"Venture off the tourist trail for a more authentic glimpse of Ho Chi Minh City — crowds, sights, smells, sounds, tastes, and all."

"Ho Chi Minh City is home to a veritable melting pot of tasty regional and international cuisine. Some of the best food in the city can equally be found at a humble-looking street stall and from the inside of a fancy French villa restaurant. From pan-…"

"Ho Chi Minh City becomes more vibrant, bright and exciting each time I arrive. Slowly but surely the city grows more modern and western while holding true to it's historical and cultural roots. For those that love the excitement and mystery of discov…"

"Ho Chi Minh can be the most amazingly diverse experience, so long as you avoid the tourist traps. There's so much to do that isn't in the guide books. Don't be afraid.....its a friendly and welcoming city full of good people with something for ever…"

"Perched on the edge of the magical Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City is an exuberant, energetic and sometimes chaotic place. A city of contrasts, the streets teem with motorcycles and food stalls, while elsewhere there are plenty of family-friendly attr…"

"Vibrant, fast-paced, gastronomically rich, and cosmopolitan are among the most distinctive characteristics of Ho Chi Minh City. The following ideas will lead you towards a very unique set of romantic experiences, which embrace all the hype, diversity…"

"When you only have one day in Ho Chi Minh City then this proposed itinerary gives you a taste of the sights, sounds, must do photo stops and tastes of Saigon so you can get a feel for what Saigon is all about."

"I only ever travel to Saigon (yes its called Saigon only Ho Chi Minh if with senior party official) on business so haven't done the usual tourist things (not even a museum), but I always have a great time in Saigon."

"This 'Top Things To Do With Kids In HCMC Guide' number one, highlights one-off half day and full day places to visit in Ho Chi Minh City with kids(6-13 yr olds). For those times when you just got to get out of the house and have some fun!"

"All the good stuff I've managed to learn after 18 months of living in, exploring and showing visitors around this crazy city."

"Ho Chi Minh City — or Saigon as the locals call it — is known for its fast growth, international business atmosphere, and urban vibe. Yet at its heart still remain the historical and cultural traces of the city, as well as the nation. This list encom…"

"This is not going to be a step-by-step guide. You can get that kind of information from any kind of guide book (Rough Guide, is my favourite, in fact in the early days, it was invaluable)."

"Beyond Ho Chi Minh City’s parks and gardens are rivers, wildlife reserves, mangrove forests, the famous Mekong Delta, and more. Adventurers can travel by foot, bus, or boat for an unforgettable outdoor experience."

"There are so many choices on where to eat in HCMC. This guide highlights excellent places to eat with friends, with an emphasis on scrumptious food combined with relaxing decor and cool dining experiences. Suggest you tick off the places in the list …"

"Visiting and experience HCMC fully in the local context, understanding the culture, lifestyle, food of the city!"

"Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam. If you are a food lover, there are tons of restaurants or bistros to try out. If you are a mother, it is quite hard sometimes to find interesting places or activities for kids. If you are a traveler, take this a…"

"Ho Chi Minh city is one of the greatest destination at Vietnam. Modern, Noisy, colorful and chaotic traffic. One motorcycle...one person. Crazy and lovely city."

"Saigon is an old city, with the big Saigon river, french architecture, the romance of WWII and cold war era, countless atmospheric cafes and restaurants, Buddhist and Hindu temples, communist leaders art pop, and most of all, motorbikes."

"The best lunch deals in HCMC. There is two choice to have lunch in HCMC, you either do it at work using different delivery options or you enjoy one of the nice deals that some very good restaurants are offering. This is basically super nice value for…"

"HCMC is the best city in Vietnam with Western life, Western culture in side the local life of Vietnamese. It is easy for enyone come to stay and enjoy the holiday. Nothing to do if you don't like in HCMC. You can find out your favourite food in Sài G…"

"Ho Chi Minh City can be a little challenge with kids, but there are lots of fun things to do here. Take the time out to explore these great family friendly attractions in this up to date list of recommendations."

"This City was an eye opener very busy, many people and lots of Motorbikes, absolutely mad traffic, so you must be careful when crossing the streets. Staying in District 1 close to attractions such as Ben Thanh Markets, (and having to cross a huge int…"

"From Dong Khoi Street's luxury stores to tiny craft shops tucked away down side alleys, you can find a variety of shopping choices in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, whether you're hunting for bargains or are ready to splurge."