Vietnam is a country characterized by its food – the freshness of the ingredients, the complexity of the flavors, and often the strangeness of whatever it is you’re about to consume. One of our favorite things to do in Saigon is head to Vinh Khanh (Vĩnh Khánh) street in District 4 for a rowdy night …
Guide to Eating Snails, Shellfish, and Seafood in Vietnam Read More »
If you’re planning a trip to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), and are wondering where you should stay, we’ve got you covered with the best hotels in Saigon! We absolutely love this big, bustling city and have been lucky enough to stay in various hotels and neighborhoods during our many trips. But Saigon is quite …
The 9 Best Hotels in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam Read More »
It’s no secret that we are crazy about Vietnam; after numerous visits over the last 2 years, we have even decided to call Saigon home for a while. In addition to delicious food, friendly people, and stunning scenery, one other reason that we love Vietnam is the availability of super fast and extremely affordable mobile …
The Best Vietnam SIM Card for Tourists: Viettel vs. MobiFone vs. Vinaphone Read More »
Vietnam is a stunningly beautiful and diverse country with an amazing landscape, lovely people, and delectable cuisine. It’s truly one of the most amazing countries in the world. If it’s not yet on your bucket list, it should be. But with so much to explore, deciding where to go in Vietnam can be overwhelming, especially …
If you’re an expat living in Vietnam, or if you’ve been traveling around Southeast Asia for a while, you’re undoubtedly missing a few things from back home. For me, personally, it was grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup. That was until I realized that there are some truly amazing cafes in Saigon serving up Western specialties so …
Brunch in Saigon: 5 Great Breakfast Spots in Ho Chi Minh City! Read More »
Pho is one of the most ubiquitous dishes in Vietnam – you’ll find it on practically every street corner in every town and city in the country. But as common and unpretentious as pho is, don’t mistake it for being a simple dish. Vietnam’s best-known pho joints have been run as family businesses for decades. …
The Best Pho in Ho Chi Minh City: 10 Pho’nomenal Spots to Try! Read More »
There are countless cute coffee shops in Saigon for adults, but there is another coffee shop phenomenon that moms and children will absolutely love! It’s darling little cafes that cater specifically to babies and toddlers. Imagine if Chuck E. Cheese and Starbucks combined into Instagram-worthy plush pink cafes – that’s what you’ll find in these …
The Best Baby Cafes in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Read More »
Some of the bus companies that offered transportation from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Pehn are not currently available, but we expect they will resume routes in the future. Giant Ibis suspended transportation in May 2022 but it has resumed its route from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh. You can check its …
How to Get from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh in 2022 Read More »
Nick and I have had “Live Abroad as an Expat” on our bucket list for several years now. We’ve dreamed about being immersed in another culture – learning the language, eating the food, and making local friends. We originally thought we’d move to Bangkok but after our trip to Vietnam in 2018, we quickly changed …
Living in Vietnam: An Expat Guide to Ho Chi Minh City Read More »
Bet you didn’t know that Vietnam is a rising star in the craft beer scene, did you? We didn’t either until we first visited Saigon in 2018 and sampled as many local brews as we could. (Fast forward to 2019 and we’re living here!) The Saigon beer scene rivals that of any city in the …
The Best Breweries and Craft Beers in Saigon, Vietnam Read More »