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Went to a late evening concert with Phu and his girlfriend last night at the Trung Nguyen Coffeeshop opposite Diamond Plaze yesterday evening. Two bands played. The first band was okay though their musical talents were much better than their singing talents. The second band was more interesting except for the lead female and male singers. They were bad. When the other two … [Read more...] about Trung Nguyen Evening Concert

An earlier appointment with a friend was cancelled yestrday morning. Instead, I met up with my former Sociology students from the Center of International Education (Vietnam National Univeristy - Ho Chi Minh City) and spent most of the morning and afternoon with them. We gathered at the popular V Cafe located on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street in District 1. According to my … [Read more...] about V Cafe with my Students

Decided to post some pictures of the mini hotel where I hang out for some coffee sometimes. The Tram Anh Hotel is really nice with a very friendly staff. Located in the Pham Ngu Lao area, the room rates are $8 US per person/night and $12-$15 US for two person per night. Yes, you can get a discount if you stay longer. Please tell the receptionist that Kevin sent you … [Read more...] about Tram Anh Hotel (Pham Ngu Lao Area)

Not sure what they are but they are everywhere today... (What are they?" … [Read more...] about Hmmm…

You can find xe oms (motorbike taxis) everywhere. These guys are next to the canal near my house. Fortunately I have my own motorbike so I do not need a xe om :-) (Xe oms waiting for customers) … [Read more...] about Xe oms