My life as… a bus driver

From dodging erratic motorcyclists to transporting live animals, the life of a bus driver is never boring The job of a bus driver in Saigon has long been one of the most stressful and hazardous gigs in town. If staying on schedule or fighting through traffic or remaining in a seated position for hours doesn’t get … Read more

My life as… a mobile blade sharpening man

Meet the mobile blade sharpening man “He’s one of the few left in Saigon; there’s no use for them anymore,” says 67-year-old Thuy pointing to the old man sharpening her kitchen cleaver. “I’ve been using him since I was young. Today’s society is wasteful. The young people now use something once or twice and then … Read more