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.
in Vietnam
14 Beautiful Old Photos (And A Short History) Of Da Nang
Da Nang’s history can be traced back to 192AD when it was part of the Champa Kingdom, only becoming part of Vietnam after the culmination of Đại Việt Southern expansion in the 15th century. ...
in Vietnam
15 Old Photos Of Hanoi's Streetcars
While the last streetcar disappeared from Saigon’s streets in 1959, Hanoi held on to theirs until 1989. By the time service ended, the city’s light rail system was completely dilapidated after years o...
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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...
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...
Saigoneer in Resorts
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 Retail
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.
Saigoneer in Hotels
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.
Saigoneer in Resorts
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...
