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Guest Post: Wild World of Expats

The deer, the wolf, the tiger and the owl: A local’s honest thoughts on Western expats here in HCMC, Vietnam. Continue reading →

Hello Kitty’s Angels (Hey, it’s Sophie!!)

Sophie swooped in on her motorbike and picked me up from work. A friend of mine called us “Hello Kitty’s Angels” because of my shirt. Continue reading →

My motorbike driver: Mr. Chao (slideshow)

Living proof that one can find some cool Vietnamese hanging around the backpacker area. Continue reading →

Interview: Sophie & Anders

Sophie’s from Jersey (not NJ) and Anders is from Denmark (not Sweden). They’re both staying at my hostel and here’s what they have to say about life. Continue reading →

Saigon Food: 5 places at a glance

A quick look at some of the stuff I’ve been eating for the past couple weeks here in Saigon. Continue reading →

Clothes Shopping in HCMC: Saigon Square & Ben Thanh Market

Vietnam’s no shopper’s paradise, but if you need something while you’re here, no need to spend too much. $3.50 (70,000 VND) for a t-shirt is a start. Continue reading →

Ho Chi Minh Fine Arts Museum: 50¢ well spent

Before I started my new job, I made it out to this turn-of-the-century colonial mansion to browse traditional and contemporary art. Continue reading →

I really like the guys running the place. Just not sure about south Vietnam long term. (I’m tired of constantly sweating.) Btw, Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Hope you’re someplace cooler than here. Continue reading →

Hastily-Written Post

Got tired of looking at that Obamney thing here at the top. So here’s a panorama I made last night from a rooftop restaurant where I was celebrating my NEW JOB with 2 friends I met. I start in just over an hour. Continue reading →