One of the best things about traveling is meeting locals and being introduced to places that are hardly included in travel guides. This is one of my experiences when I reunited with an old friend and former officemate named Dolly in Ho Chi Minh City. Continue reading »
There it was right in front of me, lying on top of my disheveled rucksack: an indigo dyed hemp cloth embroidered with a pattern of zigzags and crosses. After being on the road for almost 18 hours, exhaustion hit me as I waited for my return flight to Manila. But the little piece of clothing … Continue reading »
Earlier today, I came across a few negative reviews on Nga Hoang Hotel in Ho Chi Minh/Saigon. I was surprised because I found my overnight stay last year quite pleasing. What I am about to address is an issue that almost all negative reviewers pointed out. Just to let you know, I am not in … Continue reading »
My cousin’s son sent me an email once asking for a good place to stay in Ho Chi Minh / Saigon. Since I’ve been to Saigon twice, my experience has allowed me to stay in different places. Here’s a brief review of each of them: a. In 2009, my friend and I stayed at An … Continue reading »
