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 cars). As you can tell from the videos below, I was actually in the middle lane which is permitted for motorbikes/motorcycles (as well as the right lane). I actually knew this when I was stopped. What was really … [Read more...] about Getting stopped by the traffic police (CSGT) in Saigon (HCMC), Vietnam
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The Fig Coffee shop
A great coffee shop with a peaceful ambiance. Goto The Fig if you feel you want to escape the hectic life of Saigon.I love the strong Buddhist tones of this place.Posted from WordPress for Android … [Read more...] about The Fig Coffee shop
Coop Mart and Daisen
A common site when heading to the Go Vap District on Nguyen Kiem street are the Coop Mart and Daisen stores. The Coop Mart has been there for ages now. … [Read more...] about Coop Mart and Daisen
Busy Train Crossing in Phu Nhuan
After leaving the Phu Nhuan District in 2010, it is not often that I actually cross the train tracks, let alone wait for the train, in Saigon anymore. Last Monday was the first time I stopped at a train crossing. I just barely took this photo: … [Read more...] about Busy Train Crossing in Phu Nhuan
Only in Vietnam…
Here is a photo I took in the Phu Nhuan District yesterday. What should I do, go or stop? :-) … [Read more...] about Only in Vietnam…