Monthly Archives: July 2013

Getting Around Saigon

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Saigonese

We didn’t know we’d be staying for much longer than 3 years in Vietnam so we didn’t really gave getting a car much thought. Had we known, we would have probably put a car in our budget. Don’t get me … Continue reading →

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Taxis in Saigon

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Saigonese

With family and friends visiting all the time, I’ve been often asked what is my trusted taxi service. And how does one get a taxi from the airport?  Getting a taxi from the airport has been quite a concern especially … Continue reading →

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Nick Vujicic

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Saigonese

I just realized why I have been avoiding bookstores — I spend way too much on books. 😦 I tried going electronic but it doesn’t seem satisfying reading that way. A couple of months ago, Christian speaker, Nick Vujicic visited … Continue reading →

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Le Petit Note from the Saigon Flea Market

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Saigonese

Yesterday was the Saigon Flea Market at Boomarang in PMH. Given that it caters to the more younger crowd, I still wanted to check it out. I had to drag hubby to go with me. He thought I wouldn’t find … Continue reading →

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Food Trip: Ashima Restaurant

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Saigonese

Last night, I was catching up on Masterchef US episodes when they featured mushrooms as part of the cooking challenge. I loooove mushrooms and was salivating after the dishes the homecooks were preparing. And today, I found out that we … Continue reading →

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Anh Does Vietnam

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Saigonese

This is just too precious not to share. Comedian Anh Do, born in Vietnam and raised in Australia comes back to Vietnam to do a documentary of what could have been if he was raised here.

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The 7 Studio

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Saigonese

A few weeks ago I saw a shop being built and they were starting to cover the walls with artificial grass —Perplexed is the word — until I found out that the shop is The 7 Studio. I’ve been wanting … Continue reading →

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Food Trip: Cafe Tospia

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Saigonese

Cafes seem to be popping up everywhere! Another addition to our neighborhood is Cafe Tospia owned by a Korean, Mr. Hong. Basically, they offer pressed sandwich, coffee, and juices. They have omurice though which I have yet to try! A … Continue reading →

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July Oi!

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Saigonese

Oi has once again came up with an eye-catching cover featuring a circus folk from the HCMC Circus performing at the Gia Dinh Park in Phu Nhuan. I found the stories of the people behind the circus quite interesting and … Continue reading →

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Sunflower Art

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Saigonese

I’ve been always quite jealous of District 2 with it having the art studio, Vin Space. It really is a terrific place to learn about art — especially for the kids. So imagine my joy when Sunflower Art opened just … Continue reading →

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