Yes, we’re aware it’s August… better late than never! And if you have another (better) crossword platform available, please let us know! We’ve tried BINGO. Here’s a new game! Enjoy this month’s Saigon Social Media crossword. And we promise, we’ll…
Living overseas is fun, exciting, and full of adventure. New food, new cityscapes, and new people; there’s so much to explore! But while living in a foreign country can be a great experience, it can also be emotionally challenging –…
Seeing a Vietnamese woman hand in hand with a western man is definitely not a rare sight here in Saigon, not anymore. White males dating Vietnamese females is pretty common now. And you could say the same for the rest…
If there’s anything that the last month has taught us, it’s that we need to post more often. We’ll be publishing a few more articles soon. There’s been a lot of blowback from the Sexual Harassment article – but what’s…
I must admit, when asked to write an article on female safety in Vietnam, I laughed. Just one article? Not a novel? Not a series of articles? Just one? Where do I even begin? Introduction Coming from Australia, I’m certainly…
It’s been quite an eventful month, and we wanted to get a short compilation of things that have recently been abuzz on social media within the community in Saigon – by way of a bingo card! So here’s the inaugural…
I recently wrote a few guest articles for LTL Flexi Classes (an online language school with a focus on – you guessed it – flexible classes). There were 3 guest posts in total – 2 were very specific to Vietnam,…
Saigon is an incredible city with plenty to offer, but as with any big city, it has it’s own fair share of dangers. Truth be told, Saigon (and Vietnam in general) is a pretty safe place, especially when you compare…
I’m never going to Highlands Coffee ever again. And I’m writing at least 1000 words to explain why. But before we continue, here’s an oldie but goodie: Vietnam has got awesome beaches, vast swathes of jungle, awesome national parks, and…
17 April 2022 – I guess Easter Sunday is as good a time as any to celebrate. Am very happy to let you know that we’ve now reached over: 10 Follows on Instagram 100 Likes on Facebook (if you haven’t…
There’s a lot of incorrect, and/or incomplete information out there, and it’s difficult to determine what is true and what is just faulty data. We’re not claiming to be experts on the subject here, but we’ve done this ourselves and…
From team sports to individual activities, there is something for everyone in our little town of Saigon. Whether you’re a newcomer who’s looking to find a ready made social circle; or a long term resident that’s looking for something new…