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November 27, 20200

Richie Fawcett & The Art of Reinventing Himself

Artist Richie Fawcett’s story reads like a blurb from the back cover of a swashbuckling adventure novel. In it, the main protagonist throws in a prom

October 19, 20200

As I ride home in the heavy monsoonal rain across the Nguyễn Hữu Thọ bridge that connects Ho Chi Minh City's working class District 4 and the decided

October 7, 20200

Okay, yes, I said it last year, too. But this year’s third annual Gin Festival Saigon on Nov. 14 at Caravelle Saigon is set to be the biggest one

October 3, 20200

An exciting new and heartfelt initiative conceptualised by Ho Chi Minh City-based champion of hospitality Chris Thompson and called Heroes of Hospita

August 28, 20200

I've been wanting to write something on the topic of micro-influencer marketing for a while, but I wasn't entirely sure how to approach it until one

August 3, 20202

When I was growing up in rural Australia in the 80s, it was all about Club Sandwiches. They were monolithic double-decker “sangas” comprising chic

July 13, 20200

When the first cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Vietnam back in January, the Vietnamese Government moved swiftly to enact measures to safeguard it

July 8, 20200

A small but intriguing neighbourhood of Saigon might just be the 24-hour staycation gem that you’ve been looking for if a trip to the beach or Mekong

June 24, 20200

Over the past few years, the Philippines has slowly gained the notice of people around the world. This is mainly due to Philippine tourist spots l

May 7, 20200

Vietnam's first mobile barbershop has hit the streets of Ho Chi Minh City. The custom-made fully air-conditioned two-seater barbershop is the brai

April 24, 20200

The disposal of face masks and medical waste during the COVID-19 pandemic is putting increasing pressure on the environment. According to statist

April 14, 20200

Lonely Planet guidebooks have been a staple for world travellers since the 1970s. For curious travellers plotting their first trip to Vietnam, bu

March 31, 20201

For now, restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City remain closed due to the government's response to COVID-19. They are, however, permitted to offer pick-up