Ahhhh one of the pitfalls of being an expat — the goodbyes! It’s always a little easier if you plan something fun, which is just what we did with our girls’ weekend at Anantara Mũi Né! With one weekend to go before she boarded her flight to South Africa, Leandré, Alyshia, and I decided a…
Easily one of the most … unique things to do in Saigon is to pop into the small maze of alleyways behind the entrance of Hem 15b Le Than Thon. Once you cross under the entrance arch, you’ll find yourself in what is known as Little Japan, Little Tokyo, or, to some, that massage street…
I finally made it to Cần Thơ! Ever since my trip to Vinh Long, I’ve been wanting to see more of the Mekong Delta. I realize now the day trip I did really only covers a tiny part of this huge region! After Can Tho, I still want to see Sa Đếc and Châu Đốc,…
For a totally unique area to explore, check out the bustling District 5 in Ho Chi Minh City! One of the things I’ve really enjoyed about accidentally getting stuck in Saigon for six months is that I really have been able to explore its many nooks and crannies. I definitely still have a ways to…
Most people only ever do a day trip to the Mekong Delta (which is what I did on my first visit to Vietnam). However, if you’re looking to really enjoy this nice, almost sleepy area, I recommend slowing down and checking out its various towns and cities. My first experience of this was a trip…
Recently, I was invited by the Odys Boutique Hotel for three nights for a little staycation right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Here’s how it went! Want to hear a fun turn of events? So back before lockdown happened in Vietnam, I ordered some face masks from a woman selling them…