Monthly Archives: March 2013

Food Trip: Big Rollers

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Saigonese

I don’t know about you but there are days when I don’t want to cook breakfast. After a quick chat with friends who were equally lazy, we decided to try the breakfast selection in the newly opened Big Rollers in … Continue reading →

Posted in Gastronomic Delights | Tagged Big Rollers, breakfast, burger, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu My Hung, Saigon, sandwich, Vietnam | Leave a comment

Oi! Oi! Oi!

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Saigonese

In Filipino, “Oi!” or “Oy!” means “Hey!” This magazine actually called out to me when we visited Gloria Jeans earlier this afternoon. And I’m glad it says READ ME TAKE ME on the front cover so I didn’t feel like … Continue reading →

Posted in Exploring Saigon | Tagged English, Ho Chi Minh City, magazine, Oi Vietnam, Oi!, Saigon, Vietnam | Leave a comment

Datanla Waterfalls

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Saigonese

I think this is my first ever waterfalls in Vietnam that I came close and personal with. Situated in the mountains of Dalat before you get inside the town proper. It’s also a site for many activities like swimming, cable … Continue reading →

Posted in Beyond Saigon | Tagged Dalat, Datanla Waterfalls, vacation, Vietnam | 3 Comments

Help Wanted

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Saigonese

I understand how difficult it is to find help these days that’s why I truly value our nanny. She’s been with us for nearly two years and the kids love her. My second son who is 11 months now looks … Continue reading →

Posted in Spills | Tagged Ho Chi Minh City, househelp, nanny, Saigon, Vietnam | 2 Comments

2013 Lent Schedule

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Saigonese

It’s Lent once again and although Vietnam isn’t a Catholic country, Catholics here do their best to observe Lent. On my way to the office this morning, this Holy Thursday, people filled the Notre Dame Cathedral. It is not easy … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Exploring Saigon | Tagged Church, Easter, Ho Chi Minh City, Lent, mass, Saigon, Vietnam | Leave a comment

Awesome Coffee!

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Saigonese

I didn’t know that things could get hectic as the past two weeks have been. With the coming vacation of our nanny, things will get pretty toxic for me. It’s been weeks too since we’ve last seen friends so it … Continue reading →

Posted in Exploring Saigon, Gastronomic Delights | Tagged Awesome Cafe, Awesome coffee, Coffee, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, My Toan 3, Phu My Hung, Saigon, Vietnam | 4 Comments

Minh Long

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Saigonese

Don’t you just love these mugs from Minh Long? A quick shopping with friends brought me to Minh Long in Crescent Mall. I wasn’t looking out to buy anything so I was just checking the crockery. Minh Long has real beautiful … Continue reading →

Posted in Exploring Saigon | Tagged Ben Thanh Market, Central Post Office, Ho Chi Minh City, Minh Long, mugs, Notre Dame Cathedral, souvenir, Vietnam | 2 Comments

American Eye Center

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Saigonese

I had the worst luck last week. After an allergy attack last Sunday due to sardines which caused me to go to the ER, I experienced eye strain on Monday which eventually led to a real bad headache. The fatigue … Continue reading →

Posted in Exploring Saigon | Tagged American Eye Center, Crescent Residence, Sky Optical Group | 6 Comments

Food Trip: Wok n’ Roll

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Saigonese

Hubby has been hearing good reviews about the American Chinese Food, Wok n’ Roll (delivery only!) that he suggested we try it out. It was served of course in the standard Chinese take-out boxes. Prices range from 25,000 VND to 109,000 VND. … Continue reading →