Decided to post some pictures of the mini hotel where I hang out for some coffee sometimes. The Tram Anh Hotel is really nice with a very friendly staff. Located in the Pham Ngu Lao area, the room rates are $8 US per person/night and $12-$15 US for two person per night. Yes, you can get a discount if you stay longer. Please tell the receptionist that Kevin sent you … [Read more...] about Tram Anh Hotel (Pham Ngu Lao Area)
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Hmmm…
Not sure what they are but they are everywhere today... (What are they?" … [Read more...] about Hmmm…
Xe oms
You can find xe oms (motorbike taxis) everywhere. These guys are next to the canal near my house. Fortunately I have my own motorbike so I do not need a xe om :-) (Xe oms waiting for customers) … [Read more...] about Xe oms
Coffeeshops along the Canal
Took another morning stroll along the canal near my house with my puppy, Lucky. Today I took some pictures of the coffeeshops that line the street next to the canal. These coffeeshops "may" actually serve more than coffee. I am not sure which ones but there are a couple of "black coffeeshops." You can tell by how the girls serving coffee are dressed (I decided not to take … [Read more...] about Coffeeshops along the Canal
Cleaning up the Canal
Ever wonder where your trash goes after it is collected? Normally, the garbage collectors will go through your trash, take what is valuable and then dump the rest near or in the canal. The trash that makes it into the canal then is caught various large ropes strung across the canal as the tide goes in and out. A couple times a week, guys in the boat collect the trash from … [Read more...] about Cleaning up the Canal