First time to Ho Chi Minh City

Sim cards for tourists in Vietnam: All you need to know

Plan your trip to Vietnam, and remember to have your local SIM card ready when you arrive! It's the best way to stay in touch and save on high roaming costs while traveling. Why do you have to buy a SIM card in Vietnam?Travel agencies will often call you

Ho Chi Minh City

10 things to know before arriving Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)

Planning your first trip to Vietnam? If you’re heading towards the Southern side of Vietnam, you are most likely to land in Ho Chi Minh City Airport - Tan Son Nhat. With millions of passengers passing through its two terminals every year, Tan Son Nhat International Airport is by

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Where to eat in Saigon: best 20 restaurants in Ho Chi Minh city for first time visitors

One of the greatest things in Vietnam is its diverse cuisine. Here in Sai Gon you find delicious dishes on every corner: from small stalls on street pavement to big fancy restaurants. But the more there is, the harder it is to choose; very often our backpackers find themselves spending

Things to do

Best things to do in 3 days in Ho Chi Minh City

Almost three decades ago, Vietnam would not have been high on people’s list of potential holiday destinations. Yet the country strived and prospered to a new international height resulting in Ho Chi Minh City becoming one of its booming centers of finance, commerce and, consequently, tourism. This pulsating metropolis

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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: A Guide To The Resting Place of The Revolutionary Leader of Vietnam

If you ask a Vietnamese who’s the greatest hero of their country, chances are they will answer Uncle Ho. So it’s easy to understand how Vietnamese people would honor their hero by giving him a proper mausoleum. Currently, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is one of the most

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Notre-Dame Cathedral Saigon: A Guide To The Oldest Church in Ho Chi Minh City

Notre-Dame Cathedral Saigon is one of the architectural remnants of the French colony in Ho Chi Minh city. The cathedral's architecture was based on Notre-Dame de Paris. It possesses numerous historical values and also cultural values. Beside the church, you can also visit Independence Palace and Sai Gon central post

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Ben Thanh Market: A Guide To The Oldest Market In Ho Chi Minh City

Any travelers who come to Ho Chi Minh City will notice a yellow complex with a large number of people going in and out. That complex is Ben Thanh Market, the oldest market in Ho Chi Minh City. People often consider it as the unofficial symbol of Saigon and the

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Best things to do in Ho Chi Minh city for 2 days

Ho Chi Minh City is a large, busy and fascinating city. The city is an eclectic blend of the traditional and the modern. With historic attractions, fascinating day trips and bustling streets lined with food stalls and pavement cafes, there’s certainly plenty to see and do in two days

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100 basic Vietnamese phrases for a smooth travel

Knowing basic Vietnamese phrases is undoubtedly a privilege for travelers. The closer you get to the locals, the more you are unlocked from the country's hidden gems, hospitality, and also discounts.