

Mads Nordvig Nielsen
@Northcove
Danish expat in Vietnam
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About me
Danish
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, German, Danish
Registration: 26 March 2013
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Accommodation - Getting Settled by b_grantley
Hello Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon people (still not sure exactly which name to call it yet.) My girlfriend and I are just settling in town. We have been looking for accommodation and saw an apartment today in District 2 that we like. It's in An ...

You clearly don't understand why expats live there, and i am not sure you ever will..I hope you just started this year! Wait some more time :D Now that area - Thao Dien and An Phu are the main target of robbers and snatchers! So many of my ... Read More


Accommodation - Getting Settled by b_grantley
Hello Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon people (still not sure exactly which name to call it yet.) My girlfriend and I are just settling in town. We have been looking for accommodation and saw an apartment today in District 2 that we like. It's in An ...

Like you, so many expatriates thinks that Q.2 is too cheap to live! Agents and landlords exploit these 'weaknesses' and ask high price as rent plus 1-3 months rent in advance as a security! With $500 you can find out apartment in Q.1 :D If your ... Read More


Football Team by Hisdudeness
Looking to join a football team in Saigon. Not looking for anything too competitive, just something for fun. Basically a load of fat blokes running around would suit! Any info appreciated!

Everybody is welcome to join as long as they pay the fee.. Read More


Football Team by Hisdudeness
Looking to join a football team in Saigon. Not looking for anything too competitive, just something for fun. Basically a load of fat blokes running around would suit! Any info appreciated!

Show up next Thursday, bring red or black shirt and 120K - If you like, then we sign you up Read More


Football Team by Hisdudeness
Looking to join a football team in Saigon. Not looking for anything too competitive, just something for fun. Basically a load of fat blokes running around would suit! Any info appreciated!

I am sure that our team is what you are looking for.. F. C. Bucketminge - Dont mind the name ;) Read More


Football Team by Hisdudeness
Looking to join a football team in Saigon. Not looking for anything too competitive, just something for fun. Basically a load of fat blokes running around would suit! Any info appreciated!

bucketminge.com Read More


Playing Soccer in HCMC by Tobi in Vietnam
Ch脿o, are there any possibilities to play indoorsoccer in HCMC, or even better, you allready play in a a team once or twice a week and are open for new members?

bucketminge.com (九色视频 Football Club) Read More


Life in the vista? by alexart
We went to see flats and houses in D2. The houses full of cracks and humidity problems with very poor maintenance. We also went to see flats in The Vista that are in very good condition. We did not see many people around so would like to hear from ...

Sounds like a pretty small 3-bedroom apartment.. Read More


Electric bill scam? Hoi An expat resident by woahdonald
About a week ago, 2 men with yellow hardhats and orange jumpsuits on 1 motorbike pulled up to my gate and tried to get 4.5 million VND out of me for ONE month of electricity. I refused to pay it as I knew it had to be false because my previous ...

Information from cost-of-living Vietnam http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Vietnam Utilities (Monthly) Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment 1,048,750.00 (800,000.00 to 1,782,875.00) Read More


Electric bill scam? Hoi An expat resident by woahdonald
About a week ago, 2 men with yellow hardhats and orange jumpsuits on 1 motorbike pulled up to my gate and tried to get 4.5 million VND out of me for ONE month of electricity. I refused to pay it as I knew it had to be false because my previous ...

My electricity bill was around 4.000.000 VND, until I tried turning off the water-heating system (Bathroom) during the daytime - after this the bill dropped to around 2 mil. I still use the same amount of hot water as before. Today i use 1 aircon ... Read More


Life in the vista? by alexart
We went to see flats and houses in D2. The houses full of cracks and humidity problems with very poor maintenance. We also went to see flats in The Vista that are in very good condition. We did not see many people around so would like to hear from ...

I live there too, very nice place.. An Phu Thao Dien is the right place if you like it quiet.. All the shops and restaurants you need.. 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

This is procedure for changing driving licences as i know. LIST OF DOCUMENT FOR CHANGING DRIVING LICENSE 1. Fill in application form for exchange of driving license for foreigner only (Not sure where to get it, but try the place ... Read More