Tag: Saigon

Reunification Palace used to be the "White House" where the South Vietnam's president worked. It now hosts many events such as conferences. Be forewarned, it has a…

Here is another Tram Cafe in Saigon. A bit crammed, coffee is good but service is poor. The waitress fell asleep so somebody had to call her the cafe's telephone to wake…

Hmm, does this parking lot follow Feng Shui? (^_^) Buddhist Pagoda and Parking Lot in Saigon

I am not sure what they are selling, I was just warned not to try it. They seem popular here since at night, young lovers usually park nearby. Street Food Vendor in…

This street is near the Go Vap District. It is always busy day and night. Busy Street in Saigon

Odd pinkish color for a hotel that is actually a bit famous in Saigon. I am not sure why... Tan Son Nhat Hotel - Saigon

Everybody goes by this stadium whether you are a local Vietnamese or visiting tourist and/or businessman. Oddly enough, I never actually visited it. Sports Stadium near…

Sapporo has become one of the newest favorite beers in Saigon. You now see Sapporo, with the beautiful Sapporo beer girls, at restaurants catering to Japanese men…

You see unofficial Apple stores across Saigon. They have no qualms using the Apple name or logo. Intellectual property is not protected in Vietnam so they can get away…

English schools everywhere in Saigon. Outerspace is one of the popular ones located throughout the city. They are always located near busy intersections or traffic…

Here is a glimpse of life by motorbike in Saigon. This is on Hoang Van Thu street at the intersection with Truong Chinh street. Motorbike on Hoang Van Thu street…

Christmas is popular in Saigon celebrated by all Vietnamese alike. Those who know the true meaning of Christmas celebrate at the Catholic Churches throughout Saigon…

This is a popular place, quite near from where I live yet I never visited it. Yogurt Space in Saigon

Nescafe is quite popular here. This sign is located in the Pham Ngu Lao backpacker area in District 1. Nescafe sign in Saigon

A different view of the New World Hotel where both Presidents Clinton and Bush stayed when visiting Saigon.

Vietnamese English Students at AMA Learning English is very popular in Saigon. AMA is one of the most popular English centers to learn English by many Vietnamese…

Saigon Police Wand A business partner's husband is a policeman here in Saigon. I got to play with his wand which is battery-operated. Really cool, eh?

Yet Another crazy Saigon traffic jam I just have one thing to say, I really do love the traffic jams in Saigon. That is what makes Saigon, Saigon...

View of Saigon from District 4 The skyline of modern Saigon is ever changing. You still see many old deprecated buildings around the city but with each passing year…

Saigon Skyline at night