Le Méridien Saigon Riverside Hotel
byWhen I think of Ho Chi Minh these days, I think of a modern and lively metropolis, buzzing with bikes, and dotted with vibrant and…
Travel in Vietnam
Travel in Vietnam from the Hanoi and Halong Bay in North Vietnam to the Capital Ho Chi Minh City in South. New Tourism, Culture, Lifestyle and Boutique Travel. Independent Guide to Travel in Thailand.
Best of Travel in Southeast Asia
byA quick guide to our favourite destinations in our Southeast Asia Travel Blog (we will update as we go along). This list follows our…
An Introduction to Vietnamese Food
byLove soup, noodles or noodle soup? Then Vietnam is where you want to be. Soup is everywhere. While great for soup lovers for me…
Hanoi’s Cha Ca Fish Street (Vietnam)
byPlease do not name streets after food; it is misleading and leaves me hungry and grumpy. The street I am talking about is Cha…
Halong Bay Overnight Cruise (Vietnam)
byFor this trip we follow a review by Travel Fish; the savvy bunch for travel in Southeast Asia. Unfortunately the review was written 5…
Hanoi Night Market (Vietnam)
byEvery weekend, Friday to Sunday, 6pm to late, it is time for the Hanoi Night Market. A Night Market which attracts crowds of epic…
The Bad Taste of Weasel Coffee
byCoffee beans collected from the excrement of civets. I, as many others, first heard of Kopi Luwak from Hollywood movie ‘The Bucket List’. At…
Quick Ho Chi Minh City Guide (Vietnam)
byDespite being the largest city in Vietnam; Ho Chi Minh City is simple to navigate. Most tourist attractions are found within walking distance of each…
Getting Lost in Ho Chi Minh City
by“Sorry you can’t fly without a VISA,” “It’s ok I’m British”, “Sorry sir you still need a VISA”, “What? Wait till I tell my…