Choosing between Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City is one of those travel debates that never quite settles. Both cities are loud, fast, delicious, and completely addictive in their own ways. Backpackers compare the street food, the nightlife, the cost of living, the co-working scene, and still end up booking flights to both. That’s a good sign. The goal here…
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The 7 best hostels in Ho Chi Minh City
One of the major travelling destinations in the country, Ho Chi Minh City is the biggest city in Vietnam and the most “western” one. In 1976, its current official name, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, substituted Saigon, a term still commonly used. The new name was given to celebrate Ho Chi Minh after his death…
25 Things To Do in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh, previously known as Saigon, is a city with a constant buzz, a loud, in-your-face type of buzz. For some it takes time, but once you learn to embrace the chaos, the city has so much to offer. Its rich past for the history buffs, high end shopping streets for the fashion lovers,…
Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City: What to See, Eat and Where to Stay
Visiting Ho Chi Minh With a population of 5½ million people Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam, although it isn’t the capital. Unofficially still known as ‘Saigon’, it is also sometimes referred to as HCMC. While it is the country’s busiest city, the tree-lined streets are wide and you can…
Top 10 budget restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City
This month’s guest expert is Hayley Coleman from TripAdvisor . In this post Hayley introduces us to a selection of best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh that are ideal for travellers visiting Ho Chi Minh. She takes a look at what’s on offer in each restaurant along with sharing reviews from TripAdvisor travellers. You can also…
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