Anyse1
American expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Hanoi
Registration: 06 March 2015
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Vietnamese speaking club by Jiao
* Do you think we should have Vietnamese speaking club (VNSC) for foreigners who love Vietnamese language and wanna to practice to improve Vietnamese much more? * Hi foreigners, Do you want to join this group? We only create this group for you if ...
Damn! I live in Ha Noi! This kind of thing here is disorganized and not very good1 Sigh1 Read More
Driving in Vietnam by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Vietnam? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
I am glad that I am flexible! This is one thing that has been a challenge for me. There are days when I am NOT at all happy driving here because the traffic is so heavy and, sometimes, getting to the other direction in the road to get where you are ... Read More
Driving in Vietnam by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Vietnam? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
An A3 license? What is that? I got it from the horse's mouth at the Ministry of Transportation! So, where did you read this in the law? Read More
Driving in Vietnam by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Vietnam? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
I was raised and learned to drive in the U.S. We follow the rules of the road: right of way, traffic lights and DEFENSIVE driving! It is a courteous affair! We don't appreciate people seeking that one-second advance for position as, usually, it ... Read More
PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS IN HANOI - NORTH VIETNAM by peterwij
Being a foreigner married to a Vietnamese citizen, lived and worked in Hanoi Vietnam for the last 15 years. My children were born here and do the schooling here in Vietnam, still I hold a Temporary Resident Permit (renewable every 3 years). ...
Immigration LOVES to **** with people and, well, you are one of them! Go to HCMC and get what you want! Sorry, but if that is the only place, then you must go there! Good luck as a new potentate has taken over the immigration department on 1/07! Read More
Things to do in Hanoi during the weekends by Christine
Hi, What do you usually do on your weekends in Hanoi? Are there any places to visit, any activities, any events or festivals regularly organized you would like to recommend? What are your top tips for the weekend in Hanoi? Thank you in ...
I wrote a lovely article for the Metropolitan Hotel. They did not like it! Ha ha! I suggest that, late at night, 2-5 am; go to Hoan Keim Lake and observe people there, buy some drink and relish in the "pure" Vietnamese of the place! Many ... Read More
Vietnamese speaking club by Jiao
* Do you think we should have Vietnamese speaking club (VNSC) for foreigners who love Vietnamese language and wanna to practice to improve Vietnamese much more? * Hi foreigners, Do you want to join this group? We only create this group for you if ...
I figured as much. Were it there, I would be there. Thank you for your help for people who want to learn Vietnamese! Read More
Vietnamese speaking club by Jiao
* Do you think we should have Vietnamese speaking club (VNSC) for foreigners who love Vietnamese language and wanna to practice to improve Vietnamese much more? * Hi foreigners, Do you want to join this group? We only create this group for you if ...
I am a beginner. I know that I can read Vietnamese on a page and it sounds pretty good; however this was learned by studying Vietnamese phonetics. I don't understand anything! So, I really want to learn from the beginning . . .. Thank ... Read More
Vietnamese speaking club by Jiao
* Do you think we should have Vietnamese speaking club (VNSC) for foreigners who love Vietnamese language and wanna to practice to improve Vietnamese much more? * Hi foreigners, Do you want to join this group? We only create this group for you if ...
I am a beginner. I know that I can read Vietnamese on a page and it sounds pretty good; however this was learned by studying Vietnamese phonetics. I don't understand anything! So, I really want to learn from the beginning . . .. Thank you! Read More
Does anyone really like to eat a McDonalds hamburger? by I do believe
I haven't had a McDonalds hamburger for some time and was quite pleased when one of my students brought one in for me at our last class. I thanked her effusively and scarfed it down in no time; she was pleased at my obvious pleasure. In fact I ...
When I was diabetic, the nutritionist suggested that I eat only Bur King Whoppers with only ketchup! Was i lucky! I was burned out on Micky D's after raising children for 36 years! Now, however, I can't eat a Whopper here as they are Aussie ... Read More
Does anyone really like to eat a McDonalds hamburger? by I do believe
I haven't had a McDonalds hamburger for some time and was quite pleased when one of my students brought one in for me at our last class. I thanked her effusively and scarfed it down in no time; she was pleased at my obvious pleasure. In fact I ...
I will never go back to Burger King, my favorite burger (fast food) restaurant in the US! They are Aussie burgers with onion powder, bread crumbs, beet root and whatever! We call this "meatloaf" in the US! There are only 2 kinds of ... Read More