The French called it the “Pearl of the Far East” and the Chinese called it the “Big Market”—Ho Chi Minh City, colloquially known as Saigon, is Vietnam’s largest city and cultural ...

Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) is Vietnam’s most vibrant city, and after a few days here, I can officially say—I’m obsessed! This ...

Distance from Ho Chi Minh City: 140 kilometers. Cost: From VND2 million ($82) Binh Chau Village is situated in Xuyen Moc District, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province. It is known as the southeast region of ...

Plan your trip to Ho Chi Minh City with this ultimate travel guide featuring the best things to do. From exploring historic landmarks to savoring delicious street food, experience the vibrant ...

The Hammock Hotel, overlooking the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum in District 1, has quiet, clean rooms, each adorned with a hanging hammock chair. The minimalist rooftop cafe offers free water ...

Andrea Nguyen was born in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) but fled the city with her family at the end of the Vietnam War. A chef and food writer, she lives in San Francisco and has written a number of ...

Detour While a staple stop on Vietnam travel itineraries, a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels, two hours’ drive from central Ho Chi Minh City, offers an intimate snapshot of the Communist guerrilla ...

Ho Chi Minh City’s plastic ‘habit’ leaves piles of waste. Small scale recycling efforts are under way but most rubbish still ends up in landfills and waste-to-energy plans have stalled.

Ho Chi Minh City: The 10 best street food dishes you have to try. This bustling Vietnamese city is bursting with flavours – here are some of the best. Robyn Wilson.

News publication the Guardian of the UK has devised a list of the best bars in the world, with The Deck Saigon of Ho Chi Minh City being named among them. The Deck Saigon is located on the banks of ...