An early breakfast and a long journey
An early breakfast in the hotel at 7am before heading to the Mekong Delta. Even by car, it took us a couple of hours and we stopped by this Mekong Rest Stop to stretch a…
View PostRed House Seafood in Vietnam
A taste of home. I was surprise to find out that the Singapore seafood chain, Red House Restaurant, had a branch opened in Ho Chi Mhin. Famous for it’s Alaskan and chilli crab in Vietnam…
View PostTax Trade Center
A departmental store great place to shop for Vietnamese handicraft and a nice supermarket to get your sundries. I actually bought quite a number of souvenirs from this place.
View PostSaigon Central Post Office
Built in 1816 to 1891, the Saigon Central Post Office is another building that reflects the French influence in Ho Chi Mhin City. It is still a functioning post office and is the biggest in…
View PostSaigon 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 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…
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