Tag: vietnam

  • Nguyen Tri Phuong Street - District 5

    Took these shots on the way to District 8 yesterday. Nguyen Tri Phuong Street is one of the busiest in Saigon. (Hard Worker on the Nguyen Tri Phuong Bridge) View More…

  • No Building Permit

    In Saigon, you must have a building permit, as in any Western country, before you are allowed to construct a house on your property. Unfortunately for those who decide…

  • Pham Ngu Lao

    Some more pictures from the Pham Ngu Lao area, aka the Backpacker Area. Many guesthouses, hotels, and Western-style cuisine can be found in the Pham Ngu Lao area. (An An…

  • Caught in a Thunderstorm

    Last Tuesday, I was caught in a thunderstorm while at the Santa Cafe in the Pham Ngu Lao area. I got this shot while eating an Aussie burger :-)

  • Paying the Electricity Bill

    These pictures speak for themselves: (Current Number - 1318) (Uh oh...)

  • Saigon Train Crossing

    When the train comes, the already chaotic streets of Saigon turn into anarchy. (Waiting for the Train) (Instead of 'lining up' behind our side of the road, ALL the…

  • Thanh Nien Restaurant

    The Thanh Nien Restaurant, located on 35 Hai Ba Trung Street, in Saigon's District 1, is a lovely place to drink coffee and relax during the day. The Vietnamese cuisine…

  • Dusk in Saigon

    Late yesterday evening, I waited for a friend at the Sun Wah Towers in District 1. As dusk was approaching, I decided to take some pictures. (You can see the Sheraton…

  • Expat Interview

    1. Your name to appear in your interview: Kevin Miller, Jr. 2. Where were you born? Mountain View, California, USA. 3. In which country and city are you living now? Ho…

  • Nam Son Beefsteak

    The beefsteak at Nam Son in District 3 on Minh Khai Street is probably the best beefsteak in the city. I went there for lunch with Tuoi and Vinh last Sunday. (Nam Son…

  • Trung Nguyen Coffee

    I really enjoy drinking coffee at a cafe in Vietnam now. On Sunday, Tuoi invited me to the Trung Nguyen Coffeehouse across from the Diamond Plaza in District 1. I met…

  • Cleaning the Canal

    Occassionally during Lucky's morning walk along the canal, you see a couple of men in a boat pulling out the trash from the canal. The canal is actually cleaner than it…

  • Bun Bo Hue - Pho 489

    My favorite breakfast in Vietnam is Bun Bo Hue. Many of my friends prefer Pho in the morning but I like the spicier Bun Bo Hue. Near my house at Pho 489, you can get an…

  • Vietnamese Art Anyone?

    I am not normally a fan of art but I think you will like these Vietnamese related links: Galerie Quynh - Contemporary Art Duy Huynh Viettouch.com Hot as Pho Mr. D -…

  • SaigonTech - Quang Trung Software Park

    This morning I headed out to the main SaigonTech campus in District 12. It is about a 25 minute motorbike ride from the Phu Nhuan District. SaigonTech is located on the…

  • New Livingroom

    Well, Dominic and I finally did it. We moved all of the furniture from the bottom floor to the sitting room in the on the second floor. The sitting room is now the…

  • Rain, Rain, Go Away!!!

    Arghh, right after I took this shot, I got drenched in rain (About 4:25 PM). I thought I would beat the storm. The rainy season has definitely arrived in Vietnam…

  • A Lucky Miracle

    Something really amazing happened this morning. I normally walk Lucky and keep her on a tight leash. Today, something inside me told me it was time to let Lucky loose. I…

  • Walk Along the Canal

    Another morning walk along the canal next to my house in the Phu Nhuan District, Saigon. I made sure I got up early this morning since I did not have time to walk Lucky…

  • Legend Hotel with Friends

    Had brunch today with Tuoi and Hanh at the Legend Hotel in District 1 (Tuoi is also a student of mine). Met Ha's husband and children. Really cute. We ate some really…