Saigoneer in Vietnam
10 Sketches of Indochina From the 19th Century
Though already in existence, cameras were not the main tool used by the French to make visual records of their holdings in Indochina during the 19th century. In their infancy during this time, th...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
129-Year-Old Nam Dinh Church Destroyed by Fire
On Saturday night, a 129-year-old church in Nam Dinh province caught fire, damaging one of Vietnam’s oldest religious structures.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
13 Old Photos of Hue
While most of the old photos we show here are from Saigon and Hanoi, we wanted to give a shout-out to the Hue, Vietnam’s capital until 1945.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
13 Rare Photos Of Old Huế (1919)
While most of the old photos we show here are from Saigon and Hanoi, we wanted to give a shout-out to the Hue, Vietnam’s capital until 1945.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
16 Beautiful Photos of Old Hanoi
They may not be quite as old as the set of 19th century photos of Saigon that we posted earlier this week, but these images of old Hanoi from Flickr user, Manhhai, are plenty nostalgic in their o...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
17 Photos That Capture the Lives of Indochina's Ethnic Minorities in 1944
While the vast majority of Vietnamese hail from one ethnic group – the Kinh – the country is home to 54 different ethnicities, each with their own culture, traditions, language and style of dress.
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Saigoneer in Education
Saigon Schools Create a Productive Learning Environment
“If we get the environment right, it naturally lends itself to teaching and learning…if students feel safe and happy, learning can happen,” explains Beth Wills, Deputy Primary and Kindergarten Princip...
Saigoneer in Hotels
Villa Song Pivots Towards Local Communities
When you picture one of Saigon’s luxury hotels, you likely imagine it occupied by international business travelers and families indulging in dream vacations. The last year has changed that image, and ...
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
Kumquat Beer from Pasteur Street Brewing Arrives in Time for Tết
Along with red envelopes, homemade bánh chưng and elegantly written câu đối, kumquat trees are one of the most ubiquitous symbols of the Tết holiday.
Saigoneer in Retail
Annam Gourmet Opens New Binh Thanh Location
Saigon is constantly evolving, with some districts taking on new personalities. In addition to Thao Dien and Phu My Hung, parts of Binh Thanh District are quickly joining the ranks of the city’s most ...
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How Saigoneers Celebrate the End of the Year
Vietnam began recognizing the western calendar during the French colonial period, and people here have gradually developed ways to celebrate the festive time that falls between the international New Y...
Saigoneer in Resorts
Phu Quoc Prepares for Holiday Travel Boom
Vacationers are looking to Phu Quoc in 2021.
