butlersrevenge
English expat in Vietnam
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About me
English
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Registration: 09 May 2013
Activity
Language Exchange: English and Vietnamese.
Hi all! Chuc mung nam moi! I hope to improve my Vietnamese with a language exchange. I am a beginner so want someone who doesn't mind sitting with me and repeating phrases from a textbook, if that isn't too boring :P I am a teacher here ... Read More
Badminton partner by butlersrevenge
Hi everyone! I'm trying to find a badminton partner to play with in TPHCM. I'm an OK player, and have been having lessons for the past 5 months. So, I'm 'good' for a foreigner but every time I play Vietnamese people I get beat ...
Thanks Naomi! :D Read More
Badminton partner
Hi everyone! I'm trying to find a badminton partner to play with in TPHCM. I'm an OK player, and have been having lessons for the past 5 months. So, I'm 'good' for a foreigner but every time I play Vietnamese people I get beat ... Read More
Second-hand/used kindle
I want to buy a Kindle, but the old Kindle with the keyboard as I like making notes when I read. Does anybody know a shop where I can buy this in Saigon? I've checked - maydocsach.vn/ and they don't have any on the website, so I was looking ... Read More
Good charities for an English teacher in Saigon. by butlersrevenge
Hey everyone! I was thinking about getting involved in some local charities. I was wondering if anyone has any experience/recommendations? I know all charities are desperate for people, so I would like advice on where they need people most, which ...
Great! Can you send me your number in a private message and I'll be in touch! :D Read More
Good charities for an English teacher in Saigon. by butlersrevenge
Hey everyone! I was thinking about getting involved in some local charities. I was wondering if anyone has any experience/recommendations? I know all charities are desperate for people, so I would like advice on where they need people most, which ...
Thanks for your reply! I can't speak Vietnamese though, would this be an issue if I went there? :) Read More
Good charities for an English teacher in Saigon.
Hey everyone! I was thinking about getting involved in some local charities. I was wondering if anyone has any experience/recommendations? I know all charities are desperate for people, so I would like advice on where they need people most, which ... Read More
A good place for a good christmas dinner? by butlersrevenge
I know I've left this late, but does anyone have any tips on any places that make a good quality christmas dinner? I don't mind paying more if it's an 'all you can eat, all you can drink' hotel, but all suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance, ...
Thanks, I did see that but it's a bit thin for ideas. I was, some would say naively, hoping for a christmas miracle and some great last-minute suggestions... Read More
A good place for a good christmas dinner?
I know I've left this late, but does anyone have any tips on any places that make a good quality christmas dinner? I don't mind paying more if it's an 'all you can eat, all you can drink' hotel, but all suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance, ... Read More
Male English teacher new to HCM looking to make friends with locals! by butlersrevenge
Hi everyone! I moved to HCM from Manchester England about 3 weeks ago to work as a teacher and so far I love it! I was wondering what the people on this forum are like and whether or not any local Vietnamese want to hang out sometime or just talk on ...
Hi all, sorry I am late in responding! I am having a great time and have made a lot of great friends! I am very sorry if I haven't replied to you personally but there really have been a lot of replies! Thanks for your kindness, I think this is a ... Read More
go swimming by kientrung.tran
HCm city is hot these days. So i want to find someone to go swimming with me at Rach Mieu pool (1 Hoa Phuong, D.Phu Nhuan) or Nguyen Tri Phuong Pool (8A, D10). Are you interested in?
I'll definitely check it out! Read More
motorbike driver license ? by Daiisy
I just wonder ; As an expat do you need to have motorbike driver license to ride them .. And where to get it ... If the police stop ... what do I need to do ? ... Anyone have experience on this case please share ... Thank you ... Daisy
Hahahaha, this is great advice! Nope, nothing wrong! He was trying to say I was going 20km/h over the limit when I had just slowed down to go through the junction they were stood at. All my friends said it was too much, so now I know and next they ... Read More
motorbike driver license ? by Daiisy
I just wonder ; As an expat do you need to have motorbike driver license to ride them .. And where to get it ... If the police stop ... what do I need to do ? ... Anyone have experience on this case please share ... Thank you ... Daisy
I was pulled over by the police on my 3rd day of riding (bad luck, no probs since) and he wanted 750 but we settled for 400. It was expensive but if you don't mind to haggle with the police it's OK. The scariest part for me is the insurance issue ... Read More
go swimming by kientrung.tran
HCm city is hot these days. So i want to find someone to go swimming with me at Rach Mieu pool (1 Hoa Phuong, D.Phu Nhuan) or Nguyen Tri Phuong Pool (8A, D10). Are you interested in?
Are these swimming pools where people go to swim 'seriously' or just have fun? Thanks. Read More
Male English teacher new to HCM looking to make friends with locals! by butlersrevenge
Hi everyone! I moved to HCM from Manchester England about 3 weeks ago to work as a teacher and so far I love it! I was wondering what the people on this forum are like and whether or not any local Vietnamese want to hang out sometime or just talk on ...
Thanks everyone for making me feel so welcome to this community! Hopefully I can get to know you all more in my time in this wonderful city! Read More