War Remnants Museum

War 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…

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La Taverne

La 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…

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Fine Dining in Vietnam

Fine 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!…

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Playing with Guns

Playing 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…

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Củ Chi tunnels

Củ 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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Buffet Breakfast

Buffet Breakfast

Had a wonderful buffet breakfast with wonderful views of the city. Having a good breakfast does perk my day up significantly. Usually when I’m in Singapore, breakfast is either a quick toast or sometimes just…

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Saigon Cruise Ship

Saigon Cruise Ship

Took the Tau Saigon Cruise Ship for a night of food and entertainment as the ship cruises along the Siagon River. The 1st and 2nd deck serves Vietnamese cuisine and has all sorts of live shows with…

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Vietnam Street Food

Vietnam Street Food

As I wander through the city streets in Ho Chi Minh city, I came across lots of road side food stalls and I was amazed to find a huge array of choices. Beef is probably…

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Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City

My flight took me to the largest city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh which is also known as Saigon.  It’s my first time in Vietnam and the only impression I had about the country was derived…

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Off to Vietnam

Off to Vietnam

Will be sharing the series of photos taken when I visited South Vietnam! It was a lovely and rather educational trip as I learnt a lot about their culture and customs. Brought along my little…

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