Seoul: Gangnam & Sinsa-dong
bySaturday : Waking up fairly late, we left to The Original Pancake, but since there was a waiting time of 30 minutes, I decided to take a walk to find something…
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Myanmar: First impressions
byAs the plane arrives, we are desperately looking for where the city centre is but struggling to see anything from our aerial view point. Skyscrapers are few and far between and paddocks…
Vietnam: Saigon Small Independant Shops
byThey are on Facebook only, or on Instagram only, sometimes they have a location. These are so popular in Vietnam, I feel over flooded! Here is a tiny list of…
Vietnam: Fashion Boutiques in Saigon
byIn Saigon, or let’s say Vietnam, there’s no Zara, no Forever 21, no “not bad” shops following the trends at a cheap price. Other than Mango or Top Shop, alternatives…
Saigon Cafes: Loft Cafe
byThat big clock you see in Instagram pictures in #somewhereinsaigon… well it’s at Loft Cafe. Tucked in this block on Ly Tu Trong greeted by an Art gallery, once you…
Vietnam: Best American BBQ in Saigon @ Quan Ut Ut
bySince the very beginning, when I heard of this American BBQ place, I knew I’d have to go as soon as they open. It’s been more than a year now,…
Vietnam: Hidden and Chic cuisine @ Mad House in D2 Saigon
byDistrict 2 is my favorite hideaway of Saigon, with several hidden restaurants. You either have to have heard of them or you will miss them! They’re not situated on main…
Vietnam: Running The Dragon Dash Race
byAfter a month or so of getting up early for interval running workouts and grueling high intensity weight and circuit sessions, the day was finally upon us to attack the…
Dragon Dash training Part Two
byWe have been training for the Dragon Dash for several weeks now and as the race approaches, the intensity within the group has been lifting. We are now at a…
Vietnam: Beautiful hangout in Saigon @ Urban Kitchen + Bar
byMeet through my pictures… Urban Kitchen! Beautiful spot and design makes you feel cozy. Perfect spot for business lunches and dinner dates. Make sure to try the Siracha mac &…
Vietnam: Kokoïs in District 2
byMitch has decided to surprise me by taking me to new locations that I haven’t yet discovered in HCM. He brought me to Kokoïs on a Monday. Despite the good…
Vietnam: Swannies Vung Tau Expedition
byA few weeks back I had the honour and privilege to be part of the annual Vietnam Swans Vung Tau Bootcamp. Now part of the yearly schedule for the Swannies,…
Saigon Street Food: Bo Kho
byBò Kho isn’t the most well-known soup for visitors of Vietnam. Same broth color as the Bun Bo Hue, Bo Kho is beef stewed with tomato, star anise and lemongrass, served in 3…
Saigon Street Food: Bun Bo Hue
byI miss my mom’s Bun Bo Hue, but while visiting Vietnam, it is definitely the spot to try all kinds of variation of it! This soup is from my hometown…
Vietnam: Play Cricket in Saigon
byLiving away from home is difficult for someone who loves and plays sport as much as me. Especially in a place where English is not the first spoken language. But…