

Tran Hung Dao
American looking for information about Laos
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Registration: 06 August 2013
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Which and where can I get a reliable used scooter? by Richard Loo
I know many have asked this question in previous forum but some answers are outdated. I have been learning to drive ( which is my greatest achievement here with the crazy traffic) and i am now ready to get a scooter. Is it better to get a new one or ...

If i am going to stay here a couple of years ...should i get a new scooter instead? Any advice please?The advice I always give is to rent a model or several models first to try and find the one that suits you. Then buy the model you want new if you ... Read More


What's the fastest way to get a TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate? by howietp
I have been offered a job but apparently need to get an English teaching certificate for the work visa. TEFL/TESOL/CELTA/DELTA are all ok. Is if feasible to do something online and get it in a week or two? Thanks!

Interesting reading, I have been offered a job, teaching college students, with pay and accommodation and w/p, I don't have any certs'. It is legit' so what's going on with TEFL? as I was assured that training will be given on the jobMark, if you ... Read More


Anybody °µÍø½ûÇøs in Bien Hoa, Dong Nai? by mss.vicky
I am just curious. Anybody here °µÍø½ûÇøs in Bien Hoa city, Dong Nai province?

... I think °µÍø½ûÇøs will NOT choose the places which have big shopping center, good school, big hospital, big entertainment center...I think their company will arrange for them a good place near the company, Sorry, it's just my individual opinion ... Read More


Anybody °µÍø½ûÇøs in Bien Hoa, Dong Nai? by mss.vicky
I am just curious. Anybody here °µÍø½ûÇøs in Bien Hoa city, Dong Nai province?

Biên Hòa is an industrial city where you'll find mostly blue-collar workers. Generally °µÍø½ûÇøs work in the professional/expert fields (it's written in the employment laws). I do see Korean °µÍø½ûÇøs living in Biên Hòa to be closer to their factories. ... Read More


Having a hard time finding a place to live in PP by ileana0305
Hi, everyone! I moved to Phnom Penh about one month ago and I'm having a difficult time finding a nice, reasonably priced apartment/shared room. I'm currently living in a hotel, but need permanent accommodations as soon as possible as I start work ...

You'll have to walk the neighborhoods and look for house for rent signs. There's a "foreigner's quarter" where a lot of foreigners live; they have housing that has the foreigner renter in mind....meaning it's "nice" but expensive for locals. I ... Read More


Why are some foreigners - especially °µÍø½ûÇøs - hostile and patronized? by Scarletvn
Have you ever meet them on the street of Vietnam or in a forum? In someway I can understand why some of foreigners are suspicious when doing something with local people. I think good and bad people are everywhere, we should be careful with strangers ...

Good topic question Scarletvn. I read a commentary recently on Thanh Nien news about this. http://www.thanhniennews.com/commentaries/°µÍø½ûÇøs-tourists-and-western-superiority-24817.html It might have to do with the whole humanity thing with the ... Read More


What are the best routes for jogging?? by Jonas_C
Hi Guys, I will be visiting HCM from 18th March till 29th March. and during this period I cannot quit my jogging habit :) Do you have suggestions about where to jog? Also if anyone intersted for joining me will be great. P.S: Just do not expect ...

Hi Guys, I will be visiting HCM from 18th March till 29th March. and during this period I cannot quit my jogging habit :) Do you have suggestions about where to jog? Also if anyone intersted for joining me will be great. P.S: Just do not expect ... Read More


English Teacher positions in Vientiane by ancientpathos
Greetings, Been traveling around Southeast Asia for the past year and really enjoy Laos. I have a degree, post bac teacher certification, 3 years teaching experience and will attain my TESOL in august. Are there teaching positions available? Best ...

I haven't been to Laos but am interested in it. Seems to be a very mountainous country. Anyone know if there are volunteer opportunities (maybe teaching English to orphans or people out in the rural area) that doesn't involved PAYING money? To an ... Read More


How Punctual Are You? by spajcte
I was just reading some of the post, about people arranging a meeting (English Club) at coffee shop/restaurant etc But when it was due date... This happened. Hey where were you guys? i was there at 5pm. oh yeah, sorry. We got there much later ( ...

Welcome to Việt Nam. You'll need to ask your question on the Japanese forum since the locals are on "Rubber Time". Like a rubber band, time stretches. To parody Gandalf: A Vietnamese is never late sbonilla75. Nor is he early. He ... Read More


Any °µÍø½ûÇøs in Vung Tau, want to meet up? by emmy.vn
Hello! My hometown is in Vung Tau, i'm studying in HCM city. I often back to VT every weekend when i do not have any class. I saw many Russian here and some countries, any °µÍø½ûÇøs have free time, we can hanging out and making friend. Nice to meet ...

Great. Let me know. If it is children, I would not be interested. They can go to school and learn. I want to help the ones that are working or finishing Uni and need to improve their communications skills. But let me know anyway. THanks.I did say ... Read More


Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...

Here's more fuel to feed the fire in the discussion of fast food and franchises. Read it in the paper today. Fast food consumers pay a hefty price These are the highlights: VietNamNet Bridge – Fried chicken, hamburger and pizza are often the ... Read More


"We invite you to meet the other °µÍø½ûÇøs already settled in Vietnam." by siddharta
they all seem to be in saigon or tay ho - haven't seen one here in 6 months

they all seem to be in saigon or tay ho - haven't seen one here in 6 monthsHi siddharta. Don't you live in Bắc Kạn province? Way up north by the Chinese border? Probably won't see many °µÍø½ûÇøs; tourists, maybe but not so many °µÍø½ûÇøs. ... Read More


Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...

Hey what's up Chris? Still banned I see. Gotta log in as a Guest to continue spouting your ire? You must be talking about me and Wild_1 as we are the two that have VIP statuses...while you, keep getting banned and can't take a hint that you're ... Read More


5 year visa for Viet Kieu by AndrewDao
Hi, Does the 5 year visa for Viet Kieu grant you work permit aswell? Is it possible to do this when you are already in VN? I have tried to find information regarding this subject, maybe it's just me it doesn't seem to very logic or having clear ...

So you're saying that you can still work with a 5 years visa until your company asked for a work permit?Hey. Just a quick question about the immigrations in vietnam. I'm Vietkieu I have a tourist visa now. I was wondering if there's a way to do "Thu ... Read More

Renting a motorbike without a driver's license
Hi Guys, I'm coming from Việt Nam for a quick visit to Cambodia and wondering if you can rent a motorbike that doesn't require a driver's license, such as a motorbike under 50cc (you can drive these in Việt Nam without a driver's ... Read More