Well, this is one my favorite places to eat now. I get the chicken durum everytime. Sadly Timur will have to close in the near future so get some authentic while you can. Istanbul is located in the backpacker area on 90 Bui Vien street in District 1. … [Read more...] about Istanbul Cafe
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Updating my iPad
iTunes told me I needed to update my iPad. I downloaded the software from my Macbook Pro and sync'd it to my iPad. I am enjoying being an Apple user now though I used an Android phone to update this blog. … [Read more...] about Updating my iPad
A horrible rainstorm in Saigon
I just endured a 30 minute Saigon deluge on my motorbike riding from Thao Dien (in District 2 near An Phu) to District 1. I am drying up at Java Cafe now with a hot chocolate and warm brownie. I got real wet out there today. I have ridden the District 1 to Thao Dien route for nearly a year now and the Dien Bien Phu and Nguyen Huu Canh streets for nearly 7 years now. I … [Read more...] about A horrible rainstorm in Saigon
Was Ubuntu really worth it?
I was surprised that I spent nearly a year running Ubuntu on my desktop, netbook and laptops at home. Unfortunately for Ubuntu, I brought back an iPad from the US after my 7 week trip. The iPad immediately replaced my eeePC that ran Ubuntu on it. Once I bought the iPad, the poor eeePC never saw daylight again. Yes, I love Android but I fell in love with the iPad, I have not … [Read more...] about Was Ubuntu really worth it?
Pizza Hut building collapsed in Hanoi
I knew that a building in Hanoi collapsed last month which was video captured by somebody's mobile phone. What I did not know was that the newly built pizzeria was actually Pizza Hut. It is funny that none of the newspapers mentioned that the building belong to Pizza Hut. You can see the collapse on video: More photos here -> Pizza Hut building … [Read more...] about Pizza Hut building collapsed in Hanoi