What is the Experience of Visiting Ho Chi Minh City for the First Time?
Recently, I had the opportunity to welcome my cousin and his family to Saigon for the first time. They were eager to explore the city, and I was more than happy to be their guide. We spent a few days together, uncovering the city’s hidden gems, trying out local food, and taking in the sights. What made the experience even more remarkable was that they had no phone and no translator – just us, and the city. My cousin Gavin and his wife Natalie hail from Adelaide, South Australia. They had never before considered Vietnam as a potential holiday destination, until they had a discussion with their sister-in-law, who is from Vietnam but resides in Australia. This conversation was the spark that ignited a six-month-long planning process, which resulted in a three-week-long family holiday across Vietnam for a group of nine extended family members. Natalie was amazed by the modern city, with its bustling streets and vibrant nightlife. She took in the sights and sounds of the city, and was cap...