Category Archives: Sharing Saigon

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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Saigon River Morning Cruise

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Saigonese

Last Sunday, we celebrated the 1st day of our 9th year here in Saigon. What started out as a 3-year assignment became much more than we ever dreamed of. So bright and early on Sunday, we headed to Tan Cang … Continue reading →

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Hello Year of the Monkey!

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Saigonese

Can’t get enough of these hoa mai. 🙂 Hope you all have an enjoyable and restful holiday!

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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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Are you ready for Christmas?

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Saigonese

It’s just 22 days till Christmas and finally, Saigon has started getting ready! Last Monday, November 30, I saw lots of shops and restaurants in a frenzy putting up Christmas decors to welcome December. Me? I headed to Cholon a couple … 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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A Visit to Mai An Orphanage

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Saigonese

Back in June, we donated some items to the Mai An Orphanage in Go Vap District. My son, Samuel was so happy to see the photos of the children enjoying their toys that he was convinced that we should visit … Continue reading →

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Photo Story

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Saigonese

For a few years now, I’ve been doing some photo album layouts for family and friends. Every Father’s Day, I try my hardest to make the deadline to get a Father’s Day album out. This was my last year’s project … Continue reading →

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PMH Dog and Cat Care

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Saigonese

Need some help in taking care of your pets? Do you need to go for some time for work or vacation and are looking for pet boarding services? Fellow Filipinos, Karen and Mhel of PMH Dog and Cat Care are the … Continue reading →

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Vietnam Celebrates its 40th Year of Independence

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Saigonese

For the past two weeks, the street of Le Duan has been busy preparing for the Liberation Day festivities. And it’s not just any anniversary. Today marks the 40th year of Vietnam’s independence. Stating that made me realize that I … Continue reading →

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