2012

Saigon Pearl Apartments tend to be one of the first places Expats move to when they come to Saigon.  I know many who move there, most leave within a year.  "Overpriced, not worth it's value", is what I hear for those who leave these apartments.  The monthly rent is comparable to a nice Vietnamese house in the Phu Nhuan District.  Which would you choose... … [Read more...] about Saigon Pearl Apartments

During traffic jams in Saigon, it is a must to wear a mask to filter the polluted air.  I wear the NeoMask which can filter out most of the polluted particles.  You crazy if you do not have a NeoMask.  They cost about 90,000 VND in Saigon  now. … [Read more...] about NeoMask to fight Saigon pollution

Another day, another crazy traffic jam in Saigon. Arghh!!! … [Read more...] about Crazy Traffic Jams in Saigon Part II

A daily site in District 1 of Saigon.  Traffic jams are terrible here due to the increase of cars in the city.  It is easy for the wealthy and upper middle class to blame the motorbike riders for "breaking the rules" but the reality are that car drivers are navigating the streets like motorbikes.  Get rid of the cars and you will rid Saigon of these grinding bottlenecks... … [Read more...] about Crazy Traffic Jams in Saigon