Welcome to the beach capital of the Philippines There’s oohing and ahhing as the island comes into view from the windows of our twin-prop plane swooping in to land. We pass wind turbines and postcard- perfect waters. “Mate, that’s beautiful, that’s beautiful,” comes the broad-accented affirmation from one surfer to another in the seat behind … Read more
Saigon’s singular must-try Cuban restaurant Charles Lecompte and Ruben Fahmestock surveyed the cuisine scene in Saigon and asked themselves one very simple question: “What’s missing?” They were enthusiastic and in unison with their decision: a terrific Cuban restaurant. Charles, a former wine distributor, and Ruben, a 12-year veteran of kitchens whose last stop was La … Read more
What to do when your neighbors are a nuisance? Dear Marijn, I’m an Australian engineer and I’ve been living in HCMC with my wife and two kids for about a year now. Our life has been peaceful and happy until we recently moved to a new apartment. It turns out that our new neighbors are … Read more
It is often said that the best things come in small packages so, with this in mind, VinGallery hosts its third annual Small Things (VinGallery, 6 Le Van Mien, D2) art collection. All the works displayed are USD500 or less and 50x50cm or smaller, and have been produced by 22 Saigon-based international artists in a … Read more
Award-winning actress Hong Anh opens up about women in films, the indie cinema scene in Vietnam and her rise to fame It’s something that veteran Vietnamese actress Hong Anh may be reluctant to admit – and it takes a long time to get her to say the words – but there’s no escaping the fact … Read more
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