Tag: Saigon

  • Typical Saigon Street (2)

    View of some vendors, this street is located in the famous snails area of District 1 near Nguyen Trai. Typical Saigon Street

  • Typical Saigon Street

    A typical street in Saigon with the mangled wires all over the place. Saigon Street (2013)

  • My Life Coffee (2013) - new location

    If you miss My Life Coffee which seems to keep changing location, they finally have another one that is quite convenient. It is located in District 1 at the corner of…

  • Halal Banh Mi

    I buy this at least once a week. I really enjoy my halal Vietnamese banh mi (bread) with chicken. Halal Banh Mi - Saigon

  • Protein Powder in Vietnam

    Protein powder is very popular and readily available in Vietnam now. Protein powder in Vietnam

  • Coca Cola in Vietnam

    A bad habit that is hard to break even in Vietnam. Coca Cola in Vietnam

  • Ice Mocha with Milk - bang khuang cafe

    My favorite ice coffee in Saigon now at bang khuang cafe... Ice Mocha with Milk - bang khuang cafe

  • bang khuang cafe

    Visited another coffee shop with my friend, Nga, last week called bang khuang cafe. It is one of District 1's best kept secret since the only way you can find it is…

  • Halal food at Citarasa

    I really enjoyed these nice halal dishes at Citarasa in Pham Ngu Lao. Halal food at Citarasa

  • Up high at Bitexco Building

    I took the escalators up which is a major feat since I am terrified of heights... Escalators at Bitexco Building

  • Notre Dame Cathredal from the Resco Building

    I took this shot from the Resco Building. The windows were a bit dirty but I still like the photo. Notre Dame Cathedral - Saigon

  • Dymatize Protein Power in Saigon (Thucphamthethao.com)

    In my ever search for good protein powder for my workouts, today I found a store that offers what I need. I have always looked for casein protein powder in Saigon but…

  • Packed Parking Garage at Vincom 2

    I now take pictures so I can remember where I park my motorbike. One day it took me nearly 30 minutes to find my bike. Parking garage at Vincom 2

  • Com Tam and Bo La lot in Tan Phu

    This is really great restaurant with real delicious food. Only 170,000 VND in the Tan Phu District for 2 people. You can't beat that. Com Tam Bo La Lot - Tan Phu District

  • Oh the trash

    Well at least it is not on the street. Trash is everywhere but luckily it is all picked up by morning. One big cause of street flooding in Saigon is due to residents…

  • Bricks

    Can't forget the bricks, they are the main materials in building houses. Bricks are literally laid everywhere. No security around to protect them from thieves. Bricks -…

  • Sand and gravel

    With construction, sand and gravel are needed to make cement. You see it everywhere. It is one of the main reason for the dust in the city. Sand and gravel - Tan Phu…

  • Small Street in Tan Phu District (II)

    Another view of the previous day's photo. Snall Saigon Street - Tan Phu District

  • Small street in the Tan Phu District

    I miss these small Saigon streets. With the large development, many of these streets are disappearing. Snall Saigon Street - Tan Phu District

  • Great Beef place in the Tan Phu District

    I visited this beef place last night in the Tan Phu Districts towards the outskirts of Saigon. The food there was really great and I really enjoyed the beef. Yes, it may…