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This was my lunch last week.

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…

This is where I study Japanese with my Japanese teacher once a week. Great location to study.

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…

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…

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…

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…

Had some veggie miso soup with seaweed and tofu. Really great evening meal. Easy to make as well.

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.

Decided to get my iodine intake from furikake, a popular Japanese seasoning put on top of rice. I got this furikake in Saigon.