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• Bit of a weird question, but I really want to find GRAINS OF WHOLE WHEAT. Does anyone know where I might be able to buy wheat grains? Would love to make bread from freshly milled wheat. (I can source the stoneground, wholewheat flour, but its the whole grains themselves that I'm after). Would be really grateful to hear from anyone who has seen wheat grains for sale in Hanoi. Thanks!

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• I'm wondering how much of a headache it would be to start up a very small business importing natural skin care from the USA. Anyone know anything about the process? I need to provide either a Business Registration Certificate or Reseller's License (or the like) in order to order wholesale from the States. I'm completely in the dark about this process. I also know nothing about shipping clearance/ customs procedures etc. Anyone know where I can look to find out about this?

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• My husband & I are wanting to buy a good quality treadmill (needs to be comfortable for running). Does anyone know where we might find one in Hanoi? As we still have gym membership for a few months yet we don't necessarily need it straightaway, so would also be interested to know if anyone has a good one they'd like to sell when they leave the country. Thanks!

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• Posted Friday August 1st, 2008.

  Hi - I just saw this now. As you posted this 3 months ago I'm guessing the baby has already been born or is close? Do you know where things are up to? I don't know of any organizations but am happy to work with you to figure out what could be done to help her.

  In response to the question: Hi all, I have a verry important question. I know a woman who is mad. She can not take care herself. Unfortunately she has six month womb but, she doe...

• Posted Wednesday August 13th, 2008.

  I'm really sorry this happened to you, Bethany.

  In response to the question: WARNING! For those of you looking for housing to rent, steer CLEAR of Pho Van Cao, at the end of Lieu Giai! On Alley 33, house number 3, there is an ...

• Posted Friday August 15th, 2008.

  Cheers for that virezo; I'll give it a go. Really appreciate you writing.

  In response to the question: Bit of a weird question, but I really want to find GRAINS OF WHOLE WHEAT. Does anyone know where I might be able to buy wheat grains? Would love to ma...

• Posted Friday August 15th, 2008.

  Welcome to Hanoi!

  (I can't think of any scams but just wanted to give you a welcome :-)

  In response to the question: Newbie in Hanoi - Any 2 cents on things to watch out for? Appreciate the tips. Thks. ...

• Posted Monday September 15th, 2008.

  Thanks for that info Mike. Can I contact you directly?

  In response to the question: I'm wondering how much of a headache it would be to start up a very small business importing natural skin care from the USA. Anyone know anything abou...

• Posted Saturday October 11th, 2008.

  We stayed in Elegant 5 on Nam Ngu when we first arrived. It is more expensive than you are talking about - more like $25 I think - but close enough that my husband walked to his office on Hai Ba Trung each day. You might be able to wangle a deal. We were really happy with it. Would recommend asking for one of the rooms at the back as they are a little quieter. Laundry is pretty cheap. Most have a mini kitchen and are quite large for the area. Location-wise, it forms a fairly equally-sided triangle with Hanoi Towers and Pacific Place (closer to Pacific Place tho). Lovely, simple rooms with special touches like a vase of fresh flowers. A very well-known VN restuarant very close as well as a popular but slightly expensive expat-focused one (VN food) and a super little French bakery. We also walked to KOTO from here.

  We also stayed for a few nights at The Ritz hotel. Again - about $25 a night but I know some people have gotten in for closer to $20. Perhaps they'd do a deal for a longer period of time (?) Right on Hoan Kiem lake, between Fanny's Icecream and Intimex, set back a little from the road. Includes brekky each day. Again, I'd ask for a room at the back (quieter) and as high as possible (stairwell can be a bit noisy if guests return late at night). Means lots of stairs (5 floors I think), but we were semi-grateful for the exercise. TINY rooms compared to Elegant 5 but more centrally located. Both places super clean and they didn't try to pull any swifties. Mr River at The Ritz is exceptional in customer service. Lots of holiday-ers here, whereas Elegant 5 tends to have more (working) medium-termers.

  Elegant 5 has dialup that you pay an extra $1 per day for (I think?) and I seem to remember The Ritz had something to plug into also, but you'd need to check with them. We chose instead to take our laptops to Highlands Coffee at both Hanoi Towers and Pacific Place to check email, and at The Ritz they provide free internet access computers in the cosy lobby. That's where my experience runs out I'm afraid. Hope this is useful!

  PS - We find www.tripadvisor.com extremely helpful for reviews of such places.

  In response to the question: I will be in Hanoi for 4-5 weeks and have not had any luck with finding rooms for rent in Hai Ba Trung. Can anyone recommend a guesthouse or a hotel ...

• Posted Saturday October 11th, 2008.

  We had Santa Fe on this end (and one of their partners on our way out of Australia). Not sure about where in the world they ship to but we were impressed with Stephanie at Santa Fe. Lovely lady and has been here a long time. Her phone number 6 months ago was 0908096222. If she can't help you she'll no doubt have some suggestions - she's really helpul. French Caribbeans sounds nice!

  In response to the question: Hi there, Does anyone know a reliable and reasonably priced shipping an forwarding agent ? it is to send used furniture etc, from Hanoi to the Fren...

• Posted Saturday October 11th, 2008.

  Many thanks to all three of you for your replies. And so quickly! Ray, I'll try to get in touch with you through 'message the poster'...

  In response to the question: My husband & I are wanting to buy a good quality treadmill (needs to be comfortable for running). Does anyone know where we might find one in Hanoi? A...

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