Category Archives: Seen in Saigon

Work Face: On

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Saigonese

So I was going through my albums and there’s one that I didn’t get to share on our Saigon Street Eats adventure back in 2014. Thought I’d share it today. These are lovely photos of vendors who have an arsenal … Continue reading →

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Tet 2016 at Crescent

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Saigonese

Just sharing with you the scenes of Tet 2016 in Crescent. Haven’t visited during the evening though, am sure it’ll be a sight to see too! Can’t wait to see District 1 Flower Festival! The Crescent Residence area is now … Continue reading →

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Book Street

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Saigonese

Every year, during Tet season, a street is turned into a book street. Before, it was Mac Thi Buoi but for a couple of years now, it’s Nguyen Van Binh. This time, it took a month’s work to transform the … Continue reading →

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Motorbiking Essentials for Women

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Saigonese

Like am an expert, right? LOL. Fine, fine. I have no idea as to what are the essentials for women riding motorbikes in Vietnam but I do got a pair of eyes. Helmet – This one is for everybody. I … Continue reading →

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Hi5 Live!

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Saigonese

Have you heard about Disney coming again for Disney Live Mickey Mouse Music Festival? Disney is coming again September 30 to October 6 (Ho Chi Minh City) and in Hanoi on October 9 to 11. But boy were we all … Continue reading →

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Stalking the Stalkers’ Duo

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Saigonese

So I realized today that I am a fangirl. Who else did we ran into during lunch at Hum? No less than American-Vietnamese actress, Maggie Q and Dylan McDermott of CBS TV Series, Stalker. Hubby actually saw them first as … Continue reading →

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Seen in Saigon: Coffee to Go

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Saigonese

With Vietnam’s coffee industry booming, there is still space for small players. It’s interesting to see the new and improved ride of coffee vendors going around the city. And the cost is just a fraction of the coffee bought from … Continue reading →

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Colina Shop: Pretty Little Things

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Saigonese

I don’t know how I got to Colina Shop’s Facebook page but there I was browsing through their photos. If you’re thinking of getting some trinkets for friends, Colina Shop may be what you need. They really have nice designs. … Continue reading →

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#StreetsOfSaigon

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Saigonese

I know what you’ll see below aren’t really earthshaking stuff. But these do bring a smile or a laugh whenever I see a juggling act on the streets of Saigon. Flower delivery Why not just put the whole shopping cart … Continue reading →

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Board Game: Vietnam Game

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Saigonese

Meet the new board game in town! Designed by Wendy Quarteer of Theme Parties Oi, I guess it’s time to bring back the board games night! Get your board game at TRI Books (158 ED Dong Khoi) and even in … Continue reading →

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