Ask A New Hanoian
... is The New Hanoian's Q&A forum. If you've got a question about life in Hanoi that you think you should pose to someone in the know, here is the place to do it.
Life Drawing?
Hi all,
I'm looking for life drawing classes/groups (that is drawing nudes, in a no-happy-endings, strictly art kinda way!)
Does anyone know if any classes or groups exist here?
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posted about 9 months ago by sincefeelingisfirst to Culture
Swim swim swim
HEllo...looking for a good pool to swim laps/exercise in near Truc Bach lake... as close as possible!
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Le Mat
Has anyone been to Le Mat (the snake village)? Is it cool? What's the best way to get there for a motorbikeless person? Would I need to hire a guide if my Vietnamese is dodgy, or is it the kind of place I can just show up at?
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Graveyards and 2nd hand markets
Hey,
...so where are Hanois graveyards located? Particularly where the locals used to bury the Hanoians sometimes around 50-100 years ago? Im trying to track some Westerners, missionaries and merchants, buried here then, so any information is appreciated.
2. Any 2nd hand markets around somewhere?
Thanks
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posted about 4 weeks ago by danny_emily to Culture
Decision to make
We are moving to Vietnam in 2 months. I was wondering which city would you choose to live in given the chance? Hanoi, Ho Chi Min or a city 1/2 between them. What the positives/ negatives of any of them? We are a young couple, in our twenties, no children, like activites and nightlife. Which city offers jobs to foreigners?
Thanks
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posted about 1 week ago by travelgoddess to Culture
Power Outage Notification
Does anyone know HOW people are informed of planned power outages? Over the loud speaker? On the neighborhood chalkboards? etc. Would love to know cause they seem to happen just when I need to do something that requires power. How hard can it be to learn a few words to be more informed on this? haha. Thanks in advance, Steph
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Where is the best place to meet expat teachers?
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Laughs
I am new to Vietnam and would like to know where I can meet single ladies in Hanoi and HCMC.I have heard about Beer Bars and have had a few Vietnamese guys take me to some dark places but I would like to meet girls that can speak english and have a few laughs.I have found that I can learn allot about culture by speaking and having a few laughs with the local girls.
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A good Techno club?
I was wondering whether there is any club specialised in Techno/House/Electro music.
Every "club" I visited before (Lighthouse, Solace) played only Hip Hop.
Where can I find a good one?
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Volunteer opportunities
Hey, I'm really interested in starting to feel more like a part of the community and I think the best way to do that would be through volunteer work or something. I don't speak Vietnamese at all so I'm not sure how much of a problem that is. I really like children so that would be good. Thanks
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1st timer 'traps' ; ))
Newbie in Hanoi - Any 2 cents on things to watch out for? Appreciate the tips. Thks.
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hanoi swans
Howdy fellow hanoians,
do the hanoi swans still train thursday evenings, and if so where and what time? oh, and just the training still mainly comprise most of the guys doing 'weights training' at a bia hoi?
Joey
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posted about 9 months ago by emilylinnea to Culture
need dance!
I am a trained dancer in ballet, jazz and hip hop and I need dance classes when I move up to Hanoi! Does anyone know about any dance classes here? If not, I teach/choreograph dance, or if anyone wants to get together to dance... let me know!
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Ripped off by taxis
I've noticed two "strategies" used by taxi drivers:
The fairly obvious one is when they take a long, roundabout route to inflate the meter.
The one that happened to me recently shocked me with its blatantness. The bill was about 80k, I gave him 100. He showed me his wallet - wow, no change! My gf and I looked for smaller bills, but no deal. It was late and nothing was open to get change, so after awhile we just got frustrated and said "Ok, whatever, keep it," and left.
So I know the preventive tip of making sure you call a reputable company - though they've ripped us off too. So, what can you do, basically, once you've been ripped off?
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posted about 2 months ago by Battlestar to Culture
Trumpet players
The Van Ho Ba is a jazz/latin/funk band playing in and around Hanoi and are looking for a trumpet player to join the ranks. Anyone know a trumpeteer or are you one yourself and looking for a musical outlet?!
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Does anyone know where I could find ancient books for sale in Hanoi ? If yes, please contact me.
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Sex in the City Movie Fundraiser
For anyone who enjoyed the recent B.O.D thread, you will be pleased to hear I have organised a party/fundraiser to celebrate the launch of the Sex in the City movie at Green Mango on 12 July. Check out the Facebook Vietnam Network events page for the 'Sex in the City - The Movie at Green Mango' event for more info! (proceeds going to a local community mental health clinic for women and children).
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Interest in a hip hop party
Hi, a friend and I are thinking about throwing a hip hop party and we're just trying to get an idea of how many people would be interested in coming. We would probably try to do it some time in August at Ngoc Bar La Scala (the place of the last New Hanoian Meet Up). Please give feedback. Thanks.
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art
hi...I need someone to do pencil sketches for me...
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posted about 4 months ago by princekookie to Culture
For a couple to live together..
Hello there..
I wanted to stay with my girlfriend in an apartment together, but my employer told me it is illegal in Viet Nam for a couple to live together if they are not married! Is that true???
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