Tag Archives: Phu My Hung

Halo Halo Express Opens in Sky Garden 3

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Saigonese

What is Halo-Halo? In English, “halo” means mix. So it’s loosely translated to MIX-MIX. 😛 Halo Halo is the Filipino version of a Vietnamese sweet soup made from a mixture of cooked fruits, beans, and caramel flan — topped with … 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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Shots from the Spots: Cau Phu My

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Saigonese

So last Saturday, I finally had to chance to stop at Cau Phu My and marvel at this megastructure. It was pure concrete and steel exuding raw power. Despite the rushing vehicles and the jolt when a truck would swoosh … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Trails: Phu My Hung – Cau Thu Thiem – Cau Phu My

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Saigonese

It’s been a while since we biked for over 25 kilometers. When you’re used to a relatively flat terrain in the city, the bridges are huge hurdles — longer, steeper, and with racing motorbikes. Friends though were hell bent on bringing … Continue reading →

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Albetta Kids Opens Its District 7 Store!

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Saigonese

Albetta Kids, a UK children’s fashion brand has opened up a shop in Phu My Hung, their second in Ho Chi Minh City (the first is in District 2). They offer beautifully crafted toys, accessories, shoes, and of course clothes! … Continue reading →

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Salon Ole

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Saigonese

While biking around Phu My Hung, I’ve passed by Salon Ole lots of times. I spied that they’ve got these chairs for children so I thought it’ll be something good to try for Rafa when getting a haircut. So today … Continue reading →

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Urban Micro-Farming

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Saigonese

I was biking along one of my favorite bike paths in Phu My Hung when I spotted a few houses having their own vegetable garden or mini-farms. So jealous! I really want to plant my own garden. But with condo-living, all … Continue reading →

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AMIN Playground

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Saigonese

A couple of weeks ago, I posted about Things To Do With Your Kids This School Break (in PMH) and Adele mentioned AMIN Playground in Hung Vuong 2. AMIN is short for Amazing Moments In Nursery and interestingly in Filipino, AMIN … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Bike Paths in Phu My Hung

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Saigonese

With both my sons at home because it’s school break, there’s not much time to do exploring a whole lot. And since we’ve had 3 out of town trips already this year (and it’s just half of the year!), I … Continue reading →

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Starbucks in Phu My Hung

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Saigonese

I know this is no biggie. I am not much of a designer coffee fan but yes, I do want my Mocha Java Chip once in a while. 🙂 Starbucks is getting quite close to my home. And it’s right … Continue reading →

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