Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica is one of the most prominent buildings of French influence. This Roman Catholic church was built by the French between 1863 and 1880. All the original materials used for the construction of this church…
View PostHello from around the world
I’m dropping a quick hello to my readers. I know that there hasn’t been any new posts in the last week due to some error in my scheduling. I’m currently writing this aboard a Baltic…
View PostReunification Palace
One of the sights to see within the city of Ho Chi Mhin is the Reunification Palace. This is the home and work place of the president of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. It…
View PostWar Remnants Museum
It was actually a rather disturbing visit to this museum. It was opened in 1975 and was initially named “The House for Displaying War Crimes of American Imperialism and the Puppet Government of South Vietnam” , so I…
View PostLa Taverne
We were brought to La Taverne for lunch and I must say it was a fantastic little restaurant with yummy food and lovely service! I was amazed at the hand crafted vegetable carvings that they…
View PostFine Dining in Vietnam
If you want to do fine dining in Vietnam, this is the place to go! Set in a restored colonial mansion with a tropical vibe and lovely gardens. Impeccable service, gorgeous interior and good food!…
View PostPlaying with Guns
I got to try out the various guns used during the war at the National Defense Sports Shooting range. The gun rental is free but you have to pay for the bullets. The guns available…
View PostNew Face of Skin79
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View PostDHC at Watsons
I’ve been trying out the DHC essential set that I got from Watsons and here’s my review on it! For those who haven’t heard of DHC, it’s a internationally acclaimed skin care brand from Japan. It’s…
View PostCủ Chi tunnels
The Củ Chi tunnels were one of the highlights of my trip and it was an eye-opener to see first hand, the network of tunnels that lies under Vietnam. The Củ Chi tunnels were not only…
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