My memories of sneakers date back to when I was halfway through 7th grade, when a pair of Chuck Taylor All Star 70’s was given to me by my parents to commemorate my good end-of-semester results. The shoes felt awkward, but the sensation of having the same sneakers that the cool kids were wearing was comparable to ecstasy.
Lounging on a shady veranda surrounded by birdsong, or reclining on an expanse of pristine sand that stretches into the cool ocean without another soul in sight – few daydreams are more enticing than what it would be like to own a private seaside getaway. Thanks to their immaculately maintained grounds, carefully arranged rooms, and Western-tailored restaurants, Cham Villas in Mui Ne provides the experience of seclusion and serenity of a personal vacation spot to its visitors.
Snails prove a divisive delicacy in many countries, but in Vietnam, they are perhaps more misunderstood, and arguably more refreshing, than anywhere else in the world.
Since its debut less than two years ago, Tê Tê Brewing’s namesake Belgian White Ale has become a Saigoneer favorite thanks to its bright, refreshing taste perfectly suited to Saigon’s perpetual summer.
Hanoi leaders are asking residents to stop eating dog and cat meat in an effort to improve Hanoi's image and avoid diseases like rabies.
When Shyam Goyal was in his thirties working as a mechanical engineer, he developed ulcers, arthritis, chest pain and rapidly deteriorating eyesight.
Vietnam has a trash problem, and it’s hard to miss. Storm drains are full of discarded plastic from takeaway containers to drink bottles, and the country is among five Asian nations thought to be responsible for 60% of all plastic waste in the world’s oceans.
Architectural design inspired by a piano, guitar and chimes
Vietnamese consumers have fallen in love with the concept of shared economies, as evidenced by the success of co-working spaces, ride-sharing apps and crowdfunding initiatives that finance charities and art projects.
This is the third and final collection from my family’s photography archives, and it is also the most important to me. Beyond my family’s colonial past, it is this last series of images that have influenced me the most.
Phu Quoc’s sweeping white beaches, mild climate and natural beauty compelled the Vietnamese government to place it at the center of the country’s tourism plans in recent years.
![[Illustrations] Revisit Your Childhood Mid-Autumn Memories Through This Hanoi Designer's Artwork](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2018/09/Sep20/trungthu/MidAutumnIllustrations_SGRs.jpg "[Illustrations] Revisit Your Childhood Mid-Autumn Memories Through This Hanoi Designer's Artwork")
![[Photos] An Homage to the Colorful Characters of Hanoi](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2018/09/Sep13/hanoi/SebastiaGalbany_Hanoi_Gallery-16s.jpg "[Photos] An Homage to the Colorful Characters of Hanoi")
![[Photos] Step Inside Da Lat's Hobbit-Like 'Uncle's House'](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/GsRAbyUs.jpg "[Photos] Step Inside Da Lat's Hobbit-Like 'Uncle's House'")
![[Video] Up Close and Personal With Vietnam's Most Critically Endangered Primates](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2018/09/Sep12/monkey/D71I9178s.jpg "[Video] Up Close and Personal With Vietnam's Most Critically Endangered Primates")
![[Photos] 'Cricket House' Is a Melting Pot of Nature, Contemporary Design and Hanoi's Rural Charm](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2018/08/Aug15/crickethouse/CricketHouse_day_01s.jpg "[Photos] 'Cricket House' Is a Melting Pot of Nature, Contemporary Design and Hanoi's Rural Charm")
![[Photos] Inside the Beautiful Interior of Uu Dam, Hanoi's Vegetarian Oasis](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2018/09/Sep6/dam/9750s.jpg "[Photos] Inside the Beautiful Interior of Uu Dam, Hanoi's Vegetarian Oasis")
![[Photos] Ha Tinh Terraces House Is the Perfect Blend of Agriculture and Architecture](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/ly6p3oKs.jpg "[Photos] Ha Tinh Terraces House Is the Perfect Blend of Agriculture and Architecture")
![[Photos] A Wistful Reel of Life in Vietnam in 1989](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/CdfaTZ6s.jpg "[Photos] A Wistful Reel of Life in Vietnam in 1989")
![[Photos] 20 Photos of Vietnam's Spartan Rural Provinces in the 1960s](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/F9d7tIks.jpg "[Photos] 20 Photos of Vietnam's Spartan Rural Provinces in the 1960s")
![[Photos] A Nostalgic Look at Da Lat Market Through Time](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/6Y51kiVs.jpg "[Photos] A Nostalgic Look at Da Lat Market Through Time")
![[Photos] Wilbur's Vietnam: Life in Da Lat, Nha Trang and the Mekong Delta in the 1960s](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2018/07/wilbur-vietnam/WilburVietnam-4s.jpg "[Photos] Wilbur's Vietnam: Life in Da Lat, Nha Trang and the Mekong Delta in the 1960s")
![[Photos] Take a Quick Trip to Vung Tau in 1967](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/LzI0eHys.jpg "[Photos] Take a Quick Trip to Vung Tau in 1967")
![[Photos] A Final Family Journey Through Vietnamese Landscapes in the 1800s](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/urbanisthanoi/article-images/2018/07/JV/21SGRs.jpg "[Photos] A Final Family Journey Through Vietnamese Landscapes in the 1800s")
![[Video] An Intimate Look at Vietnam's Lush Landscapes and Vibrant People](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/TvmOQwkl.jpg)
[Video] An Intimate Look at Vietnam's Lush Landscapes and Vibrant People
When it comes to travel videos about Vietnam, there are generally two styles: the usual fast-paced time-lapse sequences that shine the limelight on local cities’ myriad colors and bustling nightscapes; and those videos that pay close attention to the intricate details of the country’s lush nature, pristine landscapes and diverse people.
![[Photos] 22.House: An Homage to Vietnamese Modernist Architecture](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/zgmwJSJl.jpg)
London Symphony Orchestra to Perform in Ly Thai To Park on October 6
The performance is part of the Inspire Me Festival , a two-day event which celebrates 45 years of diplomatic relatio...
Weekend Stories Roundup: Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh Becomes Vietnam's First Female Acting President
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Vietnam's Increased Green Tax on Fuels Next Year Will Bring in $677m Yearly
An extra VND15.7 trillion each year for environmental projects will be added to the national budget thanks to the new ta...
![[Photos] A Rare Aerial Perspective of Saigon in the 1920s](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2018/08/Aug13/leon-ropion/LeonRopion5s.jpg)
[Photos] A Rare Aerial Perspective of Saigon in the 1920s
Thanks to the prevalence of photographic drones, nowadays it’s a cakewalk to source aerial photos of Vietnam with just a...
![[Photos] The Young Man and The Sea: Fishing at Dawn by the Cham Islands](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/urbanisthanoi/article-images/2018/09/ChamFishing/13s.jpg)
[Photos] The Young Man and The Sea: Fishing at Dawn by the Cham Islands
There I was again, squeaky wooden floorboards under my feet, dodging coils of soaked, salty ropes and boxes upon boxes o...
Ngõ Nooks: At Tropical Forest, Coworkers and Plants Thrive in a Unique Ecosystem
Tropical Forest isn’t one of those adorable coffee shops you find hidden away in one of Hanoi’s many pokey alleyways. In...
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Arts & Culture
Updated: Annual Walking Parade, Pride Festival Taking Place in Hanoi on October 6
Hanoi Pride 2018 features numerous cultural events and culminates in the annual walking parade. The parade was originally scheduled for Sept...
London Symphony Orchestra to Perform in Ly Thai To Park on October 6
The performance is part of the Inspire Me Festival , a two-day event which celebrates 45 years of diplomatic relations between the UK an...
[Video] An Intimate Look at Vietnam's Lush Landscapes and Vibrant People
![[Video] An Intimate Look at Vietnam's Lush Landscapes and Vibrant People](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/TvmOQwks.jpg)
When it comes to travel videos about Vietnam, there are generally two styles: the usual fast-paced time-lapse sequences that shine the limel...
Eat & Drink
Bánh Pía: The Dreamy Mooncake Alternative With a Side of Teochew History
From sweet treats such as yam paste, chè bạch quả (ginkgo soup) and bite-size pastries to savory staples such as lotus root soup, bánh củ cải (r...
Ngõ Nooks: At Tropical Forest, Coworkers and Plants Thrive in a Unique Ecosystem
Tropical Forest isn’t one of those adorable coffee shops you find hidden away in one of Hanoi’s many pokey alleyways. In fact, it’s quite th...
Ngõ Nooks: Kamon – Authentic Japanese Cuisine Served With a Side of Persian Rugs
Tucked away amongst a row of cafes on Van Phuc Street is a curious Japanese restaurant – beneath the bright red KAMON sign above its entranc...
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Maison Vie: Exceptional Cuisine a Stone’s Throw from the French Quarter
Walking up the stairs and into Maison Vie is like entering a neo-classical alternate universe. It almost feels like entering a restaurant on...
Tê Tê Electrifies Saigon with New IPA
Since its debut less than two years ago, Tê Tê Brewing’s namesake Belgian White Ale has become a Saigoneer favorite thanks to its bright, refr...
Novotel Leads the Way with Family-Friendly Accommodations on Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc’s sweeping white beaches, mild climate and natural beauty compelled the Vietnamese government to place it at the center of the countr...
Cham Villas Boutique Luxury Resort – An Oasis of Serenity by the Beach
Lounging on a shady veranda surrounded by birdsong, or reclining on an expanse of pristine sand that stretches into the cool ocean without a...
The Future of Saigon’s Housing on Display at De La Sol
Architectural design inspired by a piano, guitar and chimes
Vietnamese consumers have fallen in love with the concept of shared economies, as...
Stories
Hanoi Streets to Close for President Tran Dai Quang’s Funeral
Earlier this week, Vietnam declared a two-day state funeral for late President Tran Dai Quang.
Vietnam's Increased Green Tax on Fuels Next Year Will Bring in $677m Yearly
An extra VND15.7 trillion each year for environmental projects will be added to the national budget thanks to the new tax rate.
Grab, Uber Fined $9.5m in Singapore Over 'Anti-Competitive' Merger
The Grab and Uber merger from this past March led to an investigation over competition infringement conducted by Singapore's competition watch...
Old Hanoi
[Illustrations] Paintings of Hanoi’s Old Quarter in the Feudal Era
![[Illustrations] Paintings of Hanoi’s Old Quarter in the Feudal Era](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/urbanisthanoi/article-images/2018/07/OQillustrations/illFBs.jpg)
Depicting an age before the stress of modern life took hold, these illustrations are an endearing reminder of the Old Quarter’s former imper...
[Photos] Family Albums Depict the Everyday Lives of Vietnamese People in the Late 1800s
![[Photos] Family Albums Depict the Everyday Lives of Vietnamese People in the Late 1800s](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/urbanisthanoi/article-images/2018/07/julie/2s.jpg)
Following last week’s photo essay on railway construction , this week’s images focus on the everyday lives of people in northern Vietnam. ...
An Ancestral History of Northern Vietnam’s Railway Construction
We often see archival images of old Hanoi, but these photos are different - they are personal. The following shots, which come from a collec...
Society
[Photos] 22.House: An Homage to Vietnamese Modernist Architecture
![[Photos] 22.House: An Homage to Vietnamese Modernist Architecture](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/zgmwJSJs.jpg)
Situated near Nha Trang's central market, this creation from architecture firm Chon.a serves as a homage to the aesthetics of Vietnamese mod...
Spotty Internet Haunts Vietnam as AAG Undersea Cable Breaks Again
Just in time for the upcoming National Day weekend!
In Vietnam, Taboo and Tradition Hinder Contraception Awareness
With many urban Vietnamese waiting longer to get married, the country’s younger generations are recognizing the need to open up about sex ed...
