Nature Around Saigon

Living or spending a long time in a big city is fabulously exciting and eventful but after some time don’t we all crave a little bit of fresh air, greenery, and maybe soil, rocks or sand under our feet? Saigon has been impressively developing over the last decade and has become one of the best … Read more

Escape to Nature

It was 8:15 in the morning when my group, composed of myself, a sun-punished Englishwoman, a very tall Kiwi and two younger daughters set out towards the mangrove forests of Can Gio, a short 45 minutes to an hour boat trip along the many aquatic arteries that surround Ho Chi Minh City. The trip, organized … Read more

Where the Sea Meets the River

Can Gio is a family friendly escape from the city with something for everyone Text by James Pham Images by Quinn Ryan Mattingly Heading south from the Bach Dang Pier in District 1, a cruise along the Saigon River is an exercise in serenity. City life incrementally gives way to country. Bridges get less ornate, … Read more