Saigoneer in Saigon
10 Old Photos Of Carriages In Saigon
Before motorized transportation was the norm in Saigon, horse-drawn carts were used to move both goods and people.
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10 Old Pictures (and History) of the Saigon Opera House
The Saigon Opera House (aka the Municipal Theatre) is one of Saigon’s oldest buildings and one of the city’s best examples of classical French architecture. Constructed at the turn of the 20th century...
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10 Old Pictures of Advertisements in Saigon
Before 1975, large advertisements were commonplace in Saigon. But after the American War and the fall of capitalism in the South, ads were considered a vestige of the old order and were heavily regula...
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10 Old Pictures of Art Deco Buildings in Saigon
Art deco is by far our favorite architectural style, one which luckily, Saigon has in spades. However, with each passing day, these buildings are being torn down to make way for modern structures whic...
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10 Old Pictures of Cars in Saigon
Though cars have been present in the country since the turn of the 20th century, decades of war (1941 – 1975) and an economic stagnation (1975 – 1986) drastically reduced the number of automobiles in ...
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10 Old Pictures of People in Saigon
We often look to old buildings in order reconnect with the past since they are clear and static reference points. Though useful, another important window into the past is the day-to-day lives of peopl...
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The Art of Everyday Living in Saigon
“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls,” according to Pablo Picasso.
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Japanese and Vietnamese Styles Commingle with Nature at Alba Wellness Valley
When emerging from a grove of bamboo accompanied by early evening frog songs after a soak in a natural onsen and catching sight of a red bri...
Saigoneer in Resorts
Experiencing Luxury and Nature at Premier Village Phu Quoc
Located closer to Cambodia than Vietnam, Phu Quoc boasts unique ecosystems consisting of mountains covered in verdant forests and lush seagr...
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King Cake’s Storied History and Arrival in Saigon
While relatively unknown in Vietnam, King Cake is one of the most popular holiday desserts in the world.
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A Look Back at Craft Beer’s First Five Years in Vietnam with Pasteur Street
If you’re Vietnamese, there is a very good chance that the first craft beer you ever had was a Pasteur Street Brewing Company Jasmine IPA. This...
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The Merits of Experiencing Tet on a Tropical Island
During Tet, the most important time of the year in Vietnam, Saigon empties, its beloved energy spilling out alongside the droves of people r...
