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Help us with various projects around the house while discovering local culture in Hà Nội, Vietnam

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Art. I'm an Japanese-speaking America-born French-Canadian from Australia living in Vietnam. I know, it confuses me too. Mostly I think of myself as an Australian with something of a North-American accent. But the truth is, I feel like a foreigner no matter where I am.

    I am committed to Nomi, a Vietnamese, Cantonese and English speaking Vietnamese woman who grew up in Hong Kong.

    I really enjoy a good night out with friends. Or a good night in with friends; as long as there's good food, good wine, good beer, and good company. I'm not a chatterbox, but not an introvert either.

    And I'm not spiritual, but I believe in ghosts. Especially after a good bottle of Shiraz.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The area around our house is busy enough. There are many local restaurants and grocery stores. We sometimes venture a bit further to visit the Japanese izakayas, yakitori, and sushi/sashimi restaurants. And there are a several western restaurants, sports bars, and music venues withing walking distance. If you want real Vietnamese food, Nomi can either cook it or take us to where it is.

  • Help

    Help

    There are up to 3 ways you could be helping us. If you can do 2 or 3, it's a bonus.
    In order of priority:

    Way 1. I have a number of furniture building projects on my list, mainly using recycled timber. My workshop is a work in progress, and probably priority 1. I'm sure I have most of the tools needed, and I'll buy more as the projects demand. I'm still looking for the right planer/thicknesser.
    Way 2. I also have some interior painting work that needs doing. Professionals only.
    Way 3. And if you're a tech-savvy, you could help fix a few network issues.

    The projects are big, so we'd prefer it if you can stay for at least 1 week.

    In return, we can offer you a comfortable, private room with a double bed and a private bathroom.

    And you will be well fed. There are lots of local western & Vietnamese bars & restaurants to take up your free time, and a well equipped kitchen & BBQ at home that you can use on your own, work with us to create some great comfort food, or leave it to me & Nomi & we'll get you fed. ;-)

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Vietnamese: Fluent
    Japanese: Intermediate
    Chinese (Cantonese): Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have an extra bedroom with a double bed & private bath that offers plenty of privacy.

    This is strictly a non-smoking house & we insist on non-smokers. Please.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    There's good wifi cover throughout the house with no bandwidth limitations.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 5 hours a day / 5 days a week

Host ref number: 337971887254

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