One of my friends surprised me yesterday by sending me a birthday gift to my house. What a way to brighten up a day. She and her company sent me flowers and a birthday cake. The flowers smell really good and the birthday cake was one of the most delicious birthday cakes I ever had in my life. It is nice to have such good friends in Saigon. Unfortunately I had to inform y … [Read more...] about Early Birthday Gift from a Friend
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VN.HALAL Restaurant
Update: Visit: http://vn.gohalalplanet.com/vietnam-city-halal-guides/hcmc/halal-restaurants-hcmc/ for the latest list of halal restaurants in Saigon (HCMC). VN. HALAL Restaurant is near the area where I live on 14 Pham Hong Thai, P. Ben Thanh, in District 1. I tried it a couple days ago. There are not many Halal Restaurants in Saigon so I like to try everyone that I can … [Read more...] about VN.HALAL Restaurant
In District 1
Well, it has been nearly a week since I moved to District 1. I love my new room. I am conveniently located near the New World Hotel on Nguyen Trai street just walking distance from the Pham Ngu Lao backpacking area. My room is perfect, it is cleaned everyday and dust free!!! My only complaint is a lack of a landline and slow ADSL which I hope to remedy sometime next … [Read more...] about In District 1
My last night in my house
Tonight will be my last night in my house at 489A/23A/210 Huynh Van Banh, in the Phu Nhuan District. I was supposed to leave today but I decided to stay an extra day longer. My housemate already moved to District 1 this morning so Smokey and I will be by ourselves tonight. It has been over two years since I last stayed in my house alone. This will be the last time, I … [Read more...] about My last night in my house
New Vietnam rule to expel foreigners without work permits
Not surprised when I read this latest new piece from Thanh Nien News. If you do not have a work permit by July then you must leave Vietnam or be deported. In reality, it is not realistic for many teachers and professionals with legitimate jobs in Vietnam. The time period to obtain your work permit can exceed 6 months for some. Getting the necessary authentications are not … [Read more...] about New Vietnam rule to expel foreigners without work permits