Category Archives: Getting Around

Putting Travel Insurance on Your Itinerary

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Saigonese

I didn’t realize that it’s been months and I haven’t posted about our New Year trip to Danang and Hoi An. Am glad we were able to visit before all covid broke loose and caused us all to be home-bound … Continue reading →

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Vietnam’s thrilling and informative motorbike tours

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Saigonese

Vietnam’s rich ancient history, as well as its beautiful landscape and local culture draw individuals year after year to visit this picturesque country. Whether you are an avid thrill seeker, or just looking to glean a more intimate understanding of … Continue reading →

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Uber in Vietnam

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Saigonese

So Uber has been in Vietnam since last year I think. Buuuut… hubby never really wanted to try it because… well, you have to send in your credit card details which we’re really not comfortable with. And if you ‘ve … Continue reading →

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Getting Around Saigon

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Saigonese

We didn’t know we’d be staying for much longer than 3 years in Vietnam so we didn’t really gave getting a car much thought. Had we known, we would have probably put a car in our budget. Don’t get me … Continue reading →

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Mommy Tips when Traveling with Tots in Saigon

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Saigonese

Thanks to HerDailyDigest for asking me to be her guest blogger.  Please check out my post there. 🙂 Just sharing a few tips that proved useful when going around Saigon. Reposting it here. 🙂   Babywearing is best. Lots of … Continue reading →

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City View Bus (Dong Khoi Shuttle) – New Schedule

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Saigonese

As of July 15, 2012, the City View Bus or Dong Khoi Shuttle Bus will have the following schedule during Mondays through Fridays: From Phu My Hung (starting point Sky Garden): 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, … Continue reading →

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Taxi Woes

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Saigonese

A bit of a rant here. I’m wondering why the taxi company in Lotte Mart in District 7 is Vinasun.  If I remember correctly, it was Mai Linh for the longest time.  Now, Vinasun taxi drivers assigned here are not … Continue reading →

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(Walang kamatayang) Fare Price Hike

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Saigonese

Early this April, I took part in this survey on bus price increase of the Dong Khoi-PMH shuttle. And today, we receive this announcement of price increase yet again!  It was just last March that the fare was increased from … Continue reading →

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Saigon by (Public) Bus

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Saigonese

In my previous post on Fare Price Hike, nodink asked my take on riding the public bus in Saigon.  Yup!  I ride the public Saigon Bus — together with a lot of other foreigners.  I think I haven’t been on … Continue reading →

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Dong Khoi-PMH Shuttle Takes a Break

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Saigonese

The Dong Khoi-PMH Shuttle Bus takes a break for Tet from February 2 at 3 pm till February 5. Normal operation resumes on February 6.  For the shuttle schedule, check here. Spread the word.

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