Everything Awesome in Saigon
Once again the year has flown by. It’s almost 12 months since we headed off travelling to SriLanka, Oman, UK and North America. We’re both looking forward to arriving back in Saigon, to see our friends. As per usual there are...
Episode 8 of Insider’s View comes from Fiona Briers who runs the brilliant Bright Solutions in Vietnam. The work they do to empower women and produce gorgeous handicrafts is fabulous. She’s been here almost 9 years so I’d say she...
Ho chi Minh City Tours / Restaurants / Vietnamese Food
by Sharyn+ · Published May 5, 2017 · Last modified May 9, 2017
Bonsai is Back!!! It’s my great pleasure to announce that as of April 2017, Bonsai Dinner Cruises has a brand new boat, “The Bonsai Legacy,” and is re-open for business. I often get queries from my readers about which night...
Attractions / Ho Chi Minh City Life / Ho chi Minh City Tours / Practical Information
by Sharyn+ · Published December 6, 2016 · Last modified February 14, 2024
NOTE: – There is a new and updated version of this article over on our main website. https://catchourtravelbug.com You can find the latest version by clicking –>> Visiting Saigon During TET 2024 TET or Lunar New Year occurs at the...
Editor’s Note: Episode 7 of Insider’s view comes from Jean Ngo, owner of “The Expat Shop.” Jean is yet another visitor who fell in love with this crazy city while on holidays and returned to make Saigon her home. As...
Well, I haven’t been out on a trip for quite a while. (I think the last one was with Saigon Treasure Hunt) The main reason is, I’ve been totally flat out writing and editing the second edition of my book...
Editors Note: I’m very pleased to introduce the first article from guest author Binh Vu. I asked Binh to find me some interesting places around town that are unusual but still of interest to visitors. His experience at Board Game...
Bars / Freebies! / Getting Around / Guides and Maps / Ho chi Minh City Tours / Practical Information
by Sharyn+ · Published September 12, 2016 · Last modified September 25, 2016
Hooray, I’ve finally made it into the 21st century. I have to admit I’ve been a little slow on the uptake with smartphone technology and tend to use mine just for messaging, maps and phone calls. But I’m very excited...
A newish craft beer bar in town, Malt is conveniently situated at 46-48 Mac Thi Buoi, just off Dong Khoi in District One. With a friendly no smoking atmosphere, energetic staff and tasty bar food, it’s made it onto our...
Bars / Ho Chi Minh City Life / Practical Information
by Sharyn+ · Published July 19, 2016 · Last modified July 25, 2016
Episode 6 of Insider’s View comes from a guy who might just love good beer even more than my husband, Tim. Mischa Smith, like many other expats here, arrived as a teacher and stayed because he loved Saigon so much. Has...
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...
