Hẻm Gems: R House, a Haven for Rescued Dogs, Healthy Eats, and Adoption Opportunities
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- Published on 11 July 2020
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski. Top image by Hannah Hoang.
For dogs, dog owners and general fans of man's best friend, living in Saigon can be tough.
[Photos] Inside a Ben Thanh Devoid of Tourists, Forlorn Kiosks and Mass Closures
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- Published on 08 July 2020
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Khoi Pham.
Plump mangosteens, cheap iPhở shirts, freshly ground coffee, and paper cut-outs of city landmarks — there was a time when the northern gate of Ben Thanh Market was lined door-to-door with dynamic shops enticing tourists to sample their eclectic range of products.
Hẻm Gems: Can Deep-Fried Hột Vịt Lộn Dethrone the Classic?
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- Published on 06 July 2020
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Has your luck taken a turn for the worse lately? Perhaps it’s high-time for a hột vịt lộn (or three) to reverse your fortune.
As Epidemic Subsides in Vietnam, Return of VBA Not an ‘If,’ but a 'When’
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- Published on 06 July 2020
- Written by Harry Hodge. Photos courtesy of the VBA.
Rebooting professional basketball during a global pandemic is no slam dunk.
Japanese Brand Muji Announces Pop-up Store in Saigon
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- Published on 30 June 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following in the footsteps of fast-fashion clothing brand Uniqlo, MUJI will be the next major Japanese retailer to launch in Saigon in the near future.
In Search of Charming Cafes Along Saigon's Train Alleys
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- Published on 29 June 2020
- Written by Govi Snell and Khoi Pham. Photos by Khoi Pham. Top image by Alberto Prieto.
Compared to Hanoi’s now-restricted Phung Hung “Train Street,” the neighborhoods bordering the railway in Saigon have neither the romanticism nor goosebumps-inducing adrenaline rush that turned the former into a world-renowned tourist attraction.
Saigon Postcard No. 24: A Slice of New Saigon
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- Published on 23 June 2020
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Saigon is a cake with many bakers.
Hẻm Gems: Lower Your Voice, the Hidden Elephant Is Reading
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- Published on 21 June 2020
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
In Saigon’s indie cafe scene, there are household names and well-kept secrets; and then there are secrets that one might think are well-kept, but are actually household names.
The Art Book That Delves Into the History of Ancient Vietnamese Fashion
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- Published on 18 June 2020
- Written by Khoi Pham. Images courtesy of Vietnam Centre.
Born at the intersection of fashion and history, a new art book by a team of Vietnamese researchers and creatives will take readers on a journey back to the eras of the country’s past royalty.
'Da 5 Bloods' Review: A Vital Message Lost in a Deeply Flawed Film
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- Published on 17 June 2020
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Top image by Netflix.
This article contains major spoilers for Da 5 Bloods.
Vietnam Airlines to Buy Major Stake in Jetstar, Rename It 'Pacific Airlines'
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- Published on 16 June 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
The national flag carrier will buy out the 30% stake that Qantas has in Jetstar Pacific as well.
[Photos] Scaling the Cliffs of Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 14 June 2020
- Written by Ian Rock. Photos by Ian Rock.
Despite its incredible potential, rock climbing in Vietnam still flies relatively under the radar.
