No Way To Escape
Sometimes I think about how almost impossible it is to commit a crime and not get caught these days. A perfectly calculated crime should…
Category: Everyday Life
Haircut and Streetside Barbers
So much of life in Hanoi takes place in the street: people drink tea, exercise, cook, eat, play, and of course, get their…
Unattended Dog Poop
One of my biggest pet peeves has always been irresponsible dog owners who casually let their dog drop a pile of steaming shit…
The Park of Broken Promises
In the early 2000s, it was announced that a water park would be built inside Tuổi Trẻ park, right next to my house….
Do Good, And Be Smart About It
I think most of us are good at heart — we try to help as much as we can. But at the same…
Life in Hanoi’s Old Apartment Buildings
One of the most distinctive features of Hanoi is these Soviet-style apartment buildings, built between 1960 – 1990: These buildings are modelled after…
My Wave Warrior
A couple of days ago, my bike just refused to start. The ignition button doesn’t work. I had to kick start it. Well……
Public Holiday ?
Today is apparently a public holiday (Hùng King’s festival). I’m only vaguely aware of it. Because it falls on a Sunday, tomorrow (Monday)…
Beautiful Weather for Tet
It’s the 4th day of Tet today. The weather has been unusually nice! We have a clear blue sky, some sunshine, and temperature…
Night Food Cart Sellers
I have dinner really late — usually no sooner than 11 pm, and sometimes 2 am. At this time the only eating options…