I make this trip at least once a week now. This leg can get nerve racking since I am always entering it during rush hour. … [Read more...] about View of Thu Thiem Tunnel from District 2
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Thu Thiem Tunnel in Saigon (video)
I am riding through Thu Thiem Tunnel going under the Saigon River from District 2 to District 1 on my Kawasaki Z300. I pass through this tunnel at least twice a week now. It is an interesting ride. Going through the Thu Thiem Tunnel is the fastest way to get from District 1 / District 4 to District 2. I always go this route to Thao Diem. It can be packed. This video the … [Read more...] about Thu Thiem Tunnel in Saigon (video)
Vegetarian curry at Babas Kitchen Thao Dien
I decided to take a motorcycle ride to Thao Dien today. Stopping at Babas Kitchen in Thao Dien was a perfect excuse. It just a good quiet place to relax and have a nice meal followed by tea. I ordered the vegetable samosa and vegetable curry dish with rice. It is one of my favorite vegetarian dishes at Babas Kitchen but I will admit, I miss the chicken … [Read more...] about Vegetarian curry at Babas Kitchen Thao Dien
Air Quality in Thao Dien
The perception of many in Saigon is that the air quality in Thao Dien is better than District 1. In fact, at noon today the air quality in Thao Dien was the same as in District 1. I used a Air Quality Monitor to get the reading in Thao Dien and then converted it to AQI. A 104 micrograms PM2.5 gave me a measurement of 174 AQI. Very unhealthy air. … [Read more...] about Air Quality in Thao Dien
View from Ham Thu Thiem
I never knew this area existed. Take a look of the view from near the Ham Thu Thiem area just across from District 4. A great view of District 1 and 4. … [Read more...] about View from Ham Thu Thiem