Explore the Saigon Sights with Kim Nguyen and Lewis Wright
Today, we’re starting in Saigon. From its famous landmarks to hidden gems, we’re taking you on a walking tour through the city’s must-visit spots.
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Vietnam Cocktail Bars: Underrated, Overrated or Properly Rated
The city’s bar scene has transformed dramatically over the years, so we’re breaking it down and sharing our thoughts. Are Saigon’s cocktail bars truly underrated? Are they starting to feel overrated? Or have they found that sweet spot to be properly rated? Let’s get into it!
Exploring VinWonders Grand Park: A Day in District 9
My name is Niall Mackay, the host of A Vietnam Podcast. In this Saigon Sunday Session, I will talk about my experience and reflection on my recent visit to VinWonders Grand Park.
Finding Vietnamese Lunch for $1 (and it’s AMAZING)
This is a special episode of A Vietnam Podcast: Saigon Sunday Session, where I have a solo episode or casual conversation with my friends about our experiences in Vietnam. This time I challenged myself by seeking a lunch priced $1 (25,000 dong).
From Vietnam to the World: Cedric’s Inspiring Journey of Culture, Business, and Identity
Cedric grew up in countries across Africa, studied in Switzerland and the United States, and eventually found his way back to Vietnam in 2016. Let’s listen and explore a third-culture kid’s journey and his insight into his roots – Vietnam.
The EXPAT SECRET Nobody Tells You About!
In this blog, I’ll share highlights from my conversation with Rochelle Nguyen at 86 Proof, where we explored the unwritten rules for expats in Vietnam with plenty of laughs and some eye-opening insights.
Cocktails, Culture, and Courage — Rochelle Nguyen’s Journey from Refugee Roots to Saigon Icon
Rochelle Nguyen shared her stories behind 2 cocktail bars and her background as a Vietnamese-Canadian.
Brick & Barrel Hot Sauce Festival 2024
Spicy food, camaraderie, and chaos Brick and Barrel transformed into a battleground of heat, flavor, and pure willpower for their annual hot sauce and taco-eating competition.
Cultivating Compassion: A Journey Through Cultural Identity with Linda Beck
Linda offers a rare perspective, navigating the world as someone perceived as Asian in the West and white in Asia. Her dual lens allows her to understand cultural viewpoints from both sides.
Vietnamese Roots, German Beginnings – Embraces Your Identity with Trang Nguyen
Trang shared about her feelings when she was a kid, as a Vietnamese in German. We also talked about food safety in Vietnam as Trang has just graduated with a Food Science Degree.