Banh Mi Hoa Ma: Epic Banh Mi Breakfast Set
Banh Mi Hoa Ma (Vietnamese: Bánh Mì Hòa Mã) serves up one of the best breakfasts in Saigon. Stationed at the entrance to an alleyway in District 3, this Saigon institution prepares their…
MyStorage: Long or Short Term Self-Storage Solution in Saigon
If you have managed to acquire too many things while living in Vietnam, or if you are going on a short trip and don’t want to take your huge bag with you on…
Nunal Boutique: The Cutest Little Shop in Hanoi
We stumbled upon Nunal Boutique while exploring the Old Quarter during our first trip to Hanoi. And we’ve made a point to visit again and again on every subsequent trip. The owner is…
Banh Mi 25: Delicious and Customizable Sandwiches
Banh Mi 25 is a small but cozy restaurant located in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Banh Mi sandwiches are a bit more expensive than you’ll find at the street stalls located throughout…
Grab: The Uber Alternative of Vietnam
A lot of people ask us, “Is there Uber in Vietnam?” The short answer is no, but luckily, there is a fantastic alternative to Uber called “Grab”. Essentially, Grab is the Uber of…
Quan Ba Cham: Fried Chicken Noodle Soup that is To-Die-For
Quan Ba Cham (Vietnamese: Quán Ba Chấm) is a small, local restaurant located in District 4, down a small street with several popular lunch spots. The menu is only in Vietnamese and we’ve…
Mekong Delta: A Cultural Day Trip From Ho Chi Minh City
The Mekong Delta is an area located in southern Vietnam that is made up of a network of distributaries where local people live and work. The Mekong Delta region is approximately 15,600 square…
Virion: The Best Shop in HCMC for Brand Name Overruns
I have no idea how or why this is possible, but Virion is a seemingly legitimate clothing shop in Ho Chi Minh City that sells name brands at a fraction of the price…
Bun Cha Que Tre – Ba Ba: Classic Bun Cha with a Twist
Out of all of the amazing cuisine options in Vietnam, bun cha (bún chả) is arguably one of our all-time favorites! Bun cha is a dish that consists of grilled pork, pork meatballs,…
Bun Bo Nam Bo – Ba Ba: Fast, Fresh, Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
Bun Bo Nam Bo (Bún Bò Nam Bộ) literally translates to “beef noodles from the south” as it is most commonly found in southern Vietnam. It’s a dish that you must try during…
