With the subway years away, taxis too expensive, ride-share apps maddeningly inaccurate, motorbikes impossibly dangerous and walking beneath the sun akin to mobile self-spit-roasting, many Saigoneers choose to ride the bus.
And we love it! This week's Saigon Postcard describes the familiar experience of using the city's most affordable and environmentally friendly form of public transportation.
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Humans adapted to fields, birds to branches... and yet, in Saigon...
Paul Christiansen in Postcards
When dark clouds rumble in a frequency akin to that of an empty stomach, the city transforms into a bowl of soup.
Paul Christiansen in Postcards
Who hasn't skilled moods that shift quick as clouds dashing throughout Saigon's skyline?
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As the rich get richer...
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Before bombs and boobie traps, guerilla offenses and ambushes, Vietnam had another means of driving invaders out.
Paul Christiansen in Postcards
Navigating traffic with absurdly overburdened motorbikes comes as second nature to Saigoneers.
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 ...
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...
Success at the International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) can be measured according to many metrics. From IB DP test scores well above the world average to impressive academic careers post-graduat...
This Halloween season, travelers to Đà Nẵng are thrilled by the unexpected appearance of a giant pumpkin at the entrance of Da Nang International Terminal. Aiming to instill a pleasant surprise and co...
A meal that celebrates French and Korean cuisine and incorporates Vietnamese techniques served in a Phú Quốc restaurant designed in homage to 1920s American opulence? Such an outlandishly unique meal ...
In Sino-Vietnamese, Ninh means “peace, tranquility, and happiness,” while Vân means “cloud.” Together, they form "clouds of peace," which evoke a sense of calm freedom and gentle romance amidst the va...
