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

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  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.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  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.

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  Help

  I'm really looking for capable carpenters, woodworkers, and furniture makers. 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.
  
  Some of 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. ;-)

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  Languages spoken

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

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  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.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

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

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 hours a day / 5 days a week

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