Like generations before him, our intrepid editor escapes Saigon for the cool mountain air and the best produce Vietnam has to offer By Matt CowanChief Editor The Bureau Asia “Oh wow, I had no idea how handsome he was!” says my wife, admiring a large black and white portrait of a young Alexandre Yersin hanging…
Đà Lạt’s diverse culinary scene has something for everyone, from authentic local breakfasts to cosy hot pot nights By Melanie CasulTravel Contributor The Bureau Asia “You’re going to Đà Lạt?!” exclaimed Tram Anh, my Vietnamese colleague. Đà Lạt, the City of Flowers, promised a whirlwind of experiences, and she was eager to share her local…
Some travel days don’t always go to plan, but great healthy food can fix that and turn things around By Melanie CasulTravel Contributor The Bureau Asia Nothing quite whets my appetite like a big day exploring the surrounding lakes, waterfalls, farms, and mountains of Đà Lạt. The fresh air, coupled with the occasional dust from…
Da Lat’s homestays and B&Bs make it very hard for you to return to reality By Melanie CasulTravel Contributor The Bureau Asia As I logged off work and headed home, I couldn’t wait to escape the city’s heat and tired food options. Da Lat’s cool air and fresh produce were calling my name. By this…
By Matt CowanChief Editor The Bureau Asia Recently, Kerry Newsome, the host of well-known travel podcast What About Vietnam, got in touch with me and suggested we sit down and record an episode for her channel at iconic French brasserie, The Refinery. So we did! In this fun episode, we chat about Saigon’s hidden gems, its French…
By Matt CowanChief Editor The Bureau Asia Join me in this livestream for the opportunity to chat about travelling and living in Vietnam in 2025. I’m going to cover topics like travel trends in Vietnam in 2025, the cost of living in Vietnam AND my upcoming getaway to Da Lat in the central highlands of…
Here’s how you can indulge in 2025’s global travel trends in Vietnam By Matt CowanChief Editor The Bureau Asia According to travel experts, travellers not only have a lot to look forward to next year but they’re going to expect a lot more, too. 2025 has been touted as “The Year of the Travel Maximiser”…
By Matt CowanChief Editor The Bureau Asia Long-running English travel and entertainment magazine Time Out recently released a list of the coolest neighbourhoods on the planet, and this year, Saigon’s expat enclave of Thao Dien came in at number 16 out of 38 ahead of neighbourhoods in London, New York, Paris and LA among others….
Matt chats about his recent health check experience, how liveable (or not) Vietnam is & Indian tourists Walter Mason Destination Saigon Amazon & Interview Doru’s Instagram Dai Nam Race Track Website Raffles Medical Website Grab App Website Jackaroo Bar Facebook InterNations Survey Results Website My video on Vietnam’s twist on Indian curry YouTube List of Hindu Temples in District 1 Sri Thendayuthapani Temple 66 Đ….
Take in the history, food & architecture of Saigon’s most enchanting district solo or with friends & family! Cho Lon (often referred to as “Chinatown”) covers a large part of multiple districts in Ho Chi Minh City, however, this walk introduces you to just a small section of it (map included) and what is perhaps…
