One of my favorite fruits in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Dragon fruit
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Vegetarian English Breakfast at Bookworm
I decided to try the vegetarian English Breakfast at Bookworm during the week. I was very surprised, it was quite good. I never thought tofu scrambled eggs would taste similar to real scrambled eggs. For vegans, Bookworm will serve a vegan version of the meal. … [Read more...] about Vegetarian English Breakfast at Bookworm
Japanese books at Bookworm
For those interested in Japanese books, Bookworm has a stack of them alongside their English language books. Could be a good way to interest Japanese tourists to try vegetarian and vegan cuisines as well. … [Read more...] about Japanese books at Bookworm
Vietnam’s Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Did you know that Vietnam actually has a Nobel Peace Prize Winner? Many Vietnamese do not know so many are surprised to learn that Le Duc Tho was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize together with Henry Kissinger in 1973. Unfortunately, Le would turn down the Nobel Peace Prize since the US and South Vietnam were not abiding by the Paris Peace Accords. Despite turning down the award, … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Subways in China Timeline
One of the frustrations returning to Saigon from Shanghai, China, was having to get used to a city with no subway. I just wish that Vietnam could develop their subway system as fast as the subway system in China. See the chart below, it is amazingly how fast the subway system spread across the country. Someday a person will be able to enter a subway system in Shanghai and … [Read more...] about Subways in China Timeline