FEATURE
EXPLORE THE
DARKNESS
WRITTEN BY MERIEM MAHDHI
If you are a nighttime-lover looking for a travel destination
for when lockdown is over, bear in mind that Ibiza and its
party scene is not the only option available. Travel doesn’t
necessarily have to be about relaxation and time off, either
– some of us prefer exploration and diving deep into new
cultures. Besides, you don’t need to give up your night owl
spirit during your next holiday. We’ve grouped three travel
destinations, very different from each other but all at their
most enjoyable during nighttime.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
"The city boasts night markets,
karaoke bars, after-hours river
cruises and rooftop bars."
If you step outside Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan
Son Nhat Airport after 9pm, there is no way
of telling what time it is. The families
strolling along on the busy streets, avoiding
the thousands of chairs outside of the crowded
cafes and restaurants and the infinite traffic
jams, will leave you confused once you realise
it’s 3am.
Ho Chi Minh City is a never-ending, open-air party.
If you’re a backpacker in Saigon, you’ll
probably find the best accommodation options
in Pham Ngu Lao, also called the Backpackers’
District, or District 1. Pham Ngo Lao is
the perfect place for solo travelers and
couples. It’s only a two-minute walk from
Bui Vien Street, the heart of Ho Chi Minh
City’s nightlife, where you can enjoy 24/7
street food and cheap alcohol while dancing
the night away at one of the dozens of
open-air clubs.
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