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Latest Posts

• Greedy Landlords & Flying Karezzas

  

  Most ex-pat bloggers in Vietnam eventually write a post about the trials and tribulations of trying to find a fair landlord and stress-free living arrangements. I haven’t done so yet, unless you count a flurry of angry tweets I sent out as I was trying to move out of my last place in District 5. I should

• Wine-colored sunset

  

  Enjoying a serviceable Chilean Carmenere-Cabernet at Salt & Pepper while enjoying a mild, peaceful early evening in The Crescent. I don’t need rose-colored glasses when I’m quaffing with Quỳnh. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone Location:The Crescent,District 7,Ho Chi Minh City

• Is this an ancient Vietnamese warrior shield?

  

  A free beer (or standard beverage of choice) to anyone who can enlighten me as to what this is, found in the deepest, darkest recesses of my school grounds. If you’re under 18, or my student, I’ll be extra nice to you for a week, instead. Posted via email from RockPortrait in Vietnam

• VAS Film Competition

  

  It’s the first day back at school for me, and my Grade 9 students were very keen to show me some films that their classmates had made. They showed me four on Youtube, and the best (in my opinion) is this first one. I love the story, message, acting and photography. Well done, students! I loved to

• Eight hours, then Da Lat

  

  After a long eight hours on the road from Saigon, punctuated by coffee and lunch stops, we finally arrived in beautiful Da Lat. It’s my first time here and first impression is of a beautiful, clean, French-influenced town in a valley. The weather is perfect, with a mild breeze and gorgeous blue skies. I’m guessing the temperature