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The Weaving of Rainbow Flag in Vietnam

Posted by mrdanial
/ October 1, 2012 / Leave a comment

Ten years ago, to be a part of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Transexual (LGBT) in Vietnam was very difficult. It is truly difficult for...
Saturday Cityscape in Hanoi

Posted by mrdanial
/ September 30, 2012 / Leave a comment

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam with a crowded population of 10,000,000+ residences. The city is somewhat polluted, slightly run-down and very quaint. If you...
Hello, Mr. Nguyen! Addressing Vietnamese People

Posted by Karsten Brabänder
/ September 26, 2012 / Leave a comment

Addressing people is a difficult thing in every language. English speaking people are usually easy and non-formal, but other Western nationalities focus highly on their...
Buying your “Home-Country” stuff in Ho Chi Minh City

Posted by mrdanial
/ September 24, 2012 / Leave a comment

When living in another country, we miss our home country products. I myself prefer to use my “home country products” if it’s available in local...
Lotus Tea of Vietnam: The Art – The culture – The Scent

Posted by mrdanial
/ September 17, 2012 / 1 Comment

Drinking tea is part of Vietnamese ancient culture since 3000 years ago. The art of slowly pouring tea into a cup from the teapot symbolize...
The Stories behind a Flawless Ao Dai Vietnam

Posted by mrdanial
/ September 15, 2012 / 1 Comment

Ao dai is a Vietnamese traditional costume and recognized as the Vietnamese national costume. Ao dai is normally worn by women with a flawless body fit...
Vietnam’s International Schools as a Premium Education Choice

Posted by mrdanial
/ September 15, 2012 / Leave a comment

There is no need to prove the numbers of expatriates in Vietnam. Year by year,we can see many foreign investments injected into Vietnam which is...
How not to be scammed by the taxi mafia

Posted by Karsten Brabänder
/ September 2, 2012 / Leave a comment

When you come to Vietnam the first time, all the new impressions will be overwhelming for you! However, things you naturally see, do and you...
Group of Phu My Hung Expat Neighbours

Posted by HungTVG
/ August 28, 2012 / 24 Comments

There is a Group of Phu My Hung expatriate Neighbours living around the area. This is a private group and there are 2 ways to join: Making a...
How to give tips – money bonuses in Vietnam

Posted by Karsten Brabänder
/ August 28, 2012 / Leave a comment

One of the most difficult financial actions for foreigners is the question of tipping. Expressing your pleasure for good service by giving a little money...