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Farewells.
There have been sweet hellos in recent months. But there are also some farewells. Earlier we had a farewell dinner for Er (girl next to me in the photo), who has been working across the corridor as part of the business news channel. She’s moving to Canada with her husband. I remember meeting them when […]
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The last five weeks
A whirlwind of a month (June 2018). Concluding it with something I’m proud of. I put myself in a room filled with many gay men. I’m not talking about a sauna. I’m talking about volunteering for a local organization that helps fight the stigma against HIV/AIDS. Here’s our group shot from last Saturday at our […]
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Day 3 in HCMC: The Mekong
Something new this time. The Mekong River! On today’s itinerary: Super Early Breakfast at Phó 24 Mekong Delta Day Tour Dinner at Barbecue Garden Saigon Centre (again) Milk Bubble Tea at Tea.Live
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Don Don Donki opens in Tanjong Pagar
The “Japan Discount King” Don Don Donki opened its doors in Tanjong Pagar last week. It’s near the office… so it’s a new hangout place I guess? Lol. To buy stuff that I likely don’t need. My eyes just wander.
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Day 2 in HCMC: The Tunnels
It’s not raining like yesterday! On today’s itinerary: Brunch at L’Usine Café Ben Thanh Market Cu Chi Tunnels Dinner at Vy Da Quan Saigon Skydeck Saigon Centre Day 1 stuff here.
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Day 1 in HCMC: The City
The family has arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam! This is our fifth Southeast Asian country the last five years after Cambodia (2013), Singapore (2014, 2016), Thailand (2015), and Malaysia (2017). First order of business: PHÓ! Day 1 Checklist: Special Beef Bowl Phó at Phó 24 Reunification Palace (State Rooms, Bunker) Norodom Palace (Interactive […]
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Hello again, Saigon!
Rushed to Changi Airport earlier to catch VN 654 to Ho Chi Minh City! It’s the first time I got to use Terminal 4 (and not just visit it for a tour…) It’s also the first time I flew on Vietnam Airlines. My family flies in tomorrow morning from Manila. This is the first time […]
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A message from May 30, 2018
Hoping Future George and Future AR will remember this one night at Tanjong Pagar Centre. And a bonus video taken on May 31, 2018.
George in Singapore 