Shady people love to take advantage of tourists, and if you’re not careful, it’s easy to become a victim.  A vacation can go downhill in a hurry when you find yourself the victim of fraud. Even if your trip goes smoothly, you may return rested and relaxed only to review your finances and realize you’ve...Read More

Despite numerous ups and downs of the economy, and also the drastic changes to the socio-economic landscape in HCMC, there is a special market that has maintained its special traits for decades.  When it comes to Ho Chi Minh City, tourists might know magnificent architectural works like Notre Dame Cathedral and The Reunification Palace. Saigon...Read More

Use your sweet tooth to find your next destination!  There are times when we all have an almost inevitable desire of having a delicious dessert. That might be because the hormones of happiness are increased by consuming sugared goods. A dessert can be any food which can satisfy your craving of having something sweet: from...Read More

It you’re planning on traveling to Vietnam, the one sandwich you will hear about and will not want to miss is the Banh Mi. This iconic sandwich has been consistently ranked as one of the best sandwiches in the world. Undoudtedly, banh mi is one of Vietnam’s greatest culinary gifts to the world, and there...Read More

Located on the coast 100 kilometers south east of Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau is a popular weekend getaway for Saigonese to escape the heat and stresses of the big city. The city enjoys a spectacular location on a peninsula, with ocean on three sides, sandy beaches and many coastal activities; the light and...Read More

Coming up with a plan for New Year’s Eve in Ho Chi Minh City  New Year’s Eve is the last hurrah of the holiday season. People throughout the world hit the streets in order to enjoy the day. Their goal is to celebrate life and to watch one year end and another begin. It is...Read More

The best ‘Phở’ stands in Ho Chi Minh City  What list of Vietnamese cuisine would be complete without Phở? 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. This simple staple consisting of a salty broth, fresh...Read More

Relax at the best bars in Ho Chi Minh City  After a long hard week at work, one of the best things to do is spend either Friday night or Saturday night out. There is tendency for the young to go to the bars to chill out, grab a drink and relax in Ho Chi...Read More

Must-stay boutique hotels in Ho Chi Minh City  While Ho Chi Minh City offers accommodations ranging from luxurious chain properties to budget options for backpackers, there are a select amount of boutique hotels. The intimacy of chic design, interesting architecture and urban locales are big contributors to the underground appeal of boutique hotels. These anti-chain...Read More

Must-see attractions in Ho Chi Minh City  It’s a big world out of there- so big that it can be daunting to decide what destinations to visit in the course of a lifetime. From natural wonders to man-made masterpieces, from wildlife to cityscapes, the choices are seemingly endless. Don’t let indecision let you down, or...Read More