Traveling is so much more than just visiting the touristy highlights. While the must-see attractions are always fun, be sure to find the time for some of the little known or less documented spots too.   Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is Vietnam in high gear. To travel to Ho Chi Minh...Read More

A few of their favorites to kick-start your sweet, sweet adventures.   Cake! Show me a person that doesn’t like cake and I will show you a liar or a fool. There’s nothing more temping than the smell of freshly baked breads and cookies. The alluring scent of these goodies provide a respite from the...Read More

The phrase “street food”often conjures up images of strange meat and indecipherable signs in faraway lands, but it’s also known as being regional, cheap, and easy to eat. Traveling often as a vegetarian isn’t always simple, but sniffing out the best non-meat street foods has been wildly satisfying, especially while traveling with carnivorous companions who...Read More

Sticky rice is a common food made from sticky glutinous rice steamed or cooked – a rustic dish which is very prevalent in many Asian countries. Vietnam is an agricultural country with the major crop is water rice. There are many varieties of rice, and sticky rice is a specialty of Vietnam. With glutinous rice,...Read More

Travel around the world, I’d rather eat my way through it.   When it comes to traveling, most people play it safe. The more exotic or different the place is, the safer people tend to become with their food choices. We believe that one of the best ways to experience the local food and culture...Read More

So, you touch down in a foreigner city, eager to hit the coolest bars and restaurants, looking to get a real sense of a destination through its cuisine and dining culture. But where do you start? Often the sheer volume of choice and fickle nature of dining trends can make choosing a memorable restaurant a...Read More

‘Looking for affordable, high quality and immerse accommodation while you travel? Then Airbnb is for you!’   Most travelers primarily sue hotels and hostels for accommodation. However, that is quickly changing. Especially with other options out there like Couchsurfing and Airbnb where you can stay somewhere cozier, homier and sometimes cheaper than a hotel or...Read More

1.Bargaining in Vietnam To bargain in Western countries while shopping is not a common act, but in Southeast Asia, it is. Especially, if you are a foreigner because generally you will be quoted a higher price in markets. There is no doubt that in most Southeast Asian countries, most people usually show an unfair treatment...Read More

There is no doubt that Vietnam has become one of the top destinations in South-East Asia for all kinds of travelers around the world. It has a distinctly peaceful vibe to it, a relaxing that should feel strange given the contrast buzzing of scooters and local chatter on the streets. All the same, it’s incredibly...Read More

What list of Vietnamese cuisine would be complete without pho? It is almost impossible to walk a block in Vietnam’s major cities without bumping into a crowd of hungry patrons slurping noodles at a makeshift pho stand. No matter what time of the day, a steaming bowl of pho is never hard to find in...Read More

There is no love sincerer than the love of food.   If you planning a journey is exciting and delightful, but also leaves you in a state of bewilderment, when it comes to food. whether it’s a planned long journey or a short outing to a mesmerizing visitor destination, one of the biggest things is...Read More

1.Bun rieu Vietnam is a land of noodle soups, and many enjoy at least one bowl of noodle a day, some, maybe even a few. The broth in bun rieu is made from a crab base stock, and another key ingredient are tomatoes, which create a broth that’s slightly seafood tasting, yet has a beautiful...Read More

Food and travel, one of life’s great experience intersections. Although we enjoy our share of refined cuisine and elaborate meals at restaurants, it’s often our street food quests – raw on-the-ground journeys that convey authenticity – that yield some of life’s most revealing moments and enlighten us in unexpected ways. Food generally serves as a...Read More

Vietnam’s markets are the center of local life. This is especially true in a big city like Ho Chi Minh. Visiting a Ho Chi Minh market while you’re traveling through southern Vietnam is a must. Where else can you try traditional food, people watch, pick up legitimately cool souvenirs, and take amazing photos all in...Read More

A flea market is a type of portable mini mall or an offline marketplace that rents space to people who want to sell or barter products. The flea market is set up for a stipulated period of time. Used goods, low-quality items, high-quality items, antique items, handcrafted items… are commonly sold. Flea markets are a...Read More

 Ho Chi Minh City offers diners a wealth of choice in cuisines. In addition to the obvious plethora of Vietnamese restaurants, cuisines from many countries are readily available throughout the city. There has a long history of Chinese people living here and of course Cholon, Saigon’s Chinatown, is testament to that. In fact, the city...Read More

If you are a food lover and your goal is to visit all of the countries which have the great food, don’t hesitate to go to Vietnam – the homeland of Pho. The cuisine in Vietnam is so different from North to South and there is always a balance between meats, herbs and vegetable and...Read More

The right breakfast foods can help you concentrate, give you strength – even help you maintain a healthy weight.   Apart from the normal street food tour, there are special tastes that are perfect if you have them in the early morning. Wake up early and see a community come to life, and soak in...Read More

You’re coming to Vietnam – you’ve read about the street food, you’ve heard about the street food, but will you try? You may be on your way here, telling yourself “Of course, I’ll try it!”. But to be honest, upon first arrival, you may become wary of what you’ll actually try. There’s not likely to...Read More

In the past, many people traveled to visit their families, attend a celebration such as a wedding, birthday or religious ceremonies or to enjoy a few days of quiet and relaxation at some places away from home. In the last decade, there is an emerging another exciting reason to travel – to discover and taste...Read More