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French looking for information about Vietnam

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Lives in Paris

Registration: 12 October 2012

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zafu created a thread
12 years ago

purchasing a phone/data prepaid sim card in Hanoi?

Hi, I will arrive in Hanoi on the 27th for 8 days and am looking to purchase a prepaid phone/data sim card for my mobile phone so I can have a local number and internet access. Is that possible in Hanoi, and if so where can I get it? Thanks in ... Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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Is it advisable to a carry a small wad of one and five US dollar bills to pay for various transports in the city? Or are all payments in dong nowadays? Read More

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12 years ago
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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 ...

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NEVER, EVER USE AN AIRPORT TAXI.Really? I read (after posting) on the forum that airport taxis provide a reliable fixed fare service. What is your experience with them? DON'T TELL ANYONE WHERE YOU ARE GOING.What could typically happen if I were to ... Read More

zafu created a thread
12 years ago

taxi rate from airport

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 ... Read More

zafu created a thread
12 years ago

renting motorcycle and driving during short stay?

Hi, Is it possible to rent a motorycle in Hanoi for a 1 week stay? At what cost? Is it advisable to do so? I am a quite experienced motorcyle rider (daily for 25 years). Would my french driver's license be accepted? Or do I need an international ... Read More

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12 years ago

questions about moving to Hanoi

Hi, We plan to move to Hanoi for one year with our young kids (1 and 4) for a change of scenery. Having saved for this sabbatical we don't really need to work. Still it could be nice for me to do some IT consulting and (TV or print) journalism for ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Living in Hanoi by expat.com

You are an expatriate living in Hanoi, or you used to work and live in Hanoi. Share your expat experience! How would you describe life in Hanoi? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it complicated ...

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Hi u, My yoga teacher is Indian too. And he's also a vegetarian. He has been living in Vietnam for 5 years. Regretfully, I'm not enough patient to practice yoga regularly.Hi, Where are the good yoga studios in HN? Is Ashtanga practiced here? ... Read More