8 weekend things to do in Saigon
Today’s article is going to be a bit different. It’s written by a Vietnamese local who runs a boutique hotel in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
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Best cafes for remote work in Ho Chi Minh City
In the 38 nights I spent in Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon, I found many independently-owned cafes which were wonderful for half a day of remote working.
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Local Restaurants to visit in Ho Chi Minh City
A sure way to discover reliable restaurants is to type “top places to eat around me”. A restaurant with a decent number of reviews (more than 100) and a rating of above 4 usually won’t disappoint.
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Year of the Dragon Tet celebrations in Saigon
The standard phrase to greet people with is “Chúc mừng năm mới (Happy New Year)”. Say this with the earnest hope that their new year arrives with good fortune and harmony. You’ll hear the phrase said back to you, with a grateful smile.
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Beginner-level Vietnamese phrases to know for travelling
Being a Cantonese speaker, I recognise the similarity in complexity and sound to the Vietnamese language. Like Cantonese, a different tone used for the same word can give it a completely different meaning. Unlike most languages in Asia, Vietnamese uses the Latin alphabet. These letters (together with their accents) help express 17 consonants, 11 vowels, and 6 tones.
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11 ideas for your first week in HCMC
District 1 is considered the downtown area and is home to towering office headquarters, luxury hotels, and cosmopolitan nightlife. For other areas that are popular with foreigners, you can check-out District 2 (where many expats and international schools are based) and District 7 (home to many Korean people).
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Singapore Airlines from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City
The Singapore Airlines crew were charming in appearance and hospitable with service. They easily accomodated my request to change seats, and I found myself happily stretching out my legs in a front-row, emergency-exit seat.
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