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American expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Registration: 27 July 2010
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Cost of living in Vietnam – 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Vietnam in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Vietnam you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Vietnam? > accommodation ...
How much does it cost to live in Vietnam? > accommodation prices Ho Chi Minh City, Phu My Hung, District 7 2bed/2bath/110m2 = 650-1150/month > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc.) Never used > food prices (your monthly budget) ... Read More
Thanksgiving in HCM? by angelaschonberg
Hello Everyone- BrotherDonald and I were wondering the same thing. Are there any western restaurants in HCM that serve Thanksgiving meals? If anyone knows of any we are all ears :) Thank you! Angela
To Brother Donald, Can I have the email address where you got the Legend Hotel Thanksgiving Menu from. I am not getting a response on the phone number listed. Thanks, Crystal Read More
Thanksgiving in HCM? by angelaschonberg
Hello Everyone- BrotherDonald and I were wondering the same thing. Are there any western restaurants in HCM that serve Thanksgiving meals? If anyone knows of any we are all ears :) Thank you! Angela
You can get a thanksgiving dinner at any of the world class hotels in District 1. Caravelle, Legend, New World etc. They are the closest you'll get to a good ole' American Thanksgiving. Read More
I need a pet rabbit looking after for a month by perce63
Hi everyone, I am moving down from Hanoi to HCMC but the timing between houses means I cannot mind our pet rabbit. Is there a Vet in Anphu or HCMC for that matter that would take the animal. I am running out of time and need a lead. Perce
I am an American living in HCMC. I might be bale to find someone to care for your pet. How long? Read More
Moving to Saigon in September. Where to live? by eastboundndown
Hey guys, I'll be moving over that Vietnam in September. I'll spend a month in Hanoi, then move to Saigon for at least a year. There are 16 in my group coming, and I was wondering where is the best area to live? We're a pretty adventurous group ...
The night life and cultural atmosphere is District 1 in HCMC also known as Saigon. It is where all things fun happen. However, the airport is in a poorer district about an hour from District one in Thanh Binh District. Just some info that might ... Read More
teaching english in saigon??? by koukla206
hi! very interested to know what the job prospects are for qualified english teachers in saigon....i hold a bachelors degree, TEFL, have teaching experience etc...so whats it like there for teachers??? i taught in japan for one year and have been ...
I'm a qualified English teacher with a Masters degree and it took me 1 year to find a good job. Yes you can get a job that is 15 to 18 dollars an hour but most of them are part time and have no benefits. The hours are lousy. I was working for 3 ... Read More
Moving to Saigon in August by lots_of_smiling
Hi Im moving to Saigon from London in August and just wanted to check a few things. Firstly my doctor is being very indecisive over whether or not I need to have a Japanese Encephalitis injection, can anyone tell me whether or not I should get it. ...
One thing I have to add....I've been in HCMC for over a year and have been to Vietnam many times and I am not considered FAT in the USA as I am a size 12 or L. However, it is very difficult to find clothing here that fits and I always have to ... Read More