48 Hours: The Gypsy Gals’ Guide To Ho Chi Minh City
Text and photos by Prime Sarmiento (Note: This is an updated edition of our very popular guide to Ho Chi Minh City) I frankly admire the brashness of Vietnam's business capital. It's no way as bold as Singapore and Hong Kong – the de facto trade and finance centers in Southeast Asia, but Ho...
Reflections 2013: Let Go, Let God(dess)
Text and photos by: Prime Sarmiento “What we held onto holds us back. What we release allows us to fly.” – excerpt from the poem Shattered by Leza Lovitz I never thought that releasing and letting go of old energies will mark my 2013. I after all, started the year with a bang, with...
A Solo Female Traveler’s Weekend Guide to Ho Chi Minh City
Text and photos by Prime Sarmiento I spent one weekend traveling to Ho Chi Minh city – which I believe is the perfect getaway place for this Asia-based solo female traveler. I love the mix of old and new, modernity and mysticism in this Southeast Asian city.I also love that there are lots...
Notes from Saigon: How to find the best cities for women travelers
text and photos by Prime Sarmiento I wrote this post in one of those fab lifestyle concept cafes that can be found in Ho Chi Minh city. This is my first visit in Vietnam. Based from what I've seen so far – chic boutiques and galleries, metered taxis, yoga studios, spas and even...