Since I started working outside in 2013, I got to see the development of CrossFit firsthand. In Kazakhstan, I was a member of Reactor CrossFit and CrossFit Bruteforce in Almaty. Both boxes gave me a perspective of CrossFit that I never saw before. It was nice to see members doing the same Olympic Weightlifting lifts as I was doing. In Shanghai, I spent a year at CrossFit … [Read more...] about Saigon’s CrossFit box – CrossFit Thao Dien
Saigon Photos
Authentic Turkish Food at Berru Turkish Restaurant
Last week I visited the Berru Turkish Restaurant in District 7. It is hard to believe that it has been over two years since I last visited Berru. Mr. Cem, the owner, is a former colleague of mine from our days at the Horizon Bilingual International School. He was the head chef there. When I arrived, I noticed that the restaurant has changed a lot since I … [Read more...] about Authentic Turkish Food at Berru Turkish Restaurant
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
China Southern landing in Saigon
I forgot to post this picture of China Southern landing in Saigon at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport. It was on a flight from Guangzhou International Airport. China Southern Airlines is a good airline to fly on and soon becoming a favorite. … [Read more...] about China Southern landing in Saigon
Babas Kitchen (Summer 2016)
As everyone may know, I spend a fair amount of time at Babas Kitchen when I am in Saigon. It continues to be rated one of the best Indian restaurants in Saigon, let alone Vietnam and Southeast Asia. It is considered to be one of the few authentic Indian restaurants in Saigon offering both Northern and Southern cuisines. The cooks are brought in from India which helps Babas … [Read more...] about Babas Kitchen (Summer 2016)