We asked our tour guide on tips on how to navigate the traffic in Hanoi by foot. He gave us three options.How to cross the street?Option 1. Close your eyes. Just walk and pray.Option 2. Wear shades and use a stick while crossing the street. The vehicles will avoid you.Option 3. Fly if you can.Another … Continue reading Hanoi, Vietnam: Quang’s Guide to Crossing the Street
Honesty is good for Business
There are several foreign exchange counters at the NAIA Terminal 3. But this incident made us choose the same money changer all the time regardless of their exchange rate. In one of our travels we brought 20,000 pesos with us. The 10,000 was changed to the foreign currency while we kept the other half to … Continue reading Honesty is good for Business
Blog like Seth
I haven't read any Seth Godin book... yet. But I heard about him. I also read about him and I sometimes read his blog. I am puzzled by how he writes everyday in his blog. I wonder how it does that. I can't imagine how one can write everyday. Especially someone like him who is … Continue reading Blog like Seth
The Unwish List
One of my money saving trick is making an Unwish List. Basically, the Unwish List is the exact opposite of a Wish List. The Unwish List is a list of things I will not buy... yet. Not spending is the sure way to save. But everywhere you go and look encourages you to spend. I … Continue reading The Unwish List
No Internet, No Problem
I realized that I no longer need to turn on mobile roaming or to buy a local sim so that I can access the internet when I'm abroad. The free internet at the hotel, coffee shops, restaurants, and public areas are enough so I can be connected. You don't have to be connected every time. … Continue reading No Internet, No Problem
Hanoi, Vietnam: First Impressions
Here are my first impressions of Hanoi, Vietnam. I did very little research on the place except for the running event I will be joining on Sunday. So it will be another adventure... 1. Modern infrastructures are rising. The airport is big, clean and organized. The highways are very wide. Not many skyscrapers... yet. 2. … Continue reading Hanoi, Vietnam: First Impressions
A (Four) Million Dreams
It's my first time to visit Vietnam. I'll be running a half marathon at the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon on Sunday. I had my Philippine Peso changed to Vietnamese Dong. With the current conversion rate, I should be getting 4 Million Dong!!! However, the money changer only have 3.5 Million Dong. I complained! "All my … Continue reading A (Four) Million Dreams
Give Up to Move Up
This year I told myself to give up gaming so I can have more productive time. Last year, I really got hooked playing Civ 5 that I spend hours trying out every character in the game. I also played other titles. All in all, I think I spent 3-4 months of gaming in 2017. I … Continue reading Give Up to Move Up
Starting Again
I wanted this blog to be simple. Nothing fancy. No ads. No pop-ups. No pressure. No photos also. All words. Unless it is really necessary to add some media like photos or videos. I have changed the template to be very minimal. I like how it looks now. I also deleted some old posts and … Continue reading Starting Again
I’m Back
I have been wanting to write again. Like really write. Not because I have to but because I want to. And write whatever and whenever. Not because I am paid to do so or because I have a deadline to meet. I just want to write freely. Without regard if someone really reads it or … Continue reading I’m Back