Linh NG
Vietnamese expat in Singapore
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About me
Vietnamese
Lives in Singapore
Speaks Vietnamese; English
Registration: 19 June 2012
Trading with China
Is it an one-off shipment? You can have contract with logistics service providers to make your order move. I can recommend if you need it. Read More
Troubles with creating new bank acc
I tried with Citibank & it seemed that they were not very clear with what docs I needed to provide & they could by-pass my docs. But they needed $3,000 deposit =)) and yeah, I refused. Read More
Troubles with creating new bank acc
I'm having a bad experience about opening new bank account. I'm really mad when I've been rejected by POSB 3 time. The 1st time when I came there, I got the answer "Sorry, you need company's confirmation of employment", ... Read More
1 day tour from Gurgaon to Taj Mahal
Thanks, I made it. It was awesome and couldn't be easier, the guide was strict as a teacher though =)) Read More
Irish lad just moved to Hanoi by clerks009
Hey guys and gals! Just got off the plane yesterday and am looking to meet some fellow expats (don't have to be Irish although that would be a bonus) living here! Looking at apartments in either Tay Ho or Ciputra as I will be working there! Let ...
Welcome to Vietnam, hope you have a great time in Hanoi. Cheers, Linh Read More
Postal Mail, USA to Vietnam...how long? by Zepo
I sent a birthday card to my fiancee on March 2nd. From Florida USA to Hanoi. Here it is now April 2nd and she still has not received the birthday card. I'm starting to think somewhere along the line the card was opened, maybe looking for ...
Oops...that might have got lost. What about sending her an Ecard for replacement? It will be delivered within a minute. 馃槉 Read More
Postal Mail, USA to Vietnam...how long? by Zepo
I sent a birthday card to my fiancee on March 2nd. From Florida USA to Hanoi. Here it is now April 2nd and she still has not received the birthday card. I'm starting to think somewhere along the line the card was opened, maybe looking for ...
If that's a card then it won't be opened. Do you have Tracking No.? You can go to website of EMS checking up its status. Cheers, Linh Read More
Import tax
Don't send it via courier like Fedex if you don't want it to be held at customs. Used laptop is banned for importation. Read More
1 day tour from Gurgaon to Taj Mahal
Could anyone recommend travel agent in India I should book a tour to visit Taj Mahal from Gurgaon?. I will arrive at hotel at 9am. I'm afraid there's no tour departing that late. In case of no tour available by that time, is there any ... Read More
Laptops held by Customs by tsshapiro
Ok, so I have a weird situation. My wife and I went to visit family in the US and when we returned we had accidentally left one carry-on bag at home. I know it was stupid of us, but we left for the airport in a hurry. In that carry-on bag was our ...
Used laptop is listed into products banned for importation pursuant to Circular No. 31/ 2015/ Ministry of Information & Communication. Since you didn't carry this laptop into VN as personal luggage but sent back to VN via courier, this ... Read More
Who is alone (or feel alone) like me in TET time in Saigon? by randsteh
I am living alone and friends are mostly from business . Now most of them are going to their country or somewhere in TET time. This year I will wait Saigon :) Is there anybody wanna hang out as friends? Let's meet... PS. This is not a dating ...
What a pity! I'm in the North so can't join you guys. Have fun & Happy new year. Read More
Bars and clubs in Ha Noi by dropandpop
Hi all, Anyone know where to go on Friday/Saturday night in Hanoi? I heard there aren't many good clubs/bars that play good music in Hanoi but if you have any recommendation please share :) Also does anyone know any bars or cafes playing jazz ...
You can try Dragonfly or Hair of the dog 馃惗 which are located in the old quarter. Cheers, Linh Read More
Traveling from Luang Prabang to Vientiane by bus
Thank you. I will travel from VN to Laos by bus too, hope that's not too much. Can't wait to see this nice country. Read More
Traveling from Luang Prabang to Vientiane by bus
My friend told me about her scary feeling when traveling by bus from Luang Prabang to Vientiane. She used to backpack a lot but got dizzy by the curvy roads in Laos. She recommended me take the air plane instead. Has anyone travelled that way by bus ... Read More
Translation help - Relationship by johnsimmons670
Hi All, My name is John, this is the first time I have posted on this forum but really didn't know where else to turn to for advice. I don't know if this is the right place and am hoping someone can help me. I have a best friend ...
If I were u, I would give those photos to my buddy and let him find out the truth though truth may hurt. Read More
Da lat next month by didi travel
Heii I will be in dalat next month. I heard only about canyoing and i want to do that.if some one want to travel to talk and to meet.where to stay in dalat?what to see in dalat?there some night life in da lat to drink and good resturant? Waiting for ...
I'll be traveling to Da Lat in the middle of Nov, it would be so nice if u guys can recommend some good places for foods. I don't mind street foods. Read More
question about import duty
You don't have to pay Import tax for cargo of which total amount is below VND 1,000,000 & it will be considered as non-commercial goods. Read More
Need Help!!!
Why don't you choose shuttle bus of Sinh Cafe, service is quite OK. And the final stop is in front of its office on De Tham Street. Read More
Amazing Vietnam! by John William
Hello, have been in VN for about 6 monts through which I have learn alot through Vietnamese culture and History. I will continue to explore this country before my return ome in Jan 2014.
It's glad to know that u really enjoy life here. Read More
when i got D mark :(
Take it easy, girl. You will see D mark isn't the most terrible things u may face in life. One step forward, two steps back. Good luck! Linh Read More
Hello Hanoi
Welcome to Hanoi, dont forget to prepare warm cloths :) Read More
starter ielts by rabbit94
hi all I'm Kim Chung. now, I'm living in Hanoi I'm very happy because I have passed the exam for high quality program at my college. however, the most difficult thing that is learning english. I have to finish the Ielts test with 6.0 since the end ...
Join a 3 month English course with a good teacher who can give you the orientation or build up a frame for ur test & help u check the essays. U dont need to use too many books, in the beginning, i used to be worried like u and downloaded dozens of ... Read More
Backpacking to Danang by Linh NG
Hi guys, I'm planning to visit Danang, Hoian & Hue from 23rd to 27th Sep, we're confused with how to allocate time for each place and which means of transportation should be used for moving here and there. There are so many places to visit and ...
Hi Somoby, I'm sorry for the joke which made u fall off the chair, next time i will hang the notice WATCH OUT BEFORE U READ in front of any post of mine so that everyone will be careful. It was fantastic, we had time going to Cham island for ... Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
5. Make friends with a backpacker and give them an amazing tourNot bad, i'll be waiting for the amazing tour from ya =)) Read More
101 things to do before you leave Vietnam by BritViet
My fellow expats, I am looking for inspiration for my list of 101 things to do before I leave Vietnam. At the time of writing, I am on 30. Your ideas can be touching, crazy, stupid, expensive, free, heart warming or just get you arrested. No ...
Eat dog or frog meat :P Read More
Backpacking to Danang by Linh NG
Hi guys, I'm planning to visit Danang, Hoian & Hue from 23rd to 27th Sep, we're confused with how to allocate time for each place and which means of transportation should be used for moving here and there. There are so many places to visit and ...
Just noticed you didn't state your start point. Day 1 (night):Bus (12 hours overnight) to Hue OR Day 2:Arrive by bus OR fly from Ha Noi (1 hour) to Hue. Locate hotel. I recommend: Nguyen Tri Phuong Hotel 56 Nguyen Tri Phuong Hue-Centre, TTH ... Read More
Backpacking to Danang by Linh NG
Hi guys, I'm planning to visit Danang, Hoian & Hue from 23rd to 27th Sep, we're confused with how to allocate time for each place and which means of transportation should be used for moving here and there. There are so many places to visit and ...
Ooops, i had book two way ticket HN-Danang. Perhaps i will spare Hue for next time. This time will be Danang & Hoian only. I was bewared of monsoon in Hoian but didnt know it would cause flood so bad. Gosh, hope everything be fine since i dont know ... Read More
Backpacking to Danang by Linh NG
Hi guys, I'm planning to visit Danang, Hoian & Hue from 23rd to 27th Sep, we're confused with how to allocate time for each place and which means of transportation should be used for moving here and there. There are so many places to visit and ...
Ooops, i had book two way ticket HN-Danang. Perhaps i will spare Hue for next time. This time will be Danang & Hoian only. I was bewared of monsoon in Hoian but didnt know it would cause flood so bad. Gosh, hope everything be fine since i dont know ... Read More
Backpacking to Danang
Hi guys, I'm planning to visit Danang, Hoian & Hue from 23rd to 27th Sep, we're confused with how to allocate time for each place and which means of transportation should be used for moving here and there. There are so many places to visit and ... 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
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 ThuyUnfortuately I dont know any but there's ... Read More
English Music Translated to Vietnamese by cheeha
I'm looking for vietnamese music that has been translated from english to improve my listening skills. For example [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrhII_AOK_M]Shakira's "Underneath Your Clothes"[/url] translated by ...
How To Make Your Own Videos With Translated Subtitles Another MethodHi Mark, I recommend you visit website Loidich.com, there're thousands of beautiful English songs translated into Vietnamese. In order to make your own video, why don't you use ... Read More
English Club/Hanoi by Teacher Mark
I had to move back to Ho Chi Minh City everybody. I'm sorry that I was unable to get a club going there/that I had to move Ho Chi Minh, but I did. I really wish another foreign teacher that lives in Hanoi would take charge and get one going. - ...
Why don't you guys set up a chat room & meet online? One will be the host and connect others, offline meetings can be arranged after sometime. Otherwise it will take a long time for a date to be fixed. Read More
Looking for vietnamese teacher by Nuansa
Hi, I'm looking for an experienced vietnamese teacher for online classes ONLY via skype. It'll be excellent if U speak russian, in other case we can try to study in english&vietnamese. Level - from the beginning. Also russian-vietnamese language ...
I don't hve enough patience to teach anyone but ready to give you a hand for help anytime. Read More
Looking for information about a student is Australian. Help me :|. by ngocmai.793
Hi, I'm Mai. I'm looking for information about one of my friends. He is Australian, very tall, while. He is student, about 22 yearsold, studying and living in hanoi, Vietnam somewhere around area Hoan Kiem lake. I haven't any information about him. ...
i wouldn't call him a friend if i only met him once and know nothing about him!Or better call him passer-by, Rojamin? Mai, you hve fb, u can ask for help from fb community. It's not different from looking for a needle in haystack, but good luck to ... Read More
Budget Stuff
Well,to a foreigner, u need around 1,000USD to live in Hanoi, 500USD is for renting an apartment in downtown n 500USD is for foods n entertainment. But make sure you know how to spend money economically. Ask for price & bargain before you decide to ... Read More
Hanoi & rain by smallwitch
It's raining :) Vietnam has a single rainy season during the South monsoon (May-Sep). Do you like raining in Hanoi?
Mosquitoes...my nightmare! Perhaps Hanoi is also the same in spring with high humid, but love it when in autumn. Though most people' re gonna feel stuffy living in this busy city, they must miss it badly as leaving. Read More