Van Thanh Park is a recreational area where Saigonese can rest and relax in Saigon. More apartments have been built around it since my last visit in 2015. Vinhommes is the biggest with the Manor to the right. There is the new metro that will pass by the park. Of course you have the lake with lillypads. … [Read more...] about View from Van Thanh Park
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Vietnamese traditional music at the Central Post Office in Saigon
Saw this performance yesterday at the Central Post Office in Saigon. Video below. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese traditional music at the Central Post Office in Saigon
Traffic Jam in District 7
Horrible traffic jam in District 7. Even walking can be a hassle with motorbikes driving on the sidewalks. Heading to District 4 from District 7. View of Sunrise City in District 7 … [Read more...] about Traffic Jam in District 7
Phuc Long Coffee at Lotte Mart
This is where I study Japanese with my Japanese teacher once a week. Great location to study. … [Read more...] about Phuc Long Coffee at Lotte Mart
Measuring Steps: Fitbit vs iPhone
I always have to break it to people that use Fitbit such as myself. Fitbit is a great activity and heart rate monitor but it sucks at counting steps. Just look below. Fitbit counted 11 and a half thousand steps. Below Apple counted below 1000 steps for the same amount of time. I did measures my strides but Fitbit still overcounts. The problem is that Fitbit … [Read more...] about Measuring Steps: Fitbit vs iPhone