There are plenty of digital nomads in Saigon, those who tote their laptop from coffee shop to coffee shop instead of sitting in a cubicle. But it’s not a life of glamour. It’s a hustle. ...

The dropout story so far: from a political journalist in Canberra to freelance writer, editor and tour guide in Ho Chi Minh City.

Do you have a stressful job and can not wait to come the weekend when you can relax? Your batteries for the new work victories, can be quickly and

We've all seen them - the Bali net bed photos with a gorgeous girl/couple relaxing in bright white sheets in a hanging net overlooking the jungle/rainforest, or rice fields. Before

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is the business and financial hub of Vietnam, with a prominent history going back hundreds of years. The Khmers originally settled the region, with the Vietnamese taking over in the 17th century. The French conquered Saigon, as it was then known,

21 beaches reviewed & mapped, including accommodation tips

Expat life with kids living in Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon, Vietnam.

As Vietnam becomes increasingly connected to global trends, the country’s 20-somethings have embraced everything from rap to graffiti art. ...

Situated along the coastline of south-central Vietnam, Nha Trang is probably the most ideal wellness destination in Vietnam with its access to natural healing resources, variety of watersport activ…

A week after the release of “The Mì Quảng Song,” another expat has taken to rapping to show their love for Vietnam. ...

Part acrobatics, part dance, part circus, AO is all entertainment It’s known as the machine and right now at least, it’s anything but well-oiled. In this particularly difficult sequence, dozens of bamboo baskets must make their way up to the top of a three-level platform, then zigzag down bamboo poles in a human-powered perpetual motion machine moving at ... Read more

If you have any inquiries about what you see on this blog, feel free to write me a little email at [email protected] or check out my Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/littlelandofpia/ I also have an Instagram (littlelandofpia) and Pinterest (littlelandofpia) I am regularly uploading my latest artwork images onto Instagram Cheers fellas xx

A wellness holiday does not necessarily require a retreat program to achieve results. Sometimes it’s as simple as spending quiet time in nature to restore balance to your mental, physical and spiri…

Camera-mounted drones are kinda our favorite things in the world right now. Earlier this week, we posted a video of Hanoi captured from one of these flying wonders. In response, one of our readers tipped us off to this significantly better filmed (take that, Hanoi!) and scored (provided you enjoy drum & bass) video from our fair Saigon. ...

I remember that exciting day in my childhood when I was taken to a museum for the first time. It was the War Remnants Museum, and my excitement quickly gave way to horror for having seen its exhibits – the haunting recreation of a prisoner’s cell, deformed fetuses infused in formaldehyde jars – forcing me at an early age to see excruciating images of violent war. ...

President Barack Obama said a new military pact signed with the Philippines on Monday granting a larger presence for U.S. forces would bolster the Southeast Asian country's maritime security, but was not aimed at countering China's growing military might.

I explain how to get to Bukhansan National Park via bus and metro. There is also a map of the trail to the top and many photos and videos.

How to bathe and relax like a Turk. Few experiences available in this city are both truly ancient and singularly unique. The opening of Villa Aesthetica (54 Ngo Quang Huy, Thao Dien, D2) just four months ago has heralded the arrival of an experience of precisely that nature: Villa is now home to the only ... Read more

It's a fast-rising travel star in Asia. Vietnam insiders share tips on Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and natural attractions all over.

Part 1 here In November, disaster struck on one of my shoots – an embarrassing mistake that led to some drastic cosmetic surgery and that will haunt me for some time to come. But first, the b…

It’s hard to find a decent Thai joint in Ho Chi Minh City. Most expatriates I ask about Thai food direct me to the Golden Elephant restaurant on Hai Ba Trung. I have been there a couple of ti…

Ho Chi Minh is truly a shopping paradise, whether you are looking for bespoke fashion, local silks or even handcrafted lacquerware. As the world becomes one big shopping mall of international brands, Ho Chi Minh retains its love of boutique fashion and one off collections – and all

A pilot program to allow advertisements on the outside of public buses has been implemented in Ho Chi Minh City since last month, bringing a new face to the old form of public transport

This unassuming little spa in D3 does the works – great massages, body scrubs, and its speciality is a facial using cold stones and rollers (think mini stone paint rollers) which leave your f…

Up & AboveMuch of the drink menu at this all-day dining venue up on The Okura Prestige’s 24th floor follows a Japanese theme—like the signature Butter of the Forrest (Nigori sake, Chase marmalade vodka, avocado, organic honey and elderflower syrup, B450)—but they have some great new creations, too. Try The Extra Sour (think a classic whiskey sour with a twist), which uses a base of Chivas Regal Extra mixed with lime juice, syrup, amaretto liqueur, egg white and a dash of bitters (B490). Be sure to sit outdoors for the best views of Phloen Chit, and don’t miss the daily happy hours from 5-7pm.

One man escapes frenetic Saigon to find serenity on a remote resort in Nha Trang Reclining in a speedboat looking back at the jetty I watch the two An Lam Villas Ninh Van Bay staff who greeted me at the mainland check-in facility waving to me. It’s as if they represent the real world saying ... Read more

A mini Aladdin’s cave of culinary kit. Lots of baking paraphernalia – muffin tins, cupcake trays, loaf tins, springform moulds, piping bags etc. There’s also a small selection of …

Don't ask, "So what do you do?"

It may be hard to believe given the current state of the area, but Nguyen Hue Street’s future is paved with granite sidewalks, 3D art and electric trams. ...

Brilliant picture framer, makes bespoke frames, dirt cheap. I got two biggish ones for 400,000VND. Only snag, not a huge choice of frames.

Explore Saigons burgeoning caf scene with our gourmet guide to its 10 most stunning cultural coffeehouses charming bars and local eateries.

It’s hard to find natural fabrics here, but opposite Tan Dinh market on Hai Ba Trung in D3, there are a few shops that stock the usual satins and silks and polyester in mostly garish prints, …

Hai and I have searched the streets and small alleys of town for the best bowls of phở in Saigon … and we share them here. Truly, there’s so much great phở in Saigon. Time to explore! &…

TT - Samsung có tám điều kiện cơ bản cho nhà cung cấp, nổi bật là công nghệ phải có đăng ký sáng chế, có hạ tầng cho nghiên cứu phát triển. Chất lượng phải có chứng nhận ISO...