Last Friday I was invited to the 2008 Saigon Oktoberfest by Tony and his company, GHP Far East. On the way there, I got soaked from the rain storm walking to the taxi. I did not want to enter an air conditioned room since I knew I would freeze so I decided to have a coffee at the Windsor Plaza Highlands Coffee shop. Do not worry, I did not order Highland's famous Rat … [Read more...] about Highlands Coffee at Windsor Plaza – Saigon
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BarCamp Saigon Venue Candidate – SaigonTech
This week the BarCamp Saigon organizers will finally select the venue for next month's BarCamp here in Ho Chi Minh City. Over a week ago, Anh Hung and I visited the Saigon Institute of Technology (SaigonTech) Cong Hoa campus. SaigonTech is a private university providing IT training to Vietnamese students. They have an affiliation with the Houston Community College System … [Read more...] about BarCamp Saigon Venue Candidate – SaigonTech
Com Tam Cali – Saigon
Well, Noodlepie is probably wondering why I have not blogged about the restaurants I eat in Saigon for awhile. I just forget to take some pictures of the meals I eat. Last week I visited Com Tom Cali in District 1 of Saigon. I know D (VA to VN) blogged about Com Tom Cali back in March but quite honestly, I had no idea the restaurant existed until about month ago. I know … [Read more...] about Com Tam Cali – Saigon
Time to get a bicycle for a healthier lifestyle
Yes, I really am thinking about it. I am not fat, really, I'm not but recently several students and significant friends have been calling me Mr. Bung Bu (Big Belly) :-) Yeah, I find it funny but my weight gain the last three years are actually in my legs, not stomach. With the recent craze for bicycles in Saigon, I am beginning to think maybe it is time for me to get a … [Read more...] about Time to get a bicycle for a healthier lifestyle
Gas stations in Saigon cheating customers
Well, I am not surprised here and we all suspected it anyway. It explains why my motorbike can go from getting 29 km/litter one day to 33 km/litter on another. It fluctuates like that and is never consistant though my driving is. I noticed the petro stations near my house seem to be more honest than the other 3 places I get gas at. Since many people are complaining now, I … [Read more...] about Gas stations in Saigon cheating customers