For most first-time visitors, traffic in Ho Chi Minh City is the moment Vietnam truly hits you. Before the food, before the culture, before the heat - it’s the sound of horns, the blur of motorbikes, and the realization that the street in front of you does not “pause” to let you cross. This guide is not here to romanticize chaos or brush off real concerns. It is designed to explain how Saigon traffic actually works, how bad traffic in Vietnam really is, how to cross the ...

When people hear “Vietnam New Year”, most immediately think of Tết Nguyên Đán, the Lunar New Year that shuts the country down for days, even weeks. But the New Year on January 1st is a very different story, and for travelers, often a surprisingly enjoyable one. January 1st in Vietnam is quieter, lighter, and far less ritual-heavy than Tết. It’s a modern holiday layered onto a deeply traditional culture, shaped by globalization, tourism, and a young population eager for ...

If there is one night when Saigon truly refuses to sleep, it is Ho Chi Minh City New Year’s Eve. As the final hours of December 31st tick away, the city shifts into a very particular rhythm: part celebration, part chaos, part collective release. Fireworks crack over the Saigon River, street corners turn into spontaneous dance floors, cafés overflow onto sidewalks, and traffic transforms into a slow-moving parade of horns, laughter, and phone cameras pointed skyward. This ...