Barbecue Your Own Dinner

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  Learn How Women Do It All at the Women’s Museum

  Let’s just say that the Vietnamese Women’s Museum blew my mind. What I didn’t realize going into it was how drastically different many of the minority...

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  Send a Postcard at the Central Post Office

  Many people, ourselves included, are under the impression that the Central Post Office was designed by Gustave Eiffel, but it turns out it was only based on an Eiffel design....

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  Take a Cyclo Ride

  Not the most efficient method of cruising through the city, but a very old and popular way of experiencing Saigon .

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  Enjoy a dog racing in Vung Tau

  Traveling to Vung Tau on weekends, you’ll have an opportunity to enjoy a dog racing and it only takes place in Vung Tau. Dog racing was introduced to Vietnam and...

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  Haggle for bargains in Ben Thanh market

  Ben Thanh market is one of the more exciting places to visit in Ho Chi Minh City. It’s a chance to truly get stuck in with the locals and test your...

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  Try Not To Get Hit By a Scooter – No Joke!

  Crossing the streets in HCMC is seriously no joke and is an experience in and of itself. Just look up “crossing the street in Vietnam” on YouTube and you’ll...

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  Brush up on your Bargaining

  Unless you see a stickered price on the souvenir you’re eyeing up, the price is probably negotiable. Remember your poker face, keep a limit in your head and be prepared...

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  Take a Cooking Class

  I’m a big believer that one of the best souvenirs you can take home from your travels is a new skill. Being able to cook some of your favourite dishes when you get home...

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  Take a Free Walking Tour

  One of my favourite ways to acclimate to new cities is to do a walking tour, preferably a free one! Trails and Tales or Saigon Free Walking Tours will teach you a little...

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  Swimming in Halong Bay

  Halong Bay is said to be one of the best place to swim in Vietnam with numerous beaches. The bay is not only an ideal place for sunbathing with dazzling sunlight, but also a...

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