5 Best Districts to Live in Ho Chi Minh City (By an Expat)
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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Ho Chi Minh City vs. Bangkok: Best Destination for Travelers
I moved to Da Nang, Vietnam, in 2018 and then lived in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve lived in four different districts in HCMC: District 8, District 7, ...
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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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14 Best Budget Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City: A Local’s Guide With Map
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 Guide With Map
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
In my articles covering the best hotels in District 1 and District 3, I touched on a handful of the best 5-star hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. ...
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Saigon Uncovered: 7 Best Areas to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City
I’m an American expat living in Vietnam. Before living in Phu Nhuan District, I lived in three other districts in Ho Chi Minh City: District 8, which is ...
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Should You Say Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City?
When I started traveling abroad by coming to Vietnam in 2018, I also wondered if I should be saying Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City. Since then, I ...
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