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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Attractions / Bars / Getting Around / Ho Chi Minh City Life / Practical Information / Restaurants / Vietnamese Food
by Sharyn+ · Published August 20, 2015 · Last modified June 18, 2016
Episode 4 of Insider’s View comes from a guy who came to Saigon to teach and loved it so much he wants to tell the world. Andy Headspeath (AKA Andy Goes to Asia) has some great tips below and his...
Attractions / Bars / Entertainment / Ho Chi Minh City Life / Practical Information / Restaurants / shopping / Vietnamese Food
by Sharyn+ · Published July 16, 2015 · Last modified July 17, 2015
The third Insider’s View interview comes from a well known local identity, best known for his significant contribution to the hospitality industry in Vietnam. Germ Doornbos has been in Vietnam for over a decade and has no plans to leave anytime...
When eating, “taste” is top of my list for enjoying a meal. I’m usually willing to try most things, but if it doesn’t taste good, I’m not going to repeat the experience. But it’s easy to forget how important the...
Most of those who know us, are well aware we are rarely happier than having a cold refreshing beverage at a local street bar. Much of the enjoyment comes from interacting with the locals and watching the world go by....
Attractions / Ho Chi Minh City Life / Restaurants
by Sharyn+ · Published January 8, 2015 · Last modified April 2, 2015
Christmas and New Years in Ho Chi Minh City was awesome here. Our Cruise with Artisan Cruises on Xmas Eve was definitely a highlight of the year. The food was delicious (especially dessert!!), the boat was stunning and the service...
Finding Treasure in Saigon – Unique Shopping Tours
April 22, 2015
