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posted about 1 day ago by TscTempest to Help!
Any one interested in free tours in Hanoi?
hi,
is anyone interested in one to two days of free tours in and around Hanoi on the 25th and 26th of this month?
I have a friend in the Travel industry that's looking for a few foreigners willing to trade being the subject of some photographs for some bona fide tours in and around Hanoi.
If you are interested, or know some people who might be interested please contact Mr Duc on m:0903283438
I've previously done such an activity and it took me to a small island on a river where they make rice paper, various pagodas of the beaten track and to meet an orchestra flautist, an artist and a famous Hanoi chef.
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Job Options, what's out there? Moving to Hanoi 2009 for 2-3 years from Oz
My wife has 2 - 3 year work contract in Hanoi, starting end of 2009. Accommodation included.
The issue: I need some interesting work or I'll go nuts.
I don't want to work with children, animals, medical or religious groups.
I'm 52 years old, currently do telecommunications technical stuff, but have or can obtain other skills (or qualifications) if necessary. I'm taking Vietnamese language lessons starting next month.
What's out there, by way of real work for expats?
How hard is it to get work in the tourist industry?
How do I prepare for good jobs?
Teaching adults English is possible I suppose, but low on my wish list.
Your advice appreciated.
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Santa needs help
do anyone know where i can buy a guinea pig or hamster in hanoi? is there a pet shop or does veterinary clinic have small pets for sale? my kids wants a pet for christmas and i have absolutely no idea where to find one. Please help santa find one for christmas.
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AEROFLOT
I am searching for a good contact at the AEROFLOT , Ha noi Branch Office.
Spassiba
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posted about 1 week ago by Journeyman to Help!
answered most recently by travelgoddess about 5 days ago
Ahoy fellow Teachers!
I'm not really a teacher-yet. Start my first teaching job next week. Feeling slightly apprehensive. Nerves making me over-ellipsise. Lot.
Anyway my question to all of you is this. I was told by a highly experienced teacher that there is one book which will "save your life every week for the first year you teach and then some". The title of the book is "Practical Techniques for Language Teaching" by Michael Lewis. I have searched around Hanoi for it but so far have come up blank. Does anyone on here have a copy I could borrow perchance? Or failing that maybe point me in the right direction as to where I might find one? You'll have my eternal gratitude and I'll return the favour by...uhh...hoovering your house or something? I don't know-whatever you think is appropriate. Thanks.
David.
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posted about 2 weeks ago by granteralus to Help!
answered most recently by granteralus about 1 week ago
Best $8-$12 guesthouse in Hanoi?
We're looking for a relatively cheap guesthouse to stay in while we continue our search for housing. The hotel section seems to be missing a "sort by price" option, and wading through all of the nicer hotels could take days.
What's the best $10-$12/night guesthouse in Hanoi? Or perhaps a decent place with monthly rates?
We're looking for a room with private bathroom, television, fan, and fridge. Not really looking for something in the Old Quarter, but a place centrally located would be nice.
Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Electric Guitar rocks ;)
Hey everybody,
I'm lookin' for a electric guitar teacher in Hanoi. Would anyone have a good address to recommend me ?
Many thanks !
Salut à tous,
Je cherche un prof de guitare électrique sur Hanoi. Auriez vous des adresses à partager avec moi ?
Merci à tous !
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RATS AND HYPNOSIS
Guys, I know already some of you will think i am turning insane...
ACTUALLY I AM SEARCHING FOR A GOOD HYPNOTIC TREATMENT
FOR A FOREIGNER -OF COURSE- PRINCESS MADLY AFRAID
OF RATS...
Wellcome to the Club
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a vet for my bunny
Hello
I am the proud owner of a male rabbit, bought in Dong Xuan market last June, his name is vodka-redbull (formerly vodka-apple when I thought it's a she). Although he's been in a very good health all this time, I never brought him to a vet. Mostly because I only found cats&dogs vets.
Now he's getting sexually mature, and his behavior starts to change (more agitated mostly).
I don't want to neuter him if I don't have to, but if I have, would be a good start to know where to go for that.
Does anybody know a vet good with bunnies for this operation?
Thanks a lot !
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posted about 2 months ago by louisebeardow to Help!
answered most recently by pagoda about 2 weeks ago
Toni and Guy
Can anyone recommend Toni and Guy Hairdressers???
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Fight mould and other creepy things
Any expert advice on how to prevent leather shoes and bags from moulding when I am away for a couple of days; and little unidentified buggers from eating their way through our old wooden statues? Thanks!
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SCANDINAVIAN FOOD
I am searching for some scandinavian food like roe...
if someone knows...Tak tak
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posted about 6 months ago by tong to Help!
answered most recently by mackyhernandez about 2 weeks ago
P.I.
Does anyone knows where can I find a P.I. here in Hanoi and if so, how do they charged?
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Arabic lessons
Is it true that The Embassy of Libya offers free Arabic lessons? If so, can anyone tell me how to sign up? Many thanks ^^.
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posted about 3 weeks ago by Shrimp_Whiskers to Help!
answered most recently by Shrimp_Whiskers about 2 weeks ago
Horsey Chess (how to play the horse boardgame)
Does anyone know how to play that horse board game you see around? I bought one but have no instructions. Not sure of the name. I think it's called "horsey chess"...
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PUPPY IN PLANE
Does someone know if Viet nam airlines accept puppies on board...
Good luck with the rain coming
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Phone/text repair
For some reason, the text messaging function on my Nokia phone has stopped working. I can receive, but not send them. Does anyone have any idea why that would happen or, more importantly, what I could do to get it fixed?
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Orthodontist seach
Anybody know where is the best Orthodontist in Hanoi please let me know !
Many thanks
Tina
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hazardous electrical cables
Hi,
I am sure many of you must have noticed this - there are hundreds of electrical cables piled on a single pole and it is often covered with many dead branches. No one seems to take care of this dangerous thing, there is a similar situation right in front of my house and our cables are also entangled in it. There is a kindergarten next door and lots of parents park their bikes under that mass of hanging cables to fetch their kids from school. I have told my landlord about it and he did his best to take a ladder and chop some of the branches. But some day some live electrical cables can fall on some poor victims and God forbid they are not kids ! Does anyone know how to get around to get the authorities do something about such precarious situations ? If there are some expats' voices joined in unison addressing this issue, perhaps the Vietnamese might realize that they need to do something about it. This might remind you all recently about the sight on Nghi Tham when all the major poles were down and scores of cables lying on the road. We had to zigzag our way through it. Can we do something about this ?
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desinger obect job
Does anyone know a company who needs an English-French speaking Object Designer, 2 years experience in a NGO and 4 years as a director-assistant for a Handicraft Export company? Thank you very much!
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