Recently a video made it through the social networks about two nursemaids who were beating and torturing their young students, at an unregistered preschool in the Thu Duc District. When I heard about the story a couple days ago, I was shocked but not surprised. With the large number of newborns here in Vietnam in recent years, you just knew many people here would use it as an … [Read more...] about Illegal Preschools and consequences in HCMC
Saigon
In Saigon
Been back for 5 days now. Enjoying it but I am missing Almaty already. Saigon is definitely warmer with a vibrant life of its own. Got a couple pictures from the Tan Phu District last weekend. Posted from WordPress for Android … [Read more...] about In Saigon
Cosa Coffee
I am back in Saigon now for the holidays. Across from my alleyway is Cosa Coffee which is kind of funny. In Almaty I always go to Costa Coffee. Maybe this is a reminder for. Me to return? :-) Posted from WordPress for Android … [Read more...] about Cosa Coffee
Getting Vietnamese Documents Consularized
I got my Vietnam Criminal Background Report a couple weeks ago. Since the CBR is written in the Vietnamese language, I had to get it translated into English and legalized before I could take this document with me to Kazakhstan. It was actually an easy process to do. For 1.2 million VND (or roughly $60 USD) per document, you can get it translated (into English) and … [Read more...] about Getting Vietnamese Documents Consularized
Halal@Vietnam: 4 years of Delicious Malaysian-Vietnamese Halal Food!
When you visit Vietnam, you would most probably most likely spend an evening checking out the nightlife scene in Saigon or if you are lucky enough and you have money to spare, you'd probably be enjoying your favorite online casino games at the spanking new casino resort complex in nearby Vung Tau, the luxurious Grand Ho Tram Strip. However, do save up for the enriching … [Read more...] about Halal@Vietnam: 4 years of Delicious Malaysian-Vietnamese Halal Food!