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Helen Trinh

Helen Trinh

@Helen Trinh

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Swedish looking for information about Vietnam

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62

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22

About me

Swedish

Lives in Stockholm

Speaks swedish, english, vietnamese, cantonese, teo cheo

Registration: 28 October 2012

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh created a thread
12 years ago

Langkawi and Penang

Hello! Im going to Langkawi and Penang in three weeks with three of my friends (they are also chinese from Sweden, just like me). We will stay there two days on each city. Any recommendations on what we can do there? Any good beach, restaurant, club ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
12 years ago

Find tutor or nanny job in Stockholm, Sweden

http://www.nanny.nu/ The site is in swedish. Good luck! Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
12 years ago
Four On The Floor

Looking for some help from anyone in Stockholm by Four On The Floor

Hi, I'm not sure if I am actually aloud to post something like this on here, but I am out of ideas, so please give me a chance. My name is Rich, I live in British Columbia, Canada. I'm from Plymouth, UK but moved out to BC around 4 years ago. ...

Helen Trinh

Hello! When I need adresses, I call to this number 0771-567567 (Mon-Thur 08-18. Friday 08-16) in Sweden, This number belongs to the swedish government. Please check out www.skatteverket.se and select english (top to the right). Or give me their ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh created a thread
12 years ago

How safe is India?

My female friend and I will attent a wedding in Kolkatta first week of June. Stay there for four days and then explore Nepal for four days How safe is Kolcatta? I read on the news quite often that is not a safe country (especially for girls). Whats ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
12 years ago

Quang Le

Good morning! I wonder if anyone here knows if Quang Le (vietnamese singer) has a website? I have been google it but can not find :( I plan to visit Singapore in April and maybe Vietnam (ONLY if Quang Le will be there). So I want to make sure that ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
12 years ago

biggest ULTA in NY

Hi! Im looking for the biggest ULTA store in NY. I have some problem to find it from www.ulta.com. I wrote New York on `Store localtion` but could not find it. Is it this address: 61-35 Junction Blvd? Which adress had the biggest ULTA Store? ULTA ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
12 years ago

Food and outlet in LA

Hailey, Hahahahahaa.. No, its not. I can not stay in one city for a week. I get bored easily. Same like Hongkong. I go there every year (10 years a row now) and I stay max 5 days and then I continue to other countries. Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
12 years ago

century 21

Thank you! I will check it up. Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
12 years ago

century 21

Hello! I will be in New Yoek for three days and Im looking for Centurys 21 biggest store. Does anyone knows which store is the biggest? Brooklyn, downtown, Jerseys Garden, Lincolns Square, Long Island, Morristown, Paramus or Rega Park? I have ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
12 years ago

Seafood buffet in NY

Is New Jersey very far from New York? I stay in NY for only three days and then I go to LA. So Im looking for good buffet in the city :) Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
12 years ago

Food and outlet in LA

Dear all expat friends. I will be in Los Angeles 27 - 31 december. I will come with my relatives and mum for some vacation, all the way from Sweden. Wonder if you guys can recomend any good seafood buffet restaurant around chinatown. Price dosent ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
12 years ago

Seafood buffet in NY

Dear all expat friends. I will be in New York between 24 to 26 december. Wonder if you guys can recomend any good seafood buffet restaurant. Price dosent matter, we prefer to pay extra for the quality. We asian people just love seafood. I have ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
12 years ago

Buffet, Chinatown, Houston

Dear all expat friends. I will be in Houston between 21 to 23 december. I will come with my mum, all the way from Sweden, just to buy karaoke machine in Houston (chinatown). Wonder if you guys can recomend any good seafood buffet restaurant around ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
12 years ago

Where to eat in chinatown

I went to Pho 14 (que 15 minutes) and Le Bambou. Both restaurants were delicious. Thank you very much! We left the restaurant very satisfied :) Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
12 years ago

way discribtions

Hello! I want to go to Lavallee village Outlet (http://www.lavalleevillage.com) and I wonder if anyone knows how to get there? I will arrive on this coming friday, we will go to the outlet on saturday and my friend and I will live in chinatown ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
12 years ago

Antartica!

I want to go to Antartica! Does anyone know how to get over there? Have anyone been there? How was it? :) Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
12 years ago

translate from mongolian to english

Dear all, I have an sentence I wish to translate. Its in mongolian and I want to know what it says in english. I have google it for many days now but it dosent seems to exist. Does anyone here know where I can translate online on the internet an ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
12 years ago

Where to eat in chinatown

I like Paris and I love their chinatown there! Feels like home. I will fly to Paris with a friend and we will stay in chinatown, Friday 22th - Sunday 24th. Any good restaurant you guys can recomend? Paris chinatown is very big so I appreciate it a ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
12 years ago

Shopping: Los Angeles VS New York

Hi! I will go to USA this december and I wonder, which city is the best for shopping? I want to buy bags as DKNY, GUESS, Tommy Hilfiger, MK etc. I have been to NY before and I know about Century 21 and Woodbury Outlet. Does LA have anything simlar ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
12 years ago

Venice 3 days - what to do?

Hi everyone! I will be in Venice 23th october - 26th october (wednesday to saturday) and I need some advice. I hope you guys can help me here. I guess the weather will be quite cold, so probably, it wont be any beach for us... :( So it seems like ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
NashCat

Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat

Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...

Helen Trinh

NashCat, seriously, wake up dude. I think you are very stupid. Cant you see that she is using you? Test her. Tell her a lie. That you want to save all the money from now on because a relatives needs to borrow your money urgently. So you cannot send ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
wingwang

Hotel recommendation by wingwang

Hello everyone, What hotels do you recommend to stay ? I'm traveling alone and the idea is to stay closer to us, the expats. In case anyone is interested in hanging out, heading to the club,so on.... we can meet within reachable distance. I'm ...

Helen Trinh

I was in Vietnam last month. I went alone and stayed at NIKKO HOTEL SAIGON. I recomend it! They have japanese toilet as well (wash your ass, blow dry :D) Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
Helen Trinh

Friends in Tokyo by Helen Trinh

Hello all! I will be in Tokyo for the first time between 17 May - 23 May. I will stay at my friends place (she´s swedish-born-chinese as I am) and she have to work between monday - friday.. So I need someone who can spend time with me during ...

Helen Trinh

Haha.. Im leaving today! Going to the airport in 5 hours :( Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
Helen Trinh

Questions about Ho Chi Minh by Helen Trinh

Hello all! I will be in Ho Chi Minh between 23 May - 26 May (4 nights) and I havent been there since 1998! Would be very grateful if anyone could help me to reply to following questions: - [b]Does anyone know if there will be any live show (like ...

Helen Trinh

Hey Tomkat, I know that website already. I want to buy A LOT of DVDs, but it will be tooooo expensive.. Thats why I want t buy from Vietnam... If I can find it. :) Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
Helen Trinh

Questions about Ho Chi Minh by Helen Trinh

Hello all! I will be in Ho Chi Minh between 23 May - 26 May (4 nights) and I havent been there since 1998! Would be very grateful if anyone could help me to reply to following questions: - [b]Does anyone know if there will be any live show (like ...

Helen Trinh

Hi Mai! Do you have more information about this church? Is it in Ho Chi Minh or outside the city? A website would help me a lot. THANKS. Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
Helen Trinh

Questions about Ho Chi Minh by Helen Trinh

Hello all! I will be in Ho Chi Minh between 23 May - 26 May (4 nights) and I havent been there since 1998! Would be very grateful if anyone could help me to reply to following questions: - [b]Does anyone know if there will be any live show (like ...

Helen Trinh

Ok, I will bring some aluminium foil with me then :) Thanks for the tip! :) Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
Helen Trinh

Questions about Ho Chi Minh by Helen Trinh

Hello all! I will be in Ho Chi Minh between 23 May - 26 May (4 nights) and I havent been there since 1998! Would be very grateful if anyone could help me to reply to following questions: - [b]Does anyone know if there will be any live show (like ...

Helen Trinh

By the way, does anyone know where I can donate money and clothes? I want to give it to the charity (can I trust them?) or donate it to orphanages. Do you know where I should go? THANKS! Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
Helen Trinh

Questions about Ho Chi Minh by Helen Trinh

Hello all! I will be in Ho Chi Minh between 23 May - 26 May (4 nights) and I havent been there since 1998! Would be very grateful if anyone could help me to reply to following questions: - [b]Does anyone know if there will be any live show (like ...

Helen Trinh

Thank you Lilly! I just checked www.phongtrawe.com. DAAAAAAAAMN, 21/6 Quang Le, I miss him with just one month... :( Guess I will have to haunt him in the US instead on my next trip... :( Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
Helen Trinh

Questions about Ho Chi Minh by Helen Trinh

Hello all! I will be in Ho Chi Minh between 23 May - 26 May (4 nights) and I havent been there since 1998! Would be very grateful if anyone could help me to reply to following questions: - [b]Does anyone know if there will be any live show (like ...

Helen Trinh

Hi! I just want to be sure that I will not be in trouble when I will leave Vietnam. Better to know what is OK and what is NOT in advance :) Cost for the hotel room dosent matter (money is the last thing I worry about). I think I will book ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
Helen Trinh

Questions about Ho Chi Minh by Helen Trinh

Hello all! I will be in Ho Chi Minh between 23 May - 26 May (4 nights) and I havent been there since 1998! Would be very grateful if anyone could help me to reply to following questions: - [b]Does anyone know if there will be any live show (like ...

Helen Trinh

Thanks a lot Yuli. I will for sure check those website out and visit that karaoke machine place :) When you mention those silver papers, where can I get these? Or do you mean aluminum foil? Regards Helen Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
Helen Trinh

Questions about Ho Chi Minh by Helen Trinh

Hello all! I will be in Ho Chi Minh between 23 May - 26 May (4 nights) and I havent been there since 1998! Would be very grateful if anyone could help me to reply to following questions: - [b]Does anyone know if there will be any live show (like ...

Helen Trinh

Hey Rui Bin! I will send you an msg :) Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
Helen Trinh

Questions about Ho Chi Minh by Helen Trinh

Hello all! I will be in Ho Chi Minh between 23 May - 26 May (4 nights) and I havent been there since 1998! Would be very grateful if anyone could help me to reply to following questions: - [b]Does anyone know if there will be any live show (like ...

Helen Trinh

Thank you! You are always so helpful :) Yes, I will try those `takoyaki` and make you jeolous once I get back home :) Any good restaurant you can recomend in Tokyo? :) Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
Helen Trinh

Questions about Ho Chi Minh by Helen Trinh

Hello all! I will be in Ho Chi Minh between 23 May - 26 May (4 nights) and I havent been there since 1998! Would be very grateful if anyone could help me to reply to following questions: - [b]Does anyone know if there will be any live show (like ...

Helen Trinh

Omg... Im so happy... Thanks for all the replys. What would I do without expat-blog.com? :) Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh created a thread
13 years ago

Friends in Tokyo

Hello all! I will be in Tokyo for the first time between 17 May - 23 May. I will stay at my friends place (she´s swedish-born-chinese as I am) and she have to work between monday - friday.. So I need someone who can spend time with me during ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh created a thread
13 years ago

Questions about Ho Chi Minh

Hello all! I will be in Ho Chi Minh between 23 May - 26 May (4 nights) and I havent been there since 1998! Would be very grateful if anyone could help me to reply to following questions: - Does anyone know if there will be any live show (like ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago

searching kolletiv

Dear Shuwan, Please explain little more specified, what do you mean with kolletiv? Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
ezbabes

He calls me Negative by ezbabes

Hello. My name is Babes, 47years old, a single mum, now out of job since last week of January. Today, after 4 years, my daughter's father finally contacted me through sms. When I asked him if he could just call me because I don't have money on my ...

Helen Trinh

Speechless... Good luck... Your post made me angry. I hope that your story will have a happy ending. Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
cachua_anna

Looking for 1 or 2 foreigners for my group's project(1 day city tour) by cachua_anna

Hi everyone, I'm studying a subject named Tourism,and my group is having a small project-One day city tour.So i really need 1 or 2 foreigner who can help us to finish our project.It's very easy,you will act as tourists and we(my group and i) will be ...

Helen Trinh

tnks Helen,so when will you visit Vietnam?Visit Vietnam? Wow, I havent been there since 1999. No plans so far. But I wish to go there soon. I just love vietnamese food. Maybe this summer... If I let you know during this summer, will you and your ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago

paris by night LIVE

No Jerry, it was good news. Now I dont have to WAIT anymore ;) Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago

paris by night LIVE

Naaaaaaw... pity. So far away. Well, I will continue to watch it from my TV then :( Thanks for your quick response. Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
UKGuyInSaigon

How to date a foreigner and NOT get your heart broken? by UKGuyInSaigon

Does anyone have any advice to offer to both foreign men and Vietnamese women about how to achieve long lasting success in a relationship?

Helen Trinh

No one is perfect. I can only say: Just be yourself. If that women doesnt like it - screw her. You dont want to be someone you´re not. I believe that all things happens for a reason. Good luck pal! Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago

English tutor needed

Your english sounds very good already. You really need to pratice more? :) If you want, you can add me on skype (helen.q.trinh) and we can chat on skype so you can write more. And it is FREE :) Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
cachua_anna

Looking for 1 or 2 foreigners for my group's project(1 day city tour) by cachua_anna

Hi everyone, I'm studying a subject named Tourism,and my group is having a small project-One day city tour.So i really need 1 or 2 foreigner who can help us to finish our project.It's very easy,you will act as tourists and we(my group and i) will be ...

Helen Trinh

Wow, sounds interesting. Pity that I am not in Vietnam at this moment. Or else, I would like to join you guys! Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago

paris by night LIVE

I love music from PARIS BY NIGHT. I wish to buy tickets for their concert. I tried to figure out where to buy. I have always thought that the concert is in Paris/France (well, isnt it the reason it does have the same name?) but now Im not so sure. ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
DonnieW

Looking for friend in Stockholm by DonnieW

HI Everyone I moved here about 4mth ago from Miami and finding it hard to meet friends, looking for someone to grab a beer and have a chat or hit the gym with. No one seems to talk much here. HELP going crazy. Donnie

Helen Trinh

Hello Donnie and welcome to cold Sweden. If you dont mind, we can go out and grab some food some day. Are you working here in Sweden or are you here for studies? Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago

London during Easter

Hi all! Just booked a ticket to London Friday 29 March (arrive lunchtime) - Monday 1st April (departure dinner time) (only three nights). Spend lots of money on shopping and fun. Anyone out there want to hang out? Dinner, drink or even a shopping ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago

feng chui in vietnamese

Dear all expat friends! Im looking for books about FENG SHUI in vietnamese. Its for my mum, I want to give her as a christmas gift. Does anyone know where I can find it? Website? Thanks in advance. Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago

CHILI CRAB course in Singapore!

Hello all my expat friends! I will be back this winter to Singapore. Wonder if you know if there is some cooking course I can take. I would like to learn how to make chili crab :D I will be there between 26-28 december. If there isnt, is there any ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
Joyceng241

Vietnamese community? by Joyceng241

Hi All, How are you here in Singapore? I am Vietnamese here working in Singapore, want to see any Vietnamese community here. Anyone like me, love about travel, music and enjoy learning new culture. Please email me joyceng_241@yahoo.com.sg Joyce

Helen Trinh

Xin chao cac ban! My name is Helen and I speak vietnamese as well. I will travel to Singapore between 26-28 december and would be very happy if someone have time to guide me around. My favorite dish is chili crab and would like to join some cooking ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago

looking for friends in hongkong in dec

You are a exchangestudent from HK to Dublin? Hello, I am going to be in Hong Kong from 23Dec to 23Jan. How about you? I am Chinese from Ireland. I speak Cantonese too =) Tiff Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago

looking for friends in hongkong in dec

Haha.. I will be in HK 23 dec - 26 dec. Want to hang out for lunch or dinner someday? You got FB? Look for me helen_85_forever@yahoo.se Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
Anne.Doan

New member by Anne.Doan

Hi everyone, My name is Anne. I am living in Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh city. I working as a sale executive for serviced apartment leasing. It's nice to meet people in this Forum. Thank you and wish you have a good day! Anne

Helen Trinh

Hello Anne! It was nice to meet you. Do you rent out apartment for tourist too? Like one or two weeks? :) Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago

what to expect as salary

Teach in Vietnam? You wont get much at all.. Read More

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Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
Helen Trinh

asian looking for asian by Helen Trinh

Hello everyone! I am chinese and was born in Sweden 1985. 27 years young and I would like to get to know some new asian friends. Why asian? Because I travel to Asia once a year. And I would like to get to know some people over there. New people to ...

Helen Trinh

Unfortunately it is not that easy to find job here. The unemployment is extremely high here already (many people got money from the goverment). If you want to work here from abroad, you will have to be `special`. Example: We dont have any filipino ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago
Helen Trinh

asian looking for asian by Helen Trinh

Hello everyone! I am chinese and was born in Sweden 1985. 27 years young and I would like to get to know some new asian friends. Why asian? Because I travel to Asia once a year. And I would like to get to know some people over there. New people to ...

Helen Trinh

Hi there! I have only ten days of vacation. I booked yesterday four countries (!) and I dont think I can put Vietnam in this trip... hehe... Next time! :D What are you doing in Vietnam? Work there? What about travel to Vietnam? We can meet up ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh created a thread
13 years ago

asian looking for asian

Hello everyone! I am chinese and was born in Sweden 1985. 27 years young and I would like to get to know some new asian friends. Why asian? Because I travel to Asia once a year. And I would like to get to know some people over there. New people to ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago

looking for friends in hongkong in dec

Hello all! I have plans to visit Singapore, Hongkong and Bangkok during christmas holiday. And I am looking for new friends over there. I wish to find some new friends to hang around with, shopping and enjoy good hongkong food.. Please contact me ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago

looking for friends in bangkok in dec

Hello all! I have plans to visit Singapore, Hongkong and Bangkok during christmas holiday. And I am looking for new friends over there. I wish to find some new friends to hang around with, shopping and enjoy good thai spicy food. Please contact me ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh replied to a thread
13 years ago

looking for friends in singapre in dec

Hello all! I have plans to visit Singapore, Hongkong and Bangkok during christmas holiday. And I am looking for new friends over there. I wish to find some new friends to celebrate the new year with. Please contact me in facebook, if you cant find ... Read More

Helen Trinh
Helen Trinh joined Helsinki expat community
13 years ago