Tag: Saigon
SO DELICATE, SO DELICIOUS…
The famous White Rose prawn dumplings of Hoi An: Compared to South Melbourne Market Dim Sims? Well, think of Snow White next to Shrek....
DUCK OUT FOR A LIGHT BITE…
The words “light” and “duck” should not be in the same sentence when describing food; duck is fatty. But to borrow from incomparable TV...
VIETNAM SHORTS FASHION: THE VERDICT IS IN, HOI AN GIVES BEN THANH A “TROUSERING”…
Same price, same haggling, but check out the shorts on the left: Hoi An market off-the-rack (ie cellophane bag), easily stitch up Ho Chi...
HA! I’VE BOUGHT THE LATEST FASHION IN VIETNAMESE SUMMER SHORT…
Now I’ll blend in with the locals. They’ll never suspect I’m a tourist, and the stall traders and taxis will even stop pestering me. Doesn’t...
HAXTRAX PROVERB: IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA, ONLY A CHILLED TIGER SHOULD BE CORNERED ON A HOT NIGHT…
No animals were harmed in this post, done under professional supervision at the Hoi An night market, Vietnam. You are advised to definitely try...
ACCOMM LUXURY AT A QUARTER OF THE PRICE…
This “Style Homestay” guest house in Hoi An gets best value on this Vietnam trip. I’ve done the US$13 a night guest houses in...