Ho Chi Minh City Archives – Page 2 of 4

Little HaNoi Egg Coffee Review

Inside Little HaNoi Egg Coffee, a cozy coffee shop specializing in egg coffee in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

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

The front entrance of Eddie's New York Diner in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, with neon lights and food advertisements.

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

Downtown District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, viewing the Bitexco Financial Building

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

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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The Complete Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide for First-Timers

Viewing District 1 and the Bitexco Financial Tower from Saigon Riverside Park across the Saigon River.

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

Grab app digital displays at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

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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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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5 Best Districts to Live in Ho Chi Minh City (By an Expat)

Inside Japan Town in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

I moved to Vietnam from the USA in 2018. I first lived in Da Nang, then in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve lived in five different districts in ...

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17 Ho Chi Minh City Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors

The People's Committee Building lit up at night, with the Vincom mall in the background, and locals and tourists on motorbikes in downtown District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City can be overwhelming to navigate for first-time visitors. The city’s infrastructure isn’t fully developed, and the overall travel experience isn’t as streamlined as nearby ...

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