Unplanned Parenthood
A day inside an abortion center My morning shift at the Reproductive Healthcare (RH) Center had ended. I’d recently been transferred to the pre-abortion counseling room from the youth-only examination...
View ArticleA Day of Pampering
Whisk yourself away for a day of indulgence and relaxation. Modern cities are a cacophony of honking horns, trucks, cars, bikes, motorcycles and huge chunks of humanity. It’s enough to drive anyone to...
View ArticleA Visit to a Hammam
How to bathe and relax like a Turk. Few experiences available in this city are both truly ancient and singularly unique. The opening of Villa Aesthetica (54 Ngo Quang Huy, Thao Dien, D2) just four...
View ArticleSchool Food
Lunch gets a healthy makeover A community of teachers, parents, chefs and staff called The ISHCMC Canteen Committee are revolutionizing what students eat for lunch at school. “We are taking inspiration...
View ArticleLife After Kids
How to avoid the marriage rut after children With all the sleepless nights, scratchiness and pressure from the in-laws, it’s sometimes hard to understand why so many young people want to get married...
View ArticleKeeping up Appearances
Rest and relaxation for the skin and body Spending a day at a spa is one of the best activities this city has to offer but with thousands on choices finding a nice and quiet place that has the latest...
View ArticleBotox: no longer just for rich and famous
Once upon a time, having Botox or filler injections to spruce up one’s appearance was a luxury reserved only for the rich and famous. But with the boom of global medical tourism in Asia, these...
View ArticleSmooth operator: why laser hair removal is best
Removing hair from legs, underarms, bikini lines and beyond is an age-old challenge… From as early as Ancient Rome, many women – and even some men – have been dealing with unwanted hair using razors,...
View ArticleEscape, unwind at Orient Spa
Orient Spa is one of the leading skincare and laser centers in Vietnam, but few are aware that it also offers a full range of holistic spa and massage services. At its District 1 branch on 244A Cong...
View ArticleAdvertorial: Beauty before age
Consider these nonsurgical ways to lift, tighten and tone skin… With the advance of new high tech beauty solutions, the phrase “turn back the clock on your skin” is no longer just a saying. New...
View ArticleAn Interview with The Divo
His fans call him The Divo. Childhood friends know him as Baby Dino. To everyone else, he is simply Duc Tuan, rising crooner set to take the world by storm We’re in the Lilac Room of the Spa...
View ArticleA Symptomatic Approach
Our experiment with drugs… You may have heard this story before, or maybe you yourself have had the misfortune to experience it – your stomach aches, you sense a fever coming and your head hurts. It’s...
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Underwater Relaxation Exploration
For a new wave of wellness-seeking pleasure, lay back and enjoy The new Explore Spa at Le Méridien Saigon (9th Floor, 3C Ton Duc Thang, D1) is an oceanic delight for the senses. When the elevator doors...
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Time Out
Escape the madness of the city and spend the day in a cocoon of pampering The new stylist villa on 61 Xuan Thuy in District 2 may have already caught the attention of those living in the neighborhood...
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Detox for Tet
Explore Spa by Le Méridien Saigon harnesses the healing powers of the sea While Saigon has a million things going for it, including world-class street food, a vibrant nightlife scene and parks and...
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Heavenly Heat
Inside the infrared sauna that claims to deliver health benefits Christmas, New Year and Tet have all come and gone. The holiday season is now well and truly over. As most people can relate to, I...
View ArticleUnveiling CBD OG: A Game-Changing Strain for Wellness Enthusiasts
As people embrace healthier lifestyles, CBD products have grown in popularity thanks to their potential therapeutic benefits. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of the key compounds that is derived from the...
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