sevencoloriris
Polish expat in Vietnam
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About me
Polish
Lives in Hanoi
Speaks English and Vietnamese
Registration: 15 July 2012
Moving to Ha Naoi
If you take mini bus, it cost 40.000 ( almost $2) to get into city center :) Minibuses park at the corner on the far right of arrival gate. Depart every 30 minutes :) Have a good time in Hanoi Cheers, Read More
Architect's salary in Vietnam by anicesommer
Hi to all, I am a qualified Architect with 6 years UK experience. I have applied for some jobs in architectural companies here in Hanoi and am wondering what salary I could ask for. I know, they probably offer some bonus packages but would 2000$ be ...
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
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.
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
Alone for christmas eve
Hey Cyril, Still in Hanoi Wanna have a drink to celebrate the new year today??? :) Read More
Looking for a good photographer, good places to eat... by Simsalamim
and a store, which sells bicycle bells... can anyone help me please :)?
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
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 ...
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
internet and mobile phone
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
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.
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
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 ...
Hope you all had a great New Year eve ...:)... HAPPY NEW YEAR, 2013 Cheers, :) Read More
Tips from expats in Hanoi by Julien
Hi all, everyone can now participate to the [url=https://www.expat.com/en/business/asia/vietnam/hanoi/]Hanoi business directory[/url]! You can recommend a professional and indicate you appreciate its services. > A plumber did a great job ...
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
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) ...
Yo Kym... Wanna have some drink??? lol... Read More
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... (>__
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
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... (>__
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
5 good reasons for living in Vietnam by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Vietnam, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
Women say: - Good food - Low cost - Friendly people - Interesting culture - Nice beaches Men say: - Sexy girls - Good food (and sexy girls) - Beautiful nature (and sexy girls) - Culture (and of course sexy girls) - Interesting life ( because the ... Read More
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... (>__
Some information that I have found: - Align Cafe at No 1 Khuc Hao, 2nd floor, is a really nice place to sit down and chit chat with some friends. They have a sakura tree (of course it is fake) inside makes you feel like you are in Japan... snack ... Read More
New to Hanoi by DebbieAnneSt
Hello Everyone, My name is Debbie, and I'm a 26 year old English Teacher. I am looking to meet new people, and get any advice that I can regarding life in Hanoi. Any help you can give me would be very much appreciated :) Thanks, Debbie xx
One group from Internations.org is calling for a gathering up in Hanoi... if anybody is interested...you guys should check it up... Read More
Ha Noi Civil Aviation Authoritfines airline for dancers in bikini-tops by Jaitch
[img align=c]http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/62162000/jpg/_62162201_62160588.jpg[/img] [center][i][b]Viet jet Air The women, candidates in a beauty contest, performed a three-minute dance on the 2012 August flight[/b][/i][/center] Vietnamese ...
I am still talking about VN, that first clause wasn't main idea of what I said, though. I am glad that you weren't disappointed when the assumptions you made for me ain't true...yeah, we all have our personal views...and here are place where those ... Read More
Ha Noi Civil Aviation Authoritfines airline for dancers in bikini-tops by Jaitch
[img align=c]http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/62162000/jpg/_62162201_62160588.jpg[/img] [center][i][b]Viet jet Air The women, candidates in a beauty contest, performed a three-minute dance on the 2012 August flight[/b][/i][/center] Vietnamese ...
Is it mandatory to wear helmet when you ride motorbike in the States, Japan, Korea or any other "developed countries"? you tell me....and people here, the majority of course, think it is necessary to wear the helmet, I do agree with that law...give ... Read More
Ha Noi Civil Aviation Authoritfines airline for dancers in bikini-tops by Jaitch
[img align=c]http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/62162000/jpg/_62162201_62160588.jpg[/img] [center][i][b]Viet jet Air The women, candidates in a beauty contest, performed a three-minute dance on the 2012 August flight[/b][/i][/center] Vietnamese ...
@7coloriris:"...this decision has nothing to do with politic." **It is always politics when the Gov't gets involved. Be careful with false praises from Trucker Driver Mark. I think he is only trying to score a date.:)Well...I think the Gov just did ... Read More
Ha Noi Civil Aviation Authoritfines airline for dancers in bikini-tops by Jaitch
[img align=c]http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/62162000/jpg/_62162201_62160588.jpg[/img] [center][i][b]Viet jet Air The women, candidates in a beauty contest, performed a three-minute dance on the 2012 August flight[/b][/i][/center] Vietnamese ...
Ha ha...I rather find Mark's line funny... he is just joking about the reality...lol...ha ha...well, who knows, it can be the future someday according some points of view...I like the way he thinks...lol.... Read More
Ha Noi Civil Aviation Authoritfines airline for dancers in bikini-tops by Jaitch
[img align=c]http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/62162000/jpg/_62162201_62160588.jpg[/img] [center][i][b]Viet jet Air The women, candidates in a beauty contest, performed a three-minute dance on the 2012 August flight[/b][/i][/center] Vietnamese ...
Saigonmonkey, Yeah, I myself would vote "No" if they ever ask me whether or not a bikini performance is allowed on the plane. Simply because it is not a place where girls with bikini running around and posing. They said (those who allowed this kind ... Read More
Ha Noi Civil Aviation Authoritfines airline for dancers in bikini-tops by Jaitch
[img align=c]http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/62162000/jpg/_62162201_62160588.jpg[/img] [center][i][b]Viet jet Air The women, candidates in a beauty contest, performed a three-minute dance on the 2012 August flight[/b][/i][/center] Vietnamese ...
this decision has nothing to do with politic, I believe mostly because the media made a big argument about should or should not allow that kind of "performance" on the plane. And since most of the ideas voted "Not", so the decision was made. It is ... Read More
Expat blog Saturday night dinner + drinking afterward (August 11th) by moonhjang
Hello everyone, So I am going to be in Vietnam again this summer. Unfortunately this time I won't get to stay in Hanoi for long (only 2 days o_O) since we have plan to go to Hoi An for the most part of my time there. I want to, however, have a fun ...
Phoebe, Can you tell people the time to gather please And message me your number, just in case Cheers, Thuy Read More
Any IAIDO club in Hanoi ? by sevencoloriris
Guys, Just back from Japan, I am wondering if anyone knows about any IAIDO club in Hanoi. Would be very much appreciated, since I have been searching online but haven't found anything yet. Thanks Thuy
Wow... you are such a master in IAIDO..that's cool... Let me know when you come...Surely we will practice sometimes...I may need to learn a lot of techniques from you. Cheers, Thuy Read More
Any IAIDO club in Hanoi ? by sevencoloriris
Guys, Just back from Japan, I am wondering if anyone knows about any IAIDO club in Hanoi. Would be very much appreciated, since I have been searching online but haven't found anything yet. Thanks Thuy
Hey, I have checked your IAISO school on Youtube...it is quite different from mine from the second one...The name for each movement is also different Like in yours, you call Shohat-to, Sa-to, Atari-to...right? Mine is called Ippon me mae, Nihon me ... Read More
Any IAIDO club in Hanoi ? by sevencoloriris
Guys, Just back from Japan, I am wondering if anyone knows about any IAIDO club in Hanoi. Would be very much appreciated, since I have been searching online but haven't found anything yet. Thanks Thuy
Indeed there is no IAIDO in Hanoi.....There is Kendo I believe... Do you bring sword with you? I have only the practice outfit...I used to practice with steel sword...and I don't know where to buy one in Vietnam...and can't buy from JP because it ... Read More
Expat blog Saturday night dinner + drinking afterward (August 11th) by moonhjang
Hello everyone, So I am going to be in Vietnam again this summer. Unfortunately this time I won't get to stay in Hanoi for long (only 2 days o_O) since we have plan to go to Hoi An for the most part of my time there. I want to, however, have a fun ...
I'm in... Is it the Sen Tay Ho, next to Ha Noi Water Park? I was there yesterday..ha ha...well..not bad...where will we meet? Hey Martingeorge, sorry for my late reply to your message...Let't have some beer on that meeting day then...(^_^)... Read More
people in ha noi!!! by mariass
hiii!!! what's up?? i'm a spanish girl , 26 years old i'm looking for people to take a bear, talking , traveling... i dont know how much time i'll stay here... someone wants a friend??????ehehehhe ciao pescao!!!
Think you should haved asked her this question two years ago... She may be having fun on a ship somewhere in Mediterranean sea or riding elephant in Africa now already and forgets about this topic...lol... Read More
Just off the Plane!! by joolshodgson
Hi All, Just arrived in Hanoi on Tuesday to start my new job and trying to settle in. Would be ace to meet others here both expats and locals alike who share my interests!! Firstly though were is a good place to meet expats like me? I like live ...
Hope your flight flew smoothly...lol... Enjoy your time in Hanoi, the weather is fine...it is so cool these days...awesome for walking around and have some coffee in small and cute Cafe'around Old quarter... Chase the troubles but don't let ... Read More
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... (>__
Hey, moving to HCM is a good idea...hmmm...will think about it, will have to start with finding a job if plan A turns out failed... Read More
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... (>__
Mine says: " replace the "girls" part, dumb ass...(>_ Read More
Let's chat about where to have fun???
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... (>__ Read More
Any IAIDO club in Hanoi ?
Guys, Just back from Japan, I am wondering if anyone knows about any IAIDO club in Hanoi. Would be very much appreciated, since I have been searching online but haven't found anything yet. Thanks Thuy Read More