Here is a recent article about the gold craze sweeping up Vietnam. People are “investing” in gold and making lots of money off of it. At the end of the article, I will include my …
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Passion Fruit in all its glory!!
1) Passion Fruit – ($20,000VND/kg) – Passion Fruit is native only to the tropical regions such as Brazil, Africa, and Asia. Passion fruit has a very tough exterior which is …
This is literally a hole in the wall (I think most good places in Hue are like this) that generally caters to the student (sinh vien) population in Hue. I went with Lan and Nguyet, …
Typical Breakfast in Vietnam
1) Vietnamese Banh Mi O (Sandwich) – $5,000VND
2) Vina Soymilk – $4,000VND
3) Yogurt – $3,000VND x 2 = $6,000VND
Total $15,000 x $1USD/$18,000VND = Less than $1
Delicious breakfast in Vietnam for less than …
Arrogant Prostitutes and Their Clients
In general, if someone mentions the words massage and Vietnam in the same sentence then you probably already know that it’s shady as hell. The words “special massage” or “happy …
More quality conversations between my friend and I about Hue and family.
xxdexstarxx (2:54:25 AM): i love meeting new ppl
xxdexstarxx (2:54:43 AM): so maybe i’ll be going on tour cuz ur family knows all the cool places in …
A basic conversation between a friend and I about how I came upon the path of living and choosing to teach in Vietnam. As you can see, she asks all the right questions and I …
My Run-in With the Law in Saigon
I had just gotten done with a meeting to get some business cards done in Saigon. I was heading back to my uncle’s place which is about 45 minutes …
Stereotype #1: Only the desperate and unattractive go back to Vietnam to find a wife
Stereotype #2: Vietnamese women only want 1) your money or 2) to come to America. Hence, your wallet and passport are …
1) Be white – If you’re white, you’ll never have to worry about getting a traffic ticket or not having your license because no Cong An (local police) will ever stop you. The Cong An do …