How Lăng Cha Cả Went From Mausoleum to Roundabout
If you’re just off the plane and heading west into the city, it’s hard to avoid the busy six-way Lăng Cha Cả intersection south of Ho Chi Minh City’s Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport. But it’s even ...
In 1910, Indochina’s First Flight Departed From Saigon
Over a century ago, on December 10, 1910, the first-ever flight in Indochina took off from Saigon’s Champs de Courses, the site of which now serves as the Ho Chi Minh City headquarters of the Peo...
Lost and Found: A Trip to Saigon’s Antique Market
The second he sees me, rolling down the crumbling concrete path on a dented bicycle, Chien perks up and heads in my direction.
Nick Ut, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photojournalist, Retires This Month
After 51 years as a photojournalist, Nick Ut is retiring this month.
Pierre Coupeaud and the Great Cyclo Trial of February 1936
Banned from an ever-increasing number of city streets, the cyclo is rapidly becoming an endangered species. But spare a moment to appreciate this much-maligned form of transport, invented by Phnom Pen...
Reunification Palace Opens 2 New Rooms to Visitors
One of the city's most famous landmarks has opened two new rooms for visitors.
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How Mornington Spa is Elevating Saigon's Spa Standards
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Christmas Snow Town Transports Saigon Guests to Wintery Wonderland at GEM Center
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Festive Season Arrives with Time-Traveling Themes at Sheraton Grand Danang
The festive season in Vietnam may not include quaint snowy villages or homes covered in lights, but you can still embrace the magical charms of Christmas and New Year's here while enjoying splendorous...
The Grand Ho Tram Invites Families and MICE Guests for a Radiant Festive Season
The winter holidays can be difficult in Vietnam. Work and school routines combined with a dearth of decoration around every corner threaten to dampen the spirit of the special time. However, an easy d...
A Palatial Path to Wellness at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai
Wellness is a word deeply entrenched in the hospitality industry with many resorts using it as a core element of their branding and services. But some resorts take it a step further. When implemented ...
