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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14 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
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
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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Lady Buddha in Da Nang: Complete Guide for First-Timers
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 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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8 Best Beaches in Da Nang: A Local’s Guide & Map
As a daily motorbike rider, I have explored Da Nang extensively and frequently travel to Hoi An, making me well-versed in the best beaches in both cities. For ...
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3 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: Itinerary for First-Timers
Three days is a great amount of time to spend in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve spent many years living in HCMC. With three full days, you’ll be ...
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15 Best Hidden Gems in Ho Chi Minh City (By an Expat)
Living in Ho Chi Minh City in 2018, 2019, and again in 2023 and 2024, I discovered many lesser-known places throughout the city. Since riding a motorbike to ...
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