Everything Awesome in Saigon
Episode 5 of Insider’s View comes from Kerri Galligan, a volunteer with Helping Orphans Worldwide (HOW). She is part of a wonderful group of people whose projects have an enormous impact on the lives of kids here in Vietnam and around...
Getting Around / Ho Chi Minh City Life / Practical Information
by Sharyn+ · Published May 1, 2016 · Last modified October 10, 2016
Editor’s Note: Update – May 2016 So much has changed since I first wrote this post back in 2014, and all of it’s good for tourists and locals alike. Ho Chi Minh city has finally got itself not one, but...
Attractions / Bars / Getting Around / Ho Chi Minh City Life / Practical Information / Restaurants / Vietnamese Food
by Sharyn+ · Published August 20, 2015 · Last modified June 18, 2016
Episode 4 of Insider’s View comes from a guy who came to Saigon to teach and loved it so much he wants to tell the world. Andy Headspeath (AKA Andy Goes to Asia) has some great tips below and his...
Attractions / Bars / Great Deals / Ho chi Minh City Tours / Tours from HCMC / Vietnamese Food
by Sharyn+ · Published July 31, 2015 · Last modified June 11, 2017
In the midst of planning your visit to Ho Chi Minh City? I get a lot of inquiries as to what to do in Saigon, especially for relatively short visits. Perhaps you’re not coming on an organized tour or are...
Attractions / Bars / Entertainment / Ho Chi Minh City Life / Practical Information / Restaurants / shopping / Vietnamese Food
by Sharyn+ · Published July 16, 2015 · Last modified July 17, 2015
The third Insider’s View interview comes from a well known local identity, best known for his significant contribution to the hospitality industry in Vietnam. Germ Doornbos has been in Vietnam for over a decade and has no plans to leave anytime...
The list started at 5, but it’s growing! Once again, back on the subject of alcoholic beverages. I’m afraid it’s an occupational hazard here in Saigon. The weather is hot; the drinks are cheap (Vietnam is officially one of the most...
Accommodation / Attractions / Ho Chi Minh City Life / Vietnamese Food
by Sharyn+ · Published June 21, 2015 · Last modified September 9, 2015
Well, as promised, another episode in our new Insider’s View series. This time it’s from a lad who was born in Da Lat, educated in “The States” and has moved back to Saigon to join in and contribute to a new...
OK shoppers. Here’s another tour in Saigon that is very unique and a whole lot of fun. Very luxe and a wonderful treat for those who like a little bit of indulgence. It’s a must do for anyone remotely interested in beautiful fashion...
When eating, “taste” is top of my list for enjoying a meal. I’m usually willing to try most things, but if it doesn’t taste good, I’m not going to repeat the experience. But it’s easy to forget how important the...
Great Deals / Practical Information / shopping
by Sharyn+ · Published April 28, 2015 · Last modified July 1, 2016
Special OFFER. Li’l C Fashion and accessories is offering a substantial discount on shoes. This offer is exclusive to Ho Chi Minh City Highlights readers. You can find out more about this generous offer HERE . Not convinced? Read about why Li’l C...
Finding Treasure in Saigon – Unique Shopping Tours
April 22, 2015
