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Vietnam Cocktail Bars: Underrated, Overrated or Properly Rated

October 14, 2026January 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 619 Comments

Exploring VinWonders Grand Park: A Day in District 9

October 14, 2026December 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)

October 14, 2026December 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

October 14, 2026December 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!

October 14, 2026December 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

October 14, 2026December 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

Brick & Barrel Hot Sauce Festival 2024

October 14, 2026December 8, 2024 by niallmackay

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.

Categories Travel Blog 400 Comments

Cultivating Compassion: A Journey Through Cultural Identity with Linda Beck

October 14, 2026December 4, 2024 by niallmackay

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.

Categories Vietnamese Stories 13 Comments

Vietnamese Roots, German Beginnings – Embraces Your Identity with Trang Nguyen

October 14, 2026November 27, 2024 by niallmackay

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. 

Categories Vietnamese Stories 14 Comments

The Saigon River: Transformation and Unique Culture

October 14, 2026November 24, 2024 by niallmackay

As always, we were out for an evening walk with Biscuit and thought it would be the perfect time to turn on the microphones and share some casual musings.

Categories Vietnamese Stories 610 Comments
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