“If you are cold, tea will warm you; If you are too heated, it will cool you; If you are depressed, it will cheer you; If you are excited, it will calm you.” (William Ewart Glastone) And if you ever wish to find a sliver of peace in the emerging city of Saigon, tea will […]
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Saigon’s Coolest Rooftop and Sky Bars
Saigon is one of the fastest developing cities of Vietnam and nothing is more telling of this characteristic than the many skyscrapers around the city. There are also many bars located on the rooftops of these buildings that promise partygoers a great night with a fantastic view. If you are looking for a place to […]
The Cost of Living in Saigon – From Budget to Luxury Living
When considering moving to Vietnam for a few months or weeks, one of the first things you’ll want to know more about is the cost of living. Since each city in Vietnam is slightly different, we’re taking a closer look at what it costs to live in Ho Chi Minh City in this article. General […]
The Cost of Living in Saigon – The Low-Down on What it Costs to Live in Saigon
When considering moving to Vietnam for a few months or weeks, one of the first things you’ll want to know more about is the cost of living. Since each city in Vietnam is slightly different, we’re taking a closer look at what it costs to live in Ho Chi Minh City in this article. General […]
Romantic Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City for a Delicious Date
Fine dining and dating are not new acquaintances but maybe the country of Vietnam is a little new to you. Experience a fancy local restaurant when you travel and you won’t regret treating your date. On top of that, you’ll get to satisfy your curiosity about street food in a beautiful environment with chairs that […]
Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Saigon: Where to Celebrate? (For All Budgets!)
Christmas Time 1. The Pham The Hien Catholicity Neighborhood “Where should I celebrate Christmas?” If you ask me this question, the Catholicity neighborhood on Pham The Hien street is my answer. During “the most wonderful time of the year”, the whole street is decorated with sparkling lights, marvelous caves, breath-taking Christmas trees, and a gigantic […]
Guide to Vietnamese Wedding Ceremonies in Ho Chi Minh City
Are you getting married to a Vietnamese man or woman? Did you just receive an invitation to join the ceremony of your friend’s wedding in Ho Chi Minh City? If yes, you will need to have a little knowledge under your belt before the wedding ceremony. If you want to know more about the customs […]
The Most Beautiful Coastal Roads in Vietnam (from Saigon to Hue)
Vietnam is an S-shaped country with a coastline of 3,260 kilometers in length. Tourists can travel across Vietnam with many forms of transportations such as airplane, bus, boat, or motorbike. Among these options, riding a motorbike through the whole country along the coastline is the most wonderful experience. Many young Vietnamese people and foreign tourists […]
Travel around Saigon by Bus (Saigon Buses 101)
Getting On Buses in Saigon Saigon is a busy city with 160 bus lines and over 2,000 stops. Therefore, to avoid being “terrorized” by hundreds of similar buses in this city, first, you need to determine your bus number. Look at the right side of the bus, can you see a circle with a number […]