Monday shots from Calmette Bridge crossing from District 1 to District 4. It was a good day for some pictures. Lots of construction occurring in District 4. It is rumored this area, in District 4, will become part of District 1 in the future. … [Read more...] about Bitexco Financial Tower from Calmette Bridge
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Ben Thanh Market and my money exchanger
I was around Ben Thanh Market on Monday to exchange some USD to Vietnamese Dong. The whole area has changed. I really miss the feel the Pre-2013 Saigon I remember before leaving for Kazakhstan. Ben Thanh Market is still busy as usual with traffic. Mai Van is one of the two popular money exchanges in Saigon. Those with Chinese RMB will love their rates to USD. Got a … [Read more...] about Ben Thanh Market and my money exchanger
Traffic Jams in Saigon
Last Thanksgiving I experienced the worst traffic jam in Saigon. I was taking a GrabBike to District 1. The driver decided to go via Ton Duc Thang street. It was the biggest mistake ever. The normal 5-10 minute ride took an awful 30 minutes. I ended up getting off and walking. The traffic is expected to get worse. … [Read more...] about Traffic Jams in Saigon
CCCP Saigon – Russian restaurant with grechka
Four the last four years, one of my main staples for dinner was grechka, buckwheat barley. It was an inexpensive protein easily bought in Kazakhstan and China. When I moved back to Saigon, Vietnam, a month ago, it never crossed my mind to bring some grechka with me from Shanghai. And yes, I really missed it especially with my Japanese curry. Luckily yesterday, in the Foodies … [Read more...] about CCCP Saigon – Russian restaurant with grechka
Thursday Morning in Saigon
No rain. Sun is out. Air is not bad. District 1 is a bit calm this morning. Got some good shots of the area just outside my hotel. … [Read more...] about Thursday Morning in Saigon