Vietnam
Vendors in Vietnam
15/01/11
Hoi An
The green vegetable section at the central market (11/2009)
The green vegetable section at the central market (11/2009)
Saigon
Pikachu, Hello Kitty... anyone? (11/2009)
Three Wheelers in South East Asia
03/05/10
Vientiane, Laos
Jumbo driver waits for passengers in the capital of Laos.
Jumbo driver waits for passengers in the capital of Laos.
Hanoi,
Vietnam
Taking a cyclo is a popular and convenient way of
exploring Hanoi Old Quarter.
Melaka,
Malaysia
Excessively decorated trishaws blasting loud music
are impossible to miss in Melaka.
Hoan Kiem Lake of Hanoi
06/03/10
The tranquil Ho Hoan Kiem or Lake of
the Returned Sword is just a stone throw
away from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi Old
Quarters. The lake gets its name from the legend
that tells the returning of a magic sword by
Emperor Le Loi back to the
Golden Turtle God in the
lake. Some have also suggested that the lake is
the home of a rare distinct species of turtle.
The scenic spot in Hanoi is popular among the
locals and visitors (irrespective of interest in
reptiles) and a welcoming retreat from the sea
of motorbikes that fills the city streets.
Hoan Kiem Lake: day and night, Hanoi (11/2009)
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Hoan Kiem Lake: day and night, Hanoi (11/2009)
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Hanoi Traffic Madness
22/01/10
Motorbikes rule the streets in Vietnam and this is
especially true in big cities such as Hanoi and
Saigon. Busy streets are filled with relentless flow
of honking motorbikes and cars. Street crossing can
be daunting at places where zebra crossings and
traffic lights are scarce. It is almost impossible to
wait till a halt in traffic before crossing. The
common advice is to start crossing when there is a
reasonable gap in the traffic and walk predictably
across the streets so that the vehicles can avoid
you. It works!
Traffic in the Old Quarter of Hanoi (11/2009)
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Traffic in the Old Quarter of Hanoi (11/2009)
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Related link:
- Wikitravel: Crossing the Road in Vietnam
Christmas in South East Asia
27/12/09
You sometimes lose the sense of time without the
seasonal change in the tropics but the festive season
is not easy to miss, thanks to the faithful reminders
by commercial decorations and displays :-P
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Saigon Centre, Ho Chi Minh City (11/2009)
Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur (12/2009)
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Saigon Centre, Ho Chi Minh City (11/2009)
Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur (12/2009)
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Culinary Delights in Saigon
25/06/09
From timelessly popular
street food, high-quality Phở noodle soup chain
to classy restaurants, the good food and culinary
experience that Saigon has to offer are appealing
even to the least food-inclined travelers. Here are
some suggestions to delight your palate in the
biggest city in Vietnam.
Start your day with phở noodle soup, aptly known as the national dish of Vietnam, at one of the Pho24 outlets or Pho2000 near the Binh Tay Market.
Wrap and roll your own gỏi cuốn, yet another famous Vietnamese dish, at the recommendable Wrap & Roll.
Head to the streets for local delicacies and pick and choose your favourite dessert drink from a lineup in Binh Tay Market.
PS: You can still carry on after the dessert!
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Start your day with phở noodle soup, aptly known as the national dish of Vietnam, at one of the Pho24 outlets or Pho2000 near the Binh Tay Market.
Wrap and roll your own gỏi cuốn, yet another famous Vietnamese dish, at the recommendable Wrap & Roll.
Head to the streets for local delicacies and pick and choose your favourite dessert drink from a lineup in Binh Tay Market.
PS: You can still carry on after the dessert!
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Related link:
-
Kiat's Eye View:
Saigon Street Vendors
- Wikipedia: Vietnamese cuisine
- ThanhnienNews: Wraps and
rolls: fast food Vietnamese style
- NPR: Vietnamese pho chain
takes on U.S. competition
- ~Izzie~: Saigon (for food enthusiasts)
Saigon Street Vendors
24/05/09
Like many other Asian countries, street vendors are a
common and unmissable part of street life in Saigon
(Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam. The vendors here usually
carry their goods on a shoulder pole and many are
seen wearing nón lá (the traditional conical straw
hat). The mobile stalls sell a variety of stuffs and
are the best places to sample local foods! Pictures
(from top to bottom) show street vendors near the
Binh Tay Market, Ben Thanh Market and Notre Dame
Cathedral.
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Saigon Cable Chaos
28/05/09
Saigon is wired by a perplexing network of cables
hanging above the city streets. They are interesting
elements of the city and amazing to watch although
walking under the masses of cables can be quite
daunting at first. The task of maintaining the
network must be a horrendous one.
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Related link:
-
Kiat's Eye View:
Saigon Street Vendors
- ThanhnienNews: Cable conundrum