When the sun sets in Ho Chi Minh City, the energy shifts from bustling streets to a vibrant and electrifying nightlife scene. From chic rooftop bars offering panoramic views of the city skyline to buzzing nightclubs and cozy live music venues, Saigon has something for every kind of night owl. If you’re wondering where to...Read More
Explore the remarkable world of APOPO mine-clearing rats in Cambodia. These extraordinary creatures, known as HeroRATS, are at the forefront of a vital mission: detecting and eliminating landmines and unexploded ordnance that have threatened the safety and livelihoods of Cambodians for decades. The HeroRATS: Tiny Detectives with a Mighty Mission Since the inception of APOPO’s...Read More
Have you had the chance to witness the breathtaking beauty of Hanoi in the autumn? According to British photographer Marcus Lacey, this season in Hanoi is a photographer’s dream. He says, ‘’Hanoi in Autumn is perfect for photography, the colors this time of year are very special, Hanoi is a unique place to photograph. Getting...Read More
By Craig Bowman “What is this? What is that used for? Do people eat that? Why is it that color?” These are the many questions asked at the market stop during the Insider’s Phnom Penh adventure. If you are like me, from a western country, you’d probably asked those very same questions. Maybe some of...Read More
Written by Gerard Claramunt Hanoi and surroundings have been developing in Red River Delta – the biggest river in the north of Vietnam plays an important role in the history of inhabiting and developing of the country. Most of the rivers connect with the Red River before going to the sea, it makes the Red River...Read More
by Cassidy Armbruster You’re going to have to visit this magnificent post office to meet Mr. Duong Van Ngo, Saigon’s oldest public letter writer. I caught Mr. Duong around 3:05 PM, nearing the end of his 3:30 PM sharp work day. Although Mr. Duong had his plastic bag filled with his treasured belongings to...Read More
During its peak the city of Angkor was a mega city supporting a population of 1 million within its borders with a complex system of temples and religious monuments. It is difficult to appreciate that the area has always had a thriving community of locals that call Angkor Wat home given the hordes...Read More
Siem Reap is known for the millions of tourists flock to the site just to catch a glimpse of the sun rising above the famous Angkor Wat, and rightly so! However there is another side of the city of Siem Reap that is rarely talked about – the thriving community of expats here of all ages and...Read More
Take a second and think of a bed. Any bed. Your bed. You’re probably thinking of a sumptuous, thick, comfortable mattress, right? Well, in Vietnam, things are a little different. Your typical mattress here is a thin handmade sleeping mat made out of dried reeds and laid either on the floor or on a...Read More
