Tag: Vietnam
Are Famous Landmarks Worth Visiting?
As a travel writer, I’ve written my fair share of listicles, such as “20 Things To See and Do in [insert popular city or country]” based on a press trip or an assigned comprehensive research. I, too, like reading travel lists by other writers before exploring a new place. But should you aim to see […]
7 Days In And Around Hoi An, Vietnam
As a pseudo-digital nomad, whenever I travel to a new country, I prefer staying there for at least two to three weeks, depending on how many days my third-world passport allows me to stay visa-free. I explore multiple cities and pick one where I stay the longest. It’s a hit or miss, as the city […]
Hanoi’s Mural Street Is Great For Introverts
If you’re looking for a quiet respite from the crowded tourist spots of Hanoi, Vietnam, but would still like to soak in some art and culture, head to Phung Hung Mural Street in the Old Quarter. Introverts (or ambiverts like myself), you’ll love this spot. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
Hanoi’s Train Street vs. Bangkok’s Maeklong Railway Market
I’ve been to the two most popular train streets in Asia—Train Street in Hanoi, Vietnam, and Maeklong Railway Market in Bangkok, Thailand. Which one’s better, you ask? Remember that each traveler’s experience is different, but I will tell you the one that gave me a more pleasant memory than the other. What is it about […]
A Guide to Ha Giang Loop During Rainy Season
“Of all the days to book this trip!” That was the running joke of my Ha Giang group when we were there from June 9-11, on what happened to be Ha Giang’s worst flood and rain in 30 years. No one could have predicted the flood and rain, not even the weather apps or the […]
Send Yourself A Postcard From Saigon Post Office
Whether it’s part of a day tour or you’re dropping by on your own, sending a postcard from the Saigon Central Post Office is one of the fun and inexpensive things to do in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I’ve been working on my postcard project since 2012. It started out with asking my friends […]
A Quick Stopover in Ho Chi Minh’s Book Street
This pedestrian street lined with bookstores, stationery shops, and cafés is one of the popular tourist spots in Vietnam. For book lovers and stationery collectors, Ho Chi Minh’s Book Street makes a fun stopover after walking around the city. 🇻🇳 Get Ready For Your Vietnam Trip 🎫 Get your tickets Flights, bus, train tickets, and […]
Grandmum Café in Ho Chi Minh Feels Like Home
One thing I love about Vietnam is their café culture. Aside from the coffee quality, the quirkier and hidden ones have extra points in my book. I found a list of the best cafés in Vietnam, and one that stood out for me was Grandmum Café in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). @replikate #grandmumcafe #vietnam […]
Is Saigon’s Café Apartment Worth The Hype?
Along Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), there’s a famous nine-story apartment building that’s filled with artsy cafés and shops. The Café Apartment (or Coffee Building on Google Maps) has been the star of many a TikTok and Instagram reel for about two years now, but is it worth all the […]