Saigon is a beautiful city during Tet. Light decorations like those below line most of the streets in District 1. … [Read more...] about Tet Holiday lights in Saigon
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Great Greasy Hamburgers at Ha Lan
My friend, Lee, introduced me to a great restaurant with some awesome greasy burgers. It is run by Vietnamese who lived in Europe and learned how to make "real" hamburgers. I had two great lamb burgers with french fries. They are that good. During the entire meal, my burger constantly dripped on my plate. I needed two white towels to get most of the grease off. Guys, … [Read more...] about Great Greasy Hamburgers at Ha Lan
The Prettiest Catholic Church in Saigon
I have passed this Catholic Church so many times on Hai Ba Trung Street, in District 1, but never have really taken a good shot of this church. Not that I remember, at least. I went by a couple days ago and was surprised how beautiful it was around noon. This is the shot I took with it's amazing pink color. … [Read more...] about The Prettiest Catholic Church in Saigon
Illegal Cockfighting in Saigon (2013)
Cockfighting is illegal in Vietnam but you seem them all the time. There are at least 1 cockfight near my current alleyway each day now, or so it seems. They are not as violent as the ones you see in other parts of the world but both fighting roosters are still trying to kill each other (I have seen violent cockfights near my last house in the Phu Nhuan District with a lot of … [Read more...] about Illegal Cockfighting in Saigon (2013)
Eleven Cafe – Saigon
I have been spending several lunches per week at at Eleven Cafe, 29 Le Anh Xuan in District 1 (Opposite of the New World Hotel). The coffee and food is really good there and the prices very good. I always spend below 100,000 VND here. At lunchtime you need to come about 10 minutes before noon or you will have trouble getting a table. The atmosphere is really good and … [Read more...] about Eleven Cafe – Saigon