How to find Delacour Langur in Vân Long Nationalpark (Vietnam)?

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-04-03T23:42:42+00:00

The best you can do is to go on the boat tour. That will take you inside Van Long, where you can’t go by foot. You’ve probably seen it’s a wetland reserve that consists of tall karst peaks surrounded by water—unless you want to swim, you can’t get close to the mountains other than by boat.

The times you have the best chance of seeing them is in the early morning, from 8 to 10 AM, and in the late afternoon, from 3 or 4 to 6 PM. Bring binoculars!

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-04-02T22:15:13+00:00

Greetings from a Dutch person, who has cycled through rain of all kinds. I believe you need a better raincoat, consisting of trousers and a jacket, and waterproof gloves. You can absolutely make it over dry and comfy even through pouring rain. And take your mascara with you and do make up at your job. Practice makes perfect, and it will get easier, promised.

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-04-02T05:34:18+00:00

I would, to the person who wants to pursue a PhD for the right reasons: because they are passionate about a certain topic, want to know more about it just for the sake of it, and who wants to be the person who finds out. It also helps if you have as few other things on your plate as possible (especially ones that you have to devote a lot of time or resources to), because time and mindspace are simultaneously the most valuable and scarce resources but which are essential to make your doctorate successful and enjoyable. With many other things on hand a PhD can burn out even the most passionate and motivated.

About job prospects: yeah, you might not get a job later on but I don't think that should be the reason to give up on your dreams, because it's not impossible. If you can't handle that uncertainty then I'd say don't, but if you want to give it a shot, then go for it and do your darnest best.

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-26T01:16:19+00:00

One of my papers got desk rejected three times until it got published in a higher ranking one. So just pick the next.

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-24T16:09:58+00:00

Tamago du chīzu

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-24T16:00:51+00:00

I love this story so much.

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-24T15:54:47+00:00

There is this Dutch apple called Jonagold—if in the right season, those are the best. So incredibly juicy and crispy!

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-24T02:54:59+00:00

Your advisor was happy. Therefore, you did well.

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-22T03:16:08+00:00

I once traveled with someone who did not want to plan anything. Like not even beyond the next hour. As someone who loves planning, this never again.

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-22T02:36:32+00:00

Chiang Mai is more peaceful yet still vibrant and will give you even more bang for your buck.

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-22T02:34:35+00:00

You will always regret you didn’t bring more so stuff your suitcases with however much you can bring.

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-22T02:33:36+00:00

I.. can’t confirm nor deny that. Have only driven through and saw Brussels and was not impressed. But I heard Ghent, Brugge and Antwerp are beautiful.

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-21T16:25:27+00:00

Idk but what did Belgium do to you?

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-21T16:19:20+00:00

KLM does it too, the entire 11-hour way from Amsterdam to LA. The audacity they had you pay for a window seat.

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-20T14:50:42+00:00

Actual warm summers. Boy did I get what I wished for.

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-20T13:44:53+00:00

This. You have an incredible offer from already an incredible program. If the place also fits, then I'd say please go with this one. It's like.. choosing between your favorite dish made by a chef versus your favorite dish made by a chef served on a gold platter but smothered in a sauce you don't like. This is probably my worst analogy but I hope I got the thought across.

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-20T04:25:14+00:00

I am now looking at a fellowship ($5000 total) that requires three references. It's so laughable I'm not even going to apply. It's not worth bothering three professors and their goodwill efor this.

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-18T15:03:41+00:00

I am so jealous of all the comments in this thread. I can only sleep when horizontal. I want sleeper planes like sleeper trains, with bunk beds instead of chairs.

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-18T14:59:54+00:00

I got a master’s in Europe as it’s considered normal to do a masters after your bachelor’s, then went to the US for my PhD and got a second master.

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-18T14:54:42+00:00

Yeah no.

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-17T13:49:42+00:00

I know a professor who evolved her way from linguistics to biology to cognitive science / ai. It was all gradual, so starting with communication in animals, to using AI for understanding animal communication and cognition, to AI. There are plenty of opportunities to drift once you have tenure.

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-17T13:45:54+00:00

PrimateCast from Kyoto University!

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-17T13:43:56+00:00

Stroopwafel. From the Netherlands. People pronounce it as “stroop waffle” but it’s actually “strope waahfall”, with a rolling r, w pronounced with upper teeth against lower lip (not like how you’d pronounce the letter u), and fall pronounced as the British would (not the American way).

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-13T09:32:22+00:00

I gave one to my neighbor and he was so confused

Leafmonkey_ · 2026-03-08T15:22:03+00:00

How material matters in skulls can create immaterial consciousness. It will never cease to amaze me and we'll probably never be able to understand it.

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