Gary
@Garyleo
Singaporean expat in Vietnam
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About me
Singaporean
Lives in Saigon
Speaks English, Chinese, Vietnamese
Registration: 06 November 2012
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WARNING- Be careful with your mobile phone by tintinmiami2013
To all expats and friends living in VN. This is the 2nd time I've heard from a friend in the last month that their mobile phone was STOLEN while walking with it in HCMC. I just want to let you guys know that you need to be extremely vigilant when ...
I have two phones with me usually, a Nokia 3310 and iPhone. Usually people don't bat an eyelid when I use the Nokia. I only take out my iPhone when it is really urgent or when I am relaxing in a safe environment. Nothing to do with personal ... Read More
I need pie! by darago01
Guys, I need pie. Seriously though, I don't have an oven in my apartment, and I don't know anyone who does. I haven't had pie since Thanksgiving and I've been craving it like crazy! Does anyone know of a place where I can get some good pie??? ...
Actually one of the best meat pies I had here was in Vung Tau, a small eatery owned by an Aussie. I mean, I had better pies before... but down here, I think it can be considered a treat. Try the fish and chips as well, quite authentic taste... I ... Read More
Vietnam television schedule
Can anyone tell me how I can actually look at the TV schedule. Trying to watch EPL and Champions league football is like lottery to me... staying up or waking up in the middle of the night just to find out if there is a telecast, and if there is, ... Read More
Dreadlocks in saigon by sobia27
is there anyone who does dreadlocks in saigon.... please... it will be a great help. cheers sobi
seriously dreadlocks in Saigon just don't sound too right.. I mean look at the afternoon sun man... Read More
Traveled from HCM to HN by scooter before? by MiaTNB
Hi, My friend and I are planing to go to Ha Noi from Ho Chi Minh this end of month by scooter. We will have 28 days free. Beside big cities like Mui Ne, Lam Dong, Da Lat, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hue, Hoi An, Ha Noi. Where else should I visit. Any ...
As I've done the trip twice, I gone down the Coastal as well as the Inner Route before. Both offers different experiences and sights. I still prefer the Coastal one. The latter route can get really quiet... we don't see a single person for hours ... Read More
Traveled from HCM to HN by scooter before? by MiaTNB
Hi, My friend and I are planing to go to Ha Noi from Ho Chi Minh this end of month by scooter. We will have 28 days free. Beside big cities like Mui Ne, Lam Dong, Da Lat, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hue, Hoi An, Ha Noi. Where else should I visit. Any ...
I did Hanoi to Saigon twice on a motorbike with a guide. There was 6 of us together with a guide. 5 of us had big bikes and 2 had scooters. Along the way we faced numerous problems from blown tires, overheated engines to broken gaskets. The 2 ... Read More
An Invitation to leisurely football session in Saigon by Garyleo
Hey Guys, Seen a few postings on football/soccer in this forum. We are a team of expats and Vietnamese amateur football players, with most of us in our 30s. Recently, a few of our resident players have returned to the States and Europe and we are ...
Hey guys, So we're having a game this evening at 6.30pm and a little short on players. Anyone want to join in? Read More
An Invitation to leisurely football session in Saigon
Hey Guys, Seen a few postings on football/soccer in this forum. We are a team of expats and Vietnamese amateur football players, with most of us in our 30s. Recently, a few of our resident players have returned to the States and Europe and we are ... Read More
Playing football by BenMoth
Hi, Does anyone here play football at all? I don't want anything particularly competitive, just a kick about or 6a-side. Cheers.
facebook.com/groups/495430180526090/ UNFC... a rag tag bunch of players from over the world ( a few singaporeans, malaysians, europeans and locals), we play thursday and sats at D7... we play for fun and friendship nothing serious... actively ... Read More
My vietnamese girlfriend cannot stay at my house in vietnam overnight by enigma1981
Today i went to the local police station in da nang,cause i just renewed my visa,and the policeman told me they have right to check my house which i rented one month ago anytime even at mid-night?! And my vietnamese girlfriend cannot stay at my ...
I just had to conclude ,welcome to Vietnam.... where conflicting instructions/laws are a way of life and nobody really knows what is what... you just have to live with this. Read More
calling all singaporeans for meeting by happysin
lets arrange a day for lunch at parkson q5 pls pm thanks
It knows as Huong Vuong Plaza locally..126 Hung Vuong Street, District 5 Read More
2hours far From HCMC : Tien giang Province by Brubrulamachette
Hi there ! I've spent several hours reading all your posts but didn't find any about expatriates living in tien giang province. I will probably move to Vietnam in october for a new job as a Quality Engineer and will have to stay in Tien Giang ...
friendly moosquitoes? god... more like devil mosquitoes there! Read More
Saigon/ Ho Chi Minh forum? Isn't it the same thing? by Garyleo
Why is there a Saigon , then Ho Chi Minh forum? Arn't these two the same places? Why don't you merge them into Saigon/Ho Chi Minh forum instead to make it a lively place?
Care to explain the difference, don? I prefer Saigon as it sounds do much better. Read More
Saigon/ Ho Chi Minh forum? Isn't it the same thing? by Garyleo
Why is there a Saigon , then Ho Chi Minh forum? Arn't these two the same places? Why don't you merge them into Saigon/Ho Chi Minh forum instead to make it a lively place?
Saigon and Ho Chi Minh is the same place right? Read More
Saigon/ Ho Chi Minh forum? Isn't it the same thing?
Why is there a Saigon , then Ho Chi Minh forum? Arn't these two the same places? Why don't you merge them into Saigon/Ho Chi Minh forum instead to make it a lively place? Read More