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Destination: Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is still also named Saigon and the hotspot of Vietnam when it comes to economy and start-ups. But is also has amazing coffeeshops, hidden in small alleys and a very distinctive food. It is close to the Mekong delta, where lots of vegetables are grown. Our hosts give you a special insight into Saigon’s food and the life of ordinary families. 

Duy Than's family in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnamese food with a family in the heart of Saigon

Written by André Ruys on .

Nguyen Duy Tuan was a tour guide for the German companies Studiosus and Hapag Lloyd, so he speaks not only fluent English, but also German. Members of his family also speak french. The live in the heart of Saigon, not far from the Ben Than market. The house is in one of the small side alleys you usually oversee when passing by.