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Garyleo

Gary

@Garyleo

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Singaporean expat in Vietnam

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30

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5

About me

Singaporean

Lives in Saigon

Speaks English, Chinese, Vietnamese

Registration: 06 November 2012

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Gary
Garyleo replied to a thread
11 years ago
tintinmiami2013

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 ...

Gary

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

Gary
Garyleo replied to a thread
11 years ago
darago01

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??? ...

Gary

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

Gary
Garyleo created a thread
11 years ago

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

Gary
Garyleo replied to a thread
11 years ago
sobia27

Dreadlocks in saigon by sobia27

is there anyone who does dreadlocks in saigon.... please... it will be a great help. cheers sobi

Gary

seriously dreadlocks in Saigon just don't sound too right.. I mean look at the afternoon sun man... Read More

Gary
Garyleo replied to a thread
11 years ago
MiaTNB

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 ...

Gary

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

Gary
Garyleo replied to a thread
11 years ago
MiaTNB

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 ...

Gary

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

Gary
Garyleo replied to a thread
11 years ago
Garyleo

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 ...

Gary

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

Gary
Garyleo created a thread
11 years ago

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

Gary
Garyleo replied to a thread
11 years ago
BenMoth

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.

Gary

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

Gary
Garyleo replied to a thread
11 years ago
enigma1981

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 ...

Gary

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

Gary
Garyleo replied to a thread
11 years ago
happysin

calling all singaporeans for meeting by happysin

lets arrange a day for lunch at parkson q5 pls pm thanks

Gary

It knows as Huong Vuong Plaza locally..126 Hung Vuong Street, District 5 Read More

Gary
Garyleo replied to a thread
11 years ago
Brubrulamachette

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 ...

Gary

friendly moosquitoes? god... more like devil mosquitoes there! Read More

Gary
Garyleo replied to a thread
12 years ago
Garyleo

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?

Gary

Care to explain the difference, don? I prefer Saigon as it sounds do much better. Read More

Gary
Garyleo replied to a thread
12 years ago
Garyleo

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?

Gary

Saigon and Ho Chi Minh is the same place right? Read More

Gary
Garyleo created a thread
12 years ago

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