2012

There is a little pond at the coffee shop my friend and I meet at in the Tan Binh District of Saigon, Vietnam.  There are about 3-4 turtles in the pond.  My friend's son loves to look at the turtles. … [Read more...] about Coffee shop turtles

Construction is everywhere in Saigon.  A friend told me recently that if he did not know better, he would think he was in a western country.  Saigon is changing that fast. … [Read more...] about Nighttime construction in Saigon

This area is where the sheep that will be slaughtered for halal meat are penned.  The halal mutton is then shipped to halal restaurants across Saigon, Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Halal sheep in Saigon

Visited Amine, a halal meat supplier in Saigon, Vietnam, a week ago.  It is a family run business.  In their house is a small family mosque. … [Read more...] about Islam in Saigon

One of my favorite restaurants, I am always there.  Run by friends.  You want halal Indian food in Saigon, Vietnam, come here... … [Read more...] about Baba’s Kitchen