AlexDoan
Ukrainian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Ukrainian
Speaks Ukrainian, Russian, English, Polish (a little bit), Vietnamese (currently studing)
Registration: 03 March 2015
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Thinking of moving family to HCMC - lots of questions !? by AlandjulesUK
Hi All I am in discussions about a job in HCMC. From a personal perspective i am very excited but i have a young family (1 year old son and 4 year old daughter). But i have lots and lots of questions that i am desperate to ask someone ...
Colinoscapee, I live in D8 and at least 3 times a week go to Ben Thanh area by bus #34. It goes through all D7))) Also there is 140 bus, which has its way only above the northen part of D7. Read More
Thinking of moving family to HCMC - lots of questions !? by AlandjulesUK
Hi All I am in discussions about a job in HCMC. From a personal perspective i am very excited but i have a young family (1 year old son and 4 year old daughter). But i have lots and lots of questions that i am desperate to ask someone ...
Not at all) Formally you just need to cross a bridge, because D1 and D7 are neighbours. If you live in Phu My Hung (South-West of D7) and need to get to Ben Thanh market (well-known sight right in the centre of D1), it takes 10-12 minutes by bike ... Read More
Thinking of moving family to HCMC - lots of questions !? by AlandjulesUK
Hi All I am in discussions about a job in HCMC. From a personal perspective i am very excited but i have a young family (1 year old son and 4 year old daughter). But i have lots and lots of questions that i am desperate to ask someone ...
It takes 5 minutes to depart from D7 to D1 even by bus) Read More
Thinking of moving family to HCMC - lots of questions !? by AlandjulesUK
Hi All I am in discussions about a job in HCMC. From a personal perspective i am very excited but i have a young family (1 year old son and 4 year old daughter). But i have lots and lots of questions that i am desperate to ask someone ...
Hi, in fact HCMC is a bit tough for a family with babies in terms of lacking of playdrounds. The best choice would be District 7 (Phu My Hung area). It is quiet and not so polluted. There are many squares and parks (basketball courts:). I also saw ... Read More
how much is iPhone 6 & 6+? by kattie1120
Can someone give me an idea how much is iPhone 6 & 6+ in Vietnam? Are there apple stores in HCMC?
Apple has an official reseller. You can reach that information from Apple's website. Here are the locations [https://locate.apple.com/vn/en/sales/?pt=3&lat=10.8230989&lon=106.6296638] Prices are also there. It seams that delivery to ... Read More
Meditation course by michela_to
Hello, where can i post an invitation to self development and meditation courses that i will start soon here in HCMC? Thanks, Michela
Michela, I believe you can do it here also)))) Read More
Snorkeling? by Cjrathome
Hello all, I have been looking for a place to retire for a few years and it was mentioned to me I may want to look at Vietman. All I realy want to do is snorkel from shore and do volunteer work.... On a low budget. I do not need to live on the ...
Hi there! I believe Vietnam is right what you need. Expenditures depends on your needs and wishes. There are a lot of volonteer opportunities including UN ones but not only. Read More
What is your favorite fruite in VN by AlexDoan
Yesterday I tried durian for the second time in my life. First one was better... From now - no durians in my life) Who wants to share with own fruit-tasting experience, please do that.
About all fruits (trai cay)... Depends on your needs preferences, fruits could be cathegorized: Sweet and dry: jack fruit (Mit in Vietnamese), annona in var (Na), mango (Xoai), mangosteen (mang cut) Sweet and moist: longan (Nhan), Lichee, Rambutan ... Read More
What is your favorite fruite in VN
Yesterday I tried durian for the second time in my life. First one was better... From now - no durians in my life) Who wants to share with own fruit-tasting experience, please do that. Read More
Ukrainians in Vietnam by DennisHabarov
ΠΡΠΈΠ²Π΅Ρ ΡΠΎΠΎΡΠ΅ΡΠ΅ΡΡΠ²Π΅Π½Π½ΠΈΠΊΠΈ, ΡΠΎΠ»ΡΠΊΠΎ ΠΏΡΠΈΠ΅Ρ Π°Π» ...
ΠΡΡΠ°Π½Π½Ρ, Π·Π΅ΠΌΠ»ΡΡΠ΅) Read More
Need help chosing Bilingual International school HCMC by seamad
I'm looking for a bilingual international school in HCMC for my son and I found only two choices BCIS (Bilingual Canadian International School) and AIS (Asian International School, IPS primary school, AHS middle and high). While the facilities ...
Seamad, maybe you should surf first) Not sure that you will find non-advert reviews here. You should contact schools directly IMHO. ishcmc.com/ renaissance.edu.vn/ renaissance.edu.vn/ ssis.edu.vn/ Prices are available there. Read More
Looking for a Teacher or school to learn the Vietnamese language. by rene in vietnam
I'm from Holland, 56 years old and live life close to Long Xuyen in the Mekong Delta with my Vietnamese wife. I want to learn Vietnamese. I can't find a teacher in Long Xuyen. I hate Saigon. So I'm looking for a teacher in Dalat for the ...
I'm sorry, Rene. How do you talk to your vietnamese wife?))) Have you asked her to teach you? It is cheaper and much more effectively imho. No offense. Good luck in your search Read More
Looking for a Bird House by xanadubell
Hi. Does anyone knows where I can find a Bird House? Especially those that can be hanged. I was told there were many sold in District 10. I hope it is really Bird House that are sold there and not bird cage. Hope to hear your reply ...
Hi there) There are at least two specialized shops near my apartments). District 8. Pham hung ave, right after the bridge. ENJOY shopping))) 175 PhαΊ‘m HΓΉng, 4, QuαΊn 8, Hα» ChΓ Minh, VN - goo.gl/maps/g1RoY Read More
European food in VN
Good day? Do you know where to find REAL european food in HCMC? Many so called 'bakeries' are far from non-asian cuisine. I've just surfed this one vk.com/pastryvn Read More