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posted about 2 months ago by angelonbroomstick
about the venue: Asiana Travel

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My friends and I were putting together a trip to Cuc Phuong and was trying to book a van for a dozen of us. We were lucky enough to find Asiana. Got a 24 seat bus for a price that is significantly cheaper than all the tour agencies we found in tha old quarter. The service at Asiana was fast and easy esp for busy last minute people such as myself. So we hopped on the bus, the driver was amazingly nice,amazing trip we had. Highly recommended!

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posted about 4 months ago by angelonbroomstick
about the event: TNH Photography September Meet by Hanoi Photography

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I really can't do this review thingy.Well someone else gotta do this review job cuz i really can't stand seeing those who couldn't come feel miserable for missing out such a day of serendipitous surprises,giant grapefruits,cool folks,a pacific ocean of bia hoi and fotos of all these wonders.

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posted about 4 months ago by angelonbroomstick
about the event: Final day of "Changing Phases" Exhibition @ Viet Art Centre & Cafe

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awesome collection

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posted about 4 months ago by angelonbroomstick
about the venue: Viet Art Centre & Cafe

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i was here today .ordered hot chocolate. it tasted hot and shockolatious.so 5 stars for that but then i got choked on a giant dose of sugar they put in it. so minus 3 stars.
the art...pretty unimpressive, which made me love their long couch and pillows even more.. cuz they were so comfy and tempting to lay down for a nap when you wanted to close ur eyes from the art. I had rice "tay cam" for lunch. The lemongrass in it made me want to attack as soon as it was served . my heart was broken a second later when i recognized i would be eating being pissed! cuz the table wasn't designed for a vietnamese like me but for some supersized "ong tay" or something jaja. the table is too far a way from the couch and the couch is too low from the table. i fell like i was in the yoga "child position" the whole time if ya know what im saying ( and if not this position is like fold ur body, face down,bum up). oh! i tried to move the couch closer. but they were nailed to the floor!i was starving. so i resumed to my lunch while trying to swallow the proverb "no gain without pain" in the most literal way.
and lots of art students around ...it'd be unethical of me to be judgmental even though negative energy liberation would be fun. so no gossip here!..BUT seriously you know those ppl who spend more times making themselves artists than actually making arts...there were a few dudes like that there that i would not mind freezing, spray painting and turning them into some installation art for the cafe shop! mm don't call me mean cuz i already know i am. oh..?EXCEPT for! the next door Art Gallery! since the cafe shared a washroom with the next door gallery, i got to to see an amazing art show called " changing phases" serendipitously! the art show made me pretty happy after all :)

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okie so someone just told me after reading this review that the cafe is the fundraiser venue/biz for the gallerry next door. so i'd give it 4 stars now instead of 2 for supporting artists! great cause indeed. However, it could certainly improve to make it more Vietnamese-customers friendly since it's called Viet Art! and i just don't dig the artwork on display. but i guess they change them every once in a while too.and you could always check out the art nextdoor as well.so just go!

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posted about 4 months ago by angelonbroomstick
about the event: TNH Photography August Meet by Hanoi Photography

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awesomeness! worth sacrificing ur weekend noon nap and street bia hoi for a day hangin out with some very chill strangers. we took nice fotos in not so nice weather. we had not only bia tuoi but also fresh air. lots of sweating and smiling. come next time or sit at home n regret. september meet up, be there or be eaten by bear.

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• i'm wondering if its possible at all to find any of the followin stuff in hanoi:

  Quinoa

  Couscous

  Lentil

  Chickpea

  baking soda and bakin powder

  seaweed sheet

  Brie cheese

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• Where can i find one of those clickaluck classic typewriter?

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• Hey i am looking for a volunteer illustrator to draw some education materials for small children on food and environment. If you are interested, msg me and we could discuss terms and condition of the position.

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• Posted Sunday August 3rd, 2008.

  umm i have a mac too and as far as i know there is no mac repair store here.

  In response to the question: Anyone have an idea as to why my ipod would have just hit a 'white screen of death'? That is, the screen light comes on and the ipod plays, however n...

• Posted Monday August 4th, 2008.

  you should check out the hanoi music institute.i used to take sitar there and remembered they had tabla player. they normally don't advertise their classes at all and you kinda just have to show up there and ask them for the teachers, then talk to the teachers directly. Do not sign up for class though cuz they are often shitty. one to one lesson is a lot better.

  In response to the question: Hi there. I'm seeking a skilled Tabla player for tuition. I currently play Congas in a Hanoian band, but I'm looking to expand my percussive horizons....

• Posted Thursday August 7th, 2008.

  you guys are awesome!!

  In response to the question: i'm wondering if its possible at all to find any of the followin stuff in hanoi: Quinoa Couscous Lentil Chickpea baking soda and bakin powder ...

• Posted Wednesday August 20th, 2008.

  well said nick!

  In response to the question: THis may be a question more for older hanoians than younger hanoians... Or at least ones who have been here longer. When I first arrived i hired a...

• Posted Wednesday August 20th, 2008.

  try to live on 1.2 million per month with a family and some kids to raise and know what "ridiculous" means!honestly, Wtf! trying to keep peace and being a good employer by being a colonialist and ridiculous? yeah right dudette!

  In response to the question: THis may be a question more for older hanoians than younger hanoians... Or at least ones who have been here longer. When I first arrived i hired a...

• Posted Sunday August 24th, 2008.

  Nguyen Cau is a popular place.

  Hieu Anh Quoc Te on Hang Khay Str. is alright too even though they could a bit more expensive.

  In response to the question: Hi! I have yet to find a decent place in Hanoi that develops photos from film. Based on friends recommendations, I have now tried several different p...

• Posted Sunday August 24th, 2008.

  and always ask them not to edit ur photos, cuz sometimes they just edit photos on photoshops without being asked to do so.

  In response to the question: Hi! I have yet to find a decent place in Hanoi that develops photos from film. Based on friends recommendations, I have now tried several different p...

• Posted Tuesday August 26th, 2008.

  Nguyen Cau is at intersection Ba Trieu x Trang Thi.

  In response to the question: Hi! I have yet to find a decent place in Hanoi that develops photos from film. Based on friends recommendations, I have now tried several different p...

• Posted Wednesday August 27th, 2008.

  go to Hoi An my friend

  its the vibe there of the city that made it so delis!

  In response to the question: Know if any restaurants in Hanoi are serving Mi Quang or Cao Lau? They're noodle dishes from central Vietnam, near Hoi An. Went to a Hue restaurant ...

• Posted Wednesday September 3rd, 2008.

  You could go to the Hanoi University of Fine Arts at 42 Yet Kieu to check out their drawing classes. Not sure if they have life drawing classes for non-students but they might consider letting you audit or something.

  In response to the question: 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...

• Posted Wednesday September 3rd, 2008.

  go everywhere then stay somewhere

  In response to the question: 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...

• Posted Tuesday September 9th, 2008.

  Hey i am looking for a volunteer illustrator to draw some education materials for children on food, health and environment. So if you enjoy drawing tomatoes and composting,msg me. sorry for cross posting.

  Thanks

  In response to the question: 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...

• Posted Wednesday September 10th, 2008.

  Go to Nha Trung str.

  In response to the question: Can anyone recommend a place to get a leather bag repaired? The bag was the victim of an obviously highly-skilled thief...at Big C. The design shoul...

• Posted Friday September 12th, 2008.

  hey guys, just talked a student from te Hanoi school of fine arts who said they have a bunch of life drawing sessions there that any one could register. 42 Yet Kieu str. check it out.

  In response to the question: 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...

• Posted Friday September 12th, 2008.

  They have all of those things at Bring Urself To Mars store.

  In response to the question: Where Can I get the following items? 1-Milk 2-Philadelphia Cream Cheese 3-Triffle 4-White/ Blue Tack 5-Sexy looking Lingerie 6-Collection of Sue Towns...

• Posted Sunday September 14th, 2008.

  hahaha well you met wrong types of women for the right reasons.

  In response to the question: Okay people...don't bash me too hard here (he-he): Since I have been in Hanoi, I have only met the WRONG types of women. Either they don't speak Engli...

• Posted Sunday September 14th, 2008.

  to be honest newsletter won't work too well since most ppl on this sites are expats. if you really really want to learn about vietnamese culture, i think a good way is to be out there, hang out with the locals, be on the street at those bia hoi, cafe shop, com binh dan, chess games etc. best places to learn culture.

  In response to the question: Hi all, I have been registered with this site for some time and I have found that it is a useful tool for connecting with other foreigners. Ho...

• Posted Monday September 15th, 2008.

  there are some camera shops on Trang Thi street and they sell some of the stuff you want.

  In response to the question: Hey all, Does anyone know of a good, professional camera store that sells various equipment like reflectors, lightstands, adapters, diffusers, gaff...

• Posted Friday September 19th, 2008.

  you could go to Viet Art coffee right next to the University of Fine Arts on 42 Yet Kieu str and put a post there for a better chance of someone taking up ur invitation.

  In response to the question: Can anyone recommend an artist that would be able to paint (or sketch) a certain scene in Hanoi for me? I've contemplated going into one of the art p...

• Posted Sunday September 21st, 2008.

  There are free Arabic lessons at the Lybia embassy at Van Phuc str. The teachers are super nice.

  In response to the question: Does anyone know of an Arabic teacher who does home lessons? Its for my 13 year old daughter. We have just spent the last 3 years in Egypt and I wou...

• Posted Sunday September 21st, 2008.

  this worries me. im waiting for my giant box of books :(((

  In response to the question: I got here a few months ago. I've been using ebay for years. I wanted some old camera equipment--50 year old cheap Russian cameras and 30 year old N...

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