Ben Thanh Market Guide: What to Eat, Buy and See Ask anyone in Saigon for a market and they will point you to Ben Thanh. More than just a place to shop, this sprawling market in the heart of District … Read More
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Vietnamese Coffee Culture: A Traveler’s Guide to Saigon’s Cafe Scene
Vietnamese Coffee Culture: A Traveler’s Guide to Saigon’s Cafe Scene Coffee is not just a drink in Vietnam – it is a daily ritual, a social habit, and a small, proud art form. For any visitor to Ho Chi Minh … Read More
Christmas & New Year Countdown in District 1: Lights and Celebration
Christmas & New Year Countdown in District 1: Lights and Celebration Ho Chi Minh City may not see snow, but that does not stop it from celebrating Christmas and New Year with real enthusiasm. From late November through the first … Read More
Tet Festival in Saigon: Traditions, Flowers & Festive Atmosphere
Tet Festival in Saigon: Traditions, Flowers & Festive Atmosphere If your trip to Ho Chi Minh City happens to fall during Tet, you are in for something special. Tet (short for Tet Nguyen Dan) is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year … Read More