Vinhomes Central Park: The Best Park in Ho Chi Minh City

Walking over the stone bridge into Vinhomes Central Park in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vinhomes Central Park is my favorite park in Ho Chi Minh City. I come here a couple of times per week to walk or run through the paths. ...
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Marble Mountains in Da Nang: Complete Guide for First-Timers

Looking at the Son Tra Peninsula and My Khe Beach from the peak of the Marble Mountains in Da Nang
The Marble Mountains in Da Nang come with another lesser-known attraction beneath them: the Am Phu Cave. The cave is accessed from the ground level, while the mountains ...
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Brewman Coffee Concept in Da Nang: A Quiet Spot in the City

The interior of Brewman Coffee Concept in Da Nang, Vietnam.
I’ve been on the hunt for cool cafes in Da Nang lately (see NAM House Cafe) and discovered Brewman Coffee Concept in Hai Chau. Hai Chau is one ...
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Bikini Bottom Express in Da Nang: Reviewed by a Local Guide

The exterior of the Bikini Bottom Express restaurant in Da Nang on Tran Phu Street.
I visited Bikini Bottom Express in Da Nang three times this week because I wanted to be sure — the food is excellent. The franchise opened in 2018, ...
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11 Great Reasons to Visit Ho Chi Minh City

The Landmark 81 skyscraper in Binh Thanh District as seen from Vinhomes Central Park in Ho Chi Minh City.
Is Ho Chi Minh City worth visiting? Yes! Of course, as a long-time resident, I’m a bit biased. I moved to Ho Chi Minh City in 2018 and ...
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Lady Buddha in Da Nang: Complete Guide for First-Timers

The Bảo Tháp Xá Lợi (Relic Stupa) at Linh Ung Pagoda in Da Nang, Vietnam
The towering white statue of Lady Buddha in Da Nang is one of the first things visitors notice from My Khe Beach. She stands at the Linh Ung ...
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My Son Sanctuary Mini-Guide for First-Timers (2026)

The ruins at My Son Sanctuary in Vietnam
The My Son Sanctuary is one of nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vietnam. Its ruins date back to the 4th through 13th centuries. This is an excellent ...
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NAM House Cafe in Da Nang, Vietnam

The second floor at NAM House Cafe in Da Nang, Vietnam.
The coffee culture in Vietnam can’t be beat. Hanging out, socializing, and people-watching at streetside cafes are part of the daily lifestyle here. I discovered NAM House Cafe ...
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SIX ON SIX Cafe in Da Nang, Vietnam

The Overnight Oats from SIX ON SIX Cafe in Da Nang, Vietnam.
SIX ON SIX Cafe is in the My An area of Da Nang. The restaurant specializes in brunch-related items, though they also have other food choices. It has ...
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An’s Cafe in Da Nang, Vietnam: A Local Guide’s Review

Mixed juice, a granola bowl with yogurt, and a ham and cheese sandwich at An's Cafe in Da Nang, Vietnam.
An’s Cafe in Da Nang offers a simple but excellent brunch menu with tremendous value for money. I visited here for the first time a few months ago ...
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