Above the street hustle
Vietnam’s bustling commercial centre, Ho Chi Minh City has been hard at it developing a metropolitan slink and drink scene, with high ambitions of giving Bangkok a run for its money for cosmo cred. The just-opened Chill Restaurant and Sky Bar, featured in the brand new edition of the LUXE HCMC guide, seems to have taken these lofty aspirations quite literally, by debuting as Vietnam’s first open-air sky bar. Perched on the 26th and 27th floors of a high-rise in downtown District 1, it’s super handy for when you need to escape from the street-level hustle, especially if the moped army’s got your knickers in a twist.
In the red [Photo by chooyutshing/Flickr]
Lanterns, lai see (red packets) and lions, oh my! In case you missed the memo, lunar or Chinese New Year is this Sunday and while it’s V-day for many, it’s fam time for others. Each family has their own traditions, but if there’s one thing everyone does, it’s eating. We’ve picked one iconic dish from cities that celebrate the festival, from Ho Chi Minh City to Hong Kong, via Toronto (yep, Toronto), so you’d better get those stretch slacks ready, Tiger.
Get in a sweat at Spice Temple
Whether in the steaming tropics of Asia or chilly east London, and whether through slow burn or instant self-combustion, LUXE loves a euphoric chilli hit, and thankfully, we’ve uncovered plenty of places to satiate this desire over the years. Hot foot it now with us to a few of our faves, just make sure you’ve packed your fan-cooled underwear and a moist towelette, or three…
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