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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...
When friends and family ask me what to take to Vietnam, my first response is always, “As little as possible!” There are, however, a few things you would be advised to bring. The list below is for Ho Chi Minh City...
Saigon Food Tour – Belles on Bikes or Meals on Wheels? I really tossed up on what to call this post about my outing with Saigon Food Tour. My indecision stems from the fact that I can’t decide what was...
Whoooo Hoooo!!!. From the 1st May to 30 Sept 2015, Vietnam Bike Tours is offering a very special discount to readers of Ho Chi Minh City Highlights. There are great savings to be made on all their day tours from...
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....
Is Ho Chi Minh City Safe? If I had to say the most common question we get asked when people find out we live in Saigon, it would have to be “Is Ho Chi Minh City safe?”. It’s a tough question...
Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant International destination but there are still some things you should consider for staying healthy on your visit. Here’s a few tips and some handy numbers if the worst does happen and you need...
Why did I need a Vietnam Zip Code (Postal Code)? The short answer is AMAZON! And, I can assure you, the search for a postcode for our new address in Ho Chi Minh City has not been easy. Something that should have...
NOTE: – There is a new and updated version of this article over on our main website. https://catchourtravelbug.com You can find the latest version by clicking –>> Ho Chi Minh City Walking Tour 2 – See Another Side of Saigon ...
Beautiful by day, stunning by night, Saigon City Hall is another excellent example of French colonial architecture in Ho Chi Minh City. Built between 1902 and 1908, the building was originally called Hotel de Ville de Saigon. Since 1975, the...