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Where I’m At: Saigon, June Edition

June 3, 2015 By James Clark 1 Comment

Where I’m At: Saigon, June Edition

Where I’m At is my monthly update of what I’ve been up to, site news, and where I’m going next.

Where I’ve Been

Greetings from Saigon. Like last month, once again I have spent the whole month without leaving the city limits. I’m the worst traveller. Having said that I’m still exploring the outer districts of this mega-city.

One of my favourite places to go wandering is in Cholon, which is the Chinese-influenced area of Ho Chi Minh City. It’s not a district in itself but it includes parts of District 5 and 6. It’s a bit like Chinatown in Bangkok in that it is only connected to the central part of the city by bus. Every time I go to either places I always leave thinking that I should spend more time there.

Travel Plans

I will be in Saigon for most of the month and then I will be going to London. This is my annual trip which I have been doing every year since I lived there in 1999. I will be going to meet ups, seeing friends, and probably compiling a cafe list while I’m at it. If you are in London let me know, or if you are in the travel biz you can catch me at the London Travel Massive.

ICYMI – Last months posts

On the trail of Mad Max in Namibia
Accommodation for long-term travellers and digital nomads
Phu Quoc Travel Guide

Eating in Saigon
[Eating in District 7, Saigon.]

Filed Under: Where I'm At Tagged With: ho chi minh city, vietnam

About James Clark

James Clark is the founder of Nomadic Notes. He has been a digital nomad since 2003, and Nomadic Notes features trip reports, train travel articles, and where to stay guides. He writes about transport and urban development at Future Southeast Asia. Subscribe to the weekly travel newsletter.

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  1. Izy Berry says

    June 4, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    That looks like china town!! but the food looks delicious!

    Have fun in London 🙂

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