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Apr 082012
April 8, 2012
Saigon Tourism
Saigon tourist info for travelors
Apr 032012
I miss my friends Alex and Kanha in Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA! Hai and I have visited them in Phnom Penh many times over the years – for the Cambodian Water Festival, the Khmer New Year, on the way to see Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, or just to enjoy a long weekend together with friends. [Read on …]
April 3, 2012
Mar 312012
Last Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012 03:25:00 Known as “the coconut land,” the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre will launch a week long festival featuring its characteristic fruit from April 4-10. One of the key activities at the 3rd Ben Tre Coconut Festival is a food and beverage festival that offers [Read on …]
March 31, 2012
Mar 152012
Vietnam inches ahead in global tourism ranking Thursday, March 15, 2012 Vietnam climbed nine spots to 80th in a global tourism ranking by the World Economic Forum, which said the country has attractive cultural and natural resources but needs to further develop its infrastructure. “It benefits from its rich cultural resources (ranked 36th), with several World [Read on …]
March 15, 2012
Mar 122012
The city buses in Saigon are secret treasures for visitors who want to get to know and feel (and maybe smell) Vietnam. Take a Bus to Your Next Saigon Eating Adventure That’s where the old people are. That’s where the students are. Look for these Bus-Stop Signs That’s where you can travel above (and a [Read on …]
March 12, 2012
Mar 052012
A friend of mine living in California is planning a trip to Saigon next month. She asked me whether she should worry about taking Malaria medication. I thought it might be useful to share my response to her with readers of Eating Saigon!: Hi Laurie ~ My advice – Don’t worry about taking malaria medications. [Read on …]
March 5, 2012
Feb 142012
Before proceeding, please remember, Life is an Adventure! Okay, taking the bus in a foreign country is never simple. Particularly if you don’t speak the language, can’t easily ask others for help, and don’t have a magnifying glass to clearly see the government-provided bus route map. But, what the heck, give it a try. Enjoy [Read on …]
February 14, 2012
Jan 122012
When the French left Vietnam in 1954, they left behind incredibly delicious baguettes and some of the best coffee in the world. Vietnamese coffee is like no other. Strong, bitter, typically served with sweetened condensed milk. A real jolt of flavor! Vietnam is now one of the world’s largest exporters of coffee and Saigon and [Read on …]
January 12, 2012