Ho Chi Minh
Greatest pho ever: I ate the best of Vietnamese food in 48 hours
It’s 7am in southern Vietnam, the air cool and crisp as Saigon awakes and thinks about what to eat. And it thinks about pho.
- Ben Groundwater
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
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