According to Wikipedia, Hội An (會安) translates as “peaceful meeting place”. It’s a city on Vietnam’s central coast known for its well-preserved Ancient Town and canals. While doing my research on this city, I learned that beginning in the 15th century and up until the 19th century, Hoi An has been a melting pot. It served as one … Continue reading Lantern Festival in Hoi An
Before we left Cambodia for Vietnam, I did a lot of research on Vietnamese food and where to get the best food in Saigon. We were going to be there a month so I wanted to try as much amazing food as possible. Lucky for us, one of the most talked about places is the … Continue reading Bánh Cuốn Hải Nam
When you stay more than two weeks in Saigon, you start to run out of the “popular” tourist attractions. At that point you should do some searching for what is out there. I like looking at Trip Advisor forums and Lonely Planet. For really obscure tourist sites, I’d go to Atlas Obscura. Not only do … Continue reading The Pink Church Of Saigon
The Saigon Central Post Office is a must visit when in Saigon. It’s in downtown and hard to miss – both because of the immense amount of surrounding tourists and the unique architecture. The post office was built during French occupation in the late 19th century. It sits across the street from another French remnant … Continue reading Saigon Central Post Office
Before we landed in Saigon, I called the city, “Ho Chi Minh City.” I did this assuming since the most recent name for the city was Ho Chi Minh, I would call it that. I also wondered as an outsider, “If I call it Saigon is it offensive to a local?” I honestly had no … Continue reading Saigon vs. Ho Chi Minh City
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