Proof of Life

It’s been a while, I know. Two years, in fact. In my defence, I had a lot on my plate! Through a quirk of fate and connections, in September.

7 years ago

Ice, Unicorns and Many Levels of Hell

It has been an unbearably stinking-hot few weeks in Ho Chi Minh City. So I came up with a cunning plan to stay cool last weekend: a family day.

10 years ago

The Pho Burger at Relish & Sons

“It sounds weird to me,” said my Vietnamese phở expert when I first mentioned the concept of a pho burger. With the proper Vietnamese pronunciation, the pho burger sounds.

10 years ago

Tet 2016

Eight years ago a dishy stranger crashed my office Tet party, saving me from the drunken and lecherous advances of my boss. I never expected to see the guy.

10 years ago

Happy New Year From Ho Chi Minh City!

Happy New Year from Ho Chi Minh City

10 years ago

Summer Series: Tao Dan Park in Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon’s Parrot Club meets at Tao Dan Park’s bird cafe on Sundays at 9am. This discovery made us love Tao Dan Park even more. The highlight of the park.

11 years ago

Summer Series: Van Thanh Park in Ho Chi Minh City

Van Thanh Park is one of Ho Chi Minh City’s best-kept secrets. It’s one of several state-run “tourist parks” in Saigon, which all contain photogenic and nostalgic Ye Olde.

11 years ago

From Baby To Boy In 12 Quick Months

My sweet little baby boy, our surprise second child, is 1. His new crew-cut and walking skills make him seem more boy than baby, as does his emerging personality..

11 years ago