You can’t say you have had a taste of Saigon if you haven’t experienced stopping at a small food stall and order a local dish. Street foods take a special part of my childhood memory, and are truly the essence of Saigon’s cuisine. In this post I will introduce three very popular street foods that […]
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Night Market in Saigon – The City That Never Sleeps
Going to the market at night? This concept sounded very strange for me back then; when I was only a little girl and night markets weren’t those popular tourist destinations like nowadays. I remember how thrilled I was to go to the night market for the first time. There was an enormous variety of foods […]
Dwelling in Saigon – Fuel Foods for the Morning
I’m back with my little Saigon adventure. For a brief history of Saigon, check out my previous post on Saigon market. This time let’s talk more about foods The day starts early in Saigon. As early as 5 a.m. in the morning, going out on the streets, you will notice people are starting to prepare […]
My Saigon Story – To the South of Vietnam
Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh city as its official name, is my hometown, where I was born and grown up until 15. It is so dear and familiar to me that no matter how long I have been gone, every time I come back, it still feels like returning home. If people ask me about […]
Vietnam 101: How do the Vietnamese celebrate Christmas? (and travelling tips if you’re in Vietnam during Xmas)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year It’s the hap-hapiest season of all. There’s definitely something magical about Christmas. You know how November rain and January blizzards give you chill and depression? Well, the closer it gets to Christmas, the warmer December winter gets. You know how people often wear dark colors in […]
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