Category Archives: Scribbles

[Covid-19] What is Vietnam doing differently compared to the Philippines?

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Saigonese

A friend from the Philippines sent me this update on Covid-19 Cases in the ASEAN region. And at this time, Vietnam has a total of 268 cases with 198 recovered. She was asking what is Vietnam doing differently compared to … Continue reading →

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Rants and ramblings on Covid-19

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Saigonese

As of writing this entry, Vietnam has 251 Covid-19 cases with 126 recovered. The kids have been off school since Tet Holidays. So that’s 79 days. And we’ve been working from home for 3 weeks already. Vietnam has been on … Continue reading →

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Philippines, Vietnam, and the Universe

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Saigonese

It’s been a while since I last posted (obviously) and even missed my blog anniversary! Hello Saigon turned 8 in November and yup, this blog is still alive. It’s just that there are things I want to write about but … Continue reading →

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PSK Christmas Promo

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Saigonese

I can’t recommend enough the use of Essential Oils and how it has helped in the overall wellness of our family. I really started out as a skeptic and even in my oily journey, I really check, double-check things because … Continue reading →

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6 in 11.11.16

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Saigonese

And now Hello Saigon turns 6 years. It’s been a wonderful journey and I really am surprised I’ve kept this blog for this long. As I quietly celebrate Hello Saigon’s 6th year, I’d like to thank all that have dropped … Continue reading →

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You know you’re in Vietnam when…

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Saigonese

Well… at least in Ho Chi Minh City… You have to leave your footwear by the door upon entering a home. Not unusual to do so as well when entering a shop. You realize that you’re in a different pair … Continue reading →

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Lost Your Passport? What to Do?

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Saigonese

Okay so you lost your Philippine Passport in Vietnam, what do you do? To make matters worse, you have a scheduled trip home too and you have to get back to Vietnam because of work 2 weeks after you get … Continue reading →

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Philippine Consular Mission in 2014

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Saigonese

Just spreading the word for this year’s Consular Mission. The schedule is as follows: March 22-23 June 21-22 September 20-21 December 13-14 The time is from 9 am to 12 NN and 1:30 to 5PM. The venue will be at … Continue reading →

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Sunsets and Sunrises in Mui Ne

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Saigonese

Nope, hubby and I do not aspire to be professional photographers because we’re way off course. But we do enjoy taking photos so the following photos are no way taken by trying hard photographers, okay? I just want to share … Continue reading →

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Book Spine Poetry 2

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Saigonese

The realm of possibility — We’ll meet again one day. The happiness project final target: Love. —— I had to raid my friend, Ria’s book collection to come up with this.  She has such wonderful positive books!  Love that I’ve … Continue reading →

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