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, Da Nang (2026): Where to Stay & What to Do
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 Guide for First-Timers (2026)
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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1 Day Ho Chi Minh City Itinerary (For First-Timers)
This one-day itinerary takes you to what I consider the must-see attractions in Ho Chi Minh City for a first visit. I’ve designed it assuming that you have ...
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War Remnants Museum: Visitor’s Guide for First-Timers
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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Independence Palace in HCMC: Guide for First-Time Visitors
The Independence Palace is one of my favorite attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve been to it several times, but I came by again the other day ...
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Saigon Central Post Office: A Free Thing to Do in HCMC
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: Mini-Guide for First-Timers
Ho Chi Minh City Book Street is a pedestrian-only street next to the Saigon Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon. These three places are ...
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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 New York Diner Review: Best Western Food in HCMC
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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