It is no surprise to anyone in Vietnam today that the internet bandwidth is much lower than it was 2 years ago. First, APEC was thought to be the culprit. When the conference ended, we all thought our bandwidth would return. Nope. Then the earthquake in Taiwan caused a huge decrease in bandwidth. Even to this day, the post-APEC bandwidth has never returned to us. Now, … [Read more...] about Wonder where the bandwidth went?
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Rainy Season is Here
Well, after the long wait, the rainy season has finally arrived in Saigon. It has been raining hard the last 2-3 days. I actually have to wear my rain poncho now. Unfortunately we do not have our paved alleyway in my neighborhood yet meaning lots of mud puddles. (Right lower house is keeping the alleyway from being paved) (Huge mud puddles in front of my house) … [Read more...] about Rainy Season is Here
Lush Bar
Well, due to Annie's broken cell phone, I ended up skipping Yoko Cafe and instead headed out to Lush Bar to meet with Vi and her friends. It started out dead but then the night picked up really fast. Unfortunately the club closed at midnight so we headed to V which was also closed. Instead we ate some Chinese food before I took Annie back to her apartment. Oh yeah, I also … [Read more...] about Lush Bar
Cafe Hi-END
Here is a cafe worth visiting in Saigon. Cafe Hi-END is located in District 1 on 217 Nguyen Van Thu. It is well known for it's handmade sound system and amplifiers. You can spend hours drinking coffee and listening to music here. Coffee is not bad as well. (Cafe Hi-End and the handmade sound system) (Front view) … [Read more...] about Cafe Hi-END
Gloria Jean’s Coffee in Saigon
Well, I now have visited both Gloria Jean's Coffee shops in Hanoi and Saigon and all I have to say is that I am not impressed with either coffee shops. Coffee was way overpriced even by Seattle standards. Mojo Cafe at the Sheraton is much, much better. The service was good, though, and they did have free wifi. (Gloria Jean's Coffee in Saigon) (Gloria Jean's Coffee - … [Read more...] about Gloria Jean’s Coffee in Saigon