This picture should speak for itself. What is wrong with this picture? In Saigon, you always have to deal with motorbikes going the opposite way on a one-way road. This is on Le Ton Thanh street in District 1 right at the start of rush hour. When I took the photo, I just wanted the picture of the traffic sign. I was surprised to see the white Attila going the wrong way. … [Read more...] about Saigon Road Rules – Anything wrong with this picture
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Live Shrimp before being cooked
Earlier this month I attended a wedding in Cu Chi. One of the ] dishes served was steamed shrimp which were still alive when I took the below photo. Many people would be squeamish to watch the shrimp moving before they are steamed. After living in Vietnam for over 8 and a half years, I got used to it. By the way, the shrimp tasted pretty good... … [Read more...] about Live Shrimp before being cooked
Busy Train Crossing in Phu Nhuan
After leaving the Phu Nhuan District in 2010, it is not often that I actually cross the train tracks, let alone wait for the train, in Saigon anymore. Last Monday was the first time I stopped at a train crossing. I just barely took this photo: … [Read more...] about Busy Train Crossing in Phu Nhuan
Banana Leaf Halal Restaurant
Just visited a new halal restaurant in Saigon today. Banana Leaf @Saigon is owned by the former owner of Halal@Saigon offering Malaysian, Singaporean and Vietnamese halal cuisines. I visited Banana Leaf today with the owner of VNMuslimTours, Mr. Aly. You will be greeted by very friendly staff and a very outgoing manager. The manager immediately took our orders and we were … [Read more...] about Banana Leaf Halal Restaurant
Burger King Overated in Saigon
Finally tried the BK near the New World Hotel. I was never a whopper fan having actually worked at BK when I was in high school. Last night, the whopper with cheese was a big disappointment but when did BK ever not disappoint somebody? Waiting for Wendys or McDonalds to arrive in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Burger King Overated in Saigon