Saigoneer in Saigon
Cột Cờ Thủ Ngữ: Overlooked Saigon Landmark Gets a Makeover
Flanked by a busy road and overshadowed by an unfinished skyscraper , you'd be forgiven if you rarely noticed the Signal M...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] Black-and-White Shots Depict Quotidian Details of 19th-Century Vietnam
These black-and-white shots are among the highest-quality documentation attempts of Vietnam at the end of the 19th century.
Saigoneer in Asia
[Photos] An Idyllic Slice of 1957 Cambodian Life
Vietnam isn't the only country in the region to change dramatically over the last several decades.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] The Small-Town Charm of Vung Tau in the 1960s
From remembering fond memories with loved ones to selling products and even gaining clues to a grisly crime, photos have many uses.
Mark F in Vietnam
[Photos] Views of 1993 Vietnam From Behind the Lens of a Past War Orphan
I have been carrying this film around for over a quarter-century from Hanoi to Saigon to Boston and to New York.
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] A Collection of Illusory Saigon Nightscapes From 1938
A rare glimpse into colonial Saigon after sunset.
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] 10 Incredible Shots of 1960s Saigon by William Ruzin
It takes seven to ten years for a human body to replace every cell to the point it consists of entirely different atoms.
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
The History Behind One of Vietnam's Favorite Drinks
The backstory of the drink in your hand may be far richer than you imagine.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] A Nostalgic Look at Da Lat Market Through Time
Built in 1929, Da Lat’s central market is not only a buzzing commercial center, but also an important historical landmark of the sleepy resort town.
Khoi Pham in Saigon
Street Cred: The Ill-Fated Power Couple of Vietnam's Literary Scene in the 1980s
It’s been almost three decades since that fateful day in 1988 when, in a blink of an eye, Vietnam’s literary scene was robbed off two most beloved talents. Luu Quang Vu and Xuan Quynh’s death was some...
Saigoneer in Saigon
Old Saigon Building of the Week: Hotel Majestic Saigon
The 92-year-old Hotel Majestic has seen many incarnations, most notably becoming the first Vietnamese managed five-star hotel in Saigon. But the rest of the building’s nine-decade existence has been j...
Saigoneer in Heritage
[Photos] Gia Long High School and 100 Years of Female Education
Before becoming the prestigious Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School of today, this District 1 institution used to be home to Gia Long, once Saigon’s most well-known school for girls.
Saigoneer in Heritage
[Photos] Take a Stroll Down the Streets of Saigon in 1970
The streets of today's Saigon were considerably different from what they were in 1970: fewer cars and motorbikes, and more live pythons.
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] Saigon Then & Now: Chợ Cũ
In today's Saigon, Chợ Cũ on Ton That Dam Street might appear like a derelict wet market, but in its heyday, the street used to be home to a bustling commercial area where merchants from all over...
Saigoneer in Asia
[Video] A Rare Look Into Indochina From the French Perspective
It’s not particularly difficult to seek out a good collection of old Saigon photos, as the city has always been a muse for photographers from all walks of life. However, old video footage of the count...
Saigoneer in Saigon
Saigon Notre Dame Basilica Set to Receive $4.4m Makeover
Though there is not yet an official start date, Saigon's Notre Dame Basilica is set to undergo a major renovation in future.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] Vietnam’s Last Imperial Wedding
The wedding of Emperor Bao Dai, Vietnam’s final monarch, and Empress Nam Phuong was one for the ages.
Saigoneer in Heritage
[Photos] The Vibrant Past of Saigon's Quach Thi Trang Roundabout in the 1960s
From the city’s early days until recently, Saigon’s Quach Thi Trang roundabout has always been a muse for traveling photographers.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] Vintage Postcards Capture the Beauty of Vietnam Through the Eras - Part 1
From this eclectic set of postcards, one can learn a lot about Vietnam’s progress through the eras.
Brian Letwin in Saigon
Street Cred: The Tumultuous Life of Dinh Tien Hoang
Dinh Bo Linh – also known as Dinh Hoan or Dinh Tien Hoang – was a sterling emperor who is one of the main figures in Vietnam’s long history of struggle against occupying Chinese forces. In today'...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] A Rare Glimpse of Life in Hanoi in 1959
It’s hard to imagine what life was like in a motorbike-free Hanoi.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
The Great Hanoi Rat Massacre: The Capital's Brief Stint With the Plague
France left a diverse legacy in Indochina: colonial buildings, flushing toilets and even the bubonic plague.
Saigoneer in Heritage
[Photos] Before the Bitexco Financial Tower, There Was The Old Market
Most Saigoneers today know chợ cũ – the city’s beloved Old Market – as a bustling commercial area spanning a block’s worth of Ton That Dam Street. However, not many are aware that the trading hub used...
Brian Letwin in Vietnam
Street Cred: Ly Thai To, the Emperor Who Created Hanoi
Ly Thai To – founder of the Later Ly dynasty, Vietnam’s first stable empire – is one of Vietnam’s most important historical figures, so it’s no surprise that his name appears on one of Saigon’s most v...
Saigoneer in Heritage
[Photos] A Trip From Downtown to Rural Saigon in 1970
Have you ever wondered why, while there are plenty of photos of downtown Saigon in the past, one almost never come across snapshots of Go Vap, Thu Duc or even sections of District 5 other than Cho Lon...
Saigoneer in Heritage
After Failed Demolition Attempt, This 100-Year-Old Saigon Villa Is in Disrepair
Remember this beautiful century-old villa? It’s now largely a pile of rubble.
Saigoneer in Heritage
[Photos] 24 Photos of 1968-70 Saigon
How many iconic landmarks can you spot?
Tim Doling in Saigon
Saigon’s Famous Streets and Squares: Me Linh Square
The square known today as Quảng Trường Mê Linh has been home to five different monuments since its inception in the 1860s.
