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• Saigon’s best hostels

  First published: 29 Oct 2012
  

  A relatively new craze sweeping Saigon’s accommodation scene, particularly in the backpacker area of Pham Ngu Lao, is the hostel –  it seems that every month a new one opens its doors. With similar prices, amenities and general location it may be difficult to pick one hostel from another. Here are our nominees for the … read the full post

• Review: Koniko Backpackers Hostel, Ho Chi Minh City

  First published: 27 Oct 2012
  

  Packed onto the busy street of Bui Vien in Saigon’s backpacker area of Pham Ngu Lao, Koniko Backpacker Hostel, also known as Binh An Hostel, is one of the only hostels in town not located down a narrow alley. With its low prices and overall cleanliness, you may not want to hunt the others down. … read the full post

• Drinking beer in Saigon’s Pham Ngu Lao

  First published: 22 Oct 2012
  

  In Saigon’s backpacker district of Pham Ngu Lao you won’t have to walk far to find an ice cold beer. However, in hopping from one bar to another, you’ll quickly notice that prices vary widely from establishment to establishment. Here’s a rundown of what you’ll find where, and how much you can expect to pay. … read the full post

• Review: La Veranda, Phu Quoc

  First published: 20 Oct 2012
  

  With its muted yellows and terracotta tiles, colonial-styled La Veranda, right in the heart of the developed stretch of Long Beach on Phu Quoc Island, harks back dreamily to Vietnam’s French-ruled period. If you’re a romantic, and you’ve coin to spare, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more luxurious and tasteful spot to stay on the … read the full post

• Food at Ben Thanh market

  First published: 15 Oct 2012
  

  When most people think about Ben Thanh market, they think about shopping. And while the market is a great spot to find souvenirs, it also happens to be a great spot to grab a bite to eat. If you’re planning on a visit to Ben Thanh, and you happen to be hungry, here’s where to … read the full post

• Review: Beach Club, Phu Quoc Island

  First published: 10 Oct 2012
  

  Toward the end of the long line of resorts that spans Phu Quoc’s Long Beach, Beach Club occupies a small slice of real estate right on the beach. While the rooms are basic, the warm welcome here makes this an excellent budget choice for the island. At Beach Club two flavours of rooms are on … read the full post

• Navigating Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City

  First published: 07 Oct 2012
  

  While a visit to Saigon wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the popular Ben Thanh Market, it’s by no means an easy place to navigate. Here’s a guide to help you find what you’re looking for, from T-shirts to pho to fresh meat. With little signage available to direct you through the market’s interior, … read the full post

• Review: Mango Bay Resort, Phu Quoc Island

  First published: 01 Oct 2012
  

  A mainstay tucked away down a rough, dirt road on Phu Quoc Island’s isolated Ong Lang Beach, Mango Bay Resort wants to put you in harmony with nature. Mango Bay has 40 rooms, the majority of which are thatched-roof bungalows scattered throughout its expansive grounds and beachfront. Bungalows come in a handful of varieties, with … read the full post

• Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City

  First published: 19 Sep 2012
  

  Ben Thanh Market is one of Saigon’s icons and forms the heart of downtown District 1, bustling with activity from early morning until late at night. The market has existed for quite some time in one fashion or another. The current location, renovated in 1985, was the site of another relocated market, called Les Halles … read the full post

• Review: Phan Anh Backpackers Hostel, Saigon

  First published: 15 Sep 2012
  

  Down a narrow alley, hidden behind a market in Saigon’s backpacker area of Pham Ngu Lao, Phan Anh Hostel is a top example of a new wave of HCMC budget lodgings and is worth considering if you’re after a cheap bed but aren’t too fussed about socialising with other travellers. A little hard to find … read the full post