In One of the World’s Most Intense Cities, Vietnam’s Tallest Hotel Provides a Weekend Escape
Hanoi has a reputation for being one of the most hectic and chaotic cities in Southeast Asia. While this provides much of the vibrancy and energy of the capital, it also seeps into you and leaves you ...
Day of the Dead: the Perfect Time to Party in Vietnam
Alters strewn with bright marigold flowers and photos of loved ones, families dressed in fancy costumes with faces painted to resemble skeletons walking through streets decorated with bright papel pic...
From Ciao to Xin Chao: An Italian Gastronomic Experience with a Touch of Phu Quoc at Casa Italiana Restaurant
Because the waters surrounding Phu Quoc teem with exotic life, many visitors to the island look forward to indulging in a vast array of seafood.
Novotel Blends Work and Pleasure with Sun and Sand on Phu Quoc
As the sun drifts down towards the horizon streaking clouds with a dazzling dappling of pink, purple, orange and red, the pristine beach is a frenzy of activity.
East West Brewing Changes the Saigon Brunch Game with Kegs N Eggs
When Chef Matt Venzke was growing up near downtown Los Angeles, his mom would often take him to a neighborhood café on her way to work. “She was a nurse director, and when she threw me into this littl...
Maison Vie: Exceptional Cuisine a Stone’s Throw from the French Quarter
Walking up the stairs and into Maison Vie is like entering a neo-classical alternate universe. It almost feels like entering a restaurant onboard the Titanic, with the style appearing in clear contras...
Same as it Never Was: Di Mai Offers an Old Saigon Vibe and Modern Takes on Classic Dishes
Like a bundle of bamboo rising out of a patch of grass, Landmark 81 towers triumphantly above Saigon’s skyline.
With Fashion App Phleek as Showcase, Conceptual Studio Aims to Empower Vietnamese Startups
Despite being only 20 years old, when Nghi Dao Kinh took the stage at Vietnam’s Shark Tank, she made an instant impression.
Exploring Authentic Delta Cuisine at Mekong Kitchen
Before modern roads and bridges connected the Mekong Delta with Saigon, its tangled network of rivers, canals and swamps isolated it from the rest of Vietnam and a vibrant cuisine reliant on the area’...
Elite Dental Vietnam Adopts New Technology to Advance Speed and Quality of Services
A radiant smile makes all the difference for first impressions, attracting admiring attention and instilling self-confidence.
Exploring Vietnamese Culture at the Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon
Saigon’s Central Post Office, while often erroneously credited to French architect Gustave Eifel, was actually designed by Marie-Alfred Foulhoux at the end of the 19th century.
L’Usine Introduces New Menu Catering to Adventurous Palates
Succulent chicken ensconced in light, crispy buttermilk batter harmonizes with crunchy kale and cashew slaw with sriracha mayo for a complex balance of spicy, rich and subtly nutty flavors.
Finding Seclusion at Boutique Mia Resort in Nha Trang
Nha Trang has been a favorite weekend getaway for Saigoneers for decades thanks to its sweeping beaches, blue waters, cool climate and fresh seafood.
From the Silk Road to your Table: Dim Sum’s Long Journey to Li Bai
Two thousand years ago, the Silk Road enabled merchants to lead caravans laden with rare fabrics, tea, spices, paper and jewels from one end of the known world to the other.
Exploring Japanese Lifestyles in Vietnam
A chorus of irasshaimase, Japanese for welcome, greets guests as the building’s traditional shōji door slides shut, obscuring all views and feelings of Saigon.
From Fatty Bluefin Tuna Belly to A5 Hitachi Wagyu, the Caravelle Offers Prized Delicacies
Improved global shipping connections and a rise in domestic purchasing power have resulted in some of the world’s finest meats and seafoods recently becoming available in Saigon.
SOHY Celebrates First Birthday in Epic Style
On a recent Friday evening, some of Saigon’s most glamorous people gathered in District 1 for a night to remember. Heavy rain had threatened to put a damper on the proceedings but, as if by fate, the ...
Experience Historic Saigon Coffee Culture at Ca Phe Co Ba
A bright yellow wall lined with old black and white photos of Saigon’s Opera House, Notre-Dame Cathedral, some bustling street vendors and a long-gone casino leads up to Ca Phe Co Ba.
Unique Craft Coffee Concept Adds a Jolt to Saigon
When it comes to coffee, there is no shortage of choices in Saigon, or across Vietnam as a whole. This comes as no surprise since the country is one of the world’s largest coffee producers.
American Barbecue’s Innovative Traditions Continued at Rooftop BBQ
Ask any American what constitutes quintessential barbecue and you’ll get a range of answers.
