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Hangzhou.... I hear it's so scenic :) It'll be nice to go for both a holiday and art collection trip. I have some embroidered paintings myself, from Hanoi. But I've always preferred acrylic and oil paintings. Hear that everything in Japan is expensive... but I love their ink paintings. Are those aff...

Hi all, I've always enjoyed travelling and art. I enjoy collecting art while travelling even more. So far, I've bought some paintings and artwork in Bali and Hanoi. I'm keen to do so at other places as well, not as a business but for my personal collection. Does anyone have other places to recommend...

Thanks all for your recommendations. I made a trip down to Framing Angie today. She was talking to a client and I was told to come back 45mins later. I did ask her assistant for a rough estimate for framing my painting though. I was quoted $200. Ouch. So I made my way down to Bras Brasah, checked ou...

Thanks for the suggestions.

beenhere10years> how much does Angie charge for say an A3 sized painting? I may just pay more to frame for one or two of my paintings that I really like.

On a recent trip to Hanoi, I bought myself a load of paintings. Now I would like to frame them up. As this can be expensive, I would like to ask for recommendations for good, reasonably-priced frame makers. I've considered the option of getting cheap frames from Ikea but some of my paintings are in ...

Ok I'll coordinate this trip. The preference seems to be 9am. Shall we meet at Kranji MRT Station at this time on Sunday Jul 31? Please PM me your contact number if you want to come so we know who to wait for. Looking forward to the nature walk!

Hello everyone, I just got back from Hanoi. Wanted to do a day trip to Sapa but the trains were fully booked as it was the national Vietnamese holidays. I went on a cruise to Halong Bay instead. Thought I’ll share what I enjoyed the most: 1) Sightseeing I loved the Old Quarters. They have 36 streets...

Ok I'm "interested in going" who posted above. Shall we fix a tentative time and date to go to Sungei Buloh Park? My friends who went said it was nicest when it was really early, the air was cool and it was quiet all round. He was there at 7am but perhaps we can go a little later, around 8am-8:30am?...

Hi Dumblemore,

I love bargaining... do you know how much is the usual cost of the most common souvenirs? Items such as silk items, lacquerware, ceramics, paintings etc. I'm intending to buy some for family and friends and I want to know what kind of price I should be paying. Thanks in advance!

Hi there, while doing some research for my trip, I came across a one to two-day group tour packages to Halong Bay from USD$16-29. Real value for money! Other tours are available too. Check out: http://www.tosercohanoi.com/tour-program.asp The Kangaroo Cafe, which runs tours as well, is also highly r...

I will be there for 4D5N. Tour operators organise one day trips to Sapa but it will more relaxing to do it over two.The night train leaves Hanoi at 10pm and arrives at the Lao Cai station at 6-7am. Then you will have to take a mini bus down to Sapa. Going back takes another 10 hours. If you stay one...

Oh yes, I also heard it's better to book a tour in Vietnam. Do remember to shop around for good deals!

A friend recommended a good seafood restuarant in the Old Quaters. He's known to be a foodie so it should be good.

San Ho
58 Pho Ly Thuong Kiet
Hoan Kiem District

Hi there, I'm going to Hanoi in less than two weeks. Friends tell me that the old quarters are very pretty. There're lots of museums, temples and monuments to visit. It's also worth checking out Hoan Kiem Lake. Shopping there is good and cheap. Artisans still flourish in Vietnam and you can get nice...

expatlady, check PM

To add on, twin rooms are available from USD$4 per person per night onwards. Food is also very cheap. This trip is unlikely to burn a hole in your pocket