One of the thing that I find very unique about Vietnamese lifestyle is that most people will cover themselves up with face masks, sometimes gloves and sunglasses when they ride scooters. Having a light and white skin is trendy in Vietnamese tradition so many of them do not want to expose to the sun. Another reason is because of the polluted environment. Saigon is the busiest … [Read more...] about Streetstyle
One of the places we will get to go while in Vietnam is the Mekong Delta. The Mekong Delta is a region in far southern Vietnam. It is a rural region, but it is also very populated and vastly farmed. A lot of the delta is rice patties. Farming in the Mekong Delta makes up around a third of the food production even though it makes up a much smaller portion of the landmass of … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta
One of the unique things about Saigon is the traffic. With over 7 million people living in such a small area, it is difficult to drive a lot of cars in the city so most people use scooters as a method of transportation. Trains are also a method of transportation to get to the city but not useful to use going around the city. A subway is also under construction but it will … [Read more...] about Sneak Peak
Also known as the "Pearl of the Far East," Ho Chi Minh is popularly known as Saigon. It underwent its name change in 1972 after the north Vietnamese united both parts of the country. Full of people and energy, it is a bustling city that is home to more than 7 million people. It is divided up into 19 inner districts and 5 suburban districts; a total of 24 administrative … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon)