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In Search of Nature and Serenity this Summer at Green Bay Phu Quoc Resort and Spa

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In Search of Nature and Serenity this Summer at Green Bay Phu Quoc Resort and Spa

Phú Quốc can still offer a haven for nature lovers seeking a peaceful place to reconnect with their surroundings.

SaigoneerJul 2, 2024
Abundant Nature, Small-Town Charms and Unexpected Luxury in Phú Yên

Saigoneer Getaways

Abundant Nature, Small-Town Charms and Unexpected Luxury in Phú Yên

With a total population hardly larger than some Saigon districts and limited tourism development, Phú Yên province doesn’t get much consideration when people are planning their next vacation.

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SaigoneerJul 1, 2024
From 'Freeze' to 'Avcngcrs': Inside the Wacky World of Vietnam's Bootleg Toys

Vietnam

From 'Freeze' to 'Avcngcrs': Inside the Wacky World of Vietnam's Bootleg Toys

In Vietnam, you can find a Lego set in official Lego stores or any big toy shops at high prices; but if you take a different route, you can find Lego sets being sold by small vendors for much cheaper. But those sets are a little bit different; they are branded as “Lele'' or “Lepin,” or just white Chinese characters on a red square. For decades, these bootleg toys have been a widely popular option for Vietnamese kids.

KKhang NguyễnJul 1, 2024
Honda to Cease Production of Super Cub 50cc, Vietnam's Beloved Bike, in November

Tech

Honda to Cease Production of Super Cub 50cc, Vietnam's Beloved Bike, in November

By the end of 2025, Honda will cease the manufacturing of all motorbikes with 50cc engines, including the beloved 50cc Super Cub, to comply with stricter emission standards.

SaigoneerJun 27, 2024
The Unhinged Genius of the Caty Dragon Fruit Noodles Meme

Ẽplain

The Unhinged Genius of the Caty Dragon Fruit Noodles Meme

- Dragon fruit has existed in Vietnam for hundreds of years, but it wasn't until the 21 st century that it made its debut in instant noodles.

UUyên ĐỗJun 26, 2024
Sapa’s Topas Ecolodge makes National Geographic list

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Sapa’s Topas Ecolodge makes National Geographic list

Sapa’s Topas Ecolodge has been featured in the National Geographic Traveller’s Lakes and Mountains Collection for 2024 . It is the only resort in Vietnam to be included on this prestigious list. This accolade follows the resort previously being named by National Geographic as one of the world’s Top Places to Stay if You Care About The Planet.

TTopas EcolodgeJun 24, 2024
La Veranda Resort Phú Quốc – MGallery Wins Top 3 Best Beach & Island Resort in Vietnam

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La Veranda Resort Phú Quốc – MGallery Wins Top 3 Best Beach & Island Resort in Vietnam

La Veranda Resort Phú Quốc – MGallery is proud to announce its prestigious win at the 2024 Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards. The resort has been honored with the 3rd Best Beach & Island Resort in Vietnam, a testament to its commitment to providing exceptional memorable experiences.

LLa Veranda Resort Phú Quốc – MGalleryJun 24, 2024
Easybadwork's Free Spirits Are Rooted in Nature and the Underground

Ton-sur-Ton

Easybadwork's Free Spirits Are Rooted in Nature and the Underground

A sparrow swooping across a special-edition can of Coca-Cola, the illustrations featured in the artworks of Ngọt's Grammy-nominated album boxset, or perhaps even the tattoo on a stranger you pass on the street: you have probably seen the work of Khim Đặng, the man behind Saigon fashion brand easybadwork, without knowing it. His graphic designs have graced a variety of commercial and collaborative works in Saigon, but easybadwork is his hobby business. “A true business makes you money, a hobby business makes you happy,” he told Saigoneer.

Paul ChristiansenJun 24, 2024
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New Renderings Show Saigon's Plans to Revamp Quách Thị Trang Square

Saigon

New Renderings Show Saigon's Plans to Revamp Quách Thị Trang Square

At an estimated cost of VND157 billion (US$6.17 million), the controversial renovation work on the square in front of Bến Thành Market is set to begin this fall and be completed by April 2025.

SaigoneerJun 21, 2024
The 1st Vietnamese Song With 1bn Views on YouTube Is About Ducks

Music & Arts

The 1st Vietnamese Song With 1bn Views on YouTube Is About Ducks

It’s not Hoàng Thùy Linh’s catchy dance track ‘See Tình’ or the crossover Mekong Delta hit ‘Con gái miền Tây,’ the first Vietnamese song to amass one billion — or bill-ion, if you will — on YouTube is a children’s song about ducks.

Khôi PhạmJun 19, 2024
Revisiting the Coats of Arms of Vietnam's Major Cities Under French Rule

Vietnam

Revisiting the Coats of Arms of Vietnam's Major Cities Under French Rule

Did you know that several Vietnamese cities have coats of arms?

Paul ChristiansenJun 18, 2024
Culinary Week at JW Marriott Phu Quoc: A Feast of Sustainability and Flavor

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Culinary Week at JW Marriott Phu Quoc: A Feast of Sustainability and Flavor

Nestled on the idyllic Khem Beach, JW Marriott Phu Quoc recently hosted a Sustainable Culinary Week that focused on eco-conscious dining.

Brian LetwinJun 17, 2024
Sấu Ushers in a Hanoian Summer of Sweet-and-Sour Nostalgia

Natural Selection

Sấu Ushers in a Hanoian Summer of Sweet-and-Sour Nostalgia

A former coworker called me to playfully nag me about my previous plan to visit Hanoi: “Are you waiting for all the sấu to drop before making a move?”

VVăn TânJun 17, 2024
Live Music, Sports, Art and Activities Fill District VUI with Summer Fun

Resorts

Live Music, Sports, Art and Activities Fill District VUI with Summer Fun

Vietnam’s south-central coast is blessed with warm sunshine, cool waves, and relaxed vibes all year round, creating a perpetual vacation atmosphere. With school breaks and summer holidays, there is no better time to explore the tropical regions at the nexus of forest and sea.

SaigoneerJun 17, 2024
Get to Know the Dynamic Local Art Scene Alongside 'Saigon Art Journey'

Music & Arts

Get to Know the Dynamic Local Art Scene Alongside 'Saigon Art Journey'

“This is not a tour, remove that word from your minds. This is an interacting and exploring journey,” explained Angeline Gong, an experienced art host known by Saigon’s artists and galleries as Z-Gong.

Paul ChristiansenJun 12, 2024
Proactive Care for a Joyful Future - Get Regular Health Screening Every 6 Months

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Regular health screening is the best way to monitor your health and catch potential diseases early for both you and your family. Medical experts recommend a general health screening every six months to check for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and gynecological issues. This approach ensures timely treatment and improves quality of life.

CCareplus ClinicJun 11, 2024
Gỏi Đu Đủ Reflects the Mekong Region's Culinary and Cultural Wisdoms

Snack Attack

Gỏi Đu Đủ Reflects the Mekong Region's Culinary and Cultural Wisdoms

As the cicadas begin to sing in the tamarind canopies along Pasteur Street after the first monsoon rain, vivid scenes from my formative years flash by in my mind. My cheeks became flushed and my eyes teary, but not from the harsh sun and wind, nor the frustration of losing multiple marble games; it was the sight, or rather, the scent of a papaya salad enveloped in Cô Ri pungent anchovy sauce.

VVăn TânJun 10, 2024
Hẻm Gems: In D5, a Family Durian Xôi Xiêm Recipe Inspired by Cambodia

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: In D5, a Family Durian Xôi Xiêm Recipe Inspired by Cambodia

At first glance, xôi xiêm sầu riêng — or sticky rice with egg custard and durian — may appear plain-looking, but apart from being a tasty sweet treat, this simple dish also holds stories of life during Vietnam’s post-war period.

KKhang NguyễnJun 8, 2024
A Pilgrimage to Sơn La, Vietnam's National Mận Capital, as a Devoted Fan

Snack Attack

A Pilgrimage to Sơn La, Vietnam's National Mận Capital, as a Devoted Fan

There’s a kind of sweet, sour, and slightly tannic fruit that never fails to make our mouths water every summer.

XXuân PhươngJun 7, 2024
These 5 Vietnamese Poems Pay Homage to the Complexities of Local Fruits

Literature

These 5 Vietnamese Poems Pay Homage to the Complexities of Local Fruits

Fruit and poetry: the two things I love most.

Paul ChristiansenJun 6, 2024
Singaporean Street Food In The Sky at Sedona Suites

Eat & Drink Partner

Singaporean Street Food In The Sky at Sedona Suites

Saigon foodies may be surprised to learn that some of the best Singapore hawker-style street food can be found 28 floors above the city with spectacular views of the skyline. After refining its Baba-Nyonya style cuisine, Sedona Suites now has plans to bring even more of this rich culinary and cultural heritage to the city.

SaigoneerJun 6, 2024
Zannier Hotels Launches Its First Coffee Table Book

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Zannier Hotels Launches Its First Coffee Table Book

Together with the Swedish editing house New Heroes and Pioneers, Zannier Hotels Releases its first book titled "Zannier Hotels: A Journey Through Style, People and Experiences".

ZZannier HotelsJun 4, 2024
Xe Trái Cây: If You Can't Find Lovingly Sliced Fruit at Home, Cart-Bought Is Fine

Culture

Xe Trái Cây: If You Can't Find Lovingly Sliced Fruit at Home, Cart-Bought Is Fine

Nature has numerous ways to make itself known: male peacocks fan out their glorious tail made up of iridescent eye-patterned feathers to attract peafowls; blue-ringed octopuses don’t need to invent any dance, just their menacing aquamarine coat is enough to warn predators about a poisonous death should they dare to take a bite; on the chaotic streets of Saigon, xe trái cây flaunt their colorful mosaics of freshly peeled tropical fruits, as plump and juicy as the divine offerings of Zeus’s banquet, to entice heat-stricken riders to stop by for a refreshing respite.

Khôi PhạmJun 3, 2024
Banana Is a Paragon of Neutrality. I Propose Using It as a Metric to Rank All Fruits.

Food Culture

Banana Is a Paragon of Neutrality. I Propose Using It as a Metric to Rank All Fruits.

Line up all the world’s fruits, best to worst, taking into account every rateable aspect imaginable including taste, appearance, price, reliability and seasonality — the banana rests at the exact middle. So I've personally used it as the ideal threshold to rank every fruit I've ever eaten.

Paul ChristiansenJun 3, 2024
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