tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332434965347306930.post4629149688771029099..comments2014-05-01T07:24:05.178-07:00Comments on Asia Explorer's Notes: 19-22 April 2010 - Ho Chi Minh (Saigon), VietnamAnastassiyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070248244340150283noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332434965347306930.post-86809811073079012042013-12-08T12:29:32.227-08:002013-12-08T12:29:32.227-08:00Interesting stories - plus excellent eye especiall...Interesting stories - plus excellent eye especially for indoor architecture. I've never been there but... as you've started - I'm at the point I'm not sure if I'll miss it... ;)Marian Majikhttp://www.marianmajik.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332434965347306930.post-27186721971919634922012-07-28T18:50:33.123-07:002012-07-28T18:50:33.123-07:00Awesome article. Loved it. Brought back so many ni...Awesome article. Loved it. Brought back so many nice memories of HCMC. Thanks! Loved your pics too...Arpanhttp://www.goodoldboots.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332434965347306930.post-17257190574413227242012-04-04T00:58:10.860-07:002012-04-04T00:58:10.860-07:00RinC, thank you for your comment! (I'll correc...RinC, thank you for your comment! (I'll correct the name of the market). And I agree, Vietnamese food is delicious!Anastassiyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11070248244340150283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332434965347306930.post-2537711115078407842012-04-02T02:31:09.287-07:002012-04-02T02:31:09.287-07:00hallo, i come from Vietnam. Now i'm living in ...hallo, i come from Vietnam. Now i'm living in Germany, watching your fotos makes me miss Vn so much. One thing i think you should change is: "Ben Thanh Market", not "Ben Tanh Market" :).<br />About Traffics: really interesting :)). i really like it. As i think, "nearly" none of tourists are injured. It's chaotic, but people usually drive slowly [certainly, there are some exceptions]. in Vietnam, IT IS REALLY DANGEROUS when you go on highway! Please Remember!!<br />Yes!! there are many cases about cyclos snatching stuff! However, it would be no problems about carrying DSLR to shoot, just pay a little attention about your stuff.<br />For prospective tourists, 2 things you should try: Cafe and Food!! Talking about HCM city/Saigon, we talk about them.<br />Cheers ;-)RinChttps://www.facebook.com/rinc.nguyennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332434965347306930.post-59074082476038674332012-03-04T13:25:46.285-08:002012-03-04T13:25:46.285-08:00Yep, no problems, just use the common sense and ca...Yep, no problems, just use the common sense and care and your camera will be safe. As for mosquitos, we always used anti-mosquito cream and were not bothered. These creams usually smell quite annoying but it's worth for not being biten.Anastassiyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11070248244340150283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332434965347306930.post-42994886602014907002012-03-04T10:38:13.310-08:002012-03-04T10:38:13.310-08:00Nice report We are travelling to Ho cho Minh and o...Nice report We are travelling to Ho cho Minh and on to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Its comforting to read that there was no problem with carrying the Dslr camera .I would love to take picture with my new Dslr.Any mosquitos problem in April because We will be there in April 2012.<br />Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332434965347306930.post-77360039185036343622012-01-24T11:28:52.131-08:002012-01-24T11:28:52.131-08:00I haven't heard any scary story about cyclos s...I haven't heard any scary story about cyclos snatchig stuff but I would expect that in any country, I guess. Tourists are always visible and are an easy target. I always kept my camera either around my neck and holding the body with my hands or inside the bag, cross-body. I did not face with even an attempt to steal, nor I saw anything like that. Good luck and happy travels!Anastassiyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11070248244340150283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332434965347306930.post-36454978869450702322012-01-23T13:23:05.647-08:002012-01-23T13:23:05.647-08:00My aunt warned me about Viet on cyclos just snatch...My aunt warned me about Viet on cyclos just snatching stuff off tourists literally the jewelery off their necks and their handbags. How did you manage to "blend in" and not get your expensive camera stolen? I was going to take my DSLR but now I'm thinking I"ll take my cheapo point and shoot. any tips of not getting my camera yanked off of me by a cyclo?<br />Man reading it pisses me off, I thought my aunt was exaggerating. Now I'm reading these stories on forums. I guess I'll have to leave my jewelery at home and dress like a bum.<br />imnotarunner at gmail dot com<br />much thanks!anita b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12166985269684902571noreply@blogger.com