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Ho Chi Minh City

Sunset golden hour view of Landmark 81 and surrounding buildings in Ho Chi Minh City, captured from a rooftop
Travel Guides | Vietnam

21 Best Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

If it’s your first time in Ho Chi Minh City, brace yourself; this place doesn’t slowly introduce itself. It grabs you by the senses and tosses you headfirst into a blur of honking scooters, sizzling street food,…

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Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee building beautifully illuminated in the evening, framed by manicured gardens and trees.
Travel Guides | Vietnam

Where to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: 8 Best Areas

If this is your first time visiting Ho Chi Minh City, let me save you some confusion I definitely had when I started researching where to stay years ago for my first visit. So if you’ve been…

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scooters driving by as tourists cross the streets in Ho Chi Minh City in the evening / best and worst time to visit Ho Chi Minh City
Travel Guides | Vietnam

Best & Worst Time to Visit Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City has two distinct weather seasons: the dry and monsoon season. The best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City is during the dry season, from December through April. However, each month during the…

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the Peoples Committee Of Ho Chi Minh City building during sunset / Is Ho Chi Minh City worth visiting
Travel Guides | Vietnam

Is Ho Chi Minh City Worth Visiting?: 5 Pros & Cons

Is Ho Chi Minh City worth visiting? Are you planning a trip to Vietnam but can’t decide whether to include Ho Chi Minh City in your itinerary? This guide highlights five critical pros and cons for Ho…

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Evening view of a busy highway in Ho Chi Minh City at sunset, with cars passing and a distant building displaying the Vietnamese flag.
Itinerary Guides | Travel Guides | Vietnam

Perfect 4‑Day Itinerary for Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is one of those cities that leaves a lasting impression, visit once, and you’ll likely find yourself planning a return. After spending a full month here, I’ve had the…

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plenty of motorbikes parked outside the popular Ben Nghe Street Food Market in Ho Chi Minh City during the evening
Food Guides | Travel Guides | Vietnam

Ben Nghe Street Food Market: Complete Guide

Located right in the heart of District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Nghe Street Food Market is a vibrant, modern street food destination and an absolute must-visit for food lovers. With more than 20 stalls…

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