At opposite ends of the country, Vietnam’s two major cities are a frenetic introduction to the nation’s culture and history.

Dishes from around Vietnam crowd the streets of Ho Chi Minh City, once known as Saigon. Here are some favorites – from gỏi cuốn to bê thui.

The ubiquitous street art, depicting portraits of Ho Chi Minh, flying pigeons, and people waving the national flag, reminded me that this year marks the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s reunification in ...

A city of contradictions, Ho Chi Minh has both towering skyscrapers and tree-lined streets with ageing villas. Haute cuisine, or humble street food, history or modernity, this city offers both in ...

Join me on an unforgettable 10-day adventure through Vietnam! In this travel vlog and guide, we take you through five of ...

Many of Ho Chi Minh City’s streets are named after notable women, and in 1995 the state took a further step in honoring its female citizens and established the Southern Women’s Museum.

With vendors selling specialty dishes daily on every street corner, you don’t stay hungry for long in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City. Street food is well and truly at the heart of this bustling ...

On the first day of social distancing in Vietnam’s biggest city, May 31, the rhythm of life continued but the streets were deserted. The busy streets of HCM City fell silent on May 31, the first day ...

Dishes from around Vietnam crowd the streets of Ho Chi Minh City, once known as Saigon. Here are some favorites – from gỏi cuốn to bê thui.