Category Archives: Getting to Know Your Neighbours

Different Strokes for Different Folks

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Saigonese

I never really imagined living in Vietnam. I think I’ve related this story before that when my Dad in the late 90s visited Ho Chi Minh City and came home, he didn’t have a lot to say about his trip. … Continue reading →

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Taking a Leap

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Saigonese

When I started Hello Saigon in 2011, I was just aiming to write a chronicle of our life here in Vietnam for the kids’ sake. What started out as a planned 3-year journey is slowly becoming a decade. Yes! A … Continue reading →

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Happy Families

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Saigonese

I met Violette Brand last week because I was interested in some stuff she’s selling for the benefit of Education for Development. Violette is a street photographer and her photos appear on the postcards I purchased from her. Her photos … Continue reading →

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Herb garden, anyone?

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Saigonese

Obviously I can’t have an herb garden because we live in a tiny apartment.  But we can grow some in pots, right? Thanks to our neighbour, Andreas who grew this basil plant, we now have this at home!  I just … Continue reading →

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Cakes by Jelda

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Saigonese

Last Saturday, we had more cakes than we could ever wish for! Our good friend, Jelda brought a couple more cakes for Sam and Ramya’s party.  Had we known, we wouldn’t have bothered ordering a whole lot.  We had 3 … Continue reading →

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Jensen Moreno

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Saigonese

Yesterday, I met with artist, Jensen Moreno. Yup!  She’s Filipina making headway in the Saigon artistic scene. I visited her at her home which was really far — just across my building — and got a peek on what she’s … Continue reading →

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Meet Celine!

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Saigonese

Celine joined the My Favorite Things contest and won the 200,000 VND gift certificate from Vietnam Quilts.  🙂 She’s a weekday engineer and a weekend diva!  Gifted with killer vocals, she lends her talent to their office band and Music Ministry … Continue reading →

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Meet Rina!

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Saigonese

Remember My Favorite Things?  Rina won the 400,000 VND worth of gift vouchers from UMA. You might have also seen her in the October and November issue of The Word HCMC for Saigon Singles and yup you might see her … Continue reading →

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A Peek into a Vietnamese Painter’s Studio

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Saigonese

It was still early when I went to Le Hoang Bich Phuong’s home in District 5 for a short interview that I decided to explore the Tran Hung Dao Street stretch a bit.  When it was nearly time for the … Continue reading →

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Dog Trainer in Ho Chi Minh City

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Saigonese

Helping a fellow Filipino get the word out there.  This might be helpful too as I’ve been seeing an influx of dogs in our area. Adrian, a Philippine K-9 Search and Rescue Volunteer is offering Basic Obedience Training and Behavior … Continue reading →

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