Shoppers are well catered for in Ho Chi Minh City; from high-end off the peg boutique originals to beautiful hand-carved souvenirs, the city delivers. The general rule of thumb to remember when shopping in Saigon is that the expensive, high quality goods are sold in and around Dong Koi, and the goods get cheaper and [...]

Ho Chi Minh City is well equipped for tourists and the locals are very welcoming towards all nationalities. The main danger in the city is the traffic, so pedestrians should be very careful and if possible, shadow a local when crossing a busy road. Travelers who haven’t driven in Asian cities should stick to public [...]

Ho Chi Minh City lacks the heady blend of cultural collection found in Hanoi; however, the city still has plenty to offer on the entertainment front. Aside from day time frolicking in the city’s water parks, visitors can hit the town after dark to sample local nightlife. The city’s numerous water parks provide welcome relief [...]

There is no shortage of attractions in Saigon, and the main sights are conveniently located in the compact downtown district. This area of the city manages to juxtapose old and new with considerable elegance and taste. The city’s most visited attractions are those relating to the country’s war torn past. The War Remnant’s and the [...]

Diners in Ho Chi Minh City can sample a wide variety dishes from all over Vietnam, as well as an array of international flavors. One of the joys of eating out in Vietnam is finding quality authentic food for a cheap price. Unfortunately, restaurant prices are on the increase in the city, rising 30 percent [...]