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Da Lat: Underrated, overrated, properly rated?

September 4, 2025January 19, 2025 by niallmackay

This episode’s topic was something my good friend Mischa suggested: rating Đà Lạt as underrated, overrated, or properly rated.

Categories Travel Blog 635 Comments

Explore Saigon’s Most Dangerous District!

September 4, 2025January 15, 2025 by niallmackay

The plan was to jump on the bike and start in District 1 before heading to District 4 to explore its grittier, more authentic vibe.

Categories Travel Blog 811 Comments

I take a tourist to the oldest coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh City 

September 4, 2025January 12, 2025 by niallmackay

Today, we’re starting off in District 4, a place that once had a reputation as the most dangerous district in Saigon. Years ago, it was infamous for its gangsters and crime, but those days are long gone.

Categories Travel Blog 637 Comments

Explore the Saigon Sights with Kim Nguyen and Lewis Wright

September 4, 2025January 8, 2025 by niallmackay

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. 

Categories Travel Blog 13 Comments

Vietnam Cocktail Bars: Underrated, Overrated or Properly Rated

September 4, 2025January 5, 2025 by niallmackay

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!

Categories Travel Blog 639 Comments

Exploring VinWonders Grand Park: A Day in District 9

September 4, 2025December 30, 2024 by niallmackay

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.

Categories Travel Blog 388 Comments

Finding Vietnamese Lunch for $1 (and it’s AMAZING)

September 4, 2025December 25, 2024 by niallmackay

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).

Categories Travel Blog 386 Comments

From Vietnam to the World: Cedric’s Inspiring Journey of Culture, Business, and Identity

September 4, 2025December 18, 2024 by niallmackay

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.

Categories Vietnamese Stories 387 Comments

The EXPAT SECRET Nobody Tells You About!

September 4, 2025December 15, 2024 by niallmackay

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.

Categories Vietnamese Stories 195 Comments

Cocktails, Culture, and Courage — Rochelle Nguyen’s Journey from Refugee Roots to Saigon Icon

September 4, 2025December 11, 2024 by niallmackay

Rochelle Nguyen shared her stories behind 2 cocktail bars and her background as a Vietnamese-Canadian. 

Categories Vietnamese Stories 284 Comments
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