Noteworthy Vegetarian Restaurants in Saigon Tried and Tested
Saigon is blessed with a plethora of vegetarian options, from hole in the wall eateries to upmarket restaurants. Even “normal” restaurants will often have a section of the…
Avoid These Common Tourist Scams in Vietnam
Congratulations on making the brave decision to venture into the wild and wonderful world of Vietnam. It’s an amazing country with a rich culture and a legendary food…
Better Than Highlands: A Shortlist of Vietnamese Coffee Shop Chains
So you’re in Vietnam and you like coffee, Lady Luck has smiled upon you. Just traveling? How does “50 cent espresso” sound? Live here? You probably already have…
Just a Few Reasons Why Saigon is Better than Danang
Saigon is quickly becoming a popular destination for expats looking to move abroad. There are many reasons for this, but chief among them is the city’s vibrancy and…
Just a Few Reasons Why Danang is Better than Saigon
Danang is increasingly becoming known as one of the most livable cities in the world. The city has everything you could possibly need or want, from great food…
Practical Tips for Buying a Second Hand Motorbike in Vietnam
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,…
How To Get a Vietnam Drivers License – A Step by Step Guide
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…
International Hospitals and Clinics in Saigon – A Short Guide for Expats
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…
Saigon Social Media Crossword – 2022 July
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…
A Short Guide to non-Korean Restaurants in District 7 Saigon (Phu My Hung) – July 2022
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…
International Relationships 101: Money Conversations for Expat Couples in Vietnam
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…
International Relationships 101: White Male Dating Vietnamese Female
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…