Wide open roads, the afternoon breeze in your hair and the wind in your face. Just imagine yourself driving around the countryside, taking in all the sights, smells, and sounds of “real Vietnam”. It’s not just a dream; it’s something…
Editor’s Note: We’ve previously written about ways to get a motorbike license on your own, but in the spirit of getting more on-the-ground information for things relevant to day to day live in Vietnam (especially for foreigners), we’re publishing another…
Most expats won’t necessarily have in-depth knowledge about the healthcare system in Vietnam, most will have “Family Medical Practice” as the only frame of reference. However, there are a number of other great options available in HCMC. If you’re looking…
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…
Grab your passports, and get ready for a delicious tour of some of the best non-Korean restaurants District 7 Saigon has to offer! It might be best known for having some of the best Korean BBQ this side of Seoul,…
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…
Saigon may be well known for its delicious Vietnamese food, but there’s another facet to the city’s culinary scene that is often overlooked by visitors – Japanese food. Japan Town Saigon (or “Little Tokyo” as it is also commonly referred…
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…
Got a few days off? Looking for a nice spot, not just to relax but also to do a few interesting things? Why not try Hoi An! When it comes to all-in-one holiday destinations, this charming town located in Central…