Just returned from a happy break in Saigon. Or Ho Chi Minh city – although we learned that the locals in the area prefer to the city to be known as Saigon.
Had a wonderful time – suffice to say we will go back. One of our traveling companions summed up our holiday best: inexpensive and not in the least nasty.
Snagged under flights for less than $200 (Singapore Airlines, all in) + low hotel deal from expedia in a comfortable hotel + day trips. Good food, hospitable people, knowledgable tour guides… All in all, just about $500 per person. A steal.
Had loads of fun (and initial confusion) over the currency – that is one country you can literally say “I’m bringing half a million dollars to spend” and spend it willingly – it works out to be less than SGD$100.
Although I was forewarned by well-meaninged others that shopping isn’t the best in the world, i found myself shopping quite a bit – in part due to the low prices, but moreso because I found the designs (of clothes & bags) particularly tasteful and to my liking.
Also brought back a made-to-order gorgeous ao dai. It went for less than USD$40 and i feel like a million dollars in it. How to resist?
The NATAS fair is now on…
Just spotted another hard to resist flight deal to another favourite destination (Perth) going for less than $500…
