Navigating traffic with absurdly overburdened motorbikes comes as second nature to Saigoneers.
From live pigs to freezers to mattresses to bathtubs, everyone has a story of the wildest thing they've seen strapped to a bike. It's unclear what is more impressive: the feat of squeezing through scutchells and racing down highways with such seemingly precarious cargo or the nonchalance with which it's done.
Take a look at the familiar Saigon scene below (click to flip):
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Humans adapted to fields, birds to branches... and yet, in Saigon...
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When dark clouds rumble in a frequency akin to that of an empty stomach, the city transforms into a bowl of soup.
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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.
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While the rainy season's flooded streets, soaked satchels and delayed appointments can make one curse its arrival, sometimes when the torrent hits the neon storefronts just so, it becomes a source of ...
Traditional Lunar New Year festivities stretch to all corners of Vietnam and Đà Nẵng is embracing the vibrant transition into the most important time of the year.
While traditional, Tết doesn’t need to feel outdated. Combining the timeless charm of the holiday with emerging opportunities for fun allows the season to remain enticing for people of all backgrounds...
When the sun starts to fall, glazing a glittering expanse of skyscrapers with orange light, Saigon’s skyline reveals its most beautiful, energetic character. The view from Zion Sky Lounge & Dining imp...
Year-round, An Lam Retreats Saigon River seeks to capture and share the essence of traditional Vietnamese culture via its unique architectural style, refined cuisine, and activities that recreate fasc...
“Our new branding is a more authentic reflection of who we are: rooted in Vietnam, yet drawing strength from NLCS (North London Collegiate School). While it may have been easier to remain as NLCS, our...
Our daily lives are consumed by routine obligations like work and school. While these necessities provide for many worthwhile experiences, long, far-flung vacations may be the optimal conditions to cr...
