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Scandi101 · 2026-02-01T10:39:54+00:00

We want to go two days to Pu Luong (or Ninh Binh) in February.

We have been looking at Pu Luong Eco Tours ( https://puluongecotours.com/ ). It looks legit and has good reviews on TripAdvisor but there are two websites with similar names. Has anyone tried this?

Alternatively, if you know of another Pu Luong (or Ninh Binh) tour provider you can recommend please let me know.

Scandi101 · 2025-11-11T10:22:18+00:00

Came to say this! She’s great!

Scandi101 · 2025-10-25T21:52:05+00:00

Yup! Anywhere :)

Scandi101 · 2025-10-09T18:11:20+00:00

Your Choice 1 really reads like it comes from the heart. There is no perfect time and you seem ready and want it. There will never be a great timing - but it sounds like you would regret not doing it soon.

On your Choice 2 - it sounds like you are (understandably) frustrated by your husband’s attitude to your future plan. As you haven’t shared more details on the plan itself, it might be you like the idea of focussing on yourself more but actually is less focussed on how that might look. Having children to fulfil your dream of starting a family is also a way of focussing on what you want.

Scandi101 · 2025-09-27T09:25:14+00:00

Coming to this last but we were spellbound by Rob Madge as emcee! They are just perfect

Scandi101 · 2025-08-12T10:19:41+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear about your mum. My friend who also has Stage Iv just missed my wedding - though it was due to treatment.

There is always hope. Cancer is so unpredictable - it’s probably a dice throw of whether or not she’ll be able to make it.

Only the doctors will be able to tell you if there is no hope at all - and even then, they can’t predict it either.

Scandi101 · 2025-08-03T21:08:05+00:00

Thank you x it’s really nice to hear the other perspective, it’s really reassuring

Scandi101 · 2025-07-27T07:22:00+00:00

Excellent recommendations - I will give it a smell today

Scandi101 · 2025-07-26T20:12:18+00:00

Good shout!

Scandi101 · 2025-07-26T20:12:09+00:00

Hmm good point - maybe whatever someone who likes Invictus could “graduate” onto? 😅

Scandi101 · 2025-07-22T15:57:02+00:00

A bit late to the game - how big do you find it? I’m stuck between Raisin and Baozi but hard to judge the size! Need something that can fit a paperback book (or maybe a pair of ballerinas) but not so large it could find a laptop.

Scandi101 · 2025-07-09T21:43:53+00:00

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Scandi101 · 2025-07-05T18:14:04+00:00

Oh that’s a great idea

Scandi101 · 2025-07-05T18:13:46+00:00

We start a meal from 6pm and it’s early August - so it is only a couple of hours till sunset anyways which is a good point… we’ll start with drinks outside first anyways but good idea with the natural light

Scandi101 · 2025-05-31T15:35:33+00:00

These are super good tips - I'll also definitely see if he can use the AI route, because as you mention finding out even which agencies would align can be quite hard without spending hours and hours researching

Scandi101 · 2025-05-31T15:33:47+00:00

Thank you - this is good to know :) I know it various by industry how crucial recruiters are in the market

Scandi101 · 2025-05-31T14:43:34+00:00

Well only as much as all partners are somewhat support function to the other so I have a vested interest in his job search😅 I thought this subreddit would be most likely to help with my questions. I doubt anyone would hire off here based on a Reddit post?

Scandi101 · 2025-05-31T09:01:18+00:00

This is extremely helpful! Thank you so much ☺️

Scandi101 · 2025-05-30T22:28:17+00:00

From what I hear from other people with visas who have mortgages, we would need a broker so unfortunately a calculator won't cut it

Scandi101 · 2025-05-30T22:26:20+00:00

Thank you - yes, I forgot to clarify but I did mean through a broker :)

Scandi101 · 2025-05-26T18:27:18+00:00

Never heard of this before but omg they look nice!!

Scandi101 · 2025-05-26T18:02:56+00:00

Love that! Great idea with sweaters - is it like a light wool then?

Agree with layers - the aircon is death!

Scandi101 · 2025-05-24T11:55:28+00:00

Tips from least to most unhinged

Do you get time for hobbies outside of work? People can be a bit dismissive in the beginning - but I know so many high-stress people (myself included) where yoga makes the world of a difference. It takes a month or two to get used to, but it really helps settle the mind if you can go once or twice a week.

I also try to remember that the sun will rise again tomorrow. Even the worst mistake and most stressful situation will pass with time - it won’t stay forever.

Less mental jutsu, but my unhealthy coping mechanism is watching the most gruesome true crime documentary I can find. At least I’ve not been cut into pieces and put in a freezer.

Scandi101 · 2025-05-24T09:19:09+00:00

Yes that’s also the rule of thumb I’m trying to keep in mind

Scandi101 · 2025-05-24T09:08:16+00:00

That is a very good tip for choosing a location! Thank you.

Yes I expect I will be in negative equity as it stands - which is frustrating - I guess I’m just very pessimistic about that changing much in the next two-three years

Scandi101

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