Tag: Living in Hanoi
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Quirky Things in Vietnam
Things operate differently in other parts of the world. Doesn’t mean it’s wrong, it’s just unusual from what we are used to. Part of the fun is figuring out how or why a certain culture does something the way they do. These are some of the quirky things to be prepared for if you visit […]
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The First Seven Days in Hanoi
Deciding to live on the other side of the world for four months with 17 strangers is a big leap. There’s a lot of preparation beforehand to get you ready for it. However, you can never really 100% plan for something like this. I thought I had done everything right, but once I landed in […]
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Vietnam International Post Office
This was an interesting experience, as they all have been living here in Hanoi for almost a month. Just regular errands turn into a journey. I suppose that’s half the fun of living abroad. You never quite know what you will encounter each day when you open your door and walk out into a new […]
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Skills I’ve Acquired Living in Hanoi for a Month
Becoming a ninja mosquito killer. Forget the Fumakilla (bug spray), I’m almost as good as Miyagi without the chopsticks. It’s all about the swift movement of your hands. My secret is to wait in the bathroom for them to find me. Then I can see them easier because they stand out with a white background. […]