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If you could only use a few words to describe your Southern dish, what would they be? For some people, the answer is clear: rich, flavorful, and sweet! We have gotten to know more about Northern and Central Lunar New Year foods in the previous articles, so let’s head down to our last stop: Vietnamese … Read more

• Find out where to go for the finest of Saigon nightlife’s best bars and clubs. • Find out where to go for cheap beers and meet new people. • Where the millennial “cool kids” go. • Discover where the eclectic mix of socialites, tourists, ex-pats, and wealthy Vietnamese spend their nights out. • Don’t miss a beat! … Read more

Although Vietnam is ranked high among countries for physical inactivity in a recent global study, the country also has the lowest rate of adult obesity in the world. The Stanford University study that ranks Vietnamese people’s daily steps among the world’s lowest worried many at first. So one may wonder how can Vietnamese people stay thin without exercising … Read more

If you purchase expensive products during your travel in Vietnam, it is very easy to get a VAT refund if you follow these instructions. A pilot program was implemented in 2012 at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat International airports which allowed foreigners to receive VAT refunds in Vietnam. As of early March 2015, the VAT refund … Read more

This area is, after all, the most Westernised part of Ho Chi Minh City. Obviously, the streets and architecture resemble more southern Europe than southern Vietnam, and the best restaurants in district 7 and bars follow suit. Some of our selected best restaurants in District 7 KINGSCROSS 103 Ton Dat Tien, Phu My Hung, D7, HCMC, … Read more

Many foreigners find it hard to understand the structure of Vietnamese names. In fact, it is not that complex. Most Vietnamese names are usually three words long, but may also be two, four, or five separate titles.   Decoding the complexity of the Vietnamese names The first word is the family name or surname, and … Read more

The Dan Sinh Market is also the first choice of metalworkers who want to buy spare parts for their work. The market, also known as Dan Sinh Area, is located in an area of ​​more than 5,000 square meters in the heart of District 1 with four surrounding streets: Nguyen Thai Binh, Yersin, Nguyen Cong … Read more

We all have days when we just need to unwind and release the tension in our bodies, especially if you’re an ex-pat or traveler who is going around Vietnam. A massage is great for those days, but what if you’re feeling lazy and you don’t want to go out? There are quite a few home service … Read more

Although foreigners are now permitted to drive in Vietnam (as long as they have an International Driving Permit and local insurance), you’ll have an easier time going around the country if you hire a private driver (chauffeur), especially in Ho Chi Minh City.   If you’re visiting Vietnam, having a driver gives you the freedom … Read more

This realistic Saigon paintball shooting range is set up to give you a taste of real battlefield warfare, featuring bunkers, hills, forests, plains, and villages that are a cover for “soldiers,” or obstacles, for you to fight through.   Experiencing a Saigon paintball shooting range At 10 AM there was an exchange of gunfire between … Read more