It seems that the rainy season is starting in March this year. Today is our third rainstorm in less then one week. At least the city will look nice and clean now. … [Read more...] about Early rainy season in Saigon
Archives for 2011
Internet still slow in Vietnam
As of today, it has been two weeks since the internet speeds slowed down significantly in Vietnam and 9 days since I last posted about the poor bandwidth here. The damaged internet line outside of Vung Tau has not been repaired yet. My friend at VNPT told me that they are unsure when the line will be repaired. It is the Asia-America Gateway line that is damaged. There is … [Read more...] about Internet still slow in Vietnam
Geisha Coffee and Tea House – Saigon
Just opened recently, the Geisha Coffee and Tea House is one of the best coffee shops in Saigon. Not many people know about this coffee shop. The entrance takes you through a ladies clothing boutique. There are about 3 floors, go to the top floor, it is the best but watch your heads for you tall guys and gals. The top floor is by far the most comfortable and relaxing. … [Read more...] about Geisha Coffee and Tea House – Saigon
Handgun in Saigon
Yeah, I saw my first handgun up close in Saigon last week. It is a 45 mm German-made pistol. Not very well taken care of but the handgun is safe and sound with the owner again... … [Read more...] about Handgun in Saigon
Internet line damaged in Vietnam
It is not in the English news sites yet but the internet line shared by VNPT, Viettel and FPT was damaged recently outside of Vung Tau somewhere in the ocean. I found out yesterday from my friend at VNPT when I complained about the terrible bandwidth from Vietnam to the US. Nobody seems to know when the line was actually damaged but I think it happened last Saturday morning … [Read more...] about Internet line damaged in Vietnam