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    An independent selection of the best things to see and do in Ho Chi Minh City. No paid placements, no advertorial.

    Ho Chi Minh City
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    Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Saigon

    Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Saigon

    In 2015, Nguyen Hue St, one of Saigon’s main streets, became a “walking street” - a rare concession by city leaders to the idea... Read more

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    Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Saigon
    Nguyen Hue St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

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    River Life - Exploring the Saigon River

    River Life - Exploring the Saigon River

    The Saigon River is the lifeblood of the city. It’s the reason for its existence. Until recently it’s tended not to figure... Read more
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    Exploring Saigon's colonial era apartment buildings

    Exploring Saigon's colonial era apartment buildings

    Saigon is racing ahead with the demolition of its past with regrettable fury. Meanwhile, the city’s young are increasingly... Read more
    Exploring Saigon's colonial era apartment buildings
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    Motorbike tours in Saigon

    Motorbike tours in Saigon

    The ubiquitous motorbike is the way most Vietnamese weave their way around Saigon. In recent years, tour companies have sprung... Read more
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    Lessons from 3 decades exploring Vietnam

    Lessons from 3 decades exploring Vietnam

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    Thinking about Vietnam's COVID crisis

    Thinking about Vietnam's COVID crisis

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    Walking along the Saigon riverfront

    Walking along the Saigon riverfront

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