Everything Awesome in Saigon
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 July 20, 2018
TET or Lunar New Year occurs at the end of January in 2017. The lead up to the Year of the Rooster will be very festive, but during the actual holiday period, the atmosphere around the country will change completely. The...
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...
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...
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...
My first foray into a ‘real-life’ mystery game turned out to be a great experience. At first, I was lukewarm on the idea – trying to predict how The Escape Hunt Experience could transform ‘Clue’ into a satisfying real-life experience....
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...
Ho chi Minh City Tours / Inspirational Gifts
by Sharyn+ · Published April 22, 2015 · Last modified April 24, 2015
Well I have to say, this BLOG post is the one that almost never was. In my search for unique tours and activities around Saigon, I found this shopping tour via an expat wife last October and it’s taken me til...
Even on the most fleeting visit to Vietnam, it’s almost impossible to avoid learning at least a little about the country’s turbulent history. Nor should you want to. Only through understanding what the country has been through can you begin...
Great Deals / Ho chi Minh City Tours / Vietnamese Food
by Sharyn+ · Published December 2, 2014 · Last modified April 2, 2015
Well, I can’t believe how fast this year has flown. It seems like only yesterday that we touched down in Ho Chi Minh City, but it’s actually been almost eight months. A lot has happened in that time. Most of...
Finding Treasure in Saigon – Unique Shopping Tours
22 Apr, 2015
