A month and a half years ago I hit the seven year mark in Vietnam. No celebrations, no parties, no nothing. It was just another day for me. I remember writing a blog post about my experiences up this time. Amazing how a year went by fast. Things have changed for the better. My Home Much to my surprise, I still live in the same room in District 1 on Nguyen Trai street. … [Read more...] about Seven Years in Vietnam (2004-2011)
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Cleverlearn
Just happened to take this shot of Cleverlearn at the corner of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Truong Dinh. This English school is pretty well known in Saigon with many different campuses. … [Read more...] about Cleverlearn
Linux on Vietnam Airlines
This was sent from my friend, Jeff Dinh, the CEO of Pho 24. I had no idea Vietnam Airlines was using Linux on their planes. Looks like an embedded Linux entertainment system. … [Read more...] about Linux on Vietnam Airlines
Will the US default next month?
This is a topic that may surprise many here in Vietnam, Vietnamese and Expats alike. In the last week, much of the world news has focused on Greece potentially defaulting with Portugal right on it's tail. Greece averted a default with the passage of unpopular austerity measures but with the US be able to do so next month. It will need to raise it's $14.3 trillion USD debt … [Read more...] about Will the US default next month?
Eat.vn featured on Saigon Times
A bit late but as promised, here is the Saigon Times piece on Eat.vn. Here is the piece below printed with permission: With a flew clicks your ideal meal will be on its way Monday, June 20,2011,20:03 (GMT+7) By Derek Milroy in HCMC A new website for city slickers who are too tired from a hard day’s work to venture out for some local food is www.eat.vn. From the security … [Read more...] about Eat.vn featured on Saigon Times