Images tagged "vietnam"

Ho Chi Minh, known benignly as

$The Presidential Palace of the former Republic of Vietnam (1955–75) has not changed since the 1960\'s$

Good morning, Vietnam! View of the Saigon River from our hotel

$Motorbikes abound on all of HCMC\'s streets. Crossing takes some practice (and nerve)$

Tangle of power lines in Vietnam

Communist propaganda on billboards throughout HCMC

HCMC graffiti, this is a popular slogan found in tourist areas

Afternoon downpours do not deter many of the intrepid locals

Joss sticks slowly churning out incense at the Thien Hau Temple, Ho Chi Minh City

Urban development is everywhere in HCMC with some interesting new styles

Curried vegetables and tofu in tamarind sauce, yummy. Thank you, Temple Bar!

$The former Hôtel de Ville de Saigon (city hall), now the Ho Chi Minh City People\'s Committee head office$

$The Saigon River cutting through HCMC as seen from the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower, briefly Vietnam\'s tallest building$

Our first proper meal in Saigon at the Temple Bar. Stylish and flavorful, a perfect introduction to Vietnamese cuisine.

CouchSurfer meetup for the Ho Chi Minh City group, over 20 people showed up, locals and travelers alike. It was great fun to meet people and taste the HCMC street food.

Typical rice storefront with more varieties than you can imagine.

$Paul\'s new profession: Coconut street vendor$

Vietnamese iced coffee with milk (cà phê sữa đá), a real midday treat

Beer break: cold ones are found almost anywhere

When it rains, it pours. So why not wait it out with a cold one?!

Enjoying a cold Bia Saigon on a rooftop terrace with fine evening views of HCMC

Vietnamese seafood hot pot, a delicious discovery

Waiting for the hot pot to boil. Yes we were watching (so it took a long time) but it was well worth the wait.

Vietnamese feast! Seafood hot pot in one of the many street restaurants in HCMC.