more on eating and ... eating..?

It seems like all i do in Vietnam is drift from one cafe to the next restaurant .. and of course write music and practice piano (that's regardless anyways!).So a few more places I would recommend:1. Traditional style Vietnamese - Din Ky Restaurant - 137C Nguyen Trai St. This is also a shopping strip with quite a few nice stores such as Schu (for shoes) and Valenciani (a bit of a hit and miss with dresses and accessories but some real gems in there). Zen plaza is also on Nguyen Trai st but i never seem to find anything in there.2. cafe-style food/drinks - Cafe Terrace - beautiful decor, also partnered...

Places to go and things to do in Vietnam ...

Today was our press conference for 'Love Heart' 2010 - Heart Reach Australia show for July 31st at the New World Hotel, Saigon. I have to say it was gruelling and frustrating at the same time because as much as i tried to speak in Vietnamese, there are still holes in my expression and couldn't get enough across. Of course we had a translator but i want to be able to do it without assistance (something to strive for eh? :D) Amidst recording and writing music, I've been able to eat and do a few things so I thought i'd share for people who are wanting to go to vietnam:1. For beef jerky, dried jackfruit...

Vietnam in July!

Hellooooo everyone!It's beeen aggessss since i've written a blog entry. Of course, the excuse is always things have been so hectic .. but i really should reflect sometimes. Like how people go to church and reflect. I use to write a hell of a lot more and miss it actually!So i'm in Vietnam right now for the 2nd time this year. An almost 1 month stint this time and wow, i'm soaking in more of the vietnamese culture.The crazy clashes and juxtaposition of the poor and rich is much more inherent. You see Audi Q7s, S class Mercedes, BMW coupes, even Porsche Cayennes pretty much everywhere ... amidst...