Flo-vn
French expat in Vietnam
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About me
French
Lives in Hanoi
Speaks french, english, vietnamese, and (basic) mandarin chinese
Registration: 25 March 2012
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Why the blood test for a working visa? by duanef
I smoked a joint about three weeks ago with a French tourist and heard that thc stays in your blood for a month. I just had my blood tested, and not for HIV, like other countries screen for. Why do they take a blood test here? Naive Duane
HIV and other communicable diseasesThanks for your reply. I should have ask also "why?" Cos if you have HIV, then what? They don't give you the visa? I've never been asked for such a test for any kind of visa. Read More
Why the blood test for a working visa? by duanef
I smoked a joint about three weeks ago with a French tourist and heard that thc stays in your blood for a month. I just had my blood tested, and not for HIV, like other countries screen for. Why do they take a blood test here? Naive Duane
Hi Duane, Don't worry they are not testing for drugs. I know a fair few regular smokers who have been through the process and passed the medical without issues.So what are they testing for? Read More
Sex with locals, std's and the law by worried man
Hello there Im a man from the UK living in hcmc. Ive been here about 9 months, when I first arrived I got friendly with this spanish guy and his vietnamese wife, through the wife I met her niece and she seemed nice had a few dates and then we had ...
From what I've learned, both can affect men also. Read More
SALSA DANCING by Sejhmet
Hi everyone! Anyone knows any salsa club for dancing in Hanoi? I am a cuban salsa dancer and I am moving to Hanoi soon! I love dancing! Big hug everyone!
If anyone find cuban salsa class in Hanoi, I'm interested. I learned a few steps and loved it. :) Read More
Sex with locals, std's and the law by worried man
Hello there Im a man from the UK living in hcmc. Ive been here about 9 months, when I first arrived I got friendly with this spanish guy and his vietnamese wife, through the wife I met her niece and she seemed nice had a few dates and then we had ...
It only affects women, and same goes for chlamydia.Where did you learn that HPV and chlamydia only affect women? Read More
Sex with locals, std's and the law by worried man
Hello there Im a man from the UK living in hcmc. Ive been here about 9 months, when I first arrived I got friendly with this spanish guy and his vietnamese wife, through the wife I met her niece and she seemed nice had a few dates and then we had ...
(...)someone had mentioned to me that there are western guys in jail here for infecting girls with std's, though he is known for talking shit and peddling fear, still I put 2+2 together and got 16.You shouldn't give too much credit to what expats ... Read More
Be my Vietnamese Teacher Or Friend by benq
HI I've been in HANOI over a year but I could not speak Vietnamese at all. It is really....really...really...difficult. I am here for working and I think I might stay at HANOI quite long time (at least over several years..I guess) I've started to ...
Hi benq, I'm interested in korean and japanese languages. I'm not vietnamese but I can still help, as I'm myself a long time learner. I still didn't begin to learn korean or japanese but that's one of my plans for the new year. Anyway, we can also ... Read More
Buying a motorbike? - Think twice before buying expensive one. by saigonmonkey
I currently own a Honda Wave, 100cc. For several years, I've been wanting to upgrade to a bigger, nicer bike - something like a Honda SH 150. As many of you know, they are very expensive, which in turn makes them targets for thieves. That in itself ...
Mr. Flo-vn, I know how to protect myself ... what I said was just a statement that doesn't required an answer. However, what you have said makes perfect sense and is a good tip for those who are new here in Saigon (or Vietnam).My appologizes, I ... Read More
Buying a motorbike? - Think twice before buying expensive one. by saigonmonkey
I currently own a Honda Wave, 100cc. For several years, I've been wanting to upgrade to a bigger, nicer bike - something like a Honda SH 150. As many of you know, they are very expensive, which in turn makes them targets for thieves. That in itself ...
It is quite sad. You can not ride a nice bike because of ... You can not use a nice phone on the street because ... you will loose your hand ... etc.In Vietnam I believe you have 100 times more chances to be killed in an accident than to be killed ... Read More
Buying a motorbike? - Think twice before buying expensive one. by saigonmonkey
I currently own a Honda Wave, 100cc. For several years, I've been wanting to upgrade to a bigger, nicer bike - something like a Honda SH 150. As many of you know, they are very expensive, which in turn makes them targets for thieves. That in itself ...
I agree for the CUB. The Dream was pressy good too. The worst sh*t I ever drove : the Minsk. Totally overestimated bike, pure legend. :D Read More
Buying a motorbike? - Think twice before buying expensive one. by saigonmonkey
I currently own a Honda Wave, 100cc. For several years, I've been wanting to upgrade to a bigger, nicer bike - something like a Honda SH 150. As many of you know, they are very expensive, which in turn makes them targets for thieves. That in itself ...
Anyway, I don't understand what makes the Honda SH so attractive to many people. I tried one a few weeks ago, and I was surprised how heavy and sluggish for 150cm... Read More
Buying a motorbike? - Think twice before buying expensive one. by saigonmonkey
I currently own a Honda Wave, 100cc. For several years, I've been wanting to upgrade to a bigger, nicer bike - something like a Honda SH 150. As many of you know, they are very expensive, which in turn makes them targets for thieves. That in itself ...
You can also be killed for an iPhone. Drug addicts have no limits when suffering withdrawal... Read More
Visa Extension.... by johnnywastaken
Hi... I'm sure this has been surely covered here before however I can't find it...my apologies if it has been. I have no experience with visa extensions in Vietnam... so if someone could be so kind as to direct me... I would be greatly ...
How many times can a 3 months visa be extended? Read More
Helmets : where are the big retailers? by Flo-vn
I'm looking for a new helmet ("demi-jet" style). I want high quality, not a helmet with light plastic, cheap polystyrene and a very thin layer of foam, like 95% helmets you can find here. The only reliable helmets I've found are a few models at ...
@catsophat mentioned: [img align=c]http://travelfish-sg.s3.amazonaws.com/blogs/vietnam/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Blog-Helmets-Andes.jpg Andes Helmets 112 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Quan 3, TP HCM www.andes.com.vnThat's one of the few places I've found. ... Read More
Helmets : where are the big retailers? by Flo-vn
I'm looking for a new helmet ("demi-jet" style). I want high quality, not a helmet with light plastic, cheap polystyrene and a very thin layer of foam, like 95% helmets you can find here. The only reliable helmets I've found are a few models at ...
@nexus_cph : cool! @catsophat : thanks but that's the ANDES shop I mentioned in my first post. Read More