For nearly several months while I lived at the Chung Cu H1 apartment building in District 4, I kept seeing boxes of Shoei helmets arriving in front of the building. This went on for month. Last month, I finally found out that is was owned by Quang Hoang who runs the shop, Shin Moto, in his apartment. Quang owns a BMW 1000cc bike which I kept seeing in the parking garage. He … [Read more...] about Shin Moto – Motorcycle accessories and gear in Saigon
Moto Laurie Saigon
In needed to find a circlip for my Arrow exhaust so I can use my db-silencer. Thanks to Henry of Phat Phuc Racing, I was referred to Laurence from Moto Laurie in District 3. I was actually trying to get one a year ago but I gave up trying to find it at the local markets myself. Laurence's staff is currently perusing Saigon to find me the proper size. Yes, I had one but it was … [Read more...] about Moto Laurie Saigon
First ride with GoViet
I used GoViet for the first time today. GoViet is GoJek's venture into Vietnam. Many people were waiting for them after Uber Southeast Asia's operation was bought by Grab. Overall, the response time was very good. With Aber, three rides were enough. No drivers ever wore their Aber attire. MaiLinhBike was not reliable. I still use GrabBike since I can pay with my credit card … [Read more...] about First ride with GoViet
Chasing the Father’s Shadow: Vietnamese Children of Japanese Soldiers
This was an interesting documentary by NHK World that looked at the children of Japanese soldiers and their Vietnamese wives. A friend sent me the link when I mentioned to him about attending a Japanese party here in Saigon there roughly 14 of the children were all half Japanese and half Vietnamese. This topic has always been an interest of mine since I have always wondered if … [Read more...] about Chasing the Father’s Shadow: Vietnamese Children of Japanese Soldiers
Accident in District 6
When I am riding to Long An Province, this traffic circle in District 6 always makes me nervous. It is very congested and shared by motorbikes, cars and buses alike. Luckily I have not had an accident here yet but on this day, I watched as a woman on her motorbike literally go right into the motorbike of two guys. Luckily nobody was hurt and she left after with some help from a … [Read more...] about Accident in District 6