Ho Chi Minh
Best short-haul holiday destinations: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vietnam’s frenetic and underrated financial centre offers a rich history and one of the most exciting – and bargainous – food scenes in South-East Asia.
- by Katherine Scott
This incredible Vietnamese cafe building is like a giant chocolate box
Get a hit of the national obsession, as coffee and history collide in this quirky Insta attraction.
- by Katherine Scott
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
This hotel exists in an alternative universe – it’s a hoot
This hotel is something unexpected in a country with a history sadly mostly identified by war.
- by Anthony Dennis
Beyond Singapore and Dubai: The hottest new stopover destinations
Fiji, Ho Chi Minh and even Colombo in Sri Lanka are some of the more exotic hotspots to break up your long-haul journey.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Airline review: Bamboo Airways, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Business Class, Sydney to Ho Chi Minh
Bamboo Airways is a sound choice for people looking for a business-class experience at very reasonable price.
- by Steve Madgwick
Hotel Des Arts Saigon review, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam: Cool luxury will transport you to an era long gone
The beautiful French Indochine design of this hotel will transport you to an era long gone.
- by Kylie McLaughlin
Airline review: Vietnam Airlines 787 business class, Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney
Courteous service, pleasant food and comfortable seats mean you wake refreshed to start your Australian day.
- by Alison Stewart
Where to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Where else in the world could you find a bahn mi cocktail?
- by Julietta Jameson
Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City: A heart-stopping Vespa ride through a crazy Asian city
Zoom around with the locals and then chow down on the best Vietnamese pancake in Ho Chi Minh City.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Saigon, Vietnam: Best places to eat - chef Jerry Mai's picks
From beef pho to banh mi to braised frogs in congee - Saigon offers a flavour feast.
- by Julietta Jameson