Our trip to Hong Kong unleashed a new niche interest for us: speakeasy hopping. Some research on the internet taught us that Ho Chi Minh has quite the hidden bar scene, so we’ve ranked our favourites based on atmosphere, location/entrance experience, and of course, the cocktails. So if you’re looking for a fun night out in Saigon away from the noise and debauchery of Bui Vien, this is for you!
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Inspired By Snails? | Ho Chi Minh City | SE Asia #010
The second day in a new city is always our favourite and day two in Ho Chi Minh City was no exception. Having gotten all the touristy stuff out of the way the day before, we decided to branch out of the city centre and look for another of our favourite things: the art district.
Read moreReflections From The War Remnants Museum | Ho Chi Minh City | SE Asia #009
We’re not really museum people, at least not when we travel. Our repertoire of travel activities mostly includes walking until our feet hurt, looking at old buildings, and eating anything and everything we can get our hands on. So when we do go to museums, we usually do a nice walk-through, enjoy the air-conditioning, and politely skim a few of the written blurbs before getting back on the road.
Read moreThe Heat Is On In Saigon | Ho Chi Minh City | SE Asia #008
Not only have we been singing that line from the musical, Miss Saigon, but the heat is quite literally on in Saigon.
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