Everything Awesome in Saigon
Saigon has soooo many photo opportunities I wish I had a camera implanted behind my eyes. I never seem to be ready when the pictures present themselves and I’m a long way from being considered a great photographer. As I’m...
Upfront, I haven’t been a big fan of massages in the past. Even at in my most compulsive obsessive days of triathlons I was never one to line up for a rub down. Unfortunately however, my body is getting older,...
Editors Note: This is the first, but hopefully not the last, guest post on this website. It’s part 1 of a two part series on our expeience of a massage in Saigon. I wanted to get different perspectives on the subject and...
Getting Around / Ho Chi Minh City Life / Practical Information
by Sharyn+ · Published October 24, 2014 · Last modified October 10, 2016
For first timers, catching a Xe Om (Say om) could be a little intimidating but once you get the hang of it you’ll have a convenient, cheap and reliable way of getting around town. First let’s go over what a...
As much as I love living in Ho Chi Minh City, the hustle and bustle can sometimes be overwhelming. That’s when I like to head for quieter locales like the Mekong Delta. You guys probably know from my previous posts...
Getting Around / Ho Chi Minh City Life / Practical Information
by Sharyn+ · Published September 23, 2014 · Last modified July 20, 2018
There are a LOT of reasons why you should catch a Saigon bus. In many ways, they could be the cheapest and most convenient mode of transport on your visit. I’ve detailed some of the arguments for and against using the local bus system...
SUPER NEWS! Since writing this post back in 2014, I’ve kept in contact with the guys from Christina’s Saigon. They are genuine, kind and hospitable and, I like to hang out with folks like that. I’ve been extremely gratified to see my first...
Ho chi Minh City Tours / Vietnamese Food
by Sharyn+ · Published September 11, 2014 · Last modified April 2, 2015
Eating will be one of the highlights of any visit to Vietnam. There is an incredible array of dishes on offer, and the flavours are fresh, healthy and full of taste. What better way to get a taste of Vietnam? Cooking...
Why would I even bother to write a post on how to prevent scams when you catch a Saigon Taxi? Well, unfortunately one of the most common rip-offs for visitors to Ho Chi Minh City is the “overcharging taxi cab”. Authorities...
Finding Treasure in Saigon – Unique Shopping Tours
April 22, 2015
