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@sevencoloriris

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Polish expat in Vietnam

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Polish

Lives in Hanoi

Speaks English and Vietnamese

Registration: 15 July 2012

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11 years ago
Guestposter651

Moving to Ha Naoi by Guestposter651

Hi All, I am heading to Hanoi for 6 weeks from 2morrow ,any hints/survival tactics, good/bad stories and advice? Thanks Raf

sevencoloriris

If you take mini bus, it cost 40.000 ( almost $2) to get into city center :) Minibuses park at the corner on the far right of arrival gate. Depart every 30 minutes :) Have a good time in Hanoi Cheers, Read More

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11 years ago
anicesommer

Architect's salary in Vietnam by anicesommer

Hi to all, I am a qualified Architect with 6 years UK experience. I have applied for some jobs in architectural companies here in Hanoi and am wondering what salary I could ask for. I know, they probably offer some bonus packages but would 2000$ be ...

sevencoloriris

For experienced foreign expert, a Vietnamese company can offer up o 6000usd/month.CEO can get 13-15K, all before tax... But to live a comfortabke life here, it would be enough if your income is 1000usd per month after tax... So you have a wide ... Read More

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12 years ago
jason05

Where can I find the best Western style coffee in Hanoi? by jason05

I've looked at many places but I want to know if someone knows any cafe gems I haven't been to.

sevencoloriris

One more recommendation for you guys: The Hanoi social club, at No.6 Hoi Vu st. 3 floors, small and cozy rooms, cute tables and chairs, full of expats. Drinks are okay but the atmosphere is nice. A Hanoi-French style house but you won't feel out of ... Read More

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12 years ago
gavaxo

Alone for christmas eve by gavaxo

Hello, i m looking for friends to share the christmas eve all together tonight. I m travelling alone and free tonight so if you want to meet just contact me or send me email. Im french and my name is cyril. Email : six_ril@hotmail.com See ya!

sevencoloriris

Hey Cyril, Still in Hanoi Wanna have a drink to celebrate the new year today??? :) Read More

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12 years ago
Simsalamim

Looking for a good photographer, good places to eat... by Simsalamim

and a store, which sells bicycle bells... can anyone help me please :)?

sevencoloriris

Ha ha... you wanna buy the bicycle or the bell only??? ha ha... funny that I've never heard anybody want to buy that.. :)... check some shops selling/fixing old bicycles or some men fixing bike on the streets. I think they'll have some for ya ... Read More

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12 years ago
zafu

taxi rate from airport by zafu

Hi, What is a reasonable taxi fare from the international airport to the old city center of Hanoi (Silkpath Hotel)? What kind of taxi should I select once I exit the terminal? Is there an official/organized taxi rank? Can I negotiate a fixed fare ...

sevencoloriris

Option 1- mini bus: you can take mini bus which is 40 000/person ($2).That is a 16-seat mini bus, you can find where it stops when you go out of Arrival Lobby and look on the right. There is the sign saying that you can take a seat with 40,000 VND. ... Read More

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12 years ago
bluecheer

internet and mobile phone by bluecheer

hi there just after information on internet and mobile phones, i will be travelling next year about june-july for 3 months and will have lap/top and phone both 'apple'..what are the best providers for both,and costs. thanks.

sevencoloriris

For internet... you can use free wifi in most of cafe in Hanoi. Just go there, call a drink and you can sit for hours and using internet free of charge...:).... If you wanna use it at home, well...depends on your landlord or your hotel, but I ... Read More

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12 years ago
jason05

Where can I find the best Western style coffee in Hanoi? by jason05

I've looked at many places but I want to know if someone knows any cafe gems I haven't been to.

sevencoloriris

ZOMA cafe - 22 Ly Quoc Su (cozy place, nice decor, English speaking staff, full of Expats) Align Cafe (1 Khuc Hao St. or 6B Duong Thanh St. Nice Asian decor, English speaking staff, nature lovers's favorite place) Read More

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12 years ago
ellenellena

hoping to make a friend by ellenellena

Hi. Been living in Hanoi for quite sometime now but haven't really met a friend to meet up for a nice coffee, tea or even lunch or dinner. Talk, play and have a good conversation with, build a good friendship. Anyone near in My Dinh, Keangnam and or ...

sevencoloriris

Hope you all had a great New Year eve ...:)... HAPPY NEW YEAR, 2013 Cheers, :) Read More

sevencoloriris replied to a thread
12 years ago
Julien

Tips from expats in Hanoi by Julien

Hi all, everyone can now participate to the Hanoi business directory! You can recommend a professional and indicate you appreciate its services. > A plumber did a great job with your water leak? > A restaurant always welcomes you ...

sevencoloriris

From Hanoi to the Airport, you can take Venus taxi which cost only 200K VND oneway, no surcharge. This is the cheapest price I know now in Hanoi. From the airport to the city, I usually take mini bus which is 40k/person. the mini bus can load 13 ... Read More

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12 years ago
sevencoloriris

Need Spanish and French tutors to form a studying group !!! by sevencoloriris

Hi there, I am now looking for a Spanish and French tutor/class in Hanoi. I am actually at low budget so it is perfect for me if I can find someone or a group of people who are willing to exchange the languages, like one Spanish/French lesson for ...

sevencoloriris

is it??? ha ha... thought it must be lower... it is raining, so it is very cold... :) Read More

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12 years ago

Need Spanish and French tutors to form a studying group !!!

Hi there, I am now looking for a Spanish and French tutor/class in Hanoi. I am actually at low budget so it is perfect for me if I can find someone or a group of people who are willing to exchange the languages, like one Spanish/French lesson for ... Read More

sevencoloriris replied to a thread
12 years ago
kym monroe

new to hanoi by kym monroe

hey guys, so i arrived last week and am currently in the process of finding work (english teacher) and a flat. if you know any cool places to hang out language exchanges (would like to speak some spanish) or sports groups, (football, climbing) ...

sevencoloriris

Yo Kym... Wanna have some drink??? lol... Read More

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12 years ago
sevencoloriris

Let's chat about where to have fun??? by sevencoloriris

Seriously, where in this city can I have fun? Feeling so bored with having too much free time here... Anybody recommend? Where are you usually out and about? The heat in daytime is not really something comfortable... (>__

sevencoloriris

I WANNA HAVE SOMETHING FOR FUNNNNNNNNNNN !!!How u doin.....? ;-)Hi there... I am doing just ok, I must say... most of the time trying to force myself doing something, working on something... ha ha.. sometimes go out, for dating, for chatting with ... Read More

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12 years ago
sevencoloriris

Let's chat about where to have fun??? by sevencoloriris

Seriously, where in this city can I have fun? Feeling so bored with having too much free time here... Anybody recommend? Where are you usually out and about? The heat in daytime is not really something comfortable... (>__

sevencoloriris

It depends on your taste? What's about your taste? Sometime, you should spend your time with your close friend enjoying a cup of coffee in a quite place...Yeah, I did that so often... and when you do it too often, you'll feel bored quickly doesn't ... Read More