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Ben Tau Canh Ngam

Saigon/Vung Tau boat

For those who get tired of the city, you may want to take a break and do what most locals do if they want to get away for the weekend.  Take a boat from Saigon to Vung Tau.

Not sure what others may think, but to me Vung Tau is much like [...]

The Saigon Sauna

Steamy Street

My friend Long called me today and asked if I would like to join him for a massage and steam room treatment.  I think I am probably one of the few people in the world that absolutely hates massages so I declined his invitation.  I think massages are very uncomfortable….and yes I’ve had [...]

Driving a motorbike in Saigon

My late uncle's old bike I'm currently using

When I first arrived in Vietnam, I wasn’t sure if I was going to want to drive on the crazy streets of Saigon.  I had read from some expats that you can get around the city fine by walking and taking the buses and I had intended [...]

Rainy day in Saigon

Rainy Day in Saigon

Is this what I can expect for weeks on end during the rainy season?  I know that when it rains…most everyone wears those plastic ponchos….but if you’re riding mopeds around your legs and pants surely still gets wet.  Do you walk around with wet pants all day…or does everyone carry an [...]

Instant Millionaire

19 Million Dong or $1000 US

It’s been awhile since my first post, but things have been incredibly hectic so this is the first time I’ve had to sit down and relax in a couple of weeks.

I arrived in Saigon (aka Ho Chi Minh City) at around 11:00pm local time December 29th, 2009.  I had [...]