Monthly Archives: February 2015

Food Trip: Tuk Tuk Thai Bistro

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Saigonese

I forgot how much I love Thai food until I set foot inside Tuk Tuk. Been hearing lots of good feedback about it a few months ago but seriously, Saigon has many terrific restaurant choices that you just can’t choose! So … Continue reading →

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The End of Tet 2015

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Saigonese

What to do on the last day of the Tet one week holiday? Grab the chance to bike a bit. And I mean a bit. We set lofty goals this morning and it got us back to Phu My Bridge. … Continue reading →

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Flower Street 2015

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Saigonese

Every time Tet rolls in, I am always excited for the flower displays around the city — particularly in District 1. This year, they had the Flower Street along Ham Nghi. Of course since it’s the year of the goat … Continue reading →

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Tet Fireworks 2015

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Saigonese

On Tet Eve, we brought our family to District 1 to watch the fireworks display. All we wanted was a high perch to view the night skies unencumbered. We tried watching a couple of years ago along Ham Nghi but … Continue reading →

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Chuc Mung Nam Moi 2015!

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Saigonese

Can’t believe we’re celebrating our 6th Lunar New Year already in Saigon! Happy Year of the Goat or Sheep!

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Shot from the Spots: Thu Thiem Bridge

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Saigonese

So a few weeks back, we had a short trip ’round the city and we ended up over Thu Thiem Tunnel. These days we have perfectly cool morning weather that you don’t realize you’re frying already under the hot sun. … Continue reading →

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Food Trip: Hum Vegetarian Restaurant

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Saigonese

Friends have been raving about Hum Vegetarian Restaurant but I haven’t had the chance to try it out until last weekend my friend visited from the Philippines and insisted on vegetarian food. I met Josh some 6 years ago in … Continue reading →

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Saving Patricia

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Saigonese

Dear Friends, In the Philippines, I am part of a group called Newlyweds-at-work. More than a group, it’s actually a sisterhood, where we can share our learnings and experiences as couples, parents, sisters, and friends. The members have gotten so … Continue reading →

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Shots from the Spots: Cau Phu My

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Saigonese

So last Saturday, I finally had to chance to stop at Cau Phu My and marvel at this megastructure. It was pure concrete and steel exuding raw power. Despite the rushing vehicles and the jolt when a truck would swoosh … Continue reading →

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