Dao
@jedd
Vietnamese expat in the USA
Forum posts
14
About me
Vietnamese
Lives in Texas
Speaks English & Vietnamese & ghetto trash
Registration: 20 September 2012
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Packing for Hanoi by katiedyas
I will be moving to Hanoi from California at the beginning of July and will be staying for a year teaching English. I've been trying to research important things and clothing to bring for the whole year but most only reference what to pack for ...
I've been trying to research important things and clothing to bring for the whole year but most only reference what to pack for short term trips. I was hoping I could have some first hand accounts of people living in Hanoi (or have previously ... Read More
Where do expat meet up? by Richard Loo
Many of us are newbie like your truly and we are fairly new in HCM. Is there any place where expats can meet up or gather together to exchange ideas and experience? The Metro -Lotteria or the new Parkson with Big C would be a good place? any ...
Good to hear. Hopefully next meet up will be larger. Read More
Timing for VN license and buying motorbike by jeff-vn
My wife and I recently moved to HCMC from a job assignment in Thailand. We are on a 3-month work visa while my employer processes the paperwork for a work permit. We plan to be here for 4-5 years at least. I want to buy a motorbike and need a little ...
We plan to be here for 4-5 years at least. .....what are the advantages/disadvantages to getting a new bike vs. a used one in good condition?When you factor in all the given variables related to cost of ownership, you'll come out ahead w/ a new ... Read More
Honda CBR250R by jedd
who's got one in hcmc? you like it?
I love scooters! I have one back home....not a PCX but a Burgman 650. The PCX does have alot going for it, mainly outstanding fuel economy, but scooters in VN are so bland and ubiquitous. Riding a CBR250 in HCMC is like driving a Ferrari in LA ... Read More
Looking For a Reliable Motorbike To Buy by Brice Horner
I am arriving in Hanoi in early October and after completing a 10 day guided motorbike tour I will be looking to buy a reliable motorbike to get me to HCMC. I will be leaving HCMC in November and will sell the bike again. Does anyone have a bike ...
Ha Giang province is included as part of our trip. I am really looking forward to seeing the area and the people. Which is your favourite part of the country?Definitely Ha Giang b/c of the mountains. The views are spectacular, very dramatic, ... Read More
Looking For a Reliable Motorbike To Buy by Brice Horner
I am arriving in Hanoi in early October and after completing a 10 day guided motorbike tour I will be looking to buy a reliable motorbike to get me to HCMC. I will be leaving HCMC in November and will sell the bike again. Does anyone have a bike ...
I rode a CB250 and did a 5 day m/c tour to Ha Giang province during Tet. ahhh, the memories. I can't wait to go back this spring and take in another m/c tour. Going to ride 12 days this time....to Laos, you bet! Read More
Cheap International Schools by Milena73
Hi, Im going to move to Hanoi in january next year, my husband got a job there. We have a problem because we have been checking in internet all the international schools and all of them are extremely expensive for us to afford it. We have 2 kids ...
Eab, you from Austin, TX? Homeschooling is huge in austin.;) Read More
Looking For a Reliable Motorbike To Buy by Brice Horner
I am arriving in Hanoi in early October and after completing a 10 day guided motorbike tour I will be looking to buy a reliable motorbike to get me to HCMC. I will be leaving HCMC in November and will sell the bike again. Does anyone have a bike ...
I am arriving in Hanoi in early October and after completing a 10 day guided motorbike tour ...10 days on a m/c ...where are you guys headed? Let me guess....Laos? Read More
4 star hotel in Hanoi by Janevu
I'm seeking a 4 star hotel in Hanoi, can anyone suggest me? we need a quite hotel with standart service, hotel near city center is prefered. Thanks
Old town is very noisy. Sometimes I wonder how anyone can get any sleep at all in that area. Look into the Intercontinental Hotel on Westlake. I stayed there. Highly recommend it. It's north of old town, in a nice and quiet area. Rooms are perched ... Read More
Honda CBR250R by jedd
who's got one in hcmc? you like it?
Thx for the insight....well, shucks. Scratch that off the list. back in the States, my son rides a cbr250 to go to/from school. I was hoping to get us on one of these bikes when we come to visit hcmc this summer. I completely forgot that it's be ... Read More
Summer school by jedd
Hi, new member here. I'm VN, born in Saigon, but lived all my life in USA. I've returned to HCMC & Hanoi for 3 trips so far, all during TET 2009,2010,2011. i love HCMC so much that I will return this summer, 2013 for a month. I'm taking my 17 yr ...
i remembered seeing a high school in phu my hung called the Ting School? It may be a bit far, but it could work for us, assuming that this school offers summer enrollment. Read More
Summer school by jedd
Hi, new member here. I'm VN, born in Saigon, but lived all my life in USA. I've returned to HCMC & Hanoi for 3 trips so far, all during TET 2009,2010,2011. i love HCMC so much that I will return this summer, 2013 for a month. I'm taking my 17 yr ...
correct, summer vacation is over now. I'm looking for enrollment for June, 2013, which is during summer time, and during our summer vacation.;) Read More
Summer school
Hi, new member here. I'm VN, born in Saigon, but lived all my life in USA. I've returned to HCMC & Hanoi for 3 trips so far, all during TET 2009,2010,2011. i love HCMC so much that I will return this summer, 2013 for a month. I'm taking my 17 yr ... Read More