Blog
From Down Under to All Over: How Housesitting saved us over 200K While Traveling the World
Our Best Travel Apps 2024- Essential Tools for Savvy Travelers
A selection of what we think the best travel apps are in 2024. Most we use ourselves on a regular basis. A few, are being trialled.
Cho Lon Saigon: A Free Self-Guided Walking Tour of Ho Chi Minh City’s Most Colorful District
A free self-guided walking tour around Cho Lon Saigon – one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most colorful districts.
In Saigon: Pho Binh – The Noodle Shop That Changed The War
An inconspicuous noodle shop, Pho Binh helped change the course of the Vietnam War. Open daily for a serve of history with your pho.
Visiting Saigon During TET 2024
Visting Saigon During TET 2024 is very different to other times of the year. Here’s what to do to prepare and enjoy this special celebration.
The Pros & Cons of Carry-On & Checked Luggage: Which One is Right for You?
Carry on or checked luggage? That is the question asked by many travelers these days. We look at the pros and cons of and ask fellow travel experts to chime in.
WayAway Plus Cashback – Monthly Update
Our monthly update of WayAway Plus Cashback. See how much we earn from our WayAway Plus membership and get a massive discount to join.
Best Books About Vietnam – A Reading List for Your Next Trip
A selection of the best books about Vietnam. It includes classic novels, factual history tomes, classic guide books, and light hearted local insights. Something for every traveler on their next trip to Vietnam.
Saigon’s War Remnants Museum- A Graphic Reminder of Vietnam’s Past
Rated 2 of 316 things to do in Ho Chi Minh City (by Tripadvisor – December 2023), Saigon’s War Remnants Museum remains as unapologetically candid as ever.
Get The Most From the WayAway Plus 7-Day Free Trial-Try, Save, Travel!
Get the most from a WayAway Plus 7-day free trial by putting it through its paces. A comprehensive guide to every feature.
Saigon Opera House – Ho Chi Minh City’s Best Performance Venue?
Combining stunning French colonial architecture and internationally renowned performances, Saigon Opera House is a must in any Ho Chi Minh City travel guide.
Reunification Palace – Crashing Down the Gates for Independence
The 2nd in a series about the most popular tourist sites in Saigon – the imposing Reunification Palace in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1.
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral – a Beacon of Faith in Ho Chi Minh City
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral sits regally at a major intersection in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 and is still a beacon of faith for the Catholic Community in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Walking Tour 2 – See another side of Saigon
This free self-guided walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City, covers more off-the-beaten track sites and hidden gems in District 1 and diverts briefly across the river to District 4 to the Ho Chi Minh Museum.
1-Day Walking Tour of Ho Chi Minh City: Unveiling the Magic of Saigon
This self-guided walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) allows you to explore at your own pace, and truly soak in the spirit of this dynamic city.
Vietnamese Dong, Money, Costs (2023)
A quick overview of the Vietnamese Dong, how to access money in Vietnam, and an indication of basic costs in 2023.
Travel Insurance – Facts & Tips + First-Hand Tales of Disaster
Travel insurance isn’t mandatory. But it can literally be a lifesaver. Some facts and tips for insuring your trip, plus our first-hand stories of disaster.
Where To Find the Best Craft Beer In Berlin (2023)
Six weeks in Berlin gave us an excellent opportunity to find the best craft beer in Berlin – Our favorite craft breweries, bars, and retail outlets in Berlin.
How Smart Trip Planning Gave Us a Free 16-day Trip to Tunisia.
How smart trip planning for a single one-way flight created enough savings for a free 16-day trip to Tunisia.
