Travelfish correspondent Angela Schonberg

Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Angela, the daughter of a fisherman and an astronomer, grew up on a nice stretch of land just north of Seattle, Washington. A well-mannered young woman, she excels at being on time and bartering. When she isn’t trying to solve the Millennium Prize Problems, she’s tweeting at @AngelaSchonberg and sharing her traveling adventures on the Internet.
Website: http://www.angelaschonberg.com/

Posts by Angela Schonberg:

• Review: Lang Nuong Nam Bo

  First published: 23 May 2012
  

  Just a short trip from the backpacker area of Pham Ngu Lao, extremely large Lang Nuong Nam Bo sits off the main road down a long, wide alley. Set in an area that is rarely visited by tourists, you may feel like you’re in a different city when you find the restaurant even though you’re … read the full post

• Things to do in Mui Ne

  First published: 23 May 2012
  

  Everyone needs to get away from the city from time to time and a beach weekend is a great way to escape. The only problem is that once you’ve stayed a couple days at the beach you might get a little bored; if, however, you head to Mui Ne for a beach retreat you’re in … read the full post

• Saigon 24-hour stores

  First published: 21 May 2012
  

  While Saigon is an easy place to enjoy a good walking tour, it may by no means be an easy walk; things can get hot and you may end up frantically searching for something to drink. If you happen to be in one of the tourist areas of the city you’ll find no shortage of … read the full post

• Saigon tra

  First published: 18 May 2012
  

  Back when I used to live in the Western world I grew used to the fact that if I visited a restaurant I would be able to get a free glass of water with my meal. In fact, I grew so accustomed to it that you could probably say I took it for granted. But … read the full post

• Saigon street food: chao

  First published: 16 May 2012
  

  On the streets of Saigon you won’t have to look far to find someone selling food from a cart. From noodle dishes to sandwiches, you can find almost anything but you may find that soups dominate the landscape of HCMC’s street food. This might not be much of a surprise since pho is the most … read the full post

• Review: L’Usine in Saigon

  First published: 15 May 2012
  

  Tucked away down a tight alley in the heart of Saigon, one of the city’s most pleasant cafes perches in an upstairs loft. Only a short walk from most of the city’s major sites, like the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Saigon Opera House, L’Usine is a quiet oasis. Although it’s on the major shopping … read the full post

• Saigon street food: Mi xao

  First published: 10 May 2012
  

  As an avid fan of Saigon’s street food scene, I try to encourage everyone who visits the city to try at least one dish on the streets; but I’m not kidding myself, street food can be a little scary. Before most people come to the country one of their friends or someone on a travel … read the full post

• Saigon’s must-see places of worship

  First published: 09 May 2012
  

  Saigon has no shortage of places of worship; some of these temples, pagodas, and churches are among the oldest sites in the city while others are worth a stop for a quick shot of local culture. If you have time to spare, when you’re not running off to Cu Chi or the Mekong, here are … read the full post

• Review: Barbecue Garden in Saigon

  First published: 04 May 2012
  

  Within walking distance of many of Saigon’s more popular sites, such as Ben Thanh Market and Notre Dame Cathedral, barbecue restaurant Barbecue Garden is located in a surprisingly peaceful spot considering it is in the middle of some prime real estate. Barbecue Garden isn’t a fancy looking spot; it’s about a hundred tables on an … read the full post

• Saigon’s Hem 71

  First published: 01 May 2012
  

  Saigon has street food on every corner and restaurants down every street and tight dark alley; some alleys have seemingly nothing but restaurants, not just local hole-in-the-wall spots but pleasant new restaurants. One such alley, filled with higher end eats, is 71 Mac Thi Buoi. Also known as Hem 71, the alley in the middle … read the full post