My from District 3 home in Ho Chi Minh City I could walk to Ben Thanh Market in about 35 or 40 minutes. I made this trip—there and back with a certain amount of meandering in between—at least five times in the two weeks that I stayed in my Airbnb-rented apartment. I hated the … [Read more...] about Sore Feet, Pink Toes, and Crossing Your Fingers
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Coffee, Smoothies, and Shaved Ice in Saigon
The side-of-the-road plastic chair is a coveted piece of furniture in this city. Along every block little street food stalls, mobile coffee, juice, and cold drink carts and pop-up restaurants set up little plastic tables and chairs meant for people with very short legs. And … [Read more...] about Coffee, Smoothies, and Shaved Ice in Saigon
Loving Ho Chi Minh City
This just happened: The part with the rice throwing? Yes. That part. That's where I went for dinner last night, upon the recommendation of several sources, including Allison Wong, aka "Sassy Urbanite" and the incredibly helpful Joe and Hai of Eating Saigon! If you're in Ho Chi … [Read more...] about Loving Ho Chi Minh City