Topic: season 5: saigon
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WEEKLY WALLET REPORT (4)
(Version française plus bas)Funds on Nov 23rd: 579 283 Dong ($32.39) (21,73€)Cash input: 3 500 000 Dong ($191.41) ...
(Version française plus bas)Funds on Nov 23rd: 579 283 Dong ($32.39) (21,73€)Cash input: 3 500 000 Dong ($191.41) ...
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RATATAT!!!!
What are the chances that one of your favorite American bands just happens to end up in Ho Chi Minh City? Pretty good...
What are the chances that one of your favorite American bands just happens to end up in Ho Chi Minh City? Pretty good...
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Rata what?
Last week, we heard about a music festival coming to Ho Chi Minh called Loretofest with headliners Ratatat. We pretty much...
Last week, we heard about a music festival coming to Ho Chi Minh called Loretofest with headliners Ratatat. We pretty much...
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Street Kids
Every time you drink at a pub here, you’re pretty much guaranteed to be approached by someone trying to sell you...
Every time you drink at a pub here, you’re pretty much guaranteed to be approached by someone trying to sell you...
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Dog meat night
Serene, our cameraman Evan and I join a dog meat feast to celebrate a Korean friend’s birthday…Serene, Evan, notre...
Serene, our cameraman Evan and I join a dog meat feast to celebrate a Korean friend’s birthday…Serene, Evan, notre...
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A SUNDAY IN VUNG TAU
(Version française plus bas)On Sunday, Serene and I decided to check out Vung Tau beach, a nice touristic place about two...
(Version française plus bas)On Sunday, Serene and I decided to check out Vung Tau beach, a nice touristic place about two...
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Ladies Night At Lush
My friend Kelsea lived in Saigon for awhile and one piece of advice from her when we arrived was to visit Lush on Tuesday...
My friend Kelsea lived in Saigon for awhile and one piece of advice from her when we arrived was to visit Lush on Tuesday...
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MIDNIGHT ON OUR STREET
We are all aware of how noisy Ho Chi Minh City is at any time of the day: horns, street vendors, Christmas songs, people...
We are all aware of how noisy Ho Chi Minh City is at any time of the day: horns, street vendors, Christmas songs, people...
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A Thanksgiving Story- I Blame You Evan Engel
The one thing I said I would NEVER do when in Ho Chi Minh was eat dog. I’ll eat snake, mouse, crocodile, anything else...
The one thing I said I would NEVER do when in Ho Chi Minh was eat dog. I’ll eat snake, mouse, crocodile, anything else...
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Roadside Cuisine
I finally found something that I could not bring myself to eat…..…roasted tarantulas! I have an irrational fear...
I finally found something that I could not bring myself to eat…..…roasted tarantulas! I have an irrational fear...
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STUDENTS DO THE SAME EVERYWHERE
(Version française plus bas)As I am leaving the central post-office during one of my numerous walks in Ho Chi Minh City, a...
(Version française plus bas)As I am leaving the central post-office during one of my numerous walks in Ho Chi Minh City, a...
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How broke is Kris this week? (#3)
Well, the answer to that question is: progressively broker. I am working, but I don’t get paid until the first of each...
Well, the answer to that question is: progressively broker. I am working, but I don’t get paid until the first of each...
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Money Update
As far as money goes, I’m at about the same spot as I was before. I’ve been spending about an average of $16/day...
As far as money goes, I’m at about the same spot as I was before. I’ve been spending about an average of $16/day...
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WEEKLY WALLET REPORT (3)
(Version française plus bas)Funds on Nov 16th: 3 012 283 Dong ($168.45) (113,05€)(PS: I made a little mistake last week:...
(Version française plus bas)Funds on Nov 16th: 3 012 283 Dong ($168.45) (113,05€)(PS: I made a little mistake last week:...
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Factory Party in Saigon
It was a last minute thing, but we are spontaneous girls. We got a message about a factory party happening in District 4, so...
It was a last minute thing, but we are spontaneous girls. We got a message about a factory party happening in District 4, so...
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Teacher’s Day! Yay!
November 20th marks a holiday that we don’t officially celebrate in Canada…Teacher’s Day. This is a very...
November 20th marks a holiday that we don’t officially celebrate in Canada…Teacher’s Day. This is a very...
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SUCH A SMALL WORLD
(Version française plus bas)You would never believe what happened to me the other day. As I was craving for some bread, I...
(Version française plus bas)You would never believe what happened to me the other day. As I was craving for some bread, I...
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HOW MANY MEN DOES IT TAKE TO GUARD A PARK?
I’ve designed my route to school every day so I get to walk through two different parks. With green space at a premium...
I’ve designed my route to school every day so I get to walk through two different parks. With green space at a premium...
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Child Safety
Who needs a fancy car seat when you have a high chair and a pig shaped pillow to act as an airbag?
Who needs a fancy car seat when you have a high chair and a pig shaped pillow to act as an airbag?
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THE SHIRT THAT GOT ME A JOB
We have all been to the same shop to get a few shirts made for our job interviews. Our tailor has been doing this job for 35...
We have all been to the same shop to get a few shirts made for our job interviews. Our tailor has been doing this job for 35...
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Michael Jackson sighting in Vietnam
Imagine my surprise when, on the way to dinner one night, we came across a Vietnamese guy dancing his best MJ to “Billie...
Imagine my surprise when, on the way to dinner one night, we came across a Vietnamese guy dancing his best MJ to “Billie...
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I’m Employed Too! Well, Kind of.
After hitting the pavement for a day, I found a job! I immediately hit it off with the girl interviewing me and I thought I...
After hitting the pavement for a day, I found a job! I immediately hit it off with the girl interviewing me and I thought I...
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I’VE GOT A JOB!!!
For the next three months, I’ll be working part-time at a French day-care center. From 7.30am until 1.00pm....
For the next three months, I’ll be working part-time at a French day-care center. From 7.30am until 1.00pm....
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Going to Cambodia
I’ve been listening to Kris talk about the awesomeness of Angkor Wat for the past month and how it is one of the most...
I’ve been listening to Kris talk about the awesomeness of Angkor Wat for the past month and how it is one of the most...
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Aerobics in the park
There’s always something happening in 23/9 park, which is located a couple blocks away from where we are staying....
There’s always something happening in 23/9 park, which is located a couple blocks away from where we are staying....
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TASTE OF A DURIAN
While walking around our neighborhood, I stumbled upon an old street vendor peeling off durian fruits (Sau Rieng) for sale. It...
While walking around our neighborhood, I stumbled upon an old street vendor peeling off durian fruits (Sau Rieng) for sale. It...
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How broke is Kris this week? (#2)
I’ll have to admit, knowing that I have a job has taken a lot of pressure of the whole financial situation. However, in...
I’ll have to admit, knowing that I have a job has taken a lot of pressure of the whole financial situation. However, in...
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Cash Money Part 2
So unlike the other girls, I’m not good at tracking my spending.Nearly 3 weeks in I’ve spent a total of $240. I...
So unlike the other girls, I’m not good at tracking my spending.Nearly 3 weeks in I’ve spent a total of $240. I...
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FINDING A FRENCH TEACHING JOB IS HARD
(Version française plus bas)It’s hard to find a French teaching job in Ho Chi Minh City. I know English is THE popular...
(Version française plus bas)It’s hard to find a French teaching job in Ho Chi Minh City. I know English is THE popular...
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Homesickness, and my unique way to combat it
It’s been two countries and almost two months, and I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t feel twinges of...
It’s been two countries and almost two months, and I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t feel twinges of...
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Look Mom! New Tattoos! I kid, I kid.
I got the death cold here in Saigon. Sniffles, body sores, whole shebang. After two days of laying in bed and being pretty...
I got the death cold here in Saigon. Sniffles, body sores, whole shebang. After two days of laying in bed and being pretty...
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DISAPPOINTED WITH THE WAR MUSEUM
Everybody talks about the war remnants museum. It is a cheap place to visit (15,000 Dong: 84 cents), and I’m sorry to say...
Everybody talks about the war remnants museum. It is a cheap place to visit (15,000 Dong: 84 cents), and I’m sorry to say...
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A different type of transportation – the cyclo
In addition to buses, taxis, xe oms (motorcycle taxis), bicycles, or driving your own motorcycle (which will be covered in a...
In addition to buses, taxis, xe oms (motorcycle taxis), bicycles, or driving your own motorcycle (which will be covered in a...
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Traumatized by the Vietnam War Museum
Admittedly, this may be an “American specific” post.The Vietnam War Museum is one of the most popular attractions...
Admittedly, this may be an “American specific” post.The Vietnam War Museum is one of the most popular attractions...
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Weekly wallet report (2)
(Version française plus bas)Don’t trust figures! In terms of financial management, I actually did better this week than...
(Version française plus bas)Don’t trust figures! In terms of financial management, I actually did better this week than...
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A DAY IN PARADIZE
(Version française plus bas)Yesterday I had the best day ever since our arrival in Ho Chi Minh City- except for our day trip...
(Version française plus bas)Yesterday I had the best day ever since our arrival in Ho Chi Minh City- except for our day trip...
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I’m too fat for Vietnam
It’s true. I’m considered fat here. I’m not fat in Canada, but compared to 99% of the women here in...
It’s true. I’m considered fat here. I’m not fat in Canada, but compared to 99% of the women here in...
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Relationships- Honesty Policy
When the new cast actually got a minute to sit down, get settled, and have a conversation about how we planned on portraying...
When the new cast actually got a minute to sit down, get settled, and have a conversation about how we planned on portraying...
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My First Day of School
In less than two weeks of our arrival, I found myself standing in front of Vietnamese students in a well-respected Saigon...
In less than two weeks of our arrival, I found myself standing in front of Vietnamese students in a well-respected Saigon...
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Job Hunting In Saigon
We’ve been in Saigon for two weeks now, and still no luck on the English teaching job front. Honestly, I didn’t...
We’ve been in Saigon for two weeks now, and still no luck on the English teaching job front. Honestly, I didn’t...
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Mekong Delta Tour
Our new friend Nguyet, who as mentioned before, works in the travel agency downstairs at our guest house, was invited on a tour...
Our new friend Nguyet, who as mentioned before, works in the travel agency downstairs at our guest house, was invited on a tour...
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Cutting down water costs
(Version française plus bas)Not only does buying water bottles after water bottles make me feel bad for the environment, it...
(Version française plus bas)Not only does buying water bottles after water bottles make me feel bad for the environment, it...
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Pollution, oh là là!
(Version Française plus bas)Ho Chi Minh City is one of the 10 most polluted cities in the world (data from 2007). Wow! Not...
(Version Française plus bas)Ho Chi Minh City is one of the 10 most polluted cities in the world (data from 2007). Wow! Not...
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What’s wrong with this picture?
Take a look for yourself:This is a typical power line pole in Saigon. As you can see, it’s much different from the...
Take a look for yourself:This is a typical power line pole in Saigon. As you can see, it’s much different from the...
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How broke is Kris this week?
I am always telling people how cheap it can be to travel, especially in Asia, but often I don’t think people understand...
I am always telling people how cheap it can be to travel, especially in Asia, but often I don’t think people understand...
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A Little Piece of Turkey…. In Vietnam.
It’s so nice to know that whenever I begin to miss Turkey, I can walk about 20 meters down the street and feel right at...
It’s so nice to know that whenever I begin to miss Turkey, I can walk about 20 meters down the street and feel right at...
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Making friends in Vietnam
One of the main points of this whole Jet Set Zero experience is when you are in one place for a long period of time, you will...
One of the main points of this whole Jet Set Zero experience is when you are in one place for a long period of time, you will...
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Cash Money! I’m a baller! (No, not really….)
The problem with Vietnamese dong is that it is extremely inflated, the exchange rate is about 17,700 dong to the dollar. When...
The problem with Vietnamese dong is that it is extremely inflated, the exchange rate is about 17,700 dong to the dollar. When...
