Daily Life

Had a tiny red ant problem the last month. I even got over a hundred bites when I unsuspectingly dried myself with a towel with red ants in them. I tried sprayed but to…

I will let this image speak for itself.

Van Thanh Park is a recreational area where Saigonese can rest and relax in Saigon. More apartments have been built around it since my last visit in 2015. Vinhommes is…

Saw this performance yesterday at the Central Post Office in Saigon. Video below. Video

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…

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.

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…

Just love taking these shots of the Bitexco Financial Tower in Saigon. This is near the border of District 1 and District 4.

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…

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…

Was walking home and took these photos near Sunwah Tower in District 1

Evening photos from the last offline meeting. Mostly 300cc Kawasaki bikes with one Z650 and one 500cc Royal Enfield bike.

Yep, I took an UberMoto to District 1 a couple days ago. This UberMoto rider arrived.

Lately I only ride with UberMoto. They come on time. GrabBike is either late or they ask me to cancel.

Being part Japanese, I always need a small link to Japan in my home. Normally I eat Japanese food a couple times of weeks. I am learning to make more Japanese food at…

Another video I took of my short trip to the International Primary School / Asian High School in District 1. The trip The trip crosses the Calmette Bridge, goes along…

I am riding through Thu Thiem Tunnel going under the Saigon River from District 2 to District 1 on my Kawasaki Z300. I pass through this tunnel at least twice a week…

Just showing off my bike. This lake is located in the Long An Province. Kawasaki Z300 in the Long An Province Kawasaki Z300 in the Long An Province Kawasaki Z300 in the…

A beautiful Day 4 of Tet in Saigon today. Clear blue skies. PM 2.5 is at 68 AQI. Not bad. Below is a panoramic view of District 7 from my apartment in District 4…

Happy Lunar New Year of the Dog. May 2018 be as faithful as the loving dog. Chuc mung nam moi. Gong xi fa cai.