Seven unmissable things to do in Saigon/HCMC
Perhaps you’ve already read my post on creating a sample two week itinerary for Vietnam, and now you feel inspired to plan your …
Sample 2 week itinerary for Vietnam
One of the trickiest things for do-it-yourself travel planners to work out, especially when visiting a destination for the first time, is how …
Shopping in Ho Chi Minh City
There’s lots of great places to do a bit of shopping in Ho Chi Minh City. If you know where to look, you …
The Alcove Library Hotel, Saigon
The Alcove Library Hotel in Saigon is a boutique literary-themed hotel in the Phu Nhuan District of Ho Chi Minh City. It was …
Tips for tailoring in Vietnam
One of the fun things to do in Vietnam is to have some clothing tailored. You can find super-skilled tailors who will …
Is Jetstar Business Class worth it?
Occasionally, you can manage to snag a relatively good deal on an international Jetstar Business Class airfare which makes the price comparable to …
The most Googled questions about toilets in Vietnam
Sometimes it’s the most basic of questions that cause the greatest angst when planning a travel experience. Perusing some Vietnam travel forums recently, I …
Coffee, bread and cake…Vietnam-style
The legacy of the French colonial era lives on today in Vietnam quite visibly in the form of infrastructure, architecture, and through the French influences on Vietnamese …
Unique Ho Chi Minh restaurants
A highlight of any travel for The Fairlie Entourage is dining at a variety of establishments. From local restaurants through to fine dining, …
Sophie’s Art Tour in HCMC
Viewing and engaging with the art of any destination adds an extra dimension and texture to your experience of that place. And …
