Sometimes in travel, it only takes a small push – one more hour on the road, one slightly out-of-the-way booking – to win an invaluable reward. For every heavily Instagrammed tourist attraction in Vietnam, there’s an alternative just as beautiful that…
5 REASONS YOU’LL LOVE CAN THO
Can Tho’s fluffy clouds and azure blue skies are your first cue to slow down and take a breath. But you’ll have many more. From locals inviting you into their gardens for a cup of tea, to hammocks strung on…
EXPLORE AND EMBRACE: VIETNAM’S GREEN TOURS
Ever wanted to learn to dance with ethnic minorities? Or go bird-spotting at dusk in a canoe? Or share a cup of arabica with coffee farmers? These days in Vietnam, sustainable tour operators are pioneering new ways to bring guests…
SAPA FOR SUSTAINABLE TRAVELLERS
Clinging to the peaks of the HoĂ ng LiĂŞn Sơn Mountain Range, Sapa is known for rewarding trekking, stunning views and rolling rice terraces. The area is home to eight ethnic minorities who together weave one of the richest webs of culture in…
THE BEST SUSTAINABLE STAYS IN VIETNAM
From watching the sun rise over a lake from the porch of your tent, to eating like kings and queens at a family-run homestay, sustainable accommodations present countless ways to connect with Vietnam’s nature, culture and people, in a way that…
HO CHI MINH CITY CUISINE – FROM STREET
Whereas Hanoi food tends to be more delicate, sticking to traditional recipes that go lighter on seasonings and spices, Saigon is truly a “hot pot” food city, voraciously combining ingredients and recipes from many different regions and cultures. While Saigonese…
DA NANG’S SPECIAL PORK ROLLS
Nobody knows exactly who invented banh cuon, or when, but most everyone agrees that Vietnamese people have been eating banh cuon for more than 2000 years. Around 300 BC, ancestors of today’s Vietnamese migrated to Thanh Tri Ward, today known…
VIETNAM SUSPENDS ENTRY FOR ALL FOREIGN NATIONALS
Vietnam will suspend entry for all foreign nationals, including those of Vietnamese origin and family members with visa waivers. The directive, issued by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc Saturday night, comes as Covid-19 infections continue to rise in the country, with most…
Vietnam E-visa for Chile citizens
Is Vietnam E-visa available for Chile citizens? Yes. Vietnam E-visa (Electronic visa) is available for Chile citizens. Chilean passport holders can apply for an E-visa for 1 month single entry with different purposes such as tourism, business, working, studying, teaching… How can…
Nationality is not showing in the drop down menu
Question: Hi I would like to apply for a Tourist visa for my sisters. they are holding an Iranian Passport and would like to accompany me to Vietnam. The drop down menu on your website does not list Iran as…