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 thoughts of a plushy soft toy. In Vietnam, however, it is a mythical
