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Chef Scott is back in PMH

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Saigonese

I first met Chef Scott back in 2012 at his Scott and Binh’s restaurant in Bizu Hotel in Phu My Hung. He and his wife moved to District 1 a while back to open Scott and Jeremy’s and La Fiesta. … Continue reading →

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Chúc mừng năm mới!

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Saigonese

While our neighborhood was practically a ghost town on Tet Eve, people were flocking to District 1 to visit the Flower Street along Nguyen Hue and wait for the fireworks display. Last year, there were no fireworks display so people … Continue reading →

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Vietnam’s thrilling and informative motorbike tours

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Saigonese

Vietnam’s rich ancient history, as well as its beautiful landscape and local culture draw individuals year after year to visit this picturesque country. Whether you are an avid thrill seeker, or just looking to glean a more intimate understanding of … Continue reading →

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Jane’s Bistro: a gem of a restaurant

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Saigonese

I am not big on MY birthdays and I dislike doing preps for a celebration unless it’s for my boys. Since my birthday fell on a mid-week and didn’t want to inconvenience my closest friends on the venue. We just … Continue reading →

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Mini Oily Guru Workshop

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Saigonese

A couple of weeks ago, I co-hosted an Essential Oils 101 and Mini Oily Guru Workshop, together with my good friend Ruth. Ruth opened her home to seven awesome ladies who wanted to learn a bit more about why we … Continue reading →

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Exploring Saigon

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Saigonese

So this morning as the car I was on passed by the Tourist Information Center by the river, I thought to myself what it would be like to work in that center. How much information should they know and would … Continue reading →

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Hello Saigon turns 7

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Saigonese

It’s been hectic especially now that we’re moving towards the Christmas holiday. But have to take time to mark today as this blog turns 7. In 7 years, how has Saigon changed through my eyes? Influx of Western fast food … Continue reading →

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Hello, Penang!

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Saigonese

I know it’s been awhile since I have last updated Hello Saigon and am re-starting with a post about a recent trip to Penang, Malaysia. Also, since we’re entering Hello Saigon’s birth month of November, am lining up some activities … Continue reading →

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Movie: Finally Find Someone

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Saigonese

Last night, I found myself amidst the throng of people queuing to watch the tandem of John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo at Bitexco. It’s not usual to watch a Filipino film on the big screen here in Vietnam, so … Continue reading →

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Breakfast at Eden Coffee House

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Saigonese

I’ve been thinking about featuring different coffee shops in Phu My Hung — at least near my place. Aside from the abundance of Korean restaurants in PMH (with it becoming more known as K-Town), there is a coffee shop on … Continue reading →

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