I'm the youngest guy in my family so everyone always keeps their eyes on me wherever I am and I might just be a bit spoilt. Yes, I feel like that sometimes. 
My dad passed away four years ago, my eldest sister 3 years ago, so I've experienced a lot of sadness and happiness in my life, which have had a deep impact.
Living away from home is not easy for me. Of course I have good friends and they are on my side most of my time but I need more than that. I need the care of family like other people have. That's why I always feel great going back home for my holidays, talking to everyone in the family, going out with my good friends whom I've known for years. I love all of them, they make me laugh all the time when we are out or on the phone.
Living in Hanoi is still not easy for me as I still can't get into the Hanoian life style. The food here is a problem sometimes, too. Another reason is that my Vietnamese accent makes people think I come from overseas and they rip me off lots. I've tried really hard to be part of Hanoi but have not been able to in someways. I have a nice job, my bosses love me and my staff seem to be happy even though I can be moody.
Do not be surprised if you see me on the street in strange, moody clothes. That's me, Tu.
Her performances last three hours with some breaks, between 6pm and 9pm. The fantastic band of three Vietnamese musicians and David, a bass guitarist from Melbourne enhanced Julian's voice up to another level. The whole bar seemed to have a good time enjoying her voice and started dancing at the end of the show. This is a good place for a weekend break to have a wine or beer and some free finger food in beautiful surroundings.
If you are interested in hiring Julian to sing, email the following address 
We prefer to have a small group to ensure better quality, meaning everyone can try to make their own dishes and then they try all of their labor. After the lesson, the restaurant served them a special meal which the chef had prepared. 
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This is a BYO BBQ party and people seemed happy with this idea. We provided food including grilled prawns with butter and garlic, fish kebabs, grilled beef with sate, chilli and lemongrass, grilled pork done the Russian way, grilled chicken wings and chicken meat.
There are varieties of salad choices such as mango salad with shrimp, green papaya and prawn salad, dry beef salad with papaya and carrot and a mixed green salad. Fresh spring rolls with fish, shrimp, herbs and noodles, and vegetarian fresh spring rolls.
Funky music was on for whole night, a mix of Vietnamese love songs and rap and hip hop. 
Beers and wine are opened nonstop and everyone seemed quite merry at the end of the party and I hope they had a good time at our place and wishing to see them again in our next party. 
Thanks to Liz and Pam for coming to Viet Nam and discovering my country and also thanks to everybody for coming to the party.
Vietnam has been a French colony, and partly under American administration. Hanoi is one city which had lots of damage in past wars. We love peace and we have actually tried our best to build up the city that won the city of peace award from UNESCO last year. Since independence, Hanoi has improved so fast. Vietnam is continuing to open and wants everyone of all countries to come and invest. That past is not all forgotten here but we want a better world of peace and happiness.
Two days ago, on 1o October, Hanoians celebrated 995 years of history (the old name, Thang Long, means Flying Dragon), and lots of people came to Hanoi during this really special event to remember and imagine how this old and great city once was.
If you ever want a job that is hard work with shit pay, become a Street Porter. I have talked to quite a few men and women in this job and I can't believe that they do so much for so little money. They carry hundreds of kgs of different things everyday from water cans, rice bags, TVs and fridges to fruits from one place to another. Sometimes they might have to pay to their customers if they break the item they're carrying.
Having limited experience and education blocks their progress in life. They risk their life for small and instant money which could help their family and themselves and for the next generation. It's no wonder that many people who do this job develop physical problems which can affect the quality of life of their children as well.
Relaxing on the beach on a sun - chair or in private in a gazebo for an Asian massage is another service supplied at the Sailing Club. 
For further information, do not hesitate to contact the club on the following telephone number (84)(58) 826528 - 524628 or check their website 
I arrived in Saigon safely at 12 am with things still happening as usual. People are so friendly here and make me feel like like I am at home. Went to Pho 24 in Nguyen Du street for my first breaky but it wasn't as good as i thought, anyway, been there done that.
The food in Ho Chi Minh is great: I love the sweetness of the sugar in most dishes. It makes me think about the japanese stuff that Hanoians use in their dishes. People speak English better and funnier, also, in HCMC. My hotel, the Le Le hotel is great, reasonably priced, basic, clean and has friendly staff.
I met my friends, Liz and Pam, at the airport on such a hot day, but they love the heat. It's late winter now in Australia and pouring rain on their stop in Singapore. Pam couldn't believe the traffic and she doesn't think she would be able to drive in Vietnam. This is not a surprise to me at all.
We went to Nam Giao for lunch at 3pm after they had a short nap. This is a Hue restaurant where the food is fabulous and very cheap, located in a small alley belonging to 136/15 Le Thanh Ton Street (08).8250261. They have another restaurant in 662/19 SuVan Hanh Street(08) 8621203. We spent 120,000Vnd including a few drinks. 
The Mekong delta is a very interesting place to visit. The bus took us to Cai Be and Vinh Long, a three hour journey each way, to visit the floating markets and coconut factory which are very interesting. We bought a few things and some candies which costs nothing but are good to try. You can bargain for a cheap price and this is fun! There are heaps of interesting things made from Coconuts, such as toys, rings, bowls, and ashtrays. We had lunch and enjoyed the traditional performance of one little girl and an old dady who sang some very old traditional stories in the Bonsai garden, then we headed back to Saigon. 
