Tag: district 1

Notice something strange about the pricing between the two competitors in Saigon?

Today I tried the Vegetable Navrathana Korma at Babas Kitchen in District 1. It was pretty good though I have a preference for the more spicier vegetable curry. I had…

About every two weeks I need to fill up my motorcycle. I added about 11.6 litters of fuel on Monday. A big feat for me since normally the gas attendents refuse to fill…

For many people a loss would not be followed by celebration. It is a different story in Vietnam. Ever so proud of their U23 team, Vietnamese took to the streets last…

I never knew this area existed. Take a look of the view from near the Ham Thu Thiem area just across from District 4. A great view of District 1 and 4.

Yesterday my portable solar panel was returned to me. I will use it to power my AirVisual Public Node in the future. In the meantime it is powering my LaserEgg.

A huge frustration is trying to walk around Saigon on the sidewalks. As the below picture show, motorbikes still rule Saigon sidewalks.

At a popular coffee shop. I am wondering why the fan is faced against the window. I really needed it. The waitress eventually turned it towards me.

I have switched to a mostly vegetarian diet. My goal is to be a vegan in one year. I am testing many vegetarian restaurants in the city. Today I tried Healthy Farm at 42…

My Wayne borrowed my LaserEggs in Hanoi. I got them back last week. Sadly VietPost was not too gentle with them.

Monday shots from Calmette Bridge crossing from District 1 to District 4. It was a good day for some pictures. Lots of construction occurring in District 4. It is…

I was around Ben Thanh Market on Monday to exchange some USD to Vietnamese Dong. The whole area has changed. I really miss the feel the Pre-2013 Saigon I remember before…

Last Thanksgiving I experienced the worst traffic jam in Saigon. I was taking a GrabBike to District 1. The driver decided to go via Ton Duc Thang street. It was the…

Four the last four years, one of my main staples for dinner was grechka, buckwheat barley. It was an inexpensive protein easily bought in Kazakhstan and China. When I…

No rain. Sun is out. Air is not bad. District 1 is a bit calm this morning. Got some good shots of the area just outside my hotel. District 1 near Ben Thanh Market…

I always miss these scenes of the traffic in Saigon. Currently sweating since it is hot here compared to Shanghai. Pham Ngu Lao in Saigon, Vietnam

I brought my AQI monitor to Saigon. I was curious to see the air quality. Saigon's air is getting worse but I would argue it has always been bad. I still remember my…

As everyone may know, I spend a fair amount of time at Babas Kitchen when I am in Saigon. It continues to be rated one of the best Indian restaurants in Saigon, let…

Took these night pictures of Saigon from Saigon Grill this evening. Boy is Saigon changing. Bitexco Financial Tower in the distance Pham Ngu Lao area in the distance…

There is a new halal restaurant in Saigon, Vietnam, now catering to the halal travelers community, particularly those from Malaysia. It is called Kampung Pandan and is…