What Kinds of Jobs Can Foreigners Get in Vietnam?
New expats in Vietnam often default to teaching English, thinking it is their only option. In reality, there are many opportunities to pursue careers they are more passionate about.
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Where to Find the Best Vegan Food in Saigon
Saigon is a paradise for vegan and vegetarian foodies. HappyCow ranks it as the 10th most vegan-friendly city on the planet. Here is where to eat, from street stalls to upscale restaurants.
Strange Vietnam Street Food: Saigon's Most Exotic Dishes
Saigon is renowned for its amazing street food culture, and its reputation for having some of the most exotic and weirdest street foods in the world is well earned. An introductory guide for adventurous eaters.
Unique Dining Experiences in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as it is referred to by the locals, is a mecca for foodies, with a lot of must-eat restaurants. We have rounded up a few of the most unique dining experiences in Ho Chi Minh City, from fine dining establishments where you cannot see the food in front of you to street food venues where you have to catch your own dinner.
Nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City: What To Do After Dark
As the intense heat and fierce solar rays of the day disappear a new side to Ho Chi Minh City emerges. This guide will help you discover some of the coolest things to do in Ho Chi Minh City at night.
Mapping Street Food Culture in Saigon
What makes Vietnamese street food special, how street food culture was born, where to get certain dishes district by district, and how to make your Vietnamese street food experience the best it can be.
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Ho Chi Minh City During Tet (Vietnamese New Year)
Vietnamese New Year, or Tet, is a wondrous and prosperous time in Vietnam. Here are the top 5 reasons to be a part of this joyous celebration in Ho Chi Minh City.
How is Vietnamese Coffee Made? Does Starbucks Know?
Starbucks has finally opened shop in the coffee capital of Asia! A little bit about coffee production in Vietnam and, more importantly, how to make a perfect Vietnamese coffee at home.
Entrepreneurship in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam is truly a country of entrepreneurs. A guest post by Anders Palm, founder of Eat.vn, on the advantages and pitfalls for internet startups in Ho Chi Minh City.
Faces of Vietnam Edition 3: A Cyclo Driver in Saigon
Mr. Kim is 60 years old and has been driving a cyclo for over 20 years. He has seen the tourism industry in Saigon go through many different phases.
A Guide to Living in Vietnam
Living in Vietnam is a unique and enriching experience, but it can also be daunting when you don't know what to expect. General guidelines on how to secure a job, how to stay and work in the country, and what life in Vietnam is like.
Faces of Vietnam Edition 2: A Yoke Carrier in Saigon
We met Ms. Hung on Nguyen Van Cu street, squatting next to her yoke full of snacks and condiments. Her yoke weighs 30 kilograms and she supports two sons in university from it.
Faces of Vietnam Edition 1: Banh Mi Vendor in Saigon
Tuyet Anh runs a Banh Mi stand next to an elementary school in District 1. She has been awake since 3 am preparing all the meats and fillings for the day.
Vintage Skyscrapers? The Evolution of the 'Tube House' in Vietnam
The one type of building that exemplifies iconic Vietnamese architecture is the tube house: usually 3 or more floors, incredibly narrow and long, and packed like sardines in a can.
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