Inspired by GaijinPot's article, "Things that foreigners find annoying about life in Japan," I decided to write a similar blog post about the annoying things about life in Vietnam. Though my article's title mentions about Expats, I know that many of the below will also apply to Vietnamese as well. … [Read more...] about Things that Expats find annoying about life in Saigon
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Le Hong Phong School
If you happen to meet any top Vietnamese student studying their undergrad, masters or Phd program overseas, most likely the student will come from this school, Le Hong Phong. … [Read more...] about Le Hong Phong School
Exploitation of Asian Women (Books)
Since 1992, I have spent a lot of time researching issues revolving around Amerasians. I even formed a nonprofit, the Amerasian Foundation, to focus on Amerasian issues. One of the topics related to Amerasians deals with the exploitation of Asian women. … [Read more...] about Exploitation of Asian Women (Books)
Medicine anybody?
One nice thing about Vietnam, if you get sick, you will get all sorts of medicine. Below is what my doctor recommended to me yesterday for my knees and ankle. … [Read more...] about Medicine anybody?
Why I will never visit Bon Mua Restaurant again
Today I visited the Bon Mua Restaurant with two Expat friends. I visit Bon Mua at least once a week and you can say, until today, I am a very faithful customer. They know me now. With most restaurants that you visit here in Saigon, if they start to know you, the service gets better, and if you are lucky, you can get a VIP discount. At Bon Mua today, … [Read more...] about Why I will never visit Bon Mua Restaurant again