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Michael Tatarski

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Long-time HCMC resident, writer, and editor.

Stories by Michael Tatarski

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'Đùm Bọc' Uses Vietnamese Food to Raise Funds for Covid-19 Relief in Vietnam

Food Culture

'Đùm Bọc' Uses Vietnamese Food to Raise Funds for Covid-19 Relief in Vietnam

Residents of New York City are in for a treat.

Michael TatarskiSep 20, 2021
A Wildly Original Intermingling of Tales From Vietnam, Past and Present

Loạt Soạt

A Wildly Original Intermingling of Tales From Vietnam, Past and Present

In the Saigoneer office — which I haven't actually seen in person for months — a common concern is the prevalence of the war in literature about Vietnam. Even among younger writers, particularly in the diaspora, books often center on the experience of conflict, or the trauma that followed.

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Michael Tatarski
Sep 19, 2021
Meet the Vietnamese Creators of 'Centuries and Still,' a Short Decrying Anti-Asian Racism

Film & TV

Meet the Vietnamese Creators of 'Centuries and Still,' a Short Decrying Anti-Asian Racism

How much history are you aware of?

Michael TatarskiAug 31, 2021
How Local Brand Re.socks Spins Discarded Plastic Bottles Into Comfy Socks

Ton-sur-Ton

How Local Brand Re.socks Spins Discarded Plastic Bottles Into Comfy Socks

How much thought do you put into socks?

Michael TatarskiAug 28, 2021
Could Phong Nha Be One of Vietnam's Top Sustainable Travel Destinations?

Travel

Could Phong Nha Be One of Vietnam's Top Sustainable Travel Destinations?

A recent trip to Phong Nha — before this most recent COVID-19 wave — left me wondering whether I had just visited one of Vietnam’s more sustainable travel destinations. Of all the places I have been so far, it felt that way.

LLynda CadeMay 28, 2021
Emerging From Complete Obscurity, Saigon Roller Derby Storms the Rink

Parks & Rec

Emerging From Complete Obscurity, Saigon Roller Derby Storms the Rink

It’s a Tuesday night in Binh Quoi, and a group is lacing up their skates at a skating rink next to a football pitch.

Michael TatarskiMay 12, 2021
Hẻm Gems: The Pandemic Kept Her in Vietnam, so She Opened a Thai Eatery

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: The Pandemic Kept Her in Vietnam, so She Opened a Thai Eatery

One of the joys of Saigon's F&B scene recently has been the expansion of international cuisine beyond the city center.

Michael TatarskiMay 7, 2021
Weekend Stories: New Local Covid-19 Cases Recorded in Ha Nam, Vinh Phuc, Hanoi

Roundups

Weekend Stories: New Local Covid-19 Cases Recorded in Ha Nam, Vinh Phuc, Hanoi

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerMay 4, 2021
Morning Stories: Muong Exhibition, Saltwater Intrusion, and World Biosphere Reserve Status

Roundups

Morning Stories: Muong Exhibition, Saltwater Intrusion, and World Biosphere Reserve Status

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerApr 22, 2021
Weekend Stories: Vung Tau Cuisine Week, More Phu Quoc Flights and Cyberattacks Down

Roundups

Weekend Stories: Vung Tau Cuisine Week, More Phu Quoc Flights and Cyberattacks Down

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerApr 5, 2021
Vietnam Ranks Near Bottom of New Sustainable Tourism Index

Environment

Vietnam Ranks Near Bottom of New Sustainable Tourism Index

What are you doing to be a sustainable tourist?

SaigoneerMar 18, 2021
Architecture College to Renovate Da Lat's Abandoned Franciscan Mission

Architecture

Architecture College to Renovate Da Lat's Abandoned Franciscan Mission

Recently, the University of Architecture HCMC (UAHCMC) announced plans to renovate Da Lat’s abandoned Franciscan mission. Due to the popularity of the complex among locals and tourists, the building’s rehabilitation has stirred debate.

SaigoneerMar 8, 2021
Binh Duong, a Surprising Oasis of Taiwanese Snacks and Chinese Dumplings

Food Culture

Binh Duong, a Surprising Oasis of Taiwanese Snacks and Chinese Dumplings

This is part 2 of our two-part series on Taiwanese and Chinese food in Binh Duong. Read part one here .

Michael TatarskiMar 7, 2021
Vietnam's Plan to Plant 1 Billion Trees by 2025 Gains Clarity

Environment

Vietnam's Plan to Plant 1 Billion Trees by 2025 Gains Clarity

Here's hoping for a greener future.

SaigoneerFeb 18, 2021
A Journey into Binh Duong's Deep Chinese & Taiwanese Flavors

Food Culture

A Journey into Binh Duong's Deep Chinese & Taiwanese Flavors

Believe it or not, there is more to Binh Duong than just industrial parks producing your next Uniqlo T-shirt or pair of running shoes.

Michael TatarskiFeb 6, 2021
Tourism Ministry to Pursue World Heritage Status for Cat Ba

Vietnam

Tourism Ministry to Pursue World Heritage Status for Cat Ba

It would be Vietnam's ninth UNESCO World Heritage Site.

SaigoneerFeb 4, 2021
An Eye-Opening Mushroom Farm in Da Lat for Budding Mycologists

Travel

An Eye-Opening Mushroom Farm in Da Lat for Budding Mycologists

It could be argued that mushrooms are among nature's strangest creations.

Michael TatarskiJan 29, 2021
Hẻm Gems: Cù Rú, an Old Saigon Bar That Took Root in Da Lat

Vietnam Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Cù Rú, an Old Saigon Bar That Took Root in Da Lat

Editor's note: Cù Rú Bar, the artists' solace, was born in Saigon by a tightknit group of friends and lovers, fueling creative souls with delectable homemade rượu cocktails, the group relocated to Da Lat, filling their newfound home with art events and crafting a new community of cocktail swillers.

Elise LuongJan 17, 2021
Vietnam's Textile Industry Exported 1.37bn Face Masks in 2020

Vietnam

Vietnam's Textile Industry Exported 1.37bn Face Masks in 2020

During a year when Vietnam’s textile industry was hurt by plummeting demand, local producers found a silver lining in face masks.

SaigoneerJan 12, 2021
At Da Lat's Biological Museum, a Demented Homage to Vietnam's Vanishing Wildlife

Travel

At Da Lat's Biological Museum, a Demented Homage to Vietnam's Vanishing Wildlife

Sometimes when traveling, you come across something so utterly odd that you simply don't know what to make of it.

Michael TatarskiJan 8, 2021
Vietnam's Startup Scene Aims to Build on a Strong 2020

Tech

Vietnam's Startup Scene Aims to Build on a Strong 2020

While 2020 will go down as one of the most grueling years in recent human history, there is positivity in Vietnam’s startup industry. In advance of the annual Saigon Startup Year-End Party on January 17, Saigoneer sat down with some local VCs to look back at the Vietnamese startup scene in 2020, and how things are shaping up for 2021.

Michael TatarskiJan 8, 2021
Grindr Names Vietnam Among Countries With Highest Percentage of Bottoms

Tech

Grindr Names Vietnam Among Countries With Highest Percentage of Bottoms

Inspired by the clamorous spectacle of Spotify Wrapped, the gay dating app Grindr has come up with their own version of a year-end assessment, with some interesting data.

SaigoneerDec 22, 2020
Morning Stories: Online Payment for Public Services, VN Vaccine Trials Off to Good Start and Zalo’s Virtual Assistant Debuts

Roundups

Morning Stories: Online Payment for Public Services, VN Vaccine Trials Off to Good Start and Zalo’s Virtual Assistant Debuts

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerDec 22, 2020
Thailand Reopens for Tourists From 56 Countries, Albeit With Compulsory Quarantine

Asia

Thailand Reopens for Tourists From 56 Countries, Albeit With Compulsory Quarantine

It is not confirmed yet whether Vietnam is part of the list of countries eligible for the scheme.

SaigoneerDec 18, 2020
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