This walk captures the atmosphere of Ho Chi Minh City as the streets shift into rush hour. Small shops, cafés, and local traffic reveal the rhythm of everyday life in the city. It’s a steady look at ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Casey Rochester, a 32-year-old special needs teacher based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This essay has been edited for length and clarity.

Tao Dan Park is one of the few green spaces in the heart of District 1 where daily life in Saigon unfolds at its own pace. In this article, I’ll share what it’s like to spend time in the park ...