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posted about 4 weeks ago by DamsLNthisdress1 to Other
answered most recently by nica about 4 hours ago
Dr. Sketchy's; art classes
Anybody interested in starting a DR. Sketchy's in Hanoi? I think Hanoi is in need of interactive artistic fun- but hey, I am new and maybe there is something already out there like this? let me know!
Also, is there any place that offers art classes? something just for fun and not serious?
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posted about 2 days ago by Shrimp_Whiskers to Other
answered most recently by Alyssaafter5 about 4 hours ago
Kniiting Nerds, Unite!
Does any one know of a Stitch-n-Bitch type group here in Hanoi? I looked through the groups here and even googled it and came up with nothing.
If not, are there any knitting nerds out there who want to get together? I love knitting, but I have barely perfected the scarf. It would be nice to exchange advice while staving off the cold with some warm beverages and conversation.
Any one? Any one? Bueller?
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therapeutic massage
I suspect a pinched nerve ? anyone knows about a good therapeutic massage place with thorough knowledge of joints and nerves, etc. Have valsed my way to all reccomended massage places in HN but not found one yet to fix it ... Any suggestion/experience sharing would be kindly appreciated. Dumb, sarcastic replies not welcomed.
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posted about 2 days ago by Elliewelliesj to Other
answered most recently by Finnmaccool about 8 hours ago
Visa on arrival...possible now?
I heard that you can now get a visa on arrival when arriving at the airport - does anybody know if this is true? I also heard that it is cheaper than pre-arranging it in your own country. Mmm sounds too good to be true.
I have a mate visiting in February and was wondering if anyone knows the score.
Thank you
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gift for tet
we would like some suggestions for a gift we would like to give to our landlord for Tet, we want to buy a cherry blossoms tree and a blue pot to go with, is it appropriate? any faux pas we should avoid ? are the hampers supermarkets are selling a better idea ? ... confused. Our landlord is really a gem and we would not like to make a mistake.
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posted about 10 hours ago by MissPride to Shopping
answered most recently by Atomic about 9 hours ago
Shops Selling/Streets Specializing in Winterwear, Shopping Invitation
I'm looking for nice winterwear (coats, jackets, scarves, gloves...), but now that I actually need to do some shopping, I can't remember where *any* of streets specializing in winterwear, Made in Vietnam shops, and other such places are! I wouldn't mind hunting them down, but I'll only be in Hanoi for a few days before I fly up north... to the Arctic Circle. (No, really... Hence, the winterwear madness.)
Could anyone tell me where I could find some Made in Vietnam shops or other shops or streets selling similar merchandise? The more locations, the better. Actual addresses would be terrific, but general directions and cross streets would be appreciated as well. Thanks!
PS: Anyone up for some winterwear shopping sometime between the 8th and the 15th?
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posted about 2 days ago by DamsLNthisdress1 to Shopping
answered most recently by travelgoddess about 10 hours ago
bustier, corset, hosiery, cincher
Are there any shops that sell bustiers or corsets or cinchers or funky hosiery (or ANYTHING!) in Hanoi? (can't a girl get her style on in this place??)
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Jeans
where can one find western size jeans in hanoi?? Or get some sewn.
thanks
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Condom sizes in Hanoi
Can anybody explain why the condoms you can get in Hanoi are kind of "tight"? And what's so "OK" about them??
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Visas for Travel from Vietnam
So I'm getting closer to my departure date for Vietnam; February 10. I'm trying to figure out a couple of travel visas in the meantime and would appreciate any help.
I plan on being in Vietnam about a year and want to go to Cambodia and Laos. I'm coming from the USA and I think Laos requires me to get a visa here before leaving and Cambodia strongly suggests I get one here. Three questions:
1.) Does anyone know how easy/hard it is to get a Cambodia visa while in Vietnam?
2.) I don't know exactly when I would want to travel to Cambodia or Laos but the applications request Date of Entry/Exit. Are these dates flexible? Or do I have to travel on or around them for the visa to be valid?
3.) Is, say, a one-month visa to Cambodia and Laos (I'm not sure if there's a difference in this matter) valid for one month after I get the visa, or one month after date of entry to Cambodia or Laos?
Oh, and one more, unrelated, question- Any sense how long it takes to find an apartment upon arrival? My plan is to set down at a hotel for a bit and look around. Assuming middle-of-the-road pickiness, and hoping for a $400 - $800/month 1 bed/1 bath apartment in Hoan Kiem or Hai ba Trung... any idea of timeline?
Thanks for any help you guys can give. I can't wait to get this stuff over with and get to Hanoi.
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Confiscated Xmas Gifts - advice?
I recently received a package from Canada - Christmas presents from home!!!
The box has clearly been gone through. I expected that. What I didn't expect was the 2.3 kilo package is missing about 1.3 kilos worth of reading materials.
Some things have been 'removed' or is it 'confiscated'. A couple of books (Shakespeare and Sherlock Holmes).
Are these now in a postal employee's living room?
Is there any way to 'appeal' or find out why something was confiscated... If nothing else I would like to make the (empty) gesture of complaining to someone official. Anyone know to whom?
Is there any hope of these books showing up?
Any advice on future shipments coming from out of country?
I am not naive about the corruption here - but I am disappointed. Advice (or am I looking at just consolation, now) is welcome.
It would make my poor mom feel better, too. ;)
Thanks!
PS - any ideas on where to find some 'complete works' of Doyle or Shakespeare here in Ha Noi?
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driving to laos
Does anybody know the paperwork requirements for traveling with a private car from Vietnam into Laos?
thanks
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bank cheque/draft
is it easy to get a bank cheque/draft in any of the banks in hanoi? do they require that you provide other documents aside from you passport? can you recommend a bank where i can get one? i need to send a payment to HCM and they require me to pay it through bank cheque/draft. having no local bank account, i thought i might face some challenges along the way.
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posted about 4 months ago by TscTempest to Other
answered most recently by TscTempest about 2 days ago
Multi-function Housekeeper
Hi,
I'm having trouble finding a part-time, Vietnamese House Keeper who, can cook, shop, clean, speaks English, German and Chinese (max. sal. USD100), any recomendations?
;-)
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looking for no sugar, no fat, no carb foods
Anyone has come aross rye bread,sugarless peanut butter, olive oil spray here ?
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Pet Stores? Animal Markets?
Does anyone know where I can buy a monkey or any medium sized primate? Was thinking of getting a dog or cat but think a monkey is better for all around security. How much is a run of the mill Monkey run you in Hanoi these day? is inflation effecting the prices?
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Bicycle shop (fix gears)
Hello,
does anybody know a shop (or street :-), which sells locks for bikes, a nice saddle and (most importantly), who can fix a Shimano gear?
Thanks!!
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Fender guitars
Can I buy a real Fender in Hanoi, I'd settle for a squire...
Would it be better to go to Thailand or China to buy one?
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Where does one find Motos?
Does anyone know where the police sell the motorbikes they, aquare from various locations? I have heard that they are good to contact for all the furiture and bikes and suh needed when new in town?
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Living in Nghi Tam (Flower Village)
My husband, 6 month old bub and I have been in Hanoi for almost 2 weeks and are looking for a place to live. We have found what we believe to be a great place in Nghi Tam. Before we sign any contracts, we were hoping to garner information/advice on living in the area. (We thought the area was perfect until we were told that the area floods!).
Thanks in advance for any information you can give. We really want to at least try to make the right housing decision :)
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