Ho Chi Minh has plenty of opportunities for locals and expats to try its culinary treasure: Pho. While there are plenty of options available, there are some places that exceed expectations in Vietnam’s largest southern city.
Vietnam has had one of the best responses to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Sharing a border with the most affected country of the outbreak has meant Vietnam has had to introduce strict measures as a precaution. How has Vietnam managed the coronavirus?
In an effort to make it easier to track and tax workers here, the government has decided to implement a few changes to the Vietnamese tourist visa. As of the 1st of July...
Vietnam has taken a more hands-on role in the tech industry in the past few years. It’s slowly becoming one of the major suppliers for major tech companies around the world. Products, like Google’s Pixel phones, have shifted production away from China to be made in Vietnam - a small victory thanks to the ongoing trade war between America and China.
Vietnam is full of overwhelming offers. The amazing food, the cheap experiences, the sights to see; your phone’s network provider is no exception. Which Vietnamese network should you choose? There are several networks in Vietnam, which are all unsurprisingly cheap. It’s easy to pay a tenth of the cost of what is expected in the US, but still, end your month with plenty of data to spare.
Living in Saigon can be pleasant for the most part, but there are occasions when it feels like you’re in a love-hate relationship. However, with some retail therapy, you’ll be able to make your time here mostly pleasant.
This travel itinerary is a rough guide of what a day in Saigon could look like. Optional detours and sights will be offered to suit your individual needs. So let’s begin!
Vietnamese art has traditionally been focused on the country’s history and culture in concrete terms. The advent of graphic tablets and tools have enabled artists to create more abstract images which fully express the attitudes of the people – sometimes with dramatic results...
There's a reason why Starbucks has struggled in Vietnam - South East Asia's major coffee producing nation. Vietnam is the region's largest exporter of coffee, and the second largest in the world...
When I first stepped into Vietnam I decided to stay to teach English for three months to recuperate enough money to keep travelling. It has been over two years since then. But why?
Foodies in Saigon have a wide selection of traditional Vietnamese dishes available, and thankfully Vegetarians don’t have to miss out. With its Buddhist roots still alive and well, there are many Vegetarian restaurants to choose from...
Forget the bus or the subway (if it ever even finishes), the best way to travel around Saigon is by motorbike. They’re economical compared to standards of travel set across the US and Europe, and they’re also the most fun way of getting around.