Did you know that Vietnam actually has a Nobel Peace Prize Winner? Many Vietnamese do not know so many are surprised to learn that Le Duc Tho was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize together with Henry Kissinger in 1973. Unfortunately, Le would turn down the Nobel Peace Prize since the US and South Vietnam were not abiding by the Paris Peace Accords. Despite turning down the award, … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Archives for May 2018
Subways in China Timeline
One of the frustrations returning to Saigon from Shanghai, China, was having to get used to a city with no subway. I just wish that Vietnam could develop their subway system as fast as the subway system in China. See the chart below, it is amazingly how fast the subway system spread across the country. Someday a person will be able to enter a subway system in Shanghai and … [Read more...] about Subways in China Timeline
Blood pressure and bpm as a vegetarian
It has now been roughly 5 months since I started a predominately plant-based diet. I made the decision to switch to a more vegetarian diet after getting my DNA results from 23andme. According to my Health DNA results from Promethease, I am at a high risk for most cancers. From my research, meat is a big trigger for most cancers. Hence I decided to give it up as much as I … [Read more...] about Blood pressure and bpm as a vegetarian
Bitexco Financial Tower from Walking Street
Just another shot of Bitexco. … [Read more...] about Bitexco Financial Tower from Walking Street
People’s Committee Building from Walking Street
Been awhile since I took a shot of the People's Committee Building in District 1. … [Read more...] about People’s Committee Building from Walking Street