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Ho Chi Minh

Cruising the Mekong.

Want to actually eat the exotic foods at Asian markets? On this cruise you can

Live frogs, sea snails, bunches of just-harvested herbs – this is not your average trip to the supermarket.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Is four stars really better than two?

Is a four-star hotel really better than a two-star? I put it to the test

When $50 can get you a clean, private room in a great location, is it worth splurging on a higher star rating? I found out in Vietnam.

  • by Jimmy Thomson
Ho Chi Minh City is a fun and inexpensive city.

Beyond Bali and Thailand, smart young travellers are now heading here

This bustling and rapidly changing Asian city is now a magnet for younger travellers.

  • by Jimmy Thomson
Jetstar business class for premium economy prices.
★★★★
Airline reviews

Airline review: Jetstar’s business class beats others in one respect

The seat itself feels closer to premium economy, but there’s one area where Jetstar’s business class excels.

  • by Katherine Scott
Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong River at sunset.

Tripologist: What’s the best way to spend a 15-hour layover in Ho Chi Minh?

If you want to leave the airport you’ll need an electronic visa, but beware of scam websites.

  • by Michael Gebicki
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The French colonial style of Ho Chi Minh City Hall.

Best short-haul holiday destinations: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Vietnam’s frenetic and underrated financial centre offers a rich history and one of the most exciting – and bargainous – food scenes in South-East Asia.

  • by Katherine Scott
Chocolate-box facade: the cubes come to life after dark.

This incredible Vietnamese cafe building is like a giant chocolate box

Get a hit of the national obsession, as coffee and history collide in this quirky Insta attraction.

  • by Katherine Scott
Statues in the lift vestibule.
★★★★½
Hotel reviews

This hotel exists in an alternative universe – it’s a hoot

This hotel is something unexpected in a country with a history sadly mostly identified by war.

  • by Anthony Dennis
Vancouver.

Beyond Singapore and Dubai: The hottest new stopover destinations

Fiji, Ho Chi Minh and even Colombo in Sri Lanka are some of the more exotic hotspots to break up your long-haul journey.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
Seated, there is acres of leg room in business class.

Airline review: Bamboo Airways, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Business Class, Sydney to Ho Chi Minh

Bamboo Airways is a sound choice for people looking for a business-class experience at very reasonable price.

  • by Steve Madgwick

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