Hidden in plain sight: the tomb of the man who unified modern-day Vietnam
It's not on everyone’s radar, but perhaps it should be. The final resting place of Lê Văn Duyệt is a great spot to soak up a bit of local history and enjoy a moment of peace amidst the chaos.
A small township packing a surprising amount of history punch
Gò Công is a small township in Tiền Giang province with a very rich history. Home to impressive old architecture and so much more, read on about a couple of places we visited recently…
A Fascinating Temple to Visit During the Year of the Dragon
Situated on its own island on a branch of the Saigon River, the Phù Châu “Floating” Temple may be just the place to welcome in the 2024 year of the dragon.
Con Kỳ Lân – a most surprising Vietnamese mythical creature
Inspired by Chinese mythology, Kỳ Lân is one of Vietnam’s four sacred creatures, which also includes the Dragon (Long), Phoenix (Phượng Hoàng), and Turtle (Quy). Say its name in English, and it may elicit squeals of excitement from children and
Saigon, a stewardess & a surprise – how a French lecturer discovered Very Ngon
When a customer from France revealed to me that she and a friend spent their childhood years growing up in Saigon, I was very keen to know more.
Decorative, durable and very dep – Encaustic tiles in Vietnam (part 2)
The rise, the fall (& the rise again) of the cement tile in Vietnam. Take a leap into the history of encaustic cement tile production, its introduction to Vietnam and its rise from the veritable ashes after a fall from
Decorative, durable and very dep – encaustic tiles in Vietnam (part 1)
A recent visit to an encaustic cement tile manufacturer in Ho Chi Minh City inspires a dive into how these highly popular, yet enduring, decorative tiles are made.
School Days – an exciting new CUSTOM PRINTING SERVICE for schools
How a request for custom printed tea towels from a local international school inspired an exciting new service.
Thuỷ Nguyễn and An Everyday Dream
An Everyday Dream, an oh-so-inspiring and visually gorgeous retrospective, featuring the work of local artist and designer, Thuỷ Nguyễn, held in late 2020 to early 2021.
Tales of a Tiger in Saigon and other Urban Legends
A true story about tigers roaming the jungles of Saigon… or is it?
