Thuỳ Linh
@funnybear92
Vietnamese citizen
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About me
Vietnamese
Lives in Ha Noi
Speaks Vietnamese, English, Chinese
Registration: 16 January 2013
bringing my cat to Hanoi by Alice1
Hello, Does anyone know where I can get information on bringing my cat with me to Hanoi? We are moving there in mid-July and the Vietnamese embassy here tells me it is ok, but, no other details. Does anyone have any advice? He has all his shots, ...
Visit http://www.pettravel.com/immigration/vietnam.cfm for more information. Hope you and your cat arrive here safely! Read More
Reason you should choose Da Nang to live by truongdng88
Video show you some reason to choose Da Nang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1INttWSy_A
Love the video! Reminds me of the wonderful time I spent in Danang last year. Read More
Retiring to Vietnam - procedures and costs to retire from Australia by IanFWT
Can anyone point me in the right direction to obtain books or guides detailing the procedures and costs involved in retiring to Vietnam from Australia.
This link might help: http://owee58.com/2014/08/27/retire-in-vietnam/ :top: Read More
DANANG STREET FOOD by DongThanh
DANANG STREET FOODS Danang is not only a beautiful city along the romantic Han River but also variety of many different kinds of specialties with in which street food takes an important role in local people’s life. I introduce some popular ...
Noted on this :) I'll be visiting Da nang in August Read More
plz recommend for me good coffee shop~ by aaando
hello guys ~ normally i go to coffee shop but i dont know well in here, so always i go to Highland or Starbucks Etc... anyone know good coffee shop? near INDOCHINA? :) Thanks~
Well, I don't really know any coffee shops near Indochina as I haven't really been to Cau Giay District often and I'm not familiar with that area, but I could suggest you some in another area, and you might drop by to enjoy and discover ... Read More
Temporary accommodation Hanoi by eriki.koohatu
We are a NZ couple looking for temp.accom. until we secure teaching jobs. Pref quiet central area, air con, hot water, clean and hygenic. Any ideas appreciated.
How much would you like to spend on rent? Would you mind living with other expats or just you and your gf? :) Read More
Taiwanese restaurant in Hanoi
I don't really know about Taiwanese restaurant or food but if you ask about bubble tea, I could recommend several places :P Read More
Basketball in Vietnam? by Wild_1
Hi gang, This time back, I would really like to play basketball again. I have been looking up at the courts and equipments in Vietnam; and things have not been very encouraging: the courts seem few and far in between, and the equipments appear to ...
Oh yep! :) enjoy the weather in Cali as much as you can! :) Also I remember and miss your stories a lot! Hope to catch up again and we could share more laughs as we did! Read More
Basketball in Vietnam? by Wild_1
Hi gang, This time back, I would really like to play basketball again. I have been looking up at the courts and equipments in Vietnam; and things have not been very encouraging: the courts seem few and far in between, and the equipments appear to ...
I will be there playing basketball with you Howie, one day! :P Are you still in Can Tho or head back to California? Read More
Question for Hanoi English teachers
If you are Caucasian there's little difference in salary but more employers would be interested to hire you. On-line courses are not valid. CELTA and TESOL are prefered in Ha Noi :) Read More
5 days in HCMC
Thanks a lot! :) I'll definitely have a look :) Read More
5 days in HCMC
Hey there :) I'm from Ha Noi and will be in HCMC for several days for a business trip. Do you have any recommendations for places to visit, foods to eat when I have limited time in the city? (I will have to work from 9 a.m until 6 p.m, so I can ... Read More
New in HANIO... what to eat?
It depends on what you'd like to eat. If you want to eat street food, so there are many places for you. But it's a little hard to find those places though :) Read More
Any photography group here or interested in street photography? by yukam
Hi, I am relatively new to photography and still learning. Any one has similar interest and willing to try some clicks in and around HCMC? NOTE: I don't know suitable places though.. need to do more research on that.. Cheers
It's available here, a couple of days ago, I read that a man in HCMC is selling it and the price is around $140. Read More
Loving this place
Are you short-sighted? If so, then you see you had 4 eyes already ;) Read More
Basketball in Hanoi by Trevor1988
Does anyone know anywhere that people play basketball in Hanoi? I'd love to find a game somewhere. Thanks
Badminton and soccor :) And in the evening, most parents take their children to this area to fly a kite, young people often go there to drink lemon tea or chat with each other and fly a kite too. Read More
Xin Chao by Happy8888
Hello fellow Forum members . My name is Peter writing to you from sunny Western Australia . I have been here for 2 months since I left Vietnam . I will be returning back "home" to VN in the New Year and will live in HCM this time . I was previously ...
She will probably send you her YM in a couple of days, I guess so :) and then you can ask her if she can show you around and discover some nice places over there :) Read More
Aikido in Hanoi
CLB Aikido Tenshinkai Hà Nội. Đạo đường: Cầu Giấy DoJo. Address: Nhà thể chất trường THPT Cầu Giấy, ngõ 118 Nguyễn Khánh Toàn, Hà Nội. Mobile: Long ... Read More
Huế accent. by TC0088
I would like to brush up on my Vietnamese with the Huế accent. Yes, I do have a lot of time on my hand. :proud Seriously, I do find the accent very therapeutic.
I'm Vietnamese, I'm fond of this accent but I (and most of my friends) find it really hard to imitate (even though we can imitate southern accent). But you should stick to your goal, it's worth trying :D Read More
Huế accent. by TC0088
I would like to brush up on my Vietnamese with the Huế accent. Yes, I do have a lot of time on my hand. :proud Seriously, I do find the accent very therapeutic.
I'm actually fond of Hue accent :) Sounds soft, and yes you're not the only one, at least most of my friends are fascinated with this accent ;) Do you know anyone who is from Hue? Read More
Huế accent. by TC0088
I would like to brush up on my Vietnamese with the Huế accent. Yes, I do have a lot of time on my hand. :proud Seriously, I do find the accent very therapeutic.
My english teacher is from Hue, I love her voice and her accent, She couldn't keep her Hue accent though from hearing the words pronounced differently around her everyday (She got married and has been living in Ha Noi for years). Read More
Serious question to all you starving college students. by Tran Hung Dao
I've seen alot of interest in college students coming on this Expat-Blog to inquire about language exchanges and since I'm a sucker for Charity projects, I have some serious questions to ask all you "starving college students" (meaning POOR students ...
I wonder if starving college students get mad when the guide totally is rude and disrespecting students by talking on his phone while he is teaching. Is the guide willing to turn his cell phone off during the lesson? :) My teacher told me a story ... Read More
Pronunciation Complexities by ChrisFox
A lot of us are working at learning to speak Vietnamese. I learned all the words having to do with food over a dozen years before I even thought about moving here and learned all of them wrong, and even three years living here I still say those ...
I got confused a bit, I often hear they say Một hai ba dzô, have never heard anyone say Hai ba "Ô", it sounds weird.. And yes, in HCMC v- sounding exactly like a consonant english Y, but they tend to write it as "dz", for example: đi ... Read More
Pronunciation Complexities by ChrisFox
A lot of us are working at learning to speak Vietnamese. I learned all the words having to do with food over a dozen years before I even thought about moving here and learned all of them wrong, and even three years living here I still say those ...
Are we speaking of Classical Chinese or Chu Nom in regards to the writing? And what is the percentage of Chinese roots in Northern dialect versus Southern dialect? I'm wondering if that adds to the mix.Sorry, it's my mistake. I meant "official ... Read More
Jobs for foreigners in Viet Nam
Hi everybody, I know sometimes foreigners who are staying in Vietnam find hard to land a job here. So that's why I create this topic and will post jobs and job vacancies here. Here is the first: EDUCAP training center is currently seeking ... Read More
Convoy For Babies (CFB) HCMC --> Đồng Nai 11/17/2013 by Tran Hung Dao
Back by popular demand (and hungry babies), we're going to do another motorbike convoy charity run this coming Sunday. Who: Expats and Expat-friends (locals) who want to make a difference. [quote]As of [b]11/15/2012 - 16:18[/b], the list ...
I would join if I was in HCMC :) Read More
Pronunciation Complexities by ChrisFox
A lot of us are working at learning to speak Vietnamese. I learned all the words having to do with food over a dozen years before I even thought about moving here and learned all of them wrong, and even three years living here I still say those ...
Yes, sometimes you will be able to hear it as like R in English in the north, because as you said: there is a HUGE variation in pronunciation down here :) but Ha Noi people just pronounce R as Z, there's no exception :) You might find hard to speak ... Read More
Pronunciation Complexities by ChrisFox
A lot of us are working at learning to speak Vietnamese. I learned all the words having to do with food over a dozen years before I even thought about moving here and learned all of them wrong, and even three years living here I still say those ...
Northern dialect is much much less ambiguous. The only trouble you'd have is possibly remembering which to write r, gi, d because in the north they're all pronounced z. Another difference is that the Northern accent does not have retroflex ... Read More
Pronunciation Complexities by ChrisFox
A lot of us are working at learning to speak Vietnamese. I learned all the words having to do with food over a dozen years before I even thought about moving here and learned all of them wrong, and even three years living here I still say those ...
The best way to learn Vietnamese (or any foreign language) is to listen that language everyday and speak it whenever you can. when trying to speak a foreign language, your goal is to imitate the grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation of native ... Read More
Subscriber Accounts with Viettel or Mobifone for Expats ?? by AmericanEnglishVN
Does anyone know if Expats are eligible to get subscriber accounts with any of the local mobile phone companies such as Viettel or Mobifone ? I went to my local Viettel store twice and they gave me the run around and basically told me I was ...
I have some foreigner friends and they have no trouble getting subscriber accounts with Viettel, Vinaphone or Mobifone. Do you have any Vietnamese friends? If you have, so you may ask them to help, it'd be easier :) Read More
Travel to Ha Giang looking for a field of pink flower !!!
THD: Most young people always build their own trip to Ha Giang, they travel by motorbike, it's called "phượt". It's really fun, you are quite serious when talking about kidnapper though. Here are some tips for Huongtra2511: ... Read More
Moving to HCMC by FergStar
Hello everyone, I i'm from the UK and am moving to HCMC in August, I want to teach English there. I have lived and taught in Korea for 4 years, have a degree and tefl cert. It would be great if anyone could answer a few questions for me ^^ How ...
Hi Freg Star, Here is a link I think you should check first: vietnamonline.com/az/teaching-english-in-vietnam.html I live in Ha Noi so I don't know what kind of wage you should expect to get as you planed to move to HCMC, I read the same question ... Read More
Con Dao Island, the best Vietnamese Island ? by AlexFromHN
Dear all, What do you think about Con Dao Island ? Have you ever been there, I found those information on the ...
Hi Alex, Maybe there is a misunderstanding between us. I said that the best island I've ever seen in Viet Nam. I didn't mean that island is the best over here :) Read More
Con Dao Island, the best Vietnamese Island ? by AlexFromHN
Dear all, What do you think about Con Dao Island ? Have you ever been there, I found those information on the ...
Hi, I recommend you Co To Island instead of Con Dao Island :) I think Co To island is the best island I've ever seen in Viet Nam. This link may help you:youtube.com/watch?v=J9sbELD3NcQ Enjoy your trip Alex! :) Regards, Linh Read More
european look for a job in district 1 by Paulo Sergio Garrido
hello Hochiminh...hello new friends...Im arrive about 40 days a go and now I look for a job.....
lol, how can you know "po tay"? That's exactly a Vietnamese slang, so funny. You've been living in Viet Nam for a long time, right?Yeah, since 2008 dear!Wow, It's no wonder that you know that slang. It's a teen slang word nowaday :cool: Read More
european look for a job in district 1 by Paulo Sergio Garrido
hello Hochiminh...hello new friends...Im arrive about 40 days a go and now I look for a job.....
lol, how can you know "po tay"? That's exactly a Vietnamese slang, so funny. You've been living in Viet Nam for a long time, right? Read More
european look for a job in district 1 by Paulo Sergio Garrido
hello Hochiminh...hello new friends...Im arrive about 40 days a go and now I look for a job.....
:rolleyes: Sorry but what exactly do you mean? Read More
HOW TO FIND A JOB IN VIETNAM by olivierbelgoviet
Send en email to everybody (not info@blabla,com) if you havea work permit it 's very useful because vietnamese governement has changed the law to recruit foreigner but if you don't have it's still possible to find almost you need to wait 6 month i ...
why do you want to settle down in Viet Nam? Btw, you can speak a little Vietnamese? Read More
HOW TO FIND A JOB IN VIETNAM by olivierbelgoviet
Send en email to everybody (not info@blabla,com) if you havea work permit it 's very useful because vietnamese governement has changed the law to recruit foreigner but if you don't have it's still possible to find almost you need to wait 6 month i ...
are you seeking for a job and want to settle down in Viet Nam?Phai, you're right, funnybear.:):)This link may help you: vietnamworks.com/ Vietnamese people often visit that website to seek for job opportunities. Hope it helpful for you :) Read More
HOW TO FIND A JOB IN VIETNAM by olivierbelgoviet
Send en email to everybody (not info@blabla,com) if you havea work permit it 's very useful because vietnamese governement has changed the law to recruit foreigner but if you don't have it's still possible to find almost you need to wait 6 month i ...
are you seeking for a job and want to settle down in Viet Nam? Read More
Relationships by ancientpathos
I am a 53 years old divorced Caucasian male from the USA. I really enjoy my life here in Vietnam. Been traveling a lot and it seems that a recurring theme has developed whenever I meet someone I am interested in. Please bear in mind that I do not ...
I recommend You should go back in time to ask them this question :cool: Read More
Relationships by ancientpathos
I am a 53 years old divorced Caucasian male from the USA. I really enjoy my life here in Vietnam. Been traveling a lot and it seems that a recurring theme has developed whenever I meet someone I am interested in. Please bear in mind that I do not ...
Hahahah. At least someone agrees with me. I miss my chilhood too, Playing in the drains, catching spiders, fishes, playing marbles, explore the forest, etc. Singapore has changed so much that if kids wana experience that, they gotta go Malaysia, the ... Read More
Relationships by ancientpathos
I am a 53 years old divorced Caucasian male from the USA. I really enjoy my life here in Vietnam. Been traveling a lot and it seems that a recurring theme has developed whenever I meet someone I am interested in. Please bear in mind that I do not ...
I totally agree with you that nowaday, kids have been growing up with IPAD, IP, games and so on. it means kids today have been heavily impacted by technology. Children today are not nearly as familiar with the old fashioned ways to entertain ... Read More
european look for a job in district 1 by Paulo Sergio Garrido
hello Hochiminh...hello new friends...Im arrive about 40 days a go and now I look for a job.....
Here are the links, maybe it would be helpful for you if you are searching for some jobs on the internet: http://www.vietnamworks.com/en http://mywork.vn/ http://www.monster.com.vn/ Hope you will get a good job soon over here! Welcome to Viet ... Read More
job details by bluecheer
:)hi just need to know when you are paid by employer do you need to have a Vietnamese bank account or do they pay cash? I know it sounds stupid but i would like to know. And 'jaitch' said that VietComBank is best for overseas money transfers are ...
It depends on where you work in and which company you work for, (they will ask you to have a VNmese acccount or not), but in my book, you should have one. And 'jaitch' said that VietComBank is best for overseas money transfers are they a good bank ... Read More
"I loved her first" by funnybear92
I came across that song today, what a mellifluous song! Click this link to listen to it: [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU46TNz7n04]it will be a great song for a father and a daughter[/url] [i]" And I knew the first time I saw you ...
Thank you for your recommendation, I'll check it out :) Read More
"I loved her first" by funnybear92
I came across that song today, what a mellifluous song! Click this link to listen to it: [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU46TNz7n04]it will be a great song for a father and a daughter[/url] [i]" And I knew the first time I saw you ...
Yah, and a great wedding song too :) Read More
"I loved her first"
I came across that song today, what a mellifluous song! Click this link to listen to it: it will be a great song for a father and a daughter " And I knew the first time I saw you with her It was only a matter of time I loved her first, I ... Read More
Male English teacher new to HCM looking to make friends with locals! by butlersrevenge
Hi everyone! I moved to HCM from Manchester England about 3 weeks ago to work as a teacher and so far I love it! I was wondering what the people on this forum are like and whether or not any local Vietnamese want to hang out sometime or just talk on ...
Huh. That's cheeky of you. Enjoy all that VN has to offer...?are you always funny like that? Sometimes it seems that you pay attention to some minor details. Funny enough :) Read More
English teaching positions for unqualified native speakers usually get by marcus1982
Hi I came out to Saigon and soon realised even with just a 20 hr TEFL and TEFL for dummies book that I received great feedback, performance is everything for many students and Vietnamese English teachers know grammar better than most native ...
Here are the links I think it would be helpful for you to look for a real job in Viet Nam if you want to seek online. http://www.monster.com.vn/ http://www.jobstreet.vn/en/ http://www.vietnamworks.com/en http://hrvietnam.com/en/search-job.html Those ... Read More
Exchange English/Vietnamese. by vagabond1410
Hi all, I am local male 31 year old, civil engineer, photographer and musician. Looking for someone to exchange English and Vietnamese. Same interests is prefer. Cheers.
I've just read your profile, your birthday is 14 October. And my brother was born in 14 October too. What another incredible coincidence! Read More
Moving to Saigon in July, looking for some information. by Japantovietnam
Hi all, Chao cac ban, konnichiwa minnasan, etc. etc. After five years living in Japan on the JET Program near Tokyo, I have made the decision to move to Vietnam. My ticket is already due for my arrival on the 25th and I'm psyched yet a little ...
Here are the links I think it would be helpful for you to look for a real job in Viet Nam if you want to seek online. http://www.monster.com.vn/ http://www.jobstreet.vn/en/ http://www.vietnamworks.com/en http://hrvietnam.com/en/search-job.html Those ... Read More
Thinking about moving to HCMC by alluc
Hey, I had a fantastic 3 month holiday around Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Now I'm seriously considering moving to HCMC by the end of the year. I work in New Zealand as a personal trainer, gym instructor and rugby coach, started way back in 2004. In ...
Oh I see, what a lovely reason! :D hope your friendship will last forever :) Read More
Adrien, 28years old, recently moved to HCM and new on ExpatBlog by Adrien_B
Hello everybody, My name is Adrien. I recently moved from France to come live with my vietnamese girl friend in Ho Chi Minh City. I came on this forum for few raisons: I want to make new friends in Saigon, vietnamese, french, and any other ...
Hi, Welcome to Viet Nam! You're intending to do the trip to Ha Noi by motorbike? We (I mean young generation of Viet Nam) do call it "phượt", I think if this is the first time you've been in Viet Nam, you should join a "phượt" ... Read More
Thinking about moving to HCMC by alluc
Hey, I had a fantastic 3 month holiday around Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Now I'm seriously considering moving to HCMC by the end of the year. I work in New Zealand as a personal trainer, gym instructor and rugby coach, started way back in 2004. In ...
Wow. I wish I could be your secretary. I don't know why she wasn't sacked for being late for work for a long time. Maybe You're an easygoing Boss... Wish some day My Boss was easy to work with as you were :D Read More
Thinking about moving to HCMC by alluc
Hey, I had a fantastic 3 month holiday around Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Now I'm seriously considering moving to HCMC by the end of the year. I work in New Zealand as a personal trainer, gym instructor and rugby coach, started way back in 2004. In ...
I live in the North, actually I live in Ha Noi. Could you give me some words you supposedly the pronounciation is not right? (Hehe, it's probably you cannot). Well, to tell you the truth, if you intend to learn Vietnamese, it depends on where you ... Read More
If you come to Vietnam by loandp
You should plan a long time so that you can find out more and more interesting things. FOOD If you like junk food, Vietnam is a perfect destination. From North to South, you can find hundreds kinds of junk food from various material. All of them ...
Ah, Co To Island - Quang Ninh Province - I really like this place, really beautiful. Here is the link, maybe it would be helpful for you if you are intending to visit some nice ... Read More
For travellers!!
Hi everyone, Firstly, I want to say Thank You to you for taking the time to read this topic. Next, let me introduce a little about myself. My name is Linh, I'm in my 3rd year of University and living in Ha Noi. As far as I'm concerned, most of ... Read More
Hi!
Welcome to Ha Noi. I'm in my third year at Uni, and I walk around Hoan Kiem lake quite often. I'm willing to help you, show you around, show you some nice places to eat or discover, just feel free to contact me if you need my help ^^ Read More
From Boston to Hanoi. by stephanienguyen
Hi All, I'm a new member here. A native Bostonian and Vietnamese American heading to Hanoi in June for an 8 week internship. What are some must know quick tips that I should be aware of? Anything in particular I should not leave home without? ...
People and the lifestyle in Ha Noi are quite different from the ones in HCM city. And if you come to Ha Noi, should find out some friends to show you around first, they can give you some advices about where you should live in, how to travel around, ... Read More
how a vietnamese guy fall in love by levis101
I just want to know some basic few things regarding a vietnamese guy and his treatment about "falling in love". . . 1. are they romantic and shows physical intimacy in private and public places? 2. are they possessive and very demanding when it ...
Well, To tell you the truth, it depends on where that guy is living, how old he is, depends on his character and Of course, it also depends on his girl friend. But most of them: - They're only romantic when they're courting, or romantic in a period ... Read More
Hi! I'm into making friends.
Hi everyone, Firstly, I want to say Thank You to you for taking the time to read this topic. I'm Linh and come from Ha Noi - Viet Nam - it's so far away from you but I think the internet will bring our closer together. I'm in my third year of ... Read More
newbie here
Your parents live in Tra Vinh? Ah, I see, so your plan is to live in Tra Vinh or Sai Gon, right? I live in Ha Noi, it's so far away from SG but if you intend to visit Ha Noi, just feel free to contact me. I'm willing to help you ^^ Regards, Linh Read More
newbie here
Welcome to Viet Nam, Luke. Which city would you like to live in when you come here? Regards, Linh Read More
Living and working in Hanoi
Hi, Here is the link you should check first I think: vietnamonline.com/az/teaching-english-in-vietnam.html and another one: tnhvietnam.xemzi.com/vi/aska/answers/qid/4906 I hope it would be helpful for you ^^ Welcome to Ha Noi. Regards, Linh Read More
Sauna in Hanoi by Kjaergaard-Huusom
I just happen to fall over a flyer from Moscow Sauna and thought it sounded interesting. Back home in Denmark I am a Saunagus (Aus gus) master, which means I put ice and oils on the sauna-oven and make it even hotter in the sauna by using a towel ...
Hi Rigards Ditte, Here is the link: polar.com.vn/indexE.htm Hope it would be helpful for you. Regards, Linh Read More
what are your plans in TET ( lunar new year) by miss nguyen
hi eevery one! just around more ten days is TET, have you got any plan for this holiday?
"What are your plans FOR Tet holiday" - not "in" Read More
Vietnamese language by Guestposter822
just wondering what some of your experiences are learning the Vietnamese language, how long did it take, is it hard to learn, best way to learn ? etc. I know a tiny bit like the numbers and a few basic sentences.
Do you have any friends who are Vietnamese, if you have, I recommend that you should ask them to write a paragraph (like 5-10 sentences) send that to you along with an audio recording of the sentences so you can read it as they are reading it aloud. ... Read More
Hi! Can you please help? by Roe_Amerasian
Hi everyone! I posted this at the wrong forum so I apologize if you see this twice. My name is Roe. I am so excited that I found this site! I'm living in the U.S. but I have been thinking & wanting to move to Vietnam, to live and to work there ...
Hi Roe, Here is the link that I think it would be helpful for you to land a job you want in Viet Nam: http://www.jobstreet.vn/en/ and http://www.monster.com.vn/ And if you want to teach English in Viet Nam, here is a link you should check first: ... Read More