Cockfighting is illegal in Vietnam but you seem them all the time. There are at least 1 cockfight near my current alleyway each day now, or so it seems. They are not as violent as the ones you see in other parts of the world but both fighting roosters are still trying to kill each other (I have seen violent cockfights near my last house in the Phu Nhuan District with a lot of … [Read more...] about Illegal Cockfighting in Saigon (2013)
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Eleven Cafe – Saigon
I have been spending several lunches per week at at Eleven Cafe, 29 Le Anh Xuan in District 1 (Opposite of the New World Hotel). The coffee and food is really good there and the prices very good. I always spend below 100,000 VND here. At lunchtime you need to come about 10 minutes before noon or you will have trouble getting a table. The atmosphere is really good and … [Read more...] about Eleven Cafe – Saigon
Tan Son Nhat Hotel
Odd pinkish color for a hotel that is actually a bit famous in Saigon. I am not sure why... … [Read more...] about Tan Son Nhat Hotel
Sports Stadium near Tan Son Nhat Airport
Everybody goes by this stadium whether you are a local Vietnamese or visiting tourist and/or businessman. Oddly enough, I never actually visited it. … [Read more...] about Sports Stadium near Tan Son Nhat Airport