Ho Chi Minh City vs. Bangkok: Best Destination for Travelers
I moved to Da Nang in 2018 and then lived in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve lived in four different districts in HCMC: District 8, District 7, District ...
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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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6 Best Museums in Ho Chi Minh City: A Local’s Guide (2026)
There are more than a handful of museums in Ho Chi Minh City, but not all are worth visiting, especially with the consistent city traffic. Thankfully, most of ...
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11 Great Hotels in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City (2026)
I like District 3 in Ho Chi Minh City enough that it deserves its own list of places to stay. District 1 is the city’s most touristy area, ...
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14 Best Budget Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City (2026 Guide)
Using my years of experience living in Vietnam, I’ve written several guides on hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve covered everything from luxury hotels to hotels in ...
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24 Best Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City: A Local’s Picks for 2026
I consider several things when recommending a hotel to family or friends visiting Vietnam. Because I’ve lived in Ho Chi Minh City, I know where these hotels are. I know ...
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15 Best 5-Star Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City: A Local’s Guide With Map
Five-star hotels in Ho Chi Minh City are reasonably priced compared to their counterparts in the United States. Some of the best five-star luxury hotels can be had ...
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20 Best Hotels in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City: A Local’s Guide With Map
I’ve written a few articles on Ho Chi Minh City’s best hotels, using my years of experience living here as a barometer. I know where these hotels are ...
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18 Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City for First-Timers
After living in Da Nang, I moved to Ho Chi Minh City, where I’ve since lived in five different districts. With a population of around 10 million, Ho ...
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