

vanessacorey
American expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
19
About me
American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, Russian
Registration: 14 September 2013
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I need pie! by darago01
Guys, I need pie. Seriously though, I don't have an oven in my apartment, and I don't know anyone who does. I haven't had pie since Thanksgiving and I've been craving it like crazy! Does anyone know of a place where I can get some good pie??? ...

I beg to differ, Tran Hung Dao: it's called Turkey Day for the infamous history of 2-legged turkeys destined to squabble and induce clan warfare....as well as the aftermath of stuffed turkeys lying around after the festivities of the holiday table ... Read More


I need pie! by darago01
Guys, I need pie. Seriously though, I don't have an oven in my apartment, and I don't know anyone who does. I haven't had pie since Thanksgiving and I've been craving it like crazy! Does anyone know of a place where I can get some good pie??? ...

What? You have an eatery (and with an oven) and you don't make pie? What's wrong with you??? I have one of these little convection ovens too. It's ok for some things, but it has its drawbacks of course so I use it sparingly. I am REALLY going to ... Read More


I need pie! by darago01
Guys, I need pie. Seriously though, I don't have an oven in my apartment, and I don't know anyone who does. I haven't had pie since Thanksgiving and I've been craving it like crazy! Does anyone know of a place where I can get some good pie??? ...

That is truly sad. Pie for everyone and everyone for pie says I! Maybe we'll have to get together sometime over homemade pie. I love to bake, but I only bake deserts when I plan to have company or otherwise share them at some kind of get ... Read More


Looking for good Vietnamese Tutor by dougiewayne59
Im an expat living in HCM, hoping to find good Vietnamese Tutor that is looking for long term work as Tutor and not only a quick few Dong. Any one interested or ideas where to find. Doug

Unfortunately, for many of us foreigners, it is VERY loud and chaotic in HCMC and the Vietnamese here come from many different regions and speak in different accents. When music and car horns are blaring and many people are talking at once in ... Read More


new to vietnam, need social life! by vicnmark
Hi! We moved to Phu My Hung beginning of august from Australia, we are here for a few years for my hubbys work. I have 2 daughters 16 and12 that go to Australian international school. Now that everyone is settled I'm looking for women's social ...

Welcome to Vietnam then! I think you will have no trouble finding or being found by.....a social life here in Vietnam. People can be very friendly and fun here, especially when there is an opportunity to practice English. Read More


Hi! New member living in HCMC for 3 years by vanessacorey
Hi! I am a new on this site, but I have lived in HCMC for 3 years. I filled out a profile here, so check it out if you like. Happy trails! Vanessa

Where in Southern California are you from? I lived for a time in Long Beach as well as in Monterey back in the early 80s. Northern and some of Central California is more to my tastes of climate and terrain, but I did enjoy some parts of Southern ... Read More


Hi! New member living in HCMC for 3 years by vanessacorey
Hi! I am a new on this site, but I have lived in HCMC for 3 years. I filled out a profile here, so check it out if you like. Happy trails! Vanessa

Yes, I know. The PNW has it's share of people who get the winter blues. Just 2 hours away from Portland is Seattle, Washington. The weather there is a bit worse with less sunshine and more precipitation which accounts for a big difference in the ... Read More


I need pie! by darago01
Guys, I need pie. Seriously though, I don't have an oven in my apartment, and I don't know anyone who does. I haven't had pie since Thanksgiving and I've been craving it like crazy! Does anyone know of a place where I can get some good pie??? ...

Well savory pies are awesome too! Read More


I need pie! by darago01
Guys, I need pie. Seriously though, I don't have an oven in my apartment, and I don't know anyone who does. I haven't had pie since Thanksgiving and I've been craving it like crazy! Does anyone know of a place where I can get some good pie??? ...

Oh how funny! I feel for you sister. I finally went out and got an oven so I could cook and bake halfway decent western food, especially baked goods like pies, cakes, cookies for my many friends here. I know your craving was 2 months ago, but it ... Read More


Hi! New member living in HCMC for 3 years by vanessacorey
Hi! I am a new on this site, but I have lived in HCMC for 3 years. I filled out a profile here, so check it out if you like. Happy trails! Vanessa

In answer to your other question, I do get outside the city now and then. Da Lat was certainly a refreshing break from the hot weather and concrete jungle. It was pleasantly cool, but warm enough that I still wore shorts and a t-shirt. I found ... Read More


New jobs & housing sections + new classifieds by Julien
Hi, we are proud to announce our brand new jobs and housing sections on expat-blog.com We've also redesigned and improved our classifieds system. Please do not hesitate to share your thoughts : let us know if you notice any bug, problem or if any ...

Thank you for replying Julien. That did cross my mind as a possible reason, but I could not find any information on the site regarding the terms for classified ads. Read More


Hi! New member living in HCMC for 3 years by vanessacorey
Hi! I am a new on this site, but I have lived in HCMC for 3 years. I filled out a profile here, so check it out if you like. Happy trails! Vanessa

Portland is sprawling metropolis, built on hills, at the end of a mountain gorge, in a valley bordered east and west by high mountain ranges. Add an abundance of rivers, lakes, and the nearby cold Northern stretch of the Pacific Ocean, and you get a ... Read More


A moment of silence for Wayne by Tran Hung Dao
A moment of silence for our fellow countryman(if you're American)/expat/teacher. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S3bjhfYpMg8/TEOxIIsZ4SI/AAAAAAAAB9w/hv73oClZGdU/s320/a+moment+of+silence.jpg Mr. Wayne Madison, may you rest in peace. ...

What an awful tragedy. My sincere condolences to his friends and family. I have seen something like this more than once in my time here. Problematic road conditions and cultural habits combine to make road accidents the number 1 cause of death in ... Read More


New jobs & housing sections + new classifieds by Julien
Hi, we are proud to announce our brand new jobs and housing sections on expat-blog.com We've also redesigned and improved our classifieds system. Please do not hesitate to share your thoughts : let us know if you notice any bug, problem or if any ...

Hello! I have a question. How long does it normally take to validate a classified ad? If there is a problem with validation, does the staff notify the member? I wrote an ad yesterday, but it has not been validated yet. Is that normal? Thanks! Read More


Hi! New member living in HCMC for 3 years by vanessacorey
Hi! I am a new on this site, but I have lived in HCMC for 3 years. I filled out a profile here, so check it out if you like. Happy trails! Vanessa

Yes, Portland is a wonderful place for bicycling as well as many other outdoor sports and activities. Back home I both ride and hike nearly every day. The city itself is quite bicycle friendly, but I do love riding on the outskirts out into the ... Read More