Well, seems that the Traffic Police will start enforcing the helmet laws inside of Saigon starting next month. Actually, rumor says that in September, police will start citing people who do not wear helmets on motorbikes within the city (fines include impounding of motorbikes for 60 days). Others say it is just a Traffic Safety Awareness month and that the Helmet Laws will be … [Read more...] about Motorbike Safety – Saigon-style
US Bound -> Friday
(Image Source: Wikipedia) Well, this Friday I am finally heading back to Seattle after spending nearly two years in Vietnam without leaving the country. I am returning for personal reasons but it should be a good trip. Nice to see family and friends again. I am actually from a small town called Centralia, located about 100 miles (160 km) south of Seattle but my parent's … [Read more...] about US Bound -> Friday
Horrible Morning Saigon Traffic Jam
Wow, it is really amazing at how bad the traffic in Saigon has become just in a couple of months. I was going from my house, in the Phu Nhuan District, to the Omni Hotel. Normally the trip on my motorbike would take a little more than 5 minutes. Today, it took me nearly 20 minutes. I hit a traffic jam on Pham Van Hai street which tends to be a free flowing street. Since I … [Read more...] about Horrible Morning Saigon Traffic Jam
The Mooncake are back!
Well, it is still a little more than a month away but many stores are preparing the Mid-Autumn Festival. Better get used to seeing these vendors around the city again. (Maximark on Cong Hoa Street - Tan Binh District) … [Read more...] about The Mooncake are back!
Before the Saigon Rain
Sunday afternoon in Saigon is always plagued with 'potential' rainstorms. On my way to District 1 from the Phu Nhuan District, I had to stop twice to put on my raincoat only to take it off a couple minutes later. When I parked in front of the Main Post Office in Saigon, I took these shots about 5 minutes before the downpour. Saigon is always beautiful during this time, very … [Read more...] about Before the Saigon Rain