Carla
@Cpearce1988
English expat in Vietnam
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About me
English
Lives in HCMC
Speaks English
Registration: 18 January 2015
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Working in Tan Binh district, where's best place to rent? by SamB33
Hi all, I'll be starting a new job in HCMC next month and will be working in the Tan Binh district. I've been trying to get a head start on searching for a flat/room although can't seem to find much choices in Tan Binh so I've been ...
Hi Sam, I work in Tan Binh and if you're only transport is by foot or taxi I would strongly recommend living as close to your work as possible! The days are really hot and walking around is a lot more taxing than you'd think! I don't ... Read More
Visa exemption for UK citizens - can you help me?! by Cpearce1988
Hey! So as UK citizens we have been granted a 15 day visa exemption and we were wondering if there is any limit to hopping in and out of the country in quick succession? We'd like to leave HCMC for Phu Quoc island, then return for a few days, ...
Hi! Thanks so much for your help :) yeah i've had a lot of feedback on the issue as lots of others have been denied re-entry because they didn't understand the rules! We've decided we won't be able to take advantage of the ... Read More
Visa exemption for UK citizens - can you help me?!
Hey! So as UK citizens we have been granted a 15 day visa exemption and we were wondering if there is any limit to hopping in and out of the country in quick succession? We'd like to leave HCMC for Phu Quoc island, then return for a few days, ... Read More
I'm looking for friends by Daniele Abbate
Hi everyone, I'm totally new in HCMC and I would like to have tips about interesting places, restaurants and bar to visit. can anyone help me on that? thanks Daniele
District 1 is easiest for us as we live in Tanh Binh and it's quite difficult getting there. We've been to district 2 once before though and it's great over there! Have you been to Saigon Outcast? Read More
I'm looking for friends by Daniele Abbate
Hi everyone, I'm totally new in HCMC and I would like to have tips about interesting places, restaurants and bar to visit. can anyone help me on that? thanks Daniele
Hey guys, It seems like there's a lot of like-minded people here! Me and my boyfriend would love to meet more people too. Shall we all arrange to meet up at some point? We work all day Saturdays sadly but we are always free after 5pm on ... Read More
Íæż½ã½ã blog HCM June Gathering on Sunday 14th June 2015 by Richard Loo
Hello Everyone.June is going to be exciting with two event. Our charity event and the gathering as below: Please come to support us: Date: 14/06/2015 Sunday Venue: Highland Coffee 181 ...
Hello! I was just wondering when the next Íæż½ã½ã meet up is going to be? Thank you, Carla Read More
a get-together if you haven't got a plan on Sunday by thaitrang1910
We are having a get-together on Sunday 28th June. We are around 10 including foreigners and Vietnamese. Welcome those who like to join. If you are interested in making nice, open friends or asking about living tips, go for it with us. Plan : 8 PM at ...
We're free after 5pm every Sunday. That would be great. Read More
Íæż½ã½ãs in Tan Binh? by Cpearce1988
Hi guys, We're living and teaching in Tan Binh district by the airport and we were wondering if there are any fellow expats who would like to meet up? Our school is small so its been difficult getting to know people. If anyone would like to ...
Hi Bao, Sorry, we have met so few people in the area who speak English, we didn't think there would be any natives on here too! Yeah that would be great. We're hoping to organise a meet up somewhere within the next few weeks if there are ... Read More
Íæż½ã½ãs in Tan Binh?
Hi guys, We're living and teaching in Tan Binh district by the airport and we were wondering if there are any fellow expats who would like to meet up? Our school is small so its been difficult getting to know people. If anyone would like to ... Read More
a get-together if you haven't got a plan on Sunday by thaitrang1910
We are having a get-together on Sunday 28th June. We are around 10 including foreigners and Vietnamese. Welcome those who like to join. If you are interested in making nice, open friends or asking about living tips, go for it with us. Plan : 8 PM at ...
I've only just seen this but would love to join in next time if there is one! Read More
Vietnamese speaking club by Jiao
* Do you think we should have Vietnamese speaking club (VNSC) for foreigners who love Vietnamese language and wanna to practice to improve Vietnamese much more? * Hi foreigners, Do you want to join this group? We only create this group for you if ...
Can't believe we missed this! Are you meeting again this Sunday? If so, I and my partner will be there! We've had four Vietnamese lessons and just had our lessons cancelled as our teacher is leaving :( Thanks, Carla Read More
Vietnamese speaking club by Jiao
* Do you think we should have Vietnamese speaking club (VNSC) for foreigners who love Vietnamese language and wanna to practice to improve Vietnamese much more? * Hi foreigners, Do you want to join this group? We only create this group for you if ...
Great idea! Myself and my boyfriend, who are here until December, would love to join! We know only basic words and need A LOT of practice! Read More
Íæż½ã½ã blog HCM June Gathering on Sunday 14th June 2015 by Richard Loo
Hello Everyone.June is going to be exciting with two event. Our charity event and the gathering as below: Please come to support us: Date: 14/06/2015 Sunday Venue: Highland Coffee 181 ...
Hi! My boyfriend and I work until 5pm on Sunday's in Tan Binh district but we would love to join you for a coffee afterwards! It takes some time during these hours to get to district 1 though, as I'm sure you're aware. Is it worth it if ... Read More
Cost of living? by jakobsenerik99
I was wondering if anybody could tell me!! Can I live quite comfortable in Ho Chi Minh City for around 1600 us dollars pr month?
Hi guys we've just moved here for a month and are also in an appartnent in the same area at the manor just wondering if you were near here! Best wishes FionaIs this in reference to my post? If so, we're in Tan Binh right by Cong Hoa! Read More
APARTMENT LIVING by reds_196
Hey everyone, kemol here, kool blog n forum, I will be traveling to Vietnam in the near future n I wonder how expats dwell in Vietnam, I've found n learn a little about hostel n its convenience, but what if you wanted an actually apartment, are ...
We live in Tan Binh and pay $350 a month for our apartment (two of us). We actually found our landlord on expatblog. It's a great apartment, very safe with 24/7 security. Balcony, bedroom, kitchen and private bedroom. Cleaner twice a week. We ... Read More