philwatson
English expat in Vietnam
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About me
English
Lives in Phu Quoc
Registration: 23 September 2014
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Which area is more ideal to live in for a short 6 months stay in SGN? by andy1npl
I was wondering weather D1 or D7 is a better stay for Foreigner planning on staying in HCMC for about 6 months to a year? Input would be great.
I suggest you look at D3 or D10. Both good for eating, drinking etc and walkable to D1 (if you must). Rent a small serviced studio apartment for $350/400 a month. Read More
Airport taxi service for late arrivals by bryanmills
Hi, My flight to Saigon in a couple of weeks will arrive @ TSN airport at around 11:00P.M. I'm wondering what is the availability of the Mai Linh or Vinasun taxi services at that time. Anything to watch out for with regard to the ...
There will be no problems getting a taxi. They are all on a meter and it should cost less than 200,000vnd to D1/3. Read More
Dog Meat Trade in Vietnam by sjpersonal
The reason that I joined this group was to learn more about Vietnam because I was really considering retiring there in a few years, specifically Hoi An. I found out about the Murder of Innocent Dogs in Thailand for food, so that country was crossed ...
I live on Phu Quoc island and haven't seen dog meat for sale here, but I expect it's available if you knew who to ask. When passing through hcmc, I stay very near the airport and dogmeat is openly butchered, cooked, displayed and eaten in ... Read More