I was around Ben Thanh Market on Monday to exchange some USD to Vietnamese Dong. The whole area has changed. I really miss the feel the Pre-2013 Saigon I remember before leaving for Kazakhstan. Ben Thanh Market is still busy as usual with traffic. Mai Van is one of the two popular money exchanges in Saigon. Those with Chinese RMB will love their rates to USD. Got a … [Read more...] about Ben Thanh Market and my money exchanger
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Vinhomes in Saigon
Vinhommes in Saigon is one of the best kept secrets with a nice large park next to the Saigon River. Enjoy the pictures. Apartments are still available for rent and purchase. … [Read more...] about Vinhomes in Saigon
Good air vs bad air days in Saigon
Saigon is experiencing more bad air days with PM 2.5 levels above 150 AQI. Below is a photo from my apartment to Phu My Hung. Notice that the Phu My Hung Bridge on the top photo. Below it disappears. It is only 5 km away. … [Read more...] about Good air vs bad air days in Saigon
Motorcycle mods in Saigon
Spent a couple hours at thus garage in District 5. They were installing various mods to large bikes including exhausts and passenger bars. I was there to attach a mud guard. Two large bikes were installing fender eliminator kits. These days guys want to hide their license plates from the police and cameras. Got to see a new 150cc Suzuki naked bike as well. This guy below … [Read more...] about Motorcycle mods in Saigon
Traffic Jams in Saigon
Last Thanksgiving I experienced the worst traffic jam in Saigon. I was taking a GrabBike to District 1. The driver decided to go via Ton Duc Thang street. It was the biggest mistake ever. The normal 5-10 minute ride took an awful 30 minutes. I ended up getting off and walking. The traffic is expected to get worse. … [Read more...] about Traffic Jams in Saigon