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Tag Archives: Ben Thanh Market
A Quick Visit to Ben Thanh
A few days ago I made a quick stop at Ben Thanh to meet friends. I rarely visit this place unless we have friends visiting. People usually associate Ben Thanh market with good deals for souvenirs. But really, apart from … Continue reading
Exploring Ly Tu Trong Street
Wonder where to buy your swimwear in Saigon for your next beach vacation? It’s no secret that the Vietnamese are on the lean side so it is a bit of a feat to find swimwear that fits my size. Boooo! … Continue reading
Posted in Exploring Saigon
Tagged Ben Thanh Market, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Ly Tu Trong St., Saigon, swimsuit, Vietnam
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Food Trip: Nam Giao
I love having a job because it allows me to interact with the locals. And my officemates are just awesome. So yesterday, Thao brought me to Nam Giao for some authentic Vietnamese cuisine. It was lunch time so the place … Continue reading
Posted in Gastronomic Delights
Tagged Ben Thanh Market, Cho Ben Thanh, District 1, Hem 136, Ho Chi Minh City, Le Thanh Ton St., Nam Giao, Saigon, Vietnam, Vietnamese Cuisine
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Minh Long
Don’t you just love these mugs from Minh Long? A quick shopping with friends brought me to Minh Long in Crescent Mall. I wasn’t looking out to buy anything so I was just checking the crockery. Minh Long has real beautiful … Continue reading
Posted in Exploring Saigon
Tagged Ben Thanh Market, Central Post Office, Ho Chi Minh City, Minh Long, mugs, Notre Dame Cathedral, souvenir, Vietnam
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Cho / Market / Mercado
I am no stranger to Ben Thanh Market. Playing host to countless friends and family who have visited Vietnam since we got here, I’ve visited Ben Thanh Market quite often. I even pop in there during my office lunch breaks … Continue reading
Posted in Exploring Saigon
Tagged Ben Thanh Market, Chef Phuong, Hoa Tuc Restaurant, Saigon Cooking Class
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Saigon Cooking Class: Gourmet Tour
Terrific, terrific day today as I joined the Saigon Cooking Class by Hoa Tuc bright and early! The half-day gourmet tour included the visit to the Ben Thanh Market and the actual class at Hoa Tuc’s second floor. We were … Continue reading
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