In the streets of Saigon that run through the canyons of contemporary office buildings, sleek malls, high-end boutiques, and elegant restaurants, a more traditional, time-honored way of living is alive and thriving. It’s so woven into the fabric of the burgeoning city that these two diametrically different ways of living …
We love this city that we’ve called home since October 2023. It was officially named Saigon in the early 18th century and changed to Ho Chi Minh City in 1976. So, which is the correct way to refer to it – Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City? As it turns …
While we had a fantastic New Year celebration here in Saigon on December 31, The Lunar New Year is coming up in February, and the excitement around Ho Chi Minh City is palpable. The Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday in Vietnam (and in many Asian countries). We’ve been …
We’re three weeks into our Vietnam adventure, and we have (with the help of our fantastic real estate agent Leo) found a beautiful apartment and signed a one-year lease. With that, we begin our dream of living in Vietnam for at least 12 months.From the wall of windows of our …
