Saigon has many boutiques for women. They are spread across the city along Truong Dinh, Nguyen Trai and Le Van Si streets. Many of the boutiques will have sister shops across the city as well. If they do not have the size or style in stock, they just call another store. Normally, for obvious reasons, I do not visit boutiques in Saigon. I took a quick shot last night … [Read more...] about A visit at a popular Saigon Boutique
Saigon Bank ATM on a Saturday night
I was sitting outside of the main Saigon Bank last night in front of their ATM in the Financial District of Saigon. Saigon Bank Berjaya Securities is also located in this building. Malaysians have invested heavily in the Vietnamese market. SBBS is trying to become one of the top securities firms in Vietnam. Anyway, here is my night shot while waiting by my motorbike... … [Read more...] about Saigon Bank ATM on a Saturday night
H.Nam Mobile (Warning)
I just want to put a word of warning about H.Nam Mobile, a popular mobile phone shop in Saigon. I went there last weekend with my friend who purchased their Nokia E71 mobile phone 10 months ago. The phone stopped working a couple days before, it kept turning off and finally would not recharge. A battery. My friend just wanted it to be repaired. At the store, my friend … [Read more...] about H.Nam Mobile (Warning)
Picture of me with my Yamaha Nouvo LX
Got some pictures of yours truly on my Yamaha Nouvo LX via Crystal Dinh, a Viet Kieu friend currently visiting Saigon. It is not very often you will see a picture of me on my motorbike. (On my Yamaha Nouvo LX in Saigon) (Getting wet in the Phu Nhuan district) Oh, and more taiko :-) [youtube width="333" height="250"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n-6KC2RdGQ[/youtube] … [Read more...] about Picture of me with my Yamaha Nouvo LX
The Samurai (History Channel)
Just watched the History Channel's The Samurai hour-long documentary. Very interesting at the Samurai. My ancestors from my mother's side were Samurai. [youtube width="333" height="250"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjduob4Fri0[/youtube] After you watch The Samurai, enjoy some Taiko, the traditional drum music from Japan: [youtube width="333" … [Read more...] about The Samurai (History Channel)