Unlike Saigon, Can Tho is a good walking city. I was surprised how much I walked last Sunday. I got the blisters to prove it. I took a short walk to see parts of the city on Tet Eve. Here are some shots I took with my G1 phone: (A quiet street in Can Tho) (Mekong River) (In the evening, this location would be packed for the fireworks show) … [Read more...] about Downtown Can Tho city
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View of Can Tho city
Thanh Pho Can Tho is a really beautiful city. If you want to know what Saigon was like just 3-4 years ago, just come to Can Tho. The development is not as fast as in Ho Chi Minh city but it is beginning to increase. With the new bridge nearly completed, Can Tho will most likely develop at a higher rate. I got some great shots of Can Tho from the Kim Lan Hotel. (This … [Read more...] about View of Can Tho city
Kim Lan Hotel in Can Tho, Vietnam
On Sunday, I traveled to Can Tho, Vietnam, a city roughly 4 hours south of Saigon in Mekong Delta, for Tet. I needed to spend one night in Can Tho before I was "allowed" to travel to Co Do. I arrived to Can Tho via Mai Linh Express which is probably one of the best ways to travel through the Mekong Delta. Once we arrived into Can Tho, a Mai Linh Express driver recommended … [Read more...] about Kim Lan Hotel in Can Tho, Vietnam
Cafe May – Saigon Best Coffee Shop
I visited another good coffee shop today, Cafe May. Surprisingly, it is near my house. If you like a decor with a fushion of Vietnamese and French interior designing, come to Cafe May. It was quite pleasant and relaxing. I had a cafe sua da which was pretty good. My only complaint was that it was too cold. The air conditioner was blowing the cold air right at me … [Read more...] about Cafe May – Saigon Best Coffee Shop
Tet rush at Saigon Big C
I made a small mistake at lunch time today. I decided to buy my cleaning equipment at the Phu Nhuan Big C today. I regretted it afterwards. It has been a long time since I experienced long lines in Vietnam. Normally I chose Big C to avoid these lines. Today what I saw in the lines shocked me. One elderly man had 3, yes 3, full carts. He was in front of me. I think it … [Read more...] about Tet rush at Saigon Big C