After spending 2 hours exploring Ho Chi Minh City, we decided to spend the other half of the trip exploring the lesser known places like Vung Tau. It is a port city along the coastal line of Vung Tau. There are several ways of getting to Vung Tau. The cheapest option is to hop along on their local buses to Vung Tau. For us, we took the hydrofoil which was quite an experience! We got our hotel reception to book a pair of tickets for us to cruise along Greenlines. You can also purchase your ticket on the spot but it is best to book earlier as the tickets do…
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Hotel Pullman Vung Tau Review
I knew I had to revisit this place again when I was here around 7 years ago. Vung Tau is a beach weekend getaway for most of the Vietnamese here living in Ho Chi Minh City. The 2-hour drive would bring them to this heaven with enticing beaches and beautiful coastlines. It’s a port city which is located at the Southern tip of Vietnam. We took a hydrofoil to Vung Tau from Ho Chi Minh City and the journey took us about 90 minutes long. And once we got there, we couldn’t believe that this port city is actually part of Vietnam because it just looked like those port cities…
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Cu Chi + Mekong River Tour
This trip has been a blast because it’s my first time travelling with my partner to a foreign land. And it’s also a country I am familiar with as I’ve been there a few times before this trip marks my fourth time setting foot in this country. The biggest draw for me is the food and culture here. It’s very affordable, delicious and healthy each Vietnamese dish is usually accompanied with a lot of fragrant herbs and veggies. I used to study Vietnamese before and I’ve also gone for a language immersion trip here in Ho Chi Minh City so I was confident in exploring this city on our own.…
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Sofitel Saigon Plaza Hotel Review
Where do I begin? Seven years ago, I was right here at Sofitel Saigon Plaza Hotel lobby, just checking out this luxurious hotel in the middle of Ho Chi Minh City. I told myself: “One day, I’ll be back to this city again and explore this hotel for myself. Seven years later, I’ve made good on that promise. The place still looked just as new and classy as before. The lobby area was grand, with pots of fresh orchid flowers surrounding two prominent wooden tiered-structures. It almost felt like I was going back in time, except now, I’d be staying at Sofitel Saigon Plaza Hotel for two nights! I can’t…
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ViệtNam, I love you
Have you ever watch the movie ” Paris, I love you” or “New York, I love you”? Both movies are a collective work of many short stories which relates to the cultural and social aspects of society. In this blog post, I am going to present my intercultural experiences in Vietnam in a movie-like format. Grab some popcorn and enjoy! Looking back, I’m so glad that I documented all these precious experiences on my blog. ViệtNam, Tôi yêu em Setting: Trường Đại Học Khoa Học Xã Hội Và Nhân Vân (Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City) Main Characters: 4 NUS students(including me) 1 Spanish guy 2 Russian ladies 1…
