I remember the headache I went through, with many others, back in 2009-2010 when I had to get my university diploma authenticated for the work permit. Back in mid-2010, it was an expensive and time consuming process. Before, the Vietnamese Embassy wanted all documents that were notarized in your state to be authenticated by the State Department. No more. See … [Read more...] about Legalization of US Documents Got Easier
Archives for February 2013
Ali Baba Restaurant Grand Opening – Doner Kebabs in Saigon
A new halal restaurant, Ali Baba Restaurant, is opening up near the Tan Son Nhat Airport offering halal doner kebabs. It will open tomorrow, February 22nd. Opening deals include the following: 50% discount on the opening day 30% discount every Friday 20% discount for every student and taxi driver See below for the full menu and directions: Ali Baba will offer … [Read more...] about Ali Baba Restaurant Grand Opening – Doner Kebabs in Saigon
After Tet Saigon getting back to normal – My Update
Life in Saigon is getting back to normal. This is one of the best Tets I ever experienced in Saigon which is amazing since I never actually left the city. I got about 9 days rest but the actual holiday was probably 16 days for me since many of my students left class early and some have not even returned yet. The year of the Snake will bring many changes for me. My … [Read more...] about After Tet Saigon getting back to normal – My Update
Relative Humidity Quite Low in Saigon
The relative humidity is quite low in Saigon the last couple days. This is something I am just not used to. I never remember it being this low. Accuweather says the relative humidity is about 38% now. The mean is around the mid 70s percent. Last night my skin, nose and lips were drier then normal. It actually kept me up part of the night. I thought it was my air … [Read more...] about Relative Humidity Quite Low in Saigon
How the traffic police got my 600,000 VND
Well, it is the Year of the Snake now. Today is Day 4 of the Tet New Year here in Vietnam. I rode my motorbike to Bien Hoa outside of Saigon to see a friend. I rode him back to Saigon during the early afternoon today. At the outskirts of Saigon, I was passing a motorbike in the left lane when the traffic police flagged me down. Yes. riding in the left lane even to pass is … [Read more...] about How the traffic police got my 600,000 VND