Buzzer
Irish expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
71
About me
Irish
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, Irish, little german/french/spanish.
Registration: 22 February 2012
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Any CELTA Certified Teachers Here? by kjwyatt
Hi, all! I'm enrolled in the CELTA course at ILA starting October 14th. Are there any CELTA certified teachers on this site who can give me some advice or share their experience? Also, where in Saigon can I buy (or download) the recommended grammar ...
Is it a 9-5 course for a whole month? If so, it's a lot of work, but not difficult. It's just....a lot. But it's a great experience too. No experience with ILA in particular ( did my CELTA with International House) but it's totally worth it. ... Read More
Quick bike question by Buzzer
Went for a trip home there for two weeks and now I'm back. Thing is, my bike has been in my buildings garage for those two weeks and now won't turn over. Just wondering if anyone had any advice for getting a bike going after it's been sitting ...
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Quick bike question
Went for a trip home there for two weeks and now I'm back. Thing is, my bike has been in my buildings garage for those two weeks and now won't turn over. Just wondering if anyone had any advice for getting a bike going after it's been sitting ... Read More
Motorbike repair cost advice by Buzzer
Hey guys, Sorry if this has been posted before but I had a few questions with regards to repair costs for my bike. I just wanted to get a ball park of what I should be paying. I want to replace a mirror that broke (just the glass broke out but the ...
Cheers man. Yeah I was guessing about 1-200 for the mirror but thought I would check here first. And the tube price seems bout right from what I paid the other day. Thanks very much! Read More
Motorbike repair cost advice
Hey guys, Sorry if this has been posted before but I had a few questions with regards to repair costs for my bike. I just wanted to get a ball park of what I should be paying. I want to replace a mirror that broke (just the glass broke out but the ... Read More
How to date a foreigner and NOT get your heart broken? by UKGuyInSaigon
Does anyone have any advice to offer to both foreign men and Vietnamese women about how to achieve long lasting success in a relationship?
I have friends get into relationships with Vietnamese women and while it's not true for all, a lot of them were very much along the lines of, Week 1: Meet the parents. Week 2: Start discussing marriage and children. Week 3: Guy runs for the ... Read More
Unusual attractions in HCMc by Buzzer
So I'm looking for some interesting ideas of places to visit in or near HCMC besides the usual (Cu Chi, War Museum etc). Found some stuff I'd never heard of like the FITO museum but was wondering if anyone could suggest anything else? It doesn't ...
Yeah that one is one the list for sure. Thanks! Any others? Read More
TESOL by yttocs
I'm coming to VN next year and I've just signed up for a TESOL program at a university here in the US. The program consists of six courses that are six weeks each. In addition, there are extra courses available to add on to the certificate. I'm ...
If you have the option of doing the CELTA do it. I found it fantastic (did it in Dublin, not Nam) but it is a great foundation. I know a good few who have done TESOL and TEFL etc and it seems to be quite lacking, but that's just personal opinion ... Read More
Unusual attractions in HCMc
So I'm looking for some interesting ideas of places to visit in or near HCMC besides the usual (Cu Chi, War Museum etc). Found some stuff I'd never heard of like the FITO museum but was wondering if anyone could suggest anything else? It doesn't ... Read More
Paying utility bills in Vietnam by Marc SGN
Hello expat community, I really like my stay here in Saigon. Everything is just so easy going here... Except paying your utility bills sad We spent half of our x-mas dinner in the dark, as the electricity company thought it's more romantic to ...
Other then setting up a bank debit system or going to the actual office, is there any other way of paying water bills? Electric can be done at Western Union etc but not water. And paying through the bank in person is insanely longwinded for water ... Read More
Paying utility bills in Vietnam by Marc SGN
Hello expat community, I really like my stay here in Saigon. Everything is just so easy going here... Except paying your utility bills sad We spent half of our x-mas dinner in the dark, as the electricity company thought it's more romantic to ...
Actually, does anyone know what the deal is with paying the water bills? Electric can be done in the post office, but not water? Read More
Advice for first time bike rental by Buzzer
So my housemate and I are looking to finally rent a pair of bikes here in HCMC and just wondering if anyone has any advice, rental places they would recommend etc? Also, what's a good price to be paying and at what price do you start getting ripped ...
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Advice for first time bike rental
So my housemate and I are looking to finally rent a pair of bikes here in HCMC and just wondering if anyone has any advice, rental places they would recommend etc? Also, what's a good price to be paying and at what price do you start getting ripped ... Read More
Policing in HCM City by Sploke77
I recently did an illegal U turn in District 1 and was introduced to the 'shady' side of policing in this beautiful city. The way that I looked at it was well, he may have 4 children to take care of and his pay sure has to be. Supplemented! Just ...
Was about to post something about this. Looking to start driving here next month, also looking to get a VN license (for health insurance reasons). In terms of traffic police here how does it work? Are they more or less likely to stop foreigners? ... Read More
Daily contact lenses in HCMC by Buzzer
Quick question. Isn't there a street here full of opticians and the like??? I know I saw the name on here before but can't seem to find it again. Also has anyone here any experience of buying daily disposable contacts in HCMC? Any ideas on ...
Sorry I should mention I was going in for contacts, not glasses. But yeah, great service. Highly recommend. Out of curiosity, what's your issue with grinding plastic lenses?? Read More