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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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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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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The Best (and Worst) Time to Visit Ho Chi Minh City
I’ve gone through several weather seasons in Ho Chi Minh City. It’s hot all year round. Some months (like April) are hotter than most, and certain periods, like ...
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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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The Complete Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide for First-Timers
This Ho Chi Minh City travel guide is based on my years of experience living in the city. To date, I’ve lived in five different districts. There are ...
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Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to District 1
I flew into Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City again the other day. A lot of members in my Saigon travel planning Facebook ...
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