James Pham 
Across the river but in another world, life is simpler in Thanh Da Thanh Da is to locals what Thao Dien is to expats – an oasis of greenery cooled by river breezes, an escape from the urban reality that is Ho Chi Minh City. Set on more than 1,200 acres (500 hectares), Thanh Da is actually an island (but … Read more
How to be the world’s smartest traveler In almost 30 years of international travel, I’ve really only been in trouble twice. Once was during a trip to Phnom Penh in the mid- 90s when it was something akin to the Wild West. A group of us were coming back from dinner at barely 9pm. As the last entered the gate, two … Read more
A corporate consultant turned entrepreneur tempts the 20-something crowd with Japanese treats The three best friends with matching handbags collectively hold their breath as they watch the delicate matcha (green tea) chiffon that they’ve been working on for the past hour slide out of its bundt pan, perched upside down over an empty wine bottle where it’s been cooling for the last … Read more
The Petronas Towers, gorgeous beaches and Michelle Yeoh. If this were a Jeopardy clue, the answer would certainly be, “What is Malaysia famous for?” But a much more delicious clue could equally be “nasi lemak, biryani chicken and beef satay”. Gado Gado with homemade Peanut Sauce Once again, New World Saigon Hotel is partnering with … Read more
Hanoi artist Nguyen Hung Cuong puts a new twist on a millenia-old art Ancient Japanese legend has it that anyone with the devotion and patience needed to fold 1,000 paper cranes will please the gods thereby earning one wish. If that’s true, Nguyen Hung Cuong has a few wishes coming his way for his unique 21st century take on the … Read more
Who among us hasn’t occasionally craved the “Food of the Gods” as cacao’s (the chocolate bean) scientific name translates to? If you’ve ever wondered how chocolate is made, from bean to bar, Park Hyatt Saigon’s master class introduces a chocolate tour on September 21, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Stops include an excursion … Read more
The state of medical tourism in Vietnam Vietnam has one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies and has set its sights on becoming a developed nation by 2020. Tourism has increased at a steadily impressive rate over the last 10 years. In 2010, Vietnam welcomed nearly four million international tourists. Most visitors come from China, with … Read more
“A man will never love you or treat you as well as a store. If a man doesn’t fit, you can’t exchange him seven days later for a gorgeous cashmere sweater. And a store always smells good. A store can awaken a lust for things you never even knew you needed. And when your fingers … Read more
Alone doesn’t mean lonely. It seems like the movies are finally catching up to reality. Inspiring films like Eat Pray Love and Under the Tuscan Sun (or even the apocalyptic thriller The Book of Eli) about solo travelers having lifechanging experiences on the road reflect the growing reality that more and more people are traveling … Read more
Saigon’s first anti-restaurant brings foodies together It’s known by many names – speakeasies, underground restaurants, guerrilla dining, clandestine kitchens. But in essence, it’s a meal served in someone’s home to paying customers, making it something in between a restaurant and a dinner party. Secret supper clubs have been around for decades, most notably in Latin … Read more
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