Tag: saigon

  • Studying Linux at a coffee shop

    Yeah, Saturday night and I am brushing up on my Linux.

  • Turkish Pizza at Pasha

    My last visit to Pasha in Saigon was good. We got one Turkish pizza free after ordering one for 100,000 VND. That is a good deal. I also ordered the iskender again…

  • More pictures from work

    Near our gate.

  • Lunch at Le Crepia

    This was a great meal.

  • View from my office

    I guess I have no complaints.

  • Early rainy season in Saigon

    It seems that the rainy season is starting in March this year. Today is our third rainstorm in less then one week. At least the city will look nice and clean now.

  • Internet still slow in Vietnam

    As of today, it has been two weeks since the internet speeds slowed down significantly in Vietnam and 9 days since I last posted about the poor bandwidth here. The…

  • Geisha Coffee and Tea House - Saigon

    Just opened recently, the Geisha Coffee and Tea House is one of the best coffee shops in Saigon. Not many people know about this coffee shop. The entrance takes you…

  • Highlands Coffee at Ham Nghi street in District 1

    Had an afternoon meeting at Highlands Coffee. It is located on Ham Nghi street near Ben Thanh Market. Not a bad location.

  • Friday Bandwidth with VNPT

    VNPT, as well as FPT as home, seem to have resolved their bandwidth issues inside of Vietnam. Unfortunately, speeds outside of Vietnam are still kind of slow as you will…

  • Walking along So. 44 in Thao Dien

    I always take a short walk after lunch. My walking path goes along So. 44 which is unpaved and dusty in parts but paved at the end. Makes for a good walk.

  • Vietnamese Dong Devaluation Not Fair

    Today, the Vietnam Stock Exchange (HOSE), took another big nose dive losing some 12 points settling at 470.02. Back on February 9th, it was up to 522.59 and everybody…

  • Turkish lunch

    Had thus great lunch today. Two stuffed green peppers with salad. I really enjoyed it.

  • Saigonese late for work?

    I choose a 8:30 AM arrival time to work in efforts to miss the big morning traffic jam. Most staff arrive at their companies from 7:30-8:00 AM. Today the traffic was…

  • Pasha Turkish Restaurant

    Update: Visit: http://vn.gohalalplanet.com/vietnam-city-halal-guides/hcmc/halal-restaurants-hcmc/ for the latest list of halal restaurants in Saigon (HCMC). I visited…

  • Le Thanh Ton and Ton Duc Thanh

    Very light traffic for Saturday afternoon.

  • Stoplights from hell in Saigon

    There are about 6 stoplights along Ly Tu Trong street in District 1. I got a red light on 5 of them. Blog post...

  • (Job Vacancy) Senior Systems Administrator

    A friend is looking to fill the following position. If interested, please contact me and I will forward your contact information. Senior Systems Administrator will be…

  • Where are the traffic police?

    No traffic police this morning. I found three having breakfast at the First Hotel this morning. :-)

  • What I brought from the US to Vietnam

    Well, it is hard to believe I have now stayed in Vietnam for over 2 weeks now after my 7 week trip to the US. I have finally got over my jet lag. I sleep at somewhat…