Moving to a new country can be exciting, but it’s important to be prepared for the potential “dangers” that come with living in a foreign place. Scams and petty crimes happen everywhere, same with having to pay the “foreign tax”.…
They tore it down to build it back up, and they did a pretty good job of it. District 1 now has a new patch of green right along the riverside, and it makes for a nice little detour if…
So, you’ve just decided to go on this new adventure. Bought a ticket, packed your bags, waiting for your flight. Or maybe you’re already in your hostel, or crashing on a friends sofa? Well, what the situation, now would be…
With Covid restrictions steadily easing up, things have started to regain some sense of normalcy. Bars are open, restaurants are busy, schools are… well, that’s another issue. But at least we’ve now been given the option to go to the…
If you’ve been here for a few years, you might have noticed that Vietnam is getting more and more international. Saigon, in particular, seems to be jumping into the great blue yonder, with all sorts of brands setting up shop…
It’s hard to believe that a country as “small” as Vietnam could have a population of over 90 million people, but is that really the case? This Southeast Asian powerhouse is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in…
First time to Vietnam? I’d recommend you to try out everything – as much as your time allows. It’s a welcoming country, with a lot of things to discover. And it’s all affordable! You live in Vietnam? Then maybe you…
To live in Saigon for any amount of time is to appreciate the sheer number of shops available to buy all sorts of items, from traditional clothes through to food, appliances, electronics… you name it, they sell it! And amongst…
Whether you want to buy a flight ticket, get a 2nd hand bike, or shop around for a new apartment, there will always be lots of things to consider. You’ll have a key list of pros and cons that will…
Expat life is awesome. No other way to put it. You get to travel, experience new cultures, meet new people and explore new places. What was previously “exotic” food is now just “breakfast”, and what was previously just “breakfast” is…
The range of options for housing in Saigon can be quite overwhelming. You’ve got luxurious, shared flats, serviced apartments, cute little studios. The list goes on, and will most probably need it’s own write-up, but at any rate, all of…