Monthly Archives: November 2015

Terry Fox Run 2015

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Saigonese

Twas a busy weekend! After a private film showing on Saturday night, I doubted if we could wake up bright and early for the Terry Fox Run on a Sunday morning. We left the house at 7:30 am for the … Continue reading →

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35th Terry Fox Run on Sunday

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Saigonese

Finally, the Terry Fox Run shirts are available! Didn’t know they had an office at The Landmark which is just near where I work. Got our bibs too. Shirts are at 200,000 VND each and if you want to make … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving at La Fiesta!

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Saigonese

It’s almost Thanksgiving! And La Fiesta’s Chef Scott is bringing back Scott and Binh’s Thanksgiving Menu! Book your table now! Email lafiestavn@gmail.com or call Scott/Duc at 0944291697 for reservations. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Mommy, can you outrun cancer?

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Saigonese

This morning, as we were getting ready for school, my eldest son, Sam asked me, “Mommy, can you outrun cancer?” I wondered why he was asking me that question until he pointed to my shirt. It was one of my … Continue reading →

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Why?

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Saigonese

It is a given that towards the Christmas season, it doesn’t really get cool in Saigon. The cold season usually starts end of January and heightens during Tet. That’s why am thankful that from where I live, there are lots … Continue reading →

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Food Trip: Le Crespo

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Saigonese

Ever since Starbucks opened along the Nguyen Thi Nghia – Cach Mang Thang roundabout, lots of coffee shops and restaurants have sprout up! A few months ago, I started seeing a new pizza place, Le Crespo. I even pointed it … Continue reading →

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Hidden Pathways

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Saigonese

So I’ve been living for 6 years in the same neighborhood and it was only recently that I discovered that there is a pathway slicing through 10 blocks. 😛 Whatthe?! I’ve been like living under a rock? And these pathways … Continue reading →

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Hello Saigon Turns 5!

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Saigonese

It’s a perfectly ordinary day made extraordinary by me finally getting this shot while crossing Nguyen Van Linh St. I just love the tree-lined streets of Nguyen Van Linh (Trivia: this street is named after General Nguyen Van Linh, a … Continue reading →

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Drumroll please…

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Saigonese

Good morning! I was excited to wake up and make this entry before I head off to work. First off, thank you to our sponsors! And the winners are via electronic raffle — 2 tickets to AO Show’s The Mist … Continue reading →

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La Fiesta Celebrates Hello Saigon’s 5th Year

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Saigonese

If you don’t know it yet, Hello Saigon Turns 5 on Wednesday and we’re giving away tickets to The Mist Dance Show by AO Show. You absolutely have to send in your entries! Entries will be accepted up to 11:59 PM … Continue reading →

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