Details: Published on 20 February 2021; Written by Govi Snell. Top photo courtesy of Hồng Hoàng.

For Hồng Hoàng, a career in environmental activism in Vietnam began with a polar expedition.

[Photos] A Stroll Through Eclectic Chợ Lớn

Details: Published on 09 February 2021; Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Alberto Prieto.

Until fairly recently, Chợ Lớn was its own city, long inhabited by người Hoa who carved out an economic hub along the banks of the Saigon River over 200 years ago.

Noise as Material: Hanoi's Soundscapes Revisited

Details: Published on 09 February 2021; Written by Elise Luong. Graphic by Hannah Huong.

In a study conducted in Hanoi in 2018 by the Institute of Occupational Health and Environment, the average noise on 12 main roads and junctions ranged from a deafening 77.8–78.1 decibels (dBA) in the daytime and 65.3–75.7 at night, which is up to ten times the healthy recommended levels.

A Journey into Binh Duong's Deep Chinese & Taiwanese Flavors

Details: Published on 06 February 2021; Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.

Believe it or not, there is more to Binh Duong than just industrial parks producing your next Uniqlo T-shirt or pair of running shoes.

The Beauty of Saigon's Mid-Century Shophouses via Street Sketches

Details: Published on 05 February 2021; Written by Phạm Phú Vinh. Sketches by Camille Pinson.

What was Vietnamese architecture after colonialism?

Ngõ Nooks: Lily Coffee, a Hideaway for When Life Gets Overwhelming

Details: Published on 02 February 2021; Written by Phuong Pham. Photos by Mi Nguyen.

Nestled in a nook so small that not many Hanoians even know of it, Lily Coffee is a true hideaway, with its entrance tucked on the side of an alley. The gate held ajar separates two worlds — one bustling with traffic, the other tranquil.

[Photos] Watching the Sunset From Fansipan, the Roof of Vietnam

Details: Published on 02 February 2021; Written by Pete Walls. Photos by Pete Walls.

Conquering Mount Fansipan’s 3,147 meters was once a feat reserved for those willing to take on the potential multi-day hike from Sapa to the summit and back.

How DiaCritics Creates a Platform for Diverse Vietnamese Voices From Abroad

Details: Published on 01 February 2021; Written by Paul Christiansen. Top graphic by Hannah Hoang.

“Vietnamese communities can sometimes/often demand conformity and tradition of people in order to feel a part of things; I have always seen diaCRITICS as an opportunity to trouble the definitions, push the boundaries, to include the atypical voices and stories and viewpoints.”

Hẻm Gems: Da Lat's Ngàn Cafe Is as Comforting as an Embrace

Details: Published on 31 January 2021; Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Khoi Pham.

Walking down Da Lat’s Robin Hill amid emerald pine trees and languid fluffs of cloud, one’s eyes will inevitably encounter a visual disturbance in the form of bright orange plastic maple trees. They are not the heroes of this story, but reluctant antagonists that nonetheless serve as hurdles on the journey to discover a hidden treasure.

An Eye-Opening Mushroom Farm in Da Lat for Budding Mycologists

Details: Published on 29 January 2021; Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.

It could be argued that mushrooms are among nature's strangest creations.

Saigon Shelter for Abused Pets Publishes Special Calendar to Raise Funds

Details: Published on 27 January 2021; Written by Nhi Phạm. Images courtesy of Sài Gòn Time.

Since its formation in 2005, the Sài Gòn Time (SGT) animal shelter has rescued, nurtured and nursed numerous abused pets to health until they find a new home. To promote animal welfare and seek financial support, the shelter founders have decided to publish a desk calendar for the upcoming Tết.

[Photos] Getting Lost in Traffic on Late 1960s Chau Van Liem Boulevard

Details: Published on 26 January 2021; Written by Saigoneer.

Old photos of Vietnam and cheese: two things you can never too much of.

Hẻm Gems: D6's Hot and Sour Suan La Fen Is the Noodle Dish to Conquer

Details: Published on 24 January 2021; Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Alberto Prieto.

Every time I lap up a spoonful of searing broth that’s so spicy I could almost count the number of times my face pulses, I feel grateful for taste buds.

Saigon Postcard No. 28: Embrace a New Fashion

Details: Published on 23 January 2021; Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.

What if cải lương tuồng cổ costumes became a new trend?

Q&A: Gallery Director Suzanne Lecht on the 'Gang of Five' and Building a House of Arts

Details: Published on 18 January 2021; Written by Elise Luong. Photos by Alberto Prieto.

Tucked in an alley south of Hai Ba Trung stands Suzanne Lecht’s glorious home, a magical abode crowned with an ancient nhà sàn from Mai Chau. After having lived there for more than 25 years, Suzanne reflects on her work as a dedicated patron of the arts and how Kali, her beloved turtle, connected with Mick Jagger.

Hẻm Gems: Cù Rú, an Old Saigon Bar That Took Root in Da Lat

Details: Published on 17 January 2021; Written by Elise Luong. Photos by Michael Tatarski.

Editor's note: Cù Rú Bar, the artists' solace, was born in Saigon by a tightknit group of friends and lovers, fueling creative souls with delectable homemade rượu cocktails, the group relocated to Da Lat, filling their newfound home with art events and crafting a new community of cocktail swillers.

Ngõ Nooks: Xóm Hà Hồi's Dill-icious Golden Grilled Cá Lăng

Details: Published on 15 January 2021; Written by Daoni Nguyen. Photos by Alberto Prieto.

With Hanoi deep in winter’s chill, our bellies crave hearty delights, and there is nothing like frying your own chả cá in the cozy little hamlet of Hà Hồi to ward off the season’s bite.

Cột Cờ Thủ Ngữ: Overlooked Saigon Landmark Gets a Makeover

Details: Published on 14 January 2021; Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Alberto Prieto.

Flanked by a busy road and overshadowed by an unfinished skyscraper, you'd be forgiven if you rarely noticed the Signal Mast (Cột cờ Thủ Ngữ) where Ton Duc Thang and Vo Van Kiet streets intermingle.

[Photos] For a Day, Winter Convention Brings Kick-Ass Cosplay Back to Saigon

Details: Published on 13 January 2021; Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Alberto Prieto.

In which universe do Captain America and Cardcaptor Sakura rub shoulders with anthropomorphized, anime-fied white blood cells?

At Da Lat's Biological Museum, a Demented Homage to Vietnam's Vanishing Wildlife

Details: Published on 08 January 2021; Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.

Sometimes when traveling, you come across something so utterly odd that you simply don't know what to make of it.

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