Hoi An Ancient Town: A Local’s Guide for First-Timers

Hoi An is about 40 minutes south of Da Nang, and most travelers to the area visit both cities. While My Khe Beach is Da Nang’s biggest draw, ...
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My Khe Beach: A Local’s Guide for Visitors

My Khe Beach has grown a lot since I moved to Da Nang in 2018. Back then, there was a beachside path, but the beach itself was largely ...
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The Saigon Skydeck: A Complete Visitor’s Guide

The Saigon Skydeck is an observatory on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The tower is 262 meters tall, ...
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Ho Chi Minh City 1-Day Itinerary: Must-See Stops and Map

This one-day itinerary takes you to what I consider the must-see attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve designed it assuming that you have one full day in ...
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War Remnants Museum: A Complete Visitor’s Guide

The War Remnants Museum is one of the most popular attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. I live nearby, and I always notice that it’s consistently busy, with ...
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Visiting the Independence Palace: A First-Timer’s Guide

The Independence Palace is one of my favorite attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve visited several times but came by again the other day for new photos ...
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Saigon Central Post Office Visitor’s Guide

The Saigon Central Post Office is in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, in a very convenient area of District 1. It is next door to Ho Chi Minh ...
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Ho Chi Minh City Book Street Visitor’s Guide

Ho Chi Minh City Book Street is a pedestrian-only walkway next to the Saigon Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon. This central area is ...
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Little HaNoi Egg Coffee Review

Ho Chi Minh City is full of great coffee shops, and experiencing Vietnam’s coffee culture is one of my top reasons for visiting HCMC. Little HaNoi Egg Coffee ...
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Eddie’s Diner Review: Best Western Food in Ho Chi Minh City

I’m a frequent eater at Eddie’s Diner in Ho Chi Minh City. Officially, it’s called Eddie’s New York Deli & Diner, and their locations are designed like a ...
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