Malls as Town Squares: An Afternoon in Lad Prao
By Carlos Menendez·
The other day, my wife and I had to go to Lad Prao to have a business meeting with a friend of hers. I’d never been, and had no idea how impressed I’d be with t
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Nui Ba Den: A Family Trip to Black Virgin Mountain
By Paul Mulligan·
Nui Ba Den in Tay Ninh is the highest mountain in Southern Vietnam that I was never even aware of until my wife told me about it. After finally visiting it with
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Free Things to Do in Saigon: 15 Experiences That Cost Nothing
By Paul Mulligan·
Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) moves fast. Traffic never really stops, street food smells drift through every district, and glass skyscrapers rise next to ageing apa
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Romantic Things To Do In Da Lat
By Paul Mulligan·
Da Lat, often called the "Le Petit Paris" of Vietnam, is a place where the air is thinner, the pine trees are taller, and the pace of life feels intentionally s
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Things To Do in DaLat Vietnam
By Paul Mulligan·
Nestled high in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, Da Lat is one of the country’s most unique destinations. Often called the “City of Eternal Spring,” Da Lat is famou
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This country changes its name more than any other on Earth
By Samanta Brown·
Ask most people to name a country that has swapped its official title more than once, and they will probably mention Persia becoming Iran, or Burma becoming Mya
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This country borders 14 others – more than any nation on Earth
By Matthias Binder·
Most people can name two or three countries that share a border with their own. Now imagine trying to keep track of fourteen. That is the reality for one enormo
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This "island nation" is actually thousands of islands, not one
By Anna Lena Kuhn·
Ask most people to picture Japan and they'll probably imagine a single curved landmass floating off the coast of Asia, maybe with Mount Fuji somewhere in the ba
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At the Birthplace of Thai Massage: Wat Pho, History, and the Art of Well-Being
By Roberta Bianchi·
Bangkok is a city that overwhelms and fascinates at the same time: golden temples, constant traffic, street food aromas, and an energy that never seems to slow
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From Toasties to Weekly Shops: Grocery Life in Bangkok
By Carlos Menendez·
So my wife and I have been living in Bangkok for a few months now, and one of the more interesting shifts we’ve noticed has been in our shopping habits as we've
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Cambodian Scam Compounds Targeting Vietnam: Human Trafficking & Cyber Fraud
By Paul Mulligan·
In the high-stakes world of the 2020s, a new kind of problem has emerged along the border between Vietnam and Cambodia. Living in fortified concrete compounds,
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5+ Mistakes When Travelling in Vietnam: What Tourists Get Wrong and How to Avoid Them
By Paul Mulligan·
Are you worried about making common mistakes when travelling in Vietnam for the first time? Vietnam is an incredible country to explore, but it works very diffe
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My Unplanned Night Learning Darts In A Bar In Beirut
By Alex Johnson·
In 2019, Lebanon experienced one of the worst financial crises of all time. Caused mainly by corruption, the Lebanese Pound saw its value fall by over 90%. So w
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Why No One Talks About the Southern Women’s Museum in Saigon (But They Should)
By Paul Mulligan·
What can you expect inside the Southern Women’s Museum in Saigon – and is it worth your time? I visited this free museum in District 3 expecting a small, quiet
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What It’s Really Like To Live In Vietnam
By Paul Mulligan·
When people think about living in Vietnam, they usually picture three things: sun, Pho, and motorbikes. And for the most part, they’d be right. But what is it a
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Tiem Ca Phe Me Go Vap: A Cozy, Artistic Coffee Space in Saigon
By Paul Mulligan·
If there is a single cafe in Saigon that understands the power of a "viral moment," it’s Tiệm Cà Phê Mê. This spot doesn't just decorate, but regularly undergoe
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Fairytale Land Dalat: A Practical Guide to Dalat’s Most Unusual Theme Park
By Paul Mulligan·
Dalat has long been known as Vietnam’s "City of Eternal Spring," but in recent years, it has also become the city of "themed check-in spots." From hydrangea gar
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11+ Iconic Vietnamese Street Foods Every Tourist Must Try
By Paul Mulligan·
What do people actually eat on the streets of Vietnam once the tour buses pull away and the cameras are packed up? After living in Vietnam for several years, st
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God Valley in Dalat: Worth the Hype?
By Paul Mulligan·
Dalat Gods’ Valley is one of the most visually dramatic attractions in Dalat. Located outside the city centre, this fantasy-themed sculpture park is filled with
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6 Best Things to Do in Mui Ne
By Paul Mulligan·
Most people associate Mui Ne with its sand dunes, and while they’re impressive, once you’re actually there, you realise the experience is more layered than that
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