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Saigon: around the city

September 8, 2012 By Tamara

vietnam coffee

My initial reasons for coming to Viet Nam were to find a new work contract and tour around a bit. I set up some interviews before I left Korea and went interviewing on Monday and Tuesday. On Monday I got a job offer for probably the most promising job. I was really happy about that.  So basically it only took a day to land a job ( after emailing my resume and contacting … [Read more...]

Bến Thành Market

September 3, 2012 By Tamara

ben thanh market

Before the cooking class we met up at Bến Thành Market . Its one of the most famous stops in Saigon aka Ho Chi Minh City. We of course did a tour of the produce and meat sections and purchased items for our class. I ate some breakfast (noodles) before meeting up with the group. Here is a look at some photos from the market.    condiments for your … [Read more...]

Saigon Cooking School

September 2, 2012 By Tamara

saigon cooking school

If you've been reading up on my travels for awhile you certainly aren't surprised that I joined a cooking class in Ho Chi Minh City!   The  Saigon Cooking School class was really small and consisted of me ( the Jamaican American), an older couple from France, and a young woman from Costa Rica. I love it because it was so small and intimate. I had a really great time at the … [Read more...]

In Transit

August 24, 2012 By Tamara

Hey family!I am currently sitting in the airport waiting to board my flight.Viet Nam awaits me as does a brand new journey to share with everyone.Goodbye Korea! ... Hello Viet Nam :) … [Read more...]

Time Travel

August 13, 2012 By Tamara

Wow! Where has all the time gone??!! I can't believe I haven't posted since the 2nd of August. But if you follow me on twitter, YouTube or Insta gram you have seen many pictures and videos from my trip.  I returned from Thailand yesterday in the early morning hours. Its so good to be back to my little one room. Traveling can get pretty tiring by I love it :) I am blogging … [Read more...]

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