Footsteps in the Past

A self-guided walking tour of Prague’s turbulent past Modern Prague contains few obvious reminders of the 41 years Czechia spent as a communist state. Go on a walking tour of the city to discover what is left of this turbulent period: from brutalist architecture to haunting memorials to victims of the regime. In the fairytale … Read more

Food, Food and more Food

The Ben Thanh Street Food Market, one of the liveliest places for food & drinks in the city Once you get to Thu Khoa Huan Street there’s no missing Ben Thanh Street Food Market. There’s a large sign above the entrance, glowing brightly, while below it is the bustle of motorbikes being parked. Behind a … Read more

All the World’s a Stage

Whether you’re going to see a musical spectacular at the Saigon Opera House or an under-the-radar play, seeing live theater in the city is a special experience. Although there is no formal dress code detailing the dos and don’ts of theater dressing, the occasion warrants an ensemble that is more dressed up and glamorous than … Read more

Cultural Crossroads

How an Italian brand became a status symbol among the country’s sea of motorbikes There are few that can paint a vibrant verbal picture like an Italian—for anything—even a machine: “An Asian woman riding a Vespa is taking part in a ‘défiler’—she is making a fashion show, a statement to all those around her that … Read more