China Beach – a.k.a. Non Nuoc Beach, this beach is located in central Vietnam (844 km. north of Ho Chi Minh City), and is most famous for its 20-mile stretch of luscious beachfront property. This is where US troops landed during the Vietnam War in the 1970s. It was also known for being a hangout […]
Diamond Plaza (34 Le Duan Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh) – this Ho Chi Minh City shopping center is older than Vincom. Still, it also has its share of major retailers, such as Burberry, DKNY, Lancome, The Body Shop, Versace, MAC, and others. Along with other amenities, such as food court, Diamond Plaza also […]
2 Lam Son (Park Hyatt Saigon, 2 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City) — Park Hyatt Saigon not only features many best Ho Chi Minh restaurants, but a stylish, contemporary bar that adds to the vibrant nightlife of Saigon. The martini bar, 2 Lam Son is modern in design with a Vietnamese […]
Angelina (Hotel Metropole, 15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi) – Angelina at the Hotel Metropole Hanoi is more than just a restaurant, it’s also Hanoi’s hip hotspot. Where all Hanoi meets up to sample wine, Italian spirits, new and original cocktails, martinis and rare cigars. Often a crowd of over 100 people gather […]
CAR RENTALS – the following car rental agencies operate in Ho Chi Minh City: Budget Car Rental: +84 96 405 8978 Hertz: +84 90 248 0586 TG Car Rental: +84 93 688 6657 Saigon Private Car Co.: +84 90 268 9426
Cao Dai Temple (Hoa Thanh District, 5km southeast of Tay Ninh City) – located 2 hours (89 km.) northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, this temple is the center of the Cao Dai faith, a religion that has taken bits of Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism and Confucianism. Tourists are welcome to visit the temple and […]
Vietnam, along with Thailand, is one of the most historically significant parts of Southeast Asia. Due to its geographic location, Vietnam was subjected to Chinese imperial rule for over a millennium, before the rise of its own royalty, which lasted through the medieval years. The French put that to an end when they colonized both […]
Alishan National Scenic Area (Alishan Township, Chiayi County) — located 4 hours south of Taipei (towards the center of the island nation), Alishan National Scenic Area was founded in 2001 and covers the Alishan Forest Recreation Area, Rueili, Fengshan, Taiho, Daban, Shanmei, and Chashan villages. The high altitude affects the climate at Alishan– bringing it […]
Bellavita (No. 28 Song Ren Road, Xinyi District, Taipei) – the founders of this nine-level mall were inspired by architectural designs seen during their visit to Milan – which explains both its striking exterior and elaborate interiors. Geared toward deep-pocketed shoppers, retailers found here include: Bottega Veneta, Calvin Klein, Frette, Giorgio Armani, Hermes, Lamborghini (apparel), […]
1001 Nights (2nd Floor, East Nanjing East Road, Sec. 5, Songshan District, Taipei) – this is likely the most famous and popular shisha (hookah pipe) bar in Taipei. 1001 Nights offers a unique atmosphere to sit down and spend a night with friends. The music goes from EDM to Persian songs, with occasional appearance from […]