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mikebrown

matt

@mikebrown

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American in Vietnam

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37

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15

About me

American

Lives in Ho Chi Minh City

Speaks english

Registration: 08 June 2015

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matt
mikebrown replied to a thread
9 years ago
The Norths Ace

TEFL course. Is it required? by The Norths Ace

Hello I am moving to SE Asia in around a year's time. Possibly early 2017. I will explain what my plans are and then I would like some advice, preferably from people who have experienced 1st hand what my post is about :) I will be 48 when I ...

matt

you only need it if you do not have a teaching degree already. Read More

matt
mikebrown replied to a thread
9 years ago
tien.ho03

If student has bad result in class,is it right to blame for teacher? by tien.ho03

I worked for certain language centers in Vietnam. I am an English teacher. Students coming to those center are quite "lazy". Most of them just learn in class and do not study or even do homework at home. So the question is that how they ...

matt

I know what you mean. I too work as an English teacher. kids can do no wrong. American influence is coming and it is not a good thing always. Read More

matt
mikebrown created a thread
9 years ago

repair costs for motobike

I need to have my motobike repaired and need to know how much I should pay for the repairs. I need to replace the brakes both front and back and the throttle is sticking. I also need to have the shocks replaced as well. I like the bike I just need ... Read More

matt
mikebrown replied to a thread
9 years ago
GuestPoster123

VPN services by GuestPoster123

Which is the best VPN TO buy in Vietnam Many American websites won't run here unless I have a VPN

matt

I use ipvanish for my VPN works well too many different places you can choose for your country too Read More

matt
mikebrown replied to a thread
10 years ago
Cloud9

Do you need a permit to ride a motorbike in VN? by Cloud9

Has anyone gotten pulled over for not having license/permit? How much was the fine? I'm don't want to ride the taxi while I'm there. Just want to rent and ride if that is permissible by the local authority.

matt

I have followed all the above suggestions and I have been under the radar for 2 months now. Read More

matt
mikebrown replied to a thread
10 years ago
JamesA6117

Any other Americans around here? by JamesA6117

Hi! I am looking to make some western friends. I live with Vietnamese friends, so I don't have many opportunities to meet westerners. Specifically Americans... Any Americans out there?

matt

hey James I am from the states hit me up Read More

matt
mikebrown replied to a thread
10 years ago
JVo18

Western grocery stores in HCMC? by JVo18

Hey all, I've been looking for American grocery stores in the city. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. Mainly I'm looking for stuff like buffalo sauce to make buffalo wings, tropicana orange juice - pretty much any food from America. ...

matt

I know I may be late in response but good pizza can be found at Le crespo in d1290 lý tu trọng.quân 1they have awesome brick oven pizza. I have been on the hunt for a month for good pizza. They are the best so far and at good price ... Read More

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mikebrown replied to a thread
10 years ago
mikebrown

finding western medicine by mikebrown

I went to the corner pharmacy today and thought that i could get my blood pressure medicine and nope they not have so how do i find my lisinopril Htcz 20/ 12.5 mg?

matt

Thanks guys so much after several hours of searching I found it and yes I got the real this time so I am good for now. Read More

matt
mikebrown replied to a thread
10 years ago
mikebrown

finding western medicine by mikebrown

I went to the corner pharmacy today and thought that i could get my blood pressure medicine and nope they not have so how do i find my lisinopril Htcz 20/ 12.5 mg?

matt

Thank you for your response I got an equal medicine. Read More

matt
mikebrown replied to a thread
10 years ago
mikebrown

finding western medicine by mikebrown

I went to the corner pharmacy today and thought that i could get my blood pressure medicine and nope they not have so how do i find my lisinopril Htcz 20/ 12.5 mg?

matt

Thank you I will give that a try Read More

matt
mikebrown created a thread
10 years ago

finding western medicine

I went to the corner pharmacy today and thought that i could get my blood pressure medicine and nope they not have so how do i find my lisinopril Htcz 20/ 12.5 mg? Read More

matt
mikebrown replied to a thread
10 years ago
Daniele Abbate

I'm looking for friends by Daniele Abbate

Hi everyone, I'm totally new in HCMC and I would like to have tips about interesting places, restaurants and bar to visit. can anyone help me on that? thanks Daniele

matt

Well only if you swear your nice.... I would be glad to take you around and show you a few places I have learned about. Read More

matt
mikebrown replied to a thread
10 years ago
Richard Loo

blog HCM June Gathering on Sunday 14th June 2015 by Richard Loo

Hello Everyone.June is going to be exciting with two event. Our charity event and the gathering as below: Please come to support us: Date: 14/06/2015 Sunday Venue: Highland Coffee 181 ...

matt

Okay karaoke people from last night I need to know if posting pics are okay please pm me with your name and what you were wearing and a yes or no please Read More

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mikebrown replied to a thread
10 years ago
JackBateman

Multiple Entry 3 Month VOA - June 2015 by JackBateman

Hi, does anyone have any information regarding the Multiple Entry 3 month VOA? Apparently most VOA companies have stopped accepting applications for those, and the ones that do seem shady(Like this one: ...

matt

All I was told I had to show that I was leaving I guess by plane ticket or so. Seeing that at the time I knew I could get a 3 month extension I DoD not ask anymore questions. The single entry I DoD not have to show that I was leaving the country so ... Read More

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mikebrown replied to a thread
10 years ago
Daniele Abbate

I'm looking for friends by Daniele Abbate

Hi everyone, I'm totally new in HCMC and I would like to have tips about interesting places, restaurants and bar to visit. can anyone help me on that? thanks Daniele

matt

Do you have a place to stay already? My building is on the boarder of d1 and d5 let me know. I am here for at least two more months please feel free to look me up Read More