ParadiseCruiser
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Registration: 15 July 2014
About Bitcoin or Litecoin Mining in Vietnam by UmarSuhail
Hello everyone, Is anyone here mining any Bitcoins or Litecoins? Do you know of anyone who does this in Vietnam? I will be travelling to Vietnam in the next month and wanted to know if there are places where I can get ASIC mining hardware or GPUs ...
Know a bit about that business. have one acquaintance bragging bout mining it, but reeeally doubt that claim. It's not that popular from where I stand. Read More
Fooled by foreigner? by QuynnTr
Hi you guys. Yea its about love affairs. Again. I have a friend, she used to works aboard for a while and met him, his name is Ray. They started to dating, hanging out for few times then she come back to Vietnam. After that she asked him come to ...
What is the use of these "investigation" , if he is not sincere and just want to play? Want to go to court to "reinstate" lost love? It's too late for her if he do'nt want to show up! She did many mistakes without a ... Read More
an Indian need help by scorpioz
Dear all, Please take a moment to read this story. I'm Tran Duc, i have a friend is Indian living Vietnam. He loving a girlfriend is Vietnamese and they are very happy. They want to marry as husband and wife. One thing had happened, Her ...
You are kidding me?!! The main effing reason VN parents oppose a marriage to foreigner is that there is no way to know your true state of living. They dont know if you have a four-wives, dozen-kids family back home, they dont know if you are a ... Read More
Vehicles by VietnamVenice3260
Hello Gang ~ Yeah .... I am coming to visit Vietnam , and checking it out for retirement , and starting NEW life . Yes . I have always loved the Orient , and Vietnam has been a presence long in my mind , only Japan could be considered as close ...
Good advice, Dan. If you plan to settle/retire here, marriage will be easier in some ways. The main opposition come from relatives in the form of "If you marry that Bluebeard character, you are lucky if he just abandon you and move back to ... Read More
Fooled by foreigner? by QuynnTr
Hi you guys. Yea its about love affairs. Again. I have a friend, she used to works aboard for a while and met him, his name is Ray. They started to dating, hanging out for few times then she come back to Vietnam. After that she asked him come to ...
@QuynnTr : Has your friend do the image search yet? Use a picture that has him, drag and drop on img.google.com Google will do an image search for you free of charge. Do that with EVERY picture that has that man inside. Let's see where it pop ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
Gahaahaha My relatives in Nghe An, a province in the central region, speak their local dialect , tieng Nghe, and nearly incomprehensible to me. After 20 years of biyearly visits, I finally can understand about 80% of what they said. The Vietnamese ... Read More
Is it possible? Or, more important, is it wise? by nobettertimethannow
I am a successful entrepreneur/inventor here in the States and desire to open up a manufacturing company and e-commerce business in Vietnam initially investing as much as US$1-$5MM with projected growth of US$ eight figures revenue within ten years. ...
If you want skilled workers, your best bet might be locations near major cities right from the start, like Hanoi, or HCMC. It's very hard to lure skilled workers back to small towns, judging from my relatives' inclinations. You will have to ... Read More
Getting married, but have doubts... by fredgo
Hi all, I am new to this site, so bear with me. To the point, I have finally met a woman in Viet Nam that I love truly. In fact, I just spent 3 months with her in Nam Dinh and at the end I asked her to marry me. She is divorced and 2 children ...
If you are not expected to pay for THAT new iPhone, why would you run? They will occupy the girl's attention instead. Read More
setting up freelance activity in Vietnam by bluppfisk
Hi My future employer has agreed to pay me EUR 5000 a month for freelance work which will need to be carried out in a country or region bordering China. Since they do not wish to hire me as a staff member, this money will be paid into a bank ...
Guy, living in Vietnam and getting paid the international wage.... Just how much of a hog life do you plan to wallow in, anyway? :envy: Read More
Anybody feeling blu down same me now? by rubytran7691
Im feeling so blu down, dont know what can i do to leave it. and feel sad so much
A marathon run of Mr Bean. 6 hours straight~Guarantee life looking up all of a sudden. Read More
Getting married, but have doubts... by fredgo
Hi all, I am new to this site, so bear with me. To the point, I have finally met a woman in Viet Nam that I love truly. In fact, I just spent 3 months with her in Nam Dinh and at the end I asked her to marry me. She is divorced and 2 children ...
Too long dont read pity post~ Read More
Anybody feeling blu down same me now? by rubytran7691
Im feeling so blu down, dont know what can i do to leave it. and feel sad so much
It's pretty hard to differentiate sarcasms on Net. Read More
Average $$ electricity power consumption in Vietnam? by koksiewng64
Hi there, i was wondering whether anybody out there can tell me how do i estimate or calculate the electricity power consumption based on an average room ? My room have a Samsung 29" TV (average turn on 5hrs/day), a small fridge (on all the time), ...
No round-the-clock fans? You have twenty PC running, you need at least one industrial fan or the air become very hot. EDIT: reading comprehension fail! Mea cupa~ Read More
Are native English teachers better than Vietnamese English teachers? by I do believe
This is the subject of debate in every ESL teacher forum I have ever visited. Logic would state that, yes, when it comes to teaching something, those who are experts are better qualified, and who could be better qualified to teach English than those ...
And correct speaking/listening must be done everydayin correct tones to achieve competency. But how would you arrange that? I am letting my nephews listen to all kinds of youtube videos with English of different nations to build up his ears. Boy ... Read More
Average $$ electricity power consumption in Vietnam? by koksiewng64
Hi there, i was wondering whether anybody out there can tell me how do i estimate or calculate the electricity power consumption based on an average room ? My room have a Samsung 29" TV (average turn on 5hrs/day), a small fridge (on all the time), ...
You should have a separate elec meter to measure the amount of elec you use. Installing it is cheap and affordable that the landlord should shell out from the start (as my mother did so, or the renters would complain about unfairness). About air ... Read More
Marital ransom..... Is it normal in VN? by Vagabondone
Just curious if it is common practice in Vietnam if when there is marital discourse that ransom is demanded as a condition of reconciliation? Have a friend who got sideways with his wife. She booted him to the curb. He is not allowed to return until ...
There are two aspects to this question The direct one: then no, even among Vietnamese it's not common. There's probabbly one or two cases like that reported on net news, with overwhelming criticisms aimed at the women in question. Reported, ... Read More
hi all! by NHU TINH NGUYEN
I am new member! I am vietnamese! I speak E not well! but I am very enthusiastic! active! annd friendly, I love children, I would like to take care of and play with them! so if you need a person who can become a friend with them, help them, and ...
Tip number one: dont hesitate to use Youtube for muchacho children songs, games in foreign languages. As long as the babies like it, play it. No preconception! My nephews speak English nicely at the grand age of three all thanks to lotsa lotsa ... Read More
to pda or not to pda? what is the reason by MarkinNam
This one is for those who are VN or have a close relationship with a VN person, Given the amount of time the French were in VN and their romantic nature, why are PDA's discouraged in VN? even frowned upon and when did this start?
Oh and much hate to malign the old system, but Soviet culture seems to be quite prudish and rub off nicely in Vietnam, counter much of the loosing influence of French. I find that even in USSR and eastern Europe, they also become more prudish under ... Read More
How to contact a member by putsinker
Hi everyone, I found a guitar that I am interested in, in the classified section. The members name is Mickael but I can't find a way to contact Mickael from the advert page???? Anyone help.
Double :face palm: Also, what do you mean? "Oh Goodness me!" should be "Eo oi!" "Oh boy!" should be "Em oi!" Read More
to pda or not to pda? what is the reason by MarkinNam
This one is for those who are VN or have a close relationship with a VN person, Given the amount of time the French were in VN and their romantic nature, why are PDA's discouraged in VN? even frowned upon and when did this start?
That is a nice historical article and I thank Mr Lirelou for giving it, in particular the hard numbers of French around here, and the revelant documents. On the other hand, I will point out that the effect of subtle French influence. Hanoi is a ... Read More
Seeking Infant Swim Classes
Get a rubber mini pool for him to play? My nephew get one of those, around 1 square meter. Or just a plain biggest plastic Bucket you can buy? That is surely safer? As for actual class, I got nothing~ Read More
to pda or not to pda? what is the reason by MarkinNam
This one is for those who are VN or have a close relationship with a VN person, Given the amount of time the French were in VN and their romantic nature, why are PDA's discouraged in VN? even frowned upon and when did this start?
Mhmmm~ Russian influences are not that many, even with all the sponsored educated-then-returnees. They have too short a time with us. Counting by years, it's 50~ compared to 100-200 of French. The French influences in the north are subtle and ... Read More
to pda or not to pda? what is the reason by MarkinNam
This one is for those who are VN or have a close relationship with a VN person, Given the amount of time the French were in VN and their romantic nature, why are PDA's discouraged in VN? even frowned upon and when did this start?
You mean public display of affection? I cant think that you mean the pda items. Well, Though the French is in here for about 100 years, Chinese Confucianism is present for at least one thousand year, and unprovable 2000 years. The prudish ... Read More
Whole-seller for clothes by Feny19
Hi Everyone, Can anyone tell me where to find a place for inauthentic/copy of branded clothes but still made with good fabric, and good quality (both for women and men) something like whole-seller. I'm going to sell back those clothes :) ...
Yeah, cheap Chinese clothes are cheap. Price is their strength. Read More
searching for Culinary School or Chef by bruno_yang
Good morning, i should like to study vietnamese culinary for 3 months.. but i only found daily classes to tourist.. or very expensive classes in hotels ($50 per day).. even to learn 3 months.. $1.500 per month.. Do you know some chef or ...
Talk about Viet expat crazy about cooking www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2013/09/banh-mi-handbook-photo.html#comment-1438515411 She wrote a book on Banh Mi Vietnam, release in July. Her posts are pretty good read. More importantly, it's a ... Read More
searching for Culinary School or Chef by bruno_yang
Good morning, i should like to study vietnamese culinary for 3 months.. but i only found daily classes to tourist.. or very expensive classes in hotels ($50 per day).. even to learn 3 months.. $1.500 per month.. Do you know some chef or ...
I made a quick search on Net for you http://www.huongnghiepaau.com/2011/?gclid=CJbzjcCu3b8CFYxvvAodigIAUQ They are in HCMC so I wouldnt know, but it seem to be a vocation ... Read More
travel to the north of Vietnam by hana9
i am living in Ha Noi, Vietnam. i know that everyone who living in another country may have some troubles to adapt with the new culture and new people. so i'd like to help u guys who want to travel some places of Vietnam and help u enjoy the ...
Halong bay is pretty near the border region, Mong Cai. There are several beaches from Mong Cai down to Halong if you want to waste time between border shopping spree. The shopping habits of people I know is to book a Halong bay short stop, then get ... Read More
Which city in VN is cheap? by awayland
HCMC is not cheap for long stay. Have a month left, budget not great, wanna know which major city in Vietnam has low cost of living for travellers?
But do Da Lat have enough places to warrant a full month? The only tourists stay long at Da Lat is honeymooners, from what I know. Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
Study a pronunciation course in English actually can help, especially when it's taught by a Vietnamese. When I was in Uni,I studied in Hanoi university of foreign studies, now Hanoi university. They had an old professor teaching that course. ... Read More
Getting Pre-1975 Birth Certificate To Current. by TC0088
I am in the process of getting my dual (Canadian-Vietnamese) citizenship. I would update my progress along the way. After visiting the so-called government-assist agency who wanted $2,200 (converted from Vietnamese Dong) for doing the dual ...
TC0088 spoke the truth. I did the registering the certificates' english version twice.First time use the official approved translator, get done in normal speed. Second time, I translated the thing myself. They made a mess out of that, costing ... Read More
Where is Halong forum
Yeah, I am really curious about the lack of Halong around here. Imma post a few Ha Long articles up here, real soon now. Read More
can someone help me in english grammar? by nguyengiang
im having a big problem in english grammar, can someone help me in grammar excercise? thanks so much
That is true. However, it depends on which kind of dialect they want to speak. American Midwest voice is one thing, UK London voice is another, and Australian Sydney is another thing. We leave aside the burring accents of southern US, or New ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
Like I said, keep a pen/paper handy. Or pull out your phone. Translate the toneless words must be easier than listening. And listen/speaking English is a very hard skills in Vietnamese students indeed. Translate/read/write is no problem. Read More
living on a sailing boat in vietnam. boatimport and live aboard legal? by fuzzzl
Hello, I am Dan, a german vagabond. I just arrived in Vietnam 3 days ago, but I am already totally in love with this country and its people. I own a sailingboat which is currently waiting for me in Cairns (Australia). I was planing to do a world ...
HOLY SHEEESH! Living in boat? I dont know where to even start. best place is probably your embassy. Oh, and old Russian joke is outdate. Heck, old USSR-era Vietnam joke is outdated Read More
Getting Pre-1975 Birth Certificate To Current. by TC0088
I am in the process of getting my dual (Canadian-Vietnamese) citizenship. I would update my progress along the way. After visiting the so-called government-assist agency who wanted $2,200 (converted from Vietnamese Dong) for doing the dual ...
Poor bastard! As a victim of bureaucracy, I salute his journey into the red tape jungle. :schadenfreude: I dont have anything of his level of difficulty, but been there, done that, got the months of waiting. Read More
Is your Apartment Secure? Are you sure? by Jaitch
Many people assume their apartments are secure from intrusion. Delusional. New apartments have these latest fad - card and PIN access. Basic Locks =========== Most VNese outside doors use Euro-style locks. These are simple to spot as the lock ...
Point 1: Dont let anyone inside if you dont feel like it Perhaps the cops, once you see some ID. The landlord is NOT allowed to get inside your rooms once you rent it.This is applied to *Vietnamese*, so any landlord say otherwise is untrustable. My ... Read More
More time in Vietnam by benspm1
I am on vacation here in Vietnam .Hope to meet new and exciting friends here.
Do you plan to visit the North? Hanoi has a lot of hospitals and private medical facilities. Read More
Screening Overseas Travelers. by peterpipercorn
Many overseas sex offenders travel to Vietnam to escape the strict rules of their own country. Nice,but how does Vietnam protect their citizens and their children from sexual offenders? Some overseas offenders have aggervated sex crimes and ...
Any foreigner walking around is under some stares, mostly covert. Reasons can be quite varied: foreigner is news, feeling bored, and food for gossips... If one walk into a hotel with a Viet child, the gossip network go to high drive, and the local ... Read More
Help me decide!! Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?! Moving in October by gr4578
Hey everyone! I am a 22 year old American from New York City. Right now, I'm in contact with a school in Vietnam to teach English. I just finished my CELTA certificate and am finalizing my job plans. I hope to be in Vietnam in October. I am ...
Dear Grace May I ask do you have contracts yet? HCMC foreigners population might be biggest in Vietnam, but in term of job prospects, especially teaching, Hanoi might be better. At least, according to the wanted ad mails sent to my inbox. My ... Read More
Which city in VN is cheap? by awayland
HCMC is not cheap for long stay. Have a month left, budget not great, wanna know which major city in Vietnam has low cost of living for travellers?
A month left to do what, that's the question. Ifyou have works, staying at the big cities like Hanoi or HCMC is a must, obviously. But if you have that month to play around... now that is interesting. Hue is renown in Vietnam as a cheap ... Read More
Help me decide!! Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?! Moving in October by gr4578
Hey everyone! I am a 22 year old American from New York City. Right now, I'm in contact with a school in Vietnam to teach English. I just finished my CELTA certificate and am finalizing my job plans. I hope to be in Vietnam in October. I am ...
Hanoi is only humid in certain months of the year, mostly summer. Read More
Help me decide!! Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?! Moving in October by gr4578
Hey everyone! I am a 22 year old American from New York City. Right now, I'm in contact with a school in Vietnam to teach English. I just finished my CELTA certificate and am finalizing my job plans. I hope to be in Vietnam in October. I am ...
There seems to be more pro-HCMC people around here, so I will chime on Hanoi, just for a balanced perspective. Hanoi has 4 seasons and HCMC has two.What it mean is that you only need spring-summer or summer-autumn light clothes in the south. If you ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
As some poster mentioned above and before, Tones are critical in speaking Vietnamese. hell, it's half of the difference between various dialects in Vietnam. Intonation at the wrong place, as well as wrong tone, and your message is simply lost. ... Read More
can someone help me in english grammar? by nguyengiang
im having a big problem in english grammar, can someone help me in grammar excercise? thanks so much
If you really want to work with your grammar. There's a book "English Grammar In Use" with many version. Very good and detail analysing on each aspect. There is NO NEED to get the latest book. The oldest form, a green cover, is ... Read More
Spirit Possession Rituals in Vietnam by MIA2013
Okay, I am curious and would like to know if anyone knows anything about spirit possession rituals in Vietnam? Has anyone ever witnessed or participated in one? My extended family in Vietnam participates in them every time a family member passes. ...
Religion is something very personal. Whatever work for you, is the motto. I dont partipate in those rituals because find it's unwise to rely on info/commandment from unknown and unverifiable sources. Well, the urge to find something concrete ... Read More
Best Internet Connection in Vietnam by yroftherat
Hi guys, Would you guys be able to let me know which ISP companies in Vietnam provide the fastest and most reliable connection at the moment? I've did some research on Google and it seems that many expat are reporting that the internet ...
I would have said FPT had best speed. Used the 300k package for years and download (torrent, and watch movies online) with no problem. But recently their undersea cables got cut a little bit too often: 3 times a year? and they occassional throttled ... Read More
Spirit Possession Rituals in Vietnam by MIA2013
Okay, I am curious and would like to know if anyone knows anything about spirit possession rituals in Vietnam? Has anyone ever witnessed or participated in one? My extended family in Vietnam participates in them every time a family member passes. ...
Cao Dai is the only religious organization make use of spirit possession rituals in Viet Nam that. It's pretty young, born in the middle the Vietnam-USA War period. A semi organized form of organization is coalescent around the worship of ... Read More