Tag: vietnam

  • Up high at Bitexco Building

    I took the escalators up which is a major feat since I am terrified of heights... Escalators at Bitexco Building

  • Notre Dame Cathredal from the Resco Building

    I took this shot from the Resco Building. The windows were a bit dirty but I still like the photo. Notre Dame Cathedral - Saigon

  • Dymatize Protein Power in Saigon (Thucphamthethao.com)

    In my ever search for good protein powder for my workouts, today I found a store that offers what I need. I have always looked for casein protein powder in Saigon but…

  • Packed Parking Garage at Vincom 2

    I now take pictures so I can remember where I park my motorbike. One day it took me nearly 30 minutes to find my bike. Parking garage at Vincom 2

  • Com Tam and Bo La lot in Tan Phu

    This is really great restaurant with real delicious food. Only 170,000 VND in the Tan Phu District for 2 people. You can't beat that. Com Tam Bo La Lot - Tan Phu District

  • Oh the trash

    Well at least it is not on the street. Trash is everywhere but luckily it is all picked up by morning. One big cause of street flooding in Saigon is due to residents…

  • Bricks

    Can't forget the bricks, they are the main materials in building houses. Bricks are literally laid everywhere. No security around to protect them from thieves. Bricks -…

  • The Fig Coffee shop

    A great coffee shop with a peaceful ambiance. Goto The Fig if you feel you want to escape the hectic life of Saigon. I love the strong Buddhist tones of this place…

  • Sand and gravel

    With construction, sand and gravel are needed to make cement. You see it everywhere. It is one of the main reason for the dust in the city. Sand and gravel - Tan Phu…

  • Small Street in Tan Phu District (II)

    Another view of the previous day's photo. Snall Saigon Street - Tan Phu District

  • Stacking the weight at the gym

    One of my biggest complaints at my gym are people taking the weights I am using. Thus usually happens when there are new members and trainers. Now I lean the weights on…

  • Small street in the Tan Phu District

    I miss these small Saigon streets. With the large development, many of these streets are disappearing. Snall Saigon Street - Tan Phu District

  • Great Beef place in the Tan Phu District

    I visited this beef place last night in the Tan Phu Districts towards the outskirts of Saigon. The food there was really great and I really enjoyed the beef. Yes, it may…

  • Shabu Shabu Japanese Hot Pot

    Being part Japanese I got to have my Japanese food occasionally. I went to Shabu Shabu, at the new Vincom, with my friends this week and had a great hot pot with…

  • Food court at Bitexco

    This is new to me. My friends starting telling me that they are watching movies at Bitexco. It has been awhile since I was there so I was curious. A friend and I watched…

  • Bitexco Building during slight rain storm (2013)

    I took a quick shot of the Bitexco Building during a small rain storm in District 1. Bitexco Building (May 1, 2013)

  • Cramped motorbike parking garage

    I hate parking at the Vincom Center. It is where I get the most damage on my motorbike. Today was lucky since not too many people were there due to the holiday. Parking…

  • Vietnamese flags everywhere

    Normally during the holidays, all buildings fly the Vietnamese flag. Vietnamese flags during May Day 2013

  • Approaching storm in Saigon

    A late afternoon storm approached Saigon yesterday. Posted from WordPress for Android

  • Wiener dog in Saigon

    Yeah, you got wiener dogs here too... Wiener dog in Saigon