Monthly Archives: January 2011

New Vietnam Stamps

I sent my second batch of postcards for Postcrossing.com today and again, there were new postage stamps in time for Tet! Check them out! 🙂

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Water Price Hike

Effective January 2011, our water price will increase from 8,295 VND/m3 to 9,315 VND/m3! I guess everyone getting their water from Nha Be Water Supply Company Limited is affected by this. 😦  The increase sounds little but if you’re consuming … Continue reading

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Gee-licious

Sky Garden in Phu My Hung has lots of empty shops — especially in Sky Garden 3.  That’s why whenever there’s a new shop, you’ll always bound to notice it. On the walkway joining Sky Garden 2 and 3, a … Continue reading

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Hello Saigon!

After another week in the Philippines, I’m back! When we were pulling our luggages by our apartment, I was told that we have a new neighbor!  And new neighbor indeed!  Laughter and talk filled our hall at 2 in the … Continue reading

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Leave of Absence

Hello Saigon! will fly back to Manila again tomorrow to attend to family duties. I love going home but I wish it were because of happier circumstances.  Needless to say, I’d appreciate prayers from all of you who happen to … Continue reading

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Pizza 99 Garlic Potato Pizza

Didn’t know it was going to be this quick but today, I was able to try out Pizza 99’s Garlic Potato Pizza.  Smothered in garlic sauce, bacon, cheese, and potato, this pizza is delicious! I just love the garlic sauce! … Continue reading

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Burger Oi!

I am not a burger person.  But sometimes, I really just have to get one.  With very few burger choices in the Vietnamese food scene, you really have to know where to find a good burger.  Aside from Carl’s Jr., … Continue reading

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Pizza 99

After two weeks in Manila, I’ve noticed a few changes in Saigon in areas I usually go to.  The Buu Dien got rid of all the windows in it’s counters; Paragon has changed it’s call signs to Parkson Paragon and … Continue reading

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2011 Vietnam Stamps

I mailed my first batch of postcards of the year today in the Buu Dien in District 1 and to my surprise, they were issuing new stamps. I can only guess that the yellow and pink colors where chosen because … Continue reading

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Reopening of Philippine Consulate General in HCMC

Since Hanoi is where the seat of government is of Vietnam, the various embassies are there as well.  Early last year, the Philippine Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City closed and it was such a hassle for a lot of … Continue reading

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