Saigon
Chef Nikki Tran's Viet-Texan Cuisine Reflects the Breadth of Vietnamese Food
“I never learned how to make traditional Vietnamese food, so I thought I would do something different—that way nobody could say if it was right or wrong.”
Saigon's Food Scene Is Being Transformed by the Returning Vietnamese Diaspora
Vietnamese expats, known as Viet Kieu, are returning to the city in droves—which has been great news for its food scene.
How-To: Make Juicy Pork Summer Rolls
“When you’re super hot and sweaty, these herbs cool you right down.”
Vietnam Is in the Midst of a Craft Beer Boom
What started as a micro-movement has blown up into a craft craze, as Ho Chi Minh City's breweries experiment with local ingredients, from cacao nibs and passion fruit to smoked acacia bark and even durian.
Techno Parties Are Facing Political Corruption in Vietnam
In the city of Ho Chi Minh, unjust legal hurdles puts dance music parties on the brink of extinction.
In Photos: How PTSD Has Afflicted Three Vietnam Veterans and Their Families
When veterans returned from Vietnam four decades ago, the term 'post-traumatic stress disorder' didn't even exist, and many veterans went undiagnosed for years.
From the Fall of Saigon to Fighting the Islamic State, People Find the Bright Side to War
Whether Vietnam 40 years ago or the Middle East today, the desire to focus on a compelling moral cause after long wars can warp history.
How to Make It as an Expat Extra in Vietnam
The Vietnamese film industry is always in need of foreign-looking people to appear in the background of movies, but it can be a tricky ladder to climb.
Vietnamese Hot Pot Recipe
The more ingredients you add, and the longer they are being simmered, the more aromatic your hot pot gets.
Artist Finds Zen Through Wax Sculpting
La Huy melds spirituality and symbolism with 21st century motifs to create intriguing work.
How to Date in Vietnam
I've always considered myself as something more than the typical American tourist, that I bucked the stereotypes and was a true "citizen of the world." But here was clear proof that I was a presumptuous moron. Love is messy when you're a visitor in...