Category: Getting Around

Getting Around / Ho Chi Minh City Life / Practical Information

September 23, 2014

Why Not Catch a Saigon Bus?

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...

Getting Around

August 23, 2014

Scam Free Rides in a Saigon Taxi

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...

Getting Around / Ho chi Minh City Tours

July 29, 2014

On Your Bike! Free Vietnam Bicycle Tours

I have been asked on numerous occasions what are the best free things to do here in Ho Chi Minh City. I usually wax lyrical about independent walking tours, street food sampling and people watching but here’s my latest discovery....

Attractions / Getting Around / Ho chi Minh City Tours

July 7, 2014

Walking Tour of Ho Chi Minh City Day 2

This week I plotted out a second walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City. In my first itinerary, I mapped out a route between many of the major sites in District 3 and District 1. This tour covers more sites...

Attractions / Getting Around / Ho chi Minh City Tours

June 12, 2014

Walking Around Ho Chi Minh City – Day 1

Here’s the first of a series of suggested routes for walking around Ho Chi Minh City. It will take you to some of the most popular sites, give you an excellent introduction to the city’s history and provide you with...

Attractions / Getting Around / Guides and Maps / Ho Chi Minh City Life

June 7, 2014

Walking Ho Chi Minh City

Despite the traffic mayhem on most days in Saigon, walking Ho Chi Minh City is still one of the best ways to experience the very best this vibrant city has to offer. My advice is to take on board the tips...

Getting Around / Ho Chi Minh City Life / Practical Information

May 27, 2014

HCMC Traffic – All part of the experience

It seems crazy at first but you’ll get into the flow of HCMC traffic in no time at all. Look for the pedestrians, calmly crossing in amongst all the chaos. If you’re interested in how to safely get around, check...