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Saigon Handbook
Christmas Churches in Ho Chi Minh City: 5 Places to Visit
When you picture Christmas, a hot, tropical city probably isn’t the first image that comes to mind. Yet Christmas in Ho Chi Minh City is one of the most joyful, surprising experiences a traveller can have, a fusion of French colonial cathedrals, glowing decorations, cool dry-season evenings, and streets thronged with locals soaking up the festive spirit. With more than 200 churches and a large, warm Christian community, Saigon welcomes...
Vietnam travel
Da Nang Airport (DAD): Arrivals, Transfers and Travel Tips
Da Nang Airport (DAD) is close to the city centre and within easy reach of Hoi An, making it a convenient starting point for exploring Central Vietnam. Before heading to your hotel,...
Saigon Handbook
Islam in Vietnam: History, Culture and Muslim Communities
Islam in Vietnam has deep roots in Cham history, shaped over centuries by maritime trade and cultural exchange. From the south-central coast to the Mekong Delta and Ho Chi Minh City, Muslim...
Taste Saigon
Breakfast Food in Vietnam: How Locals Eat in the Morning
Breakfast in Vietnam is hot, savoury, filling, and rarely eaten at home. By 6 a.m., sidewalks across the country are alive with steaming noodle pots, clinking bowls, and locals finishing a full...
Vietnam travel
Vietnam Symbolism: The Soul & Identity of a Nation
Vietnam Symbolism offers a fascinating window into the country’s identity, values and enduring spirit. From the lotus rising clean from muddy water and the dragon of ancestral legend to bamboo that bends...
Saigon Handbook
Mid Autumn Festival in Saigon: Insider’s Guide 2026
There’s a moment, usually in early to mid autumn, during September, when Saigon changes: The lion-dance drums start echoing from side streets as troupes practise for their big night, shops fill with...
Vietnam travel
Hanoi Souvenirs: What to Buy and Where to Find Them
Hanoi Souvenirs are more than simple keepsakes; they offer a meaningful way to bring home a piece of the city’s thousand-year-old culture and character. From traditional handicrafts created in ancient craft villages...
Saigon Handbook
Best Beaches Vietnam: How to Choose the One
When travellers search for the best beaches Vietnam has to offer, the country is often overshadowed by Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. Yet Vietnam stretches along more than 3,200 km of coastline,...
Saigon Handbook
Best eSIM for Vietnam: A Local’s Guide
If you’re searching for the best eSIM Vietnam, you’re probably asking the same questions most travellers do: Can I even use an eSIM here? Should I buy before I land? Is it...
Saigon Handbook
Best Beaches Near Ho Chi Minh City: A Local’s Guide
When Saigon’s heat and energy get to be too much, the coast is closer than you might think. Several excellent beaches lie within a few hours of Ho Chi Minh City, ranging...