintain that our reccomendation would be the best. We visited some of those mentioned plus others and were not impressed with their standards of hygiene and were not that reasonably priced. Best thing, go check each one yourself and ... Read More
Dental Crown in HCMC by Wxx3
I'm debating whether to have a crown down in HCMC or the USA. But the USA can be a PIA because I would need to return to my dentist in NYC and I'm in California. Any suggestions, comments or experiences?
Check my post in October 17 where I highly recommend a Saigon Dentist. My wife and I have had extensive work carried out there, mostly crowns, all at very reasonable cost. Hygiene excellent, sufficient English to get by. Just mention our names and ... Read More
Bought a DEALIM scooter, need parts by KruChris
Hi, I bought it off Facebook as a "HONDA". A Google search yielded no importer or dealer. Two questions: Q1: Does anyone know the brand or this particular scooter? It has a carburetor, WH-125 2T, automatic. Q2: How come that HONDA ...
They are made in South Korea under design license from Honda... Read More
Bought a DEALIM scooter, need parts by KruChris
Hi, I bought it off Facebook as a "HONDA". A Google search yielded no importer or dealer. Two questions: Q1: Does anyone know the brand or this particular scooter? It has a carburetor, WH-125 2T, automatic. Q2: How come that HONDA ...
Try Daelim scooter, they do exist... Read More
Mattress sucks by yamcha
All the mattresses I've used here suck and are hard. I bought an all natural latex queen size Kymdan for 40 mil and it sucks too. People said it's the best sleeping experience you can get but I find it as hard as a rock but still better ...
The older Vietnamese don’t use mattresses as we know them. We have, over the years, had the most problems with mattresses from the apartment/hotel with the 2/3 cm solid job to a brand new apartment in Masteri 5 via Airbnb, beautifully ... Read More
Which scooter do you like most? by yamcha
I bought myself a 2013 blue Honda Lead recently mostly for its practicality, it has a wide seating area and a lot of space under it but other than that it isn't a very good ride. I really wanted a Yamaha Grande (love the way it looks) but ...
Has anyone tried or own a Vinfast electric bike/scooter? I tested one, build and quality seems good, biggest issue is price and top speed, travelling between Da Nang and Hoi an flat out 50 kph without emergency acceleration does not appeal, even on ... Read More
Jazz music by GuestPoster100620
Hi does anyone know where can I listen to some nice jazz music in Ho Chi Minh? Tks
Try Sax n Jazz, open there website for all details... Mike Read More
Random observations by Jim-Minh
There are a number of things that strike me unusual about Vietnam, and I thought I might comment and possibly petition your observations. You don't need a wallet in Vietnam, you need a filing cabinet. Vietnamese LOVE their soccer and remind me ...
You might notice that I mentioned my wife’s Mother... My youth unfortunately has gone, I celebrate my 72nd Birthday on the 5th March... I have also just passed the 12 month mark having had cancer removed from my prostate... Now I’m ... Read More
Random observations by Jim-Minh
There are a number of things that strike me unusual about Vietnam, and I thought I might comment and possibly petition your observations. You don't need a wallet in Vietnam, you need a filing cabinet. Vietnamese LOVE their soccer and remind me ...
Maybe those that wish to discuss there medical conditions could do so under a new heading and others that do not wish to know how over weight you are could return to the original heading of RANDOM OBSERVATIONS. I have a couple to mention, Today we ... Read More
Best Hospital for Endometrial Cancer? by mtgmike
Hello. A few months ago I posted I was getting married and my wife and I were looking for advice buying property in Vietnam to live in and run her nail salon. We got married in October. We finally got our loan from the bank last week to begin ...
Hi, We are so sorry to hear about your wife’s condition... Small advice, there are 4 stages to most cancers, you need to clarify which stage Uyen is... In your position, I would be getting to Singapore for confirmation of diagnosis and for ... Read More