When in Da Lat, All Roads Lead to Bánh Mì Xíu Mại
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- Published on 16 October 2020
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Which rendition of bánh mì xíu mại you prefer may say more about you than it does Da Lat’s beloved meatballs.
Ngõ Nooks: Come for the Dim Sum, Stay for the Dim Sum
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- Published on 16 October 2020
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
As the old saying goes, when in Hanoi, do as your colleagues do.
Vietnam's New Nature Reserve, Khe Nuoc Trong, Is a Sign of Hope for Biodiversity
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- Published on 16 October 2020
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Top photo by Ryan Deboodt.
In a move wildlife conservationists are hailing as a victory, Vietnam has established a new nature reserve encompassing critical habitat for numerous species, several of them threatened globally with extinction.
Want to Learn About Saigon History? Scan These New QR Codes on Street Signs.
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- Published on 14 October 2020
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Khôi Phạm.
Saigoneers interested in finding out more about the history of their hometown now have a new avenue to expand their knowledge.
Saigon Postcard No. 26: Urban Decay
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- Published on 14 October 2020
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
What happens after the cho thuê nhà signs go up?
Đinh Tiến Mậu, Photographer of Old-School Saigon Glamor, Passes Away at 85
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- Published on 13 October 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
You might not know who Đinh Tiến Mậu is, but if you’re a fan of nhạc vàng, his works are impossible to miss.
Saigoneer Getaways: In Pu Luong, a Verdant Dream Untouched by Development
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- Published on 10 October 2020
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
There are many reasons to be grateful for living in Vietnam during the coronavirus pandemic.
'Ròm' Review: A Sterling Portrait of Saigon's Dark Underbelly, Despite Falling Short of Its Potential
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- Published on 07 October 2020
- Written by Khôi Phạm.
I stepped out of the theater after watching Ròm with a heaviness weighing down my shoulders. It was, however, a refreshing feeling that one rarely experiences after a Vietnamese feature film these days.
[Photos] From the National Geographic Archive, Slices of Life in 1952 Vietnam
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- Published on 07 October 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
Mostly taken by National Geographic photojournalist Joseph Baylor Roberts, these excellent shots are among the best images of 1952 Vietnam that one can encounter.
Saigon Transport Department Proposes Yet Another Public Bike Project
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- Published on 05 October 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to the proposal, it would include 43 stations around central Saigon.
Hẻm Gems: Spice up Your Study Session With a Warm Ginger Coffee at An Miên
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- Published on 03 October 2020
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
”The flower was never meant to survive the fruit's triumph.”
Saigoneer Bookshelf: 'Other Moons' Aims to Amplify Voices of Vietnam's Wartime Writers
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- Published on 02 October 2020
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Image by Hannah Hoàng.
Why must we continue talking about war?
These Illustrations of Vintage Trung Thu Lanterns Are a Ticket to Your Childhood
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- Published on 01 October 2020
- Written by Khôi Phạm. Illustrations courtesy of Nguyễn Như Thái Hiển. Top image by Hannah Hoàng.
There are many harbingers of mid-autumn in Saigon: the mushrooming of street-side mooncake vendors, the gradual arrival of corporate mooncake boxes, and a kaleidoscopic tapestry of lanterns along local “lantern streets.”
[Photos] The Coastal Life in Nha Trang in a Timewarp
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- Published on 29 September 2020
- Written by Saigoneer. .
You can practically taste the salty sea breeze and hear the occasional wafting of rock music in these photos of Nha Trang from the late 60s, early 70s.
'The Worlds Between My Wings' by Kim Loan
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- Published on 28 September 2020
- Written by Kim Loan. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
From the time I began learning Vietnamese at home and English in public school, I have lived with dual identities pulling me from seemingly opposite ends of a spectrum.
The Mystical Origins of Saigon's Notorious Octagonal Prison, Khám Chí Hòa
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- Published on 26 September 2020
- Written by Hoang Hanh Phuong. Top image by Hannah Hoang.
Chi Hoa Prison (Khám Chí Hòa) is a seven-hectare facility located in Saigon's District 10.
Hẻm Gems: The Best Fried Chicken Rice in Saigon Is in District 8
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- Published on 20 September 2020
- Written by Khôi Phạm. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
The success story of Cơm Gà 142 epitomizes the impressive marriage between technology and word of mouth in Vietnam’s golden age of food delivery startups.
On the Road With One of Vietnam's Last Traveling Cải Lương Troupes
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- Published on 18 September 2020
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos and videos courtesy of Doan Truong Vinh Hoa.
Most Saigoneers know cải lương as a form of television entertainment usually enjoyed by their parents or grandparents, but not many are aware of the art form’s important role in the nightlife of residents of the Mekong Delta.
This Ghost Month, an Other-Worldly Exhibition Not for the Faint-Hearted
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- Published on 16 September 2020
- Written by Bảo Quyên. Translated by Khôi Phạm. Photos courtesy of Khô Mực Studio.
The topic can be summed up in one word — “ghosts” — but it was enough inspiration for illustrators to create a plethora of artworks as part of the Hù project spearheaded by Khô Mực Studio.
[Photos] Amble Along the Familiar Streets of District 1 in 1969
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- Published on 16 September 2020
- Written by Saigoneer. .
Was Saigon more colorful in the past?
