Everything Awesome in Saigon
Great Deals / Practical Information / shopping
by Sharyn+ · Published April 28, 2015 · Last modified July 1, 2016
Special OFFER. Li’l C Fashion and accessories is offering a substantial discount on shoes. This offer is exclusive to Ho Chi Minh City Highlights readers. You can find out more about this generous offer HERE . Not convinced? Read about why Li’l C...
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...
Getting Around / Local Services / Practical Information
by Sharyn+ · Published April 20, 2015 · Last modified July 20, 2018
Editor’s Update – April 2016: Good news and bad news folks. First the BAD NEWS. Since I wrote the article below it seems the fledgling entrepreneurs, I mentioned in the story, have stopped the Airport transfer service. I did contact...
Getting Around / Great Deals / Practical Information
by Sharyn+ · Published April 16, 2015 · Last modified September 2, 2017
Public holiday ALERT. Much like TET you might want to plan ahead to avoid issues if you are visiting in the last week of April. As we roll into the end of April and a string of public holidays, there’s a...
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...
Ho Chi Minh City Life / Practical Information
by Sharyn+ · Published March 2, 2015 · Last modified December 31, 2016
See the updated post for TET 2017 update HERE. Well here we are in the YEAR OF THE GOAT. Tet has come and gone for another year and Ho Chi Minh City is fast returning to its usual chaotic self....
Editors Note: Most of our regular readers, of both this site and Catch Our Travel Bug, know that we both love a beer. My hubby Tim is especially enthusiastic about seeking out new beers from around the world. His latest...
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....
Getting Around / Ho Chi Minh City Life / Practical Information / Vietnamese Food
by Sharyn+ · Published February 5, 2015 · Last modified April 2, 2015
TET or Lunar New Year, occurs this month (February 2015). During this period the whole atmosphere in the city changes. It’s the most important time of the year for locals. However, if you’re not prepared you might be disappointed on your...
Health / Practical Information
by Sharyn+ · Published February 4, 2015 · Last modified April 2, 2015
It was just one of those days. I’m sure we all have them, but at the time I was asking “Why me?” I had an observation by my manager in 10 minutes, relatives arriving the next day and an apartment...
