Tag: Ho Chi Minh City
Banh xeo… Let them eat pancake!
Vietnam’s crepe-like pancake, banh xeo (bánh xèo) is a delightful, messy, savory culinary experience. From Saigon pancake in the south to the smaller rounds served...
Motorcycle fashion in Vietnam
When Anita and I traveled in Vietnam, like other visitors to the country, we marveled at the chaotic city driving, an adrenalin-inducing swirl of...
Photo: Dinner at Ben Thanh Market, Saigon, Vietnam
Dinner at Ben Thanh Market in Saigon becomes dramatic, when these prawns, perched atop coconuts, are set alight.
Cholon’s pagodas serve up atmosphere aplenty
A fierce dragon stands guard at Quan Am Pagoda, in Cholon, Saigon’s Chinatown. The district, home to Chinese traders and merchants for centuries, is...
Ben Thanh Market’s metamorphosis
In the evening, the streets on either side of Saigon’s Ben Thanh Market sprout bustling restaurants, set up after the daily market closes at...
Saigon’s Ben Thanh Market
The Ben Thanh market in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is one-stop shopping central, just about 24/7. Top quality fruits and vegetables, seafood and...