Ho Chi Minh
Vietnam’s busiest airport has one great feature others should adopt
The queues are horrendous but everyone is in a good mood, helped by the fact that they can still see their loved ones.
- Belinda Jackson
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.
- Ben Groundwater
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.
- Jimmy Thomson
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.
- Jimmy Thomson
- ★★★★
- 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.
- Katherine Scott
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.
- Michael Gebicki
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.
- Katherine Scott
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.
- Katherine Scott
- ★★★★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.
- Anthony Dennis
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.
- Sheriden Rhodes
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