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 […]
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Traditional Cakes of Vietnam (Lunar New Year Edition!)
Vietnam is famous for having one of the most healthy and diversified cuisines in the world. Westerners often think of cake being a sweet dessert but that is not always the case in Vietnam. Accordingly, a bunch of delicious savory cakes can be found throughout the country. These cakes were created a long time ago, […]
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 […]
Traditional Cakes of Vietnam
Vietnam is famous for having one of the most healthy and diversified cuisines in the world. Westerners often think of cake being a sweet dessert but that is not always the case in Vietnam. Accordingly, a bunch of delicious savory cakes can be found throughout the country. These cakes were created a long time ago, […]
Let Christina’s and Ru9 Send You to Cloud 9
In a country where it’s common to sleep on bamboo mats on the floor or extremely firm mattresses, or even on a parked motorbike on the street or a hammock strung between two posts, it’s not an easy undertaking to get people to reconsider their sleeping habits. Despite the challenge, it’s Ru9’s mission to do […]
Top Instagram Accounts You Should Follow For Vietnam Travel Inspiration
Before I visit a new place, I usually go to the app, type the keyword search for information about food to try, hotel reviews, and places to visit. I also love taking clothing inspiration from the fashionable girls around the world so I will know what should I pack for my trip (instead of carrying […]
The Non La – A Cultural Icon of Vietnam
Conical hats and the ao dai are the first things that come to mind when we think about the traditional costume of Vietnam. Although the conical hat is rustic, it is an elegant costume when combined with the ao dai. An interesting fact that you may not know is that the conical hat appeared before […]
Landmark 81 – A Towering Totem to the Confidence of the Vietnamese People
When you think of a city, its architecture and thriving life on the streets comprise a landscape that we as humans are proud to call our own creations. If seen from above, a city is like a living and breathing organism– the buildings are our crown jewels and exclamations of accomplishment. The tallest building is […]
The Conical Hat – A Cultural Icon of Vietnam
Conical hats and the ao dai are the first things that come to mind when we think about the traditional costume of Vietnam. Although the conical hat is rustic, it is an elegant costume when combined with the ao dai. An interesting fact that you may not know is that the conical hat appeared before […]