It will soon be the month of October, and for many of us it will just be another month naturally coming by, but for Christopher Jen Kin of Salinas, California he says, “I'm expecting [Vietnam] to be a life-changing trip." Jen Kin, 31, is a dental graduate of University of the Pacific in San Francisco. He divides his time between his dental practice and teaching dental students … [Read more...] about Salinas Dentist Ready For A New Journey
Vietnamese Are Not Innovative
Folks in Vietnam are very entrepreneurial. Anyone who visits the country can testify to this fact as they see the cities being filled with street vendors and small shops. Except the very studious students whom dream to be hired by various foreign companies, almost every family has their own business. Please note that "owning a business" in Vietnam does not carry the same image … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Are Not Innovative
Complete guide to using your iPhone and Droid in Vietnam [Techie in Vietnam]
It’s a warm Saturday afternoon in Saigon. I’m roaming the street, unusually confident in this maze of a city. How? I’m rocking Google Maps using Viettel’s 3G network on my iPhone 4. You can, too. Here’s the complete guide to using your smartphone on the next trip back to the motherland. Preparation 1. Jailbreak your phone: If you own an Android device, no jail-breaking is … [Read more...] about Complete guide to using your iPhone and Droid in Vietnam [Techie in Vietnam]
Please Do Not Eat the Wildlife
There are many Vietnamese dishes that stray from the American mainstream of meats like beef, chicken, pork, and fishes like salmon and tuna. These exotic dishes are of course, delicious, but you have to admit there are some dishes that make even American-born Vietnamese cringe. We all know the “scary” boiled duck egg with the tiny fetus still growing inside of it, known as … [Read more...] about Please Do Not Eat the Wildlife
Chu Cuoi, the Moon Man Folktale
Tet Trung Thu is quickly approaching and according to Vietnamese folktales and tradition it is a time for celebration. During this time, families will get together just for the sake of being together and enjoying the season. Parents who normally work full time and hardly get to see their children, will take time off and spend more time with their children by making paper … [Read more...] about Chu Cuoi, the Moon Man Folktale