I started posting blog entries on my Yahoo 360 account back in August 20, 2006. My Vietnamese Sociology students from the Center for International Education and other university students at SaigonTech wanted me to post more on Yahoo 360 since they were all active there. I remember being very active there for a couple of years. I even met some friends from there as well and … [Read more...] about Farewell Yahoo 360
Saigon Vitaman Bar
Just got back from a small sinh to cafe near my house called Vitamin Bar located in the Phu Nhuan District. Vitamin Bars seem to be small franchises located throughout Saigon. I am not sure if it is a real franchise but they are quite convenient. I had my favorite, sinh to cam dau (Orange/Strawberry Shake). (Vitamin Bar - Quite busy tonight) (Their competitor across … [Read more...] about Saigon Vitaman Bar
Saigon Coi Rieng Coffee shop
Finally I able to get a picture of one of the best coffee shops in Saigon. I spent most of the day at Coi Rieng coffee shop located in the Tan Binh District not far from my house. It is actually a comfortable place to spend the day. Too food is not bad and the coffee quite good. I ended up eating a small breakfast and light lunch there. The music is not too loud so you … [Read more...] about Saigon Coi Rieng Coffee shop
Bishkek, Krygyzstan’s, 131st Birthday
Yesterday was Bishkek, Kyrgzystan's, 131st birthday since it's founding by the Russians in 1878. I lived in Bishkek for four months when I worked with the American Councils for International Education in late 1999. Bishkek is a very interesting place to live in. I lived in the Yug Dva region which had a great view of the Ala-Too mountains. I have lots of wonderful memories … [Read more...] about Bishkek, Krygyzstan’s, 131st Birthday
YAMATO – World’s Largest & Greatest Battleship Ever Built
When I was a kid, my favorite battleship was the Yamato, which served the Imperial Japanese Navy in World War 2. Many young Americans my age group may know the Yamato from the cartoon, Star Blazers. Since I was able to visit my Japanese relatives on many occassions as a child, I was able to get the real Yamato, and her sister ship, Musashi, models to bring back to the US. … [Read more...] about YAMATO – World’s Largest & Greatest Battleship Ever Built