My Khe Beach: A Local’s Guide for Visitors

A colorful wooden "MY KHE" sign on My Khe Beach in Da Nang.
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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Da Nang 1-Day Itinerary

The Linh Ung Pagoda surrounded by bonsai trees on the Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang, Vietnam.
With one day in Da Nang, you can get a pretty decent taste of what the city is all about. As a long-time resident, I’ve put together this ...
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Hoi An 3-Day Itinerary: Planned by a Local

Outside Sakura Restaurant on Bach Dang Street in Hoi An, Vietnam.
Three days in Hoi An gives you enough time to explore and enjoy the Old Town, visit the awesome rice fields outside of town, check out Hoi An’s ...
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The Saigon Skydeck: A Complete Visitor’s Guide

Viewing District 4 from inside the Saigon Skydeck's 49th floor observatory.
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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War Remnants Museum: A Complete Visitor’s Guide

In the courtyard of the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City.
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

Inside a fancy meeting hall with red carpeting, comfortable chairs, and chandeliers at the Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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

Inside the Saigon Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh City, with a large portrait of Ho Chi Minh on the back wall.
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

The entrance to Ho Chi Minh City Book Street in District 1, with flowers, signage, lanterns, and shops in the background.
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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12 Things to Do in Da Nang: A Local’s Guide for First-Timers

Da Nang was the first city I moved to after leaving the USA in 2018. With a population of just over 1.2 million, Da Nang is split by ...
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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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