Friendly street food vendor

Mapping Street Food Culture in Saigon

Before delving into Saigon’s rich street food culture, it is helpful to know what makes Vietnamese street food cuisine special. Why does it beat...
woman with yoke selling street foods

FACES OF VIETNAM Edition 2 – A Yoke Carrier in Saigon

 Local Sells Rice Paper Snacks on a Yoke We met Ms. Hung on Nguyen Van Cu street, squatting next to her yoke full of snacks...
Mr. Kim - a cycle rider

FACES OF VIETNAM Edition 3 – A Cyclo Driver in Saigon

Drives a Cyclo! Cyclo touring has declined in popularity in Ho Chi Minh City over the last several years.  Its reputation has taken a hit...
Vietnamese Tet

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Ho Chi Minh City During Tet

Vietnamese New Year aka Vietnamese Tet ( or ), or more commonly known as Tet, is a wondrous and prosperous time in Vietnam, and is an...
veggie saigon vietnam

Where to Find the Best Vegan Food in Saigon

Saigon is a paradise for vegan and vegetarian foodies. In fact, HappyCow ranks it as the 10th most vegan-friendly city on the planet. Why is...
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