Category: Guides and Maps
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...
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...
The Municipal Theatre, otherwise known as the Saigon Opera House, sits in Lam Son Square at start of Le Loi Street. Le Loi is the popular shopping street that runs from the park across the road through to Ben Thanh...
Rated as the number 4 of 83 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City (by members of Tripadvisor), the War Remnants Museum remains as controversial as ever. Over the years it has had several names. How confrontational they have been is directly...
The Saigon Central Post Office is a reminder of what post offices used to be like. The building was designed by Gustave Eiffel, the same guy who designed the Eiffel Tower in Paris. No wonder I have to remind myself...
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...
No, I’m not saying read a book INSTEAD of travel..I’m talking about inspired travel. Using a book to either get your imagination fired up about where to go OR keeping the motivation up once you’ve decided where to go. Let’s look...