Vietnam Inquirer - : CULTURE https://vietnaminquirer.com/rss/category/culture Vietnam Inquirer - : CULTURE en Copyright 2026 Vietnam Inquirer - All Rights Reserved. What Saigon is really like on the back of a motorbike… https://vietnaminquirer.com/what-saigon-is-really-like-on-the-back-of-a-motorbike https://vietnaminquirer.com/what-saigon-is-really-like-on-the-back-of-a-motorbike Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:00:43 +0800 Romel Casillan What, Saigon, really, like, the, back, motorbike… You’ve probably already seen the photos of the motorbike-packed streets of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) or Hanoi, and probably already asked yourself just how the f*ck do they survive out there on those roads??? It’s an excellent observation, of course, and even more pertinent when you’re trying to navigate through the chaos of rush-hour traffic, whether as a pedestrian or driver. So, yes, I got on the back of a motorbike (driven by a beautiful Vietnamese lady – the […]

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]]> Best Pho in Hanoi? Give Phở 10 Lý Quốc Sư a try! https://vietnaminquirer.com/best-pho-in-hanoi-give-pho-10-ly-quoc-su-a-try https://vietnaminquirer.com/best-pho-in-hanoi-give-pho-10-ly-quoc-su-a-try Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:00:43 +0800 Romel Casillan Best, Pho, Hanoi, Give, Phở, Lý, Quốc, Sư, try Everyone’s got their own Pho favorite…but if you’re new to Hanoi, you probably won’t have the time to check out all those best of Hanoi lists you’ve come across. So to save you some time while you go hunting down some of Hanoi’s best attractions, here’s an option for the best Pho in Hanoi that you’re going to love – Phở 10 Lý Quốc Sư. Located near the magical Hoan Kiem lake, the first thing you’re going to notice about […]

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]]> Cuc Gach Quan: a Saigon restaurant you’ll fall in love with! https://vietnaminquirer.com/cuc-gach-quan-a-saigon-restaurant-youll-fall-in-love-with https://vietnaminquirer.com/cuc-gach-quan-a-saigon-restaurant-youll-fall-in-love-with Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:27:19 +0800 Romel Casillan Cuc, Gach, Quan:, Saigon, restaurant, you’ll, fall, love, with OK, sometimes when you’re in a dynamic metropolis like Saigon, you need a little bit of help in working out where to eat. There is, of course, a plethora of decent eateries in Saigon, but when my Vietnamese friends told me they wanted to show me Cuc Gach Quan, a famous restaurant in District 1 (see the map below for its precise location) that serves up some excellent Vietnamese dishes, I was completely in their hands…and wow, I fell in […]

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]]> Should I use VietJet for domestic Vietnam flights? https://vietnaminquirer.com/should-i-use-vietjet-for-domestic-vietnam-flights https://vietnaminquirer.com/should-i-use-vietjet-for-domestic-vietnam-flights Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:27:18 +0800 Romel Casillan Should, use, VietJet, for, domestic, Vietnam, flights If you’re thinking of using VietJet for domestic Vietnam flights AND love your sanity, I’d say No. If you love a bargain, I’d say Maybe. But if you just want to get to your next destination within Vietnam with minimal fuss, minimal delay, and minimal stress, I’d say go with one of the pricier options, such as Vietnam Airlines. There are countless tales of travelers facing delays, as well as an over strict implementation of the permitted carry-on bag weight. […]

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]]> How do I apply for the Vietnam e-visa? https://vietnaminquirer.com/how-do-i-apply-for-the-vietnam-e-visa https://vietnaminquirer.com/how-do-i-apply-for-the-vietnam-e-visa Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:27:17 +0800 Romel Casillan How, apply, for, the, Vietnam, e-visa The Vietnam e-visa is the way many of you are going to go when visiting Vietnam. It will give you a 90-day pass to enjoy Vietnam (it was previously only 30 days!), and is available to nearly all nationalities. Note that some countries don’t even need the e-visa – check out our visa guide here. Applying for a Vietnamese e-visa is pretty straightforward, and you can do it entirely online. Here is how to apply: Step 1: Prepare Required Documents […]

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]]> Why you REALLY need to visit Vietnam in 2025… https://vietnaminquirer.com/why-you-really-need-to-visit-vietnam-in-2025 https://vietnaminquirer.com/why-you-really-need-to-visit-vietnam-in-2025 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:27:16 +0800 Romel Casillan Why, you, REALLY, need, visit, Vietnam, 2025… If you’re still on the fence about visiting Vietnam, we’re here to convince you that a visit to the Nam in 2025 has to be done! We’ve come up with 7 bloody good – no, make that extremely excellent – reasons why you should be buying that ticket to Vietnam… In no particular order… Tourism to Vietnam is well and truly on the rise – beat the rush! While Vietnam’s tourism industry has grown and is now well on its way to beating previous […]

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]]> Hanoi Boutique House: a great little budget Hanoi hotel in the Old Quarter https://vietnaminquirer.com/hanoi-boutique-house-a-great-little-budget-hanoi-hotel-in-the-old-quarter https://vietnaminquirer.com/hanoi-boutique-house-a-great-little-budget-hanoi-hotel-in-the-old-quarter Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:27:15 +0800 Romel Casillan Hanoi, Boutique, House:, great, little, budget, Hanoi, hotel, the, Old, Quarter So if a budget-friendly hotel in Hanoi is on your most-wanted list, this is a great little option – the Hanoi Boutique House. Finding a good, budget Hanoi hotel is always a bit of a challenge. But this place is definitely worth your consideration. Prices range from £15 upwards, and location-wise, you’re right at the busy northern end of the Old Quarter in Hanoi, within easy-walking distance of some great Hanoi sites, including Dong Xuan market and the Long Bien […]

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]]> Dong Xuan market: Hanoi’s huge, bustling indoor market https://vietnaminquirer.com/dong-xuan-market-hanois-huge-bustling-indoor-market https://vietnaminquirer.com/dong-xuan-market-hanois-huge-bustling-indoor-market Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:27:15 +0800 Romel Casillan Dong, Xuan, market:, Hanoi’s, huge, bustling, indoor, market Dong Xuan market, located in the heart of Hanoi’s vibrant Old Quarter, is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking an authentic Vietnamese shopping experience. The market is Hanoi’s largest indoor market, and offers a vast array of products, from fresh produce and souvenirs to clothing and electronics. It might not be quite on the same touristy friendliness level as Saigon’s legendary Ben Thanh market, but Dong Xuan market definitely makes our Hanoi must-see list. It’s been around for over 130 […]

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]]> Den Long restaurant: a Saigon charmer! https://vietnaminquirer.com/den-long-restaurant-a-saigon-charmer https://vietnaminquirer.com/den-long-restaurant-a-saigon-charmer Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:27:14 +0800 Romel Casillan Den, Long, restaurant:, Saigon, charmer If old-school lanterns and delicious Saigon food is on your radar, head to Den Long restaurant in District 1! I first came across Saigon’s Den Long restaurant in 2017, way before any bat had even thought about the possibilities of spreading a deadly pandemic…and I’m sure that if you’ve spent any time in District 1, you might have come across it too. The beautiful lanterns hanging outside are an eye-catcher, and I’m sure have helped to draw in many a […]

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]]> Vung Tau pancakes to savor in Saigon! https://vietnaminquirer.com/vung-tau-pancakes-to-savor-in-saigon https://vietnaminquirer.com/vung-tau-pancakes-to-savor-in-saigon Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:27:13 +0800 Romel Casillan Vung, Tau, pancakes, savor, Saigon I’m personally not a huge fan of the overly-touristy restaurants in Saigon, as they tend to do a poor job of recreating the smoky, motorbike-fume instilled flavours of some of the city’s real street food gems. BUT, there are some great restaurants in Saigon that really do deserve a visit – and Banh khot Co Ba Vung Tau is definitely one to consider… It has some great food options on the menu, but if you’re really looking for something local […]

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