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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Pasteur Street's Jasmine IPA: The Beer that Built the Brand
“This doesn’t taste like regular beer, but I love it!”
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From Iconic Street Scene to Hybrid T-Shirt: The Journey of a Ginkgo Design
A street cart crammed with all the fresh ingredients and utensils needed for a scrumptious meal parked beside hungry guests enjoying their dishes on plastic tables beneath a bright red flag: i...
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At Kyros Saigon, a Different Therapy Massage Method
Sometimes, it seems like you can’t walk 100 meters in Saigon without tripping over a spa.
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Một Pair of Shoes You Need in Your Closet
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Searching for Elegance Along the Saigon River
The Saigon River slithers like a magnificent serpent with scales made of sunlight.
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Wendelbo Crafts Effortless Elegance in Vietnam
As Vietnam continues its climb up the global economic ladder, people here are able to access more high-quality products than ever before.
