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• Review: Le Banh Mi, Ho Chi Minh City

  First published: 23 Mar 2013
  

  On nearly every corner in Saigon you’ll find a street cart selling banh mi, or Vietnamese sandwiches. While these are delicious and cheap, sometimes you might hanker after something similar but of a higher quality. While you’ll find a big jump in prices when visiting most sandwich shops in the city, Le Banh Mi offers … read the full post

• Parks in Saigon

  First published: 11 Mar 2013
  

  To outsiders, Saigon is a sprawling, concrete metropolis, but the city does have its share of green spaces scattered about that are very popular with locals. If you happen to be in the mood for a shaded sit, or a quiet stroll, here are a few parks to enjoy free of charge in Ho Chi … read the full post

• Review: Kita Coffee House, Ho Chi Minh City

  First published: 04 Mar 2013
  

  Saigon is no stranger to coffee, you can find someone selling Vietnamese coffee on nearly every street, but that hasn’t stopped the encroachment of a certain international coffee chain, which just recently opened their first shop in District 1. Strangely, people in HCMC were able to find quality coffee before any major chain houses arrived … read the full post

• Vung Tau day trip

  First published: 02 Mar 2013
  

  Southern Vietnam’s coastal city of Vung Tau makes for an interesting, easy and cheap daytrip from Saigon — go by hydrofoil, see the sights, have a splash at the beach and enjoy the food. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it. To make Vung Tau and back in a day, travel by hydrofoil. … read the full post

• Vung Tau’s Ho May Cultural and Eco-Tourism Park

  First published: 25 Feb 2013
  

  On top of the hill referred to locally as Big Mountain, the Ho May Cultural and Eco-Tourism Park in Vung Tau, also known as Cloud Lake Resort, is a sprawling park, zoo and amusement park rolled into one — it may remind you of a smaller scale Nha Trang’s Vinpearl Land. From the top of … read the full post

• Review: Binh Minh Cable Car Resort, Vung Tau

  First published: 24 Feb 2013
  

  The coastal city of Vung Tau, 90 minutes from Saigon by way of hydrofoil, is a popular destination for those looking to escape the big city. Although it’s a beach town, getting off the beach can lead to some interesting finds, including the Binh Minh Cable Car Resort, just up the hill from Vung Tau’s … read the full post

• Greyhound racing in Vung Tau

  First published: 19 Feb 2013
  

  The coastal city of Vung Tau, a relatively short hydrofoil boat ride from Saigon proper, makes for a relaxing weekend trip from the bustling city. Although it’s most popular for its somewhat average beach, a way to get a taste of Vietnamese local life is to head downtown to watch the greyhound races at one … read the full post

• Review: Alto Heli Bar, Ho Chi Minh City

  First published: 16 Feb 2013
  

  Bitexco Financial Tower is in a league of its own when it comes to Saigon’s skyline. When the tower first opened, the only way to the higher floors without paying rent was to hit Skydeck, Bitexco’s high-priced 50th floor observation room. Now you have more options, one of which is grabbing a drink at Alto Heli … read the full post

• Review: Co Ngu, Ho Chi Minh City

  First published: 09 Feb 2013
  

  Rice is a Vietnamese staple but many restaurants in HCMC don’t really give it the attention it deserves, serving tired rice dishes seemingly as an afterthought. Although many carts on the street sell rice dishes, and some cheap Vietnamese restaurants focus on a single rice dish, it can be hard to find a restaurant that … read the full post

• Review: Liberty 4 Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City

  First published: 04 Feb 2013
  

  One of the bigger buildings in Saigon’s backpacker district of Pham Ngu Lao, the Liberty 4 Hotel is among a small group of midrange accommodation options in an area dominated by smaller guesthouses and hostels. Compared to its neighbours, the extra wide, cream-coloured hotel has well-dressed doormen ready to grab your luggage as soon as … read the full post