I am an airline buff, have been all of my life. Hence in every country I live in, I like to find out about the airlines and aviation community. I have met aspiring Vietnam Airline pilots, met real airline pilots and even met an aspiring air traffic controller. Today I will post some airline commercials shown locally for the current 4 Vietnamese carriers that are in … [Read more...] about Airline Commericials for Vietnamese Airlines
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Crazy Traffic Jams in Saigon Part II
Another day, another crazy traffic jam in Saigon. Arghh!!! … [Read more...] about Crazy Traffic Jams in Saigon Part II
Crazy Traffic Jams in Saigon
A daily site in District 1 of Saigon. Traffic jams are terrible here due to the increase of cars in the city. It is easy for the wealthy and upper middle class to blame the motorbike riders for "breaking the rules" but the reality are that car drivers are navigating the streets like motorbikes. Get rid of the cars and you will rid Saigon of these grinding bottlenecks... … [Read more...] about Crazy Traffic Jams in Saigon
Bitexco Helicopter Pad
Yes, there is a helicopter bad at the Bitexco Building here in Saigon. Nope, nobody has ever used it. Some say the wind patterns make it too dangerous for helicopters to land on it. Others say that it is rude for dignitaries or businessmen to land there thinking they are scorning Saigon. Who knows but one rumor says that it may be converted to a restaurant or night club. … [Read more...] about Bitexco Helicopter Pad
Japanese in Saigon
Saigon is a popular spot for Japanese in Vietnam. Many come here as students, businessmen or just decide stay here for retirement. My Japanese tutor, Yukie, is a student studying Vietnamese here. She speaks Vietnamese fluently. :-) … [Read more...] about Japanese in Saigon