jack
@satch36
English looking for information about Vietnam
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Lives in liverpool
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Registration: 21 June 2011
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Looking for WALNUT furniture... WHERE should I find? by baongoc
I have just moved to a new apartment in An Phú dist. My husband and I intend to buy some furniture; such as bed, cabinet, table... We are only interested in Wood furniture, especially Walnut. It is really hard to find a good brand for this kind of ...
Have you looked in the 'classified' under 'furniture' and particularly the 'BESPOKE FURNITURE' advertisement. I am sure you can be helped by this small firm. Read More
Buying a camera in Ho chi minh city by satch36
I am contemplating buying a new camera. Specifically a FUJI finepix model. I need to be sure about a few things. Are there any pitfalls I should be aware of, e g are there 'fake copies' of cameras to be palmed of with? Are prices comparable with ...
Hi Liz. I am also from the Wirral. Pensby,, Do keep in touch. I hope to get out to VN later in the year. I have an eye problem I need to sort out but will be back as soon as i can. I have some good friends in HCMC, if you need advice or ... Read More
Buying a camera in Ho chi minh city by satch36
I am contemplating buying a new camera. Specifically a FUJI finepix model. I need to be sure about a few things. Are there any pitfalls I should be aware of, e g are there 'fake copies' of cameras to be palmed of with? Are prices comparable with ...
HI Lizreece1. I am back in the u.k now and bought my Fuji HS10 here, While I was in Ho Chi Minh I found this shop and was offered a deal on a Fuji HS 20. The shop is HONG 43, 43 Le Loi, District 1, 08.38216987 (information from a ... Read More
Buying a camera in Ho chi minh city by satch36
I am contemplating buying a new camera. Specifically a FUJI finepix model. I need to be sure about a few things. Are there any pitfalls I should be aware of, e g are there 'fake copies' of cameras to be palmed of with? Are prices comparable with ...
Thanks for that information. I have noticed this camera store mentioned before but only in relation to Nikon cameras. What I have in mind to buy is the Fuji Finepix HS20EXR or FinePix S200EXR I will check the store first chance I get.Thanks again. ... Read More
Buying a camera in Ho chi minh city
I am contemplating buying a new camera. Specifically a FUJI finepix model. I need to be sure about a few things. Are there any pitfalls I should be aware of, e g are there 'fake copies' of cameras to be palmed of with? Are prices comparable with ... Read More
Getting to know the typical Vietnamese. by Gpm2011
Been here in Vietnam for nearly 8 months but i don't have any idea what a typical Vietnamese is. Anybody wants to share with me some inputs. Thanks.
If I have offended anyone with my comments, I apologise I will accept my knowledge of VN is only limited, although I have visited this country annually and sometimes bi-annually, since 2004. The reason for my returning is simply that I love the ... Read More
Getting to know the typical Vietnamese. by Gpm2011
Been here in Vietnam for nearly 8 months but i don't have any idea what a typical Vietnamese is. Anybody wants to share with me some inputs. Thanks.
Jaitch. At the end of your post you list a whole bunch of 'why's'. Each 'why' is completed with a '?' which suggests you require answers. I suppose the overall answer, as I see it, is this. 'This is Viet Nam, these are Vietnamese people. ... Read More
Getting to know the typical Vietnamese. by Gpm2011
Been here in Vietnam for nearly 8 months but i don't have any idea what a typical Vietnamese is. Anybody wants to share with me some inputs. Thanks.
If you sit and wait for something to happen, it rarely will. You have to make it happen. You must go to meet the Vietnamese people. A smile or a nod of the head will often help. Make a fuss of their children, they love their kids and equally ... Read More
Binh Chau hot springs by satch36
I am going to Vung Tau for a few days and would like to visit Binh Chau hot springs. I have looked at many sites to see what transport there is but can only find tours to Binh Chau from HCMC, I am sure there is someone who will be able to tell me, ...
UPDATE Having had a chat with the receptionist at my hotel about the many options open to me, taxi, private hire, Honda om. I decided to take the bus. It was a two hour journey requiring a change , But no hanging around waiting for ... Read More
Binh Chau hot springs by satch36
I am going to Vung Tau for a few days and would like to visit Binh Chau hot springs. I have looked at many sites to see what transport there is but can only find tours to Binh Chau from HCMC, I am sure there is someone who will be able to tell me, ...
Hi Howie. Thanks for all the advice. As I am taking a friend a motorcycle would not be useful but I do take you point about asking from the receptionist about transport. Jack Read More
Binh Chau hot springs by satch36
I am going to Vung Tau for a few days and would like to visit Binh Chau hot springs. I have looked at many sites to see what transport there is but can only find tours to Binh Chau from HCMC, I am sure there is someone who will be able to tell me, ...
Thanks Howie, you have given me plenty of options, once again As for hiring a Moto, with my eyesight I would be a danger to one and all. Last time I personally drove a motorbike was about 50 or more years ago. Would love to able to do it once again ... Read More
Hydrofoil Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau by satch36
Is it possible to book a return ticket for this journey? If it is possible, where is the best place to buy a ticket, at the terminal booking office or through an agency?
Update to this post. I did ask at the hotel and followed their suggestion that I should go to the terminus and book in advance. In doing so, I was able to book return tickets, for specific dates and ferry time. Seats are also reserved. VINA ... Read More
Binh Chau hot springs
I am going to Vung Tau for a few days and would like to visit Binh Chau hot springs. I have looked at many sites to see what transport there is but can only find tours to Binh Chau from HCMC, I am sure there is someone who will be able to tell me, ... Read More
Hydrofoil Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau by satch36
Is it possible to book a return ticket for this journey? If it is possible, where is the best place to buy a ticket, at the terminal booking office or through an agency?
Thanks again Howie, I will follow that up asap. jack Read More
Hydrofoil Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau by satch36
Is it possible to book a return ticket for this journey? If it is possible, where is the best place to buy a ticket, at the terminal booking office or through an agency?
Thanks Fordy. Your reply is appreciated. Like to find out things early so as not to have problems on the day. Jack Read More