April 2018
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Daily Life
Vietnamese traditional music at the Central Post Office in Saigon
Saw this performance yesterday at the Central Post Office in Saigon. Video below. Video
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Daily Life
Traffic Jam in District 7
Horrible traffic jam in District 7. Even walking can be a hassle with motorbikes driving on the sidewalks. Heading to District 4 from District 7. View of Sunrise City in…
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Food and Drink
Phuc Long Coffee at Lotte Mart
This is where I study Japanese with my Japanese teacher once a week. Great location to study.
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Measuring Steps: Fitbit vs iPhone
I always have to break it to people that use Fitbit such as myself. Fitbit is a great activity and heart rate monitor but it sucks at counting steps. Just look below…
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Food and Drink
Mumtaz Bui Vien is closed
A long time favorite of Expats closed a week ago in Bui Vien. Mumtaz was one of my favorite Indian restaurants until Babas Kitchen opened. No word if they're located…
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Daily Life
Vietnam of District 4 from District 1
Toi la Giang Ho Quan Tu. This is my home. The famous District 4 home to infamous gangsters in Saigon. Much has changed from the time District 4 was a dangerous area.
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Daily Life
Another crazy motorbike rider in Saigon
These type of crossings are quite irritating. I call them "cow herd block crossings" since motorbikes will go as a group to block oncoming traffic. I will let the…
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Daily Life
Another view of Bitexco Financial Tower
Just love taking these shots of the Bitexco Financial Tower in Saigon. This is near the border of District 1 and District 4.
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Daily Life
Getting stopped by the traffic police (CSGT) in Saigon (HCMC), Vietnam
Back in January, 2018, I got pulled over by the infamous traffic police (CGST) in the Phu Nhuan District. I was stopped for being in the left lane (which is just for…
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Food and Drink
Insalata salad in Saigon
Had this good salad from Insalata. I chose the salad with tuna fish so not entirely vegetarian. It was good and timely delivered. You can order from their website…
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Food and Drink
Veggie miso soup
Had some veggie miso soup with seaweed and tofu. Really great evening meal. Easy to make as well.
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Daily Life
First ride with Mai Linh Bike
April 8 and UberMoto will become part of GrabBike. Seems many people, yours truly included, are not happy about this. Many UberMoto drivers have decided not to join with…
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Daily Life
District 1 in March, 2018 (Saigon)
Was walking home and took these photos near Sunwah Tower in District 1
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Daily Life
Saigon Night with the Bikers
Evening photos from the last offline meeting. Mostly 300cc Kawasaki bikes with one Z650 and one 500cc Royal Enfield bike.













