From moss-covered towers hidden in the hills to faded stone warriors proudly protecting the dead, the Hue tombs evoke the feeling of a forgotten, almost mythological world. The kings of the Nguyen Dynasty designed their own tombs, reflecting their varying temperaments, philosophies,…
PRISTINE WINTER HIDEAWAY CON DAO IN VOGUE
Vogue Paris, the world’s leading lifestyle magazine, says Con Dao archipelago in southern Vietnam is among the most ‘beautiful secret’ winter escapes. The French magazine earlier this week released a travel list of nine ‘dreamy islands’ ideal for a winter…
WHERE TO GO TO SEE UNSEEN VIETNAM
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…
THE SECRET WATERFALLS AND SPRINGS AROUND NHA TRANG
There’s more to Nha Trang than white-sand beaches, off-shore islands, and glitzy resorts. Hidden waterfalls and springs surrounding the city offer nature-lovers cool, peaceful respite. “Don’t go chasing waterfalls, please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used…
“MUST-TRY” DISHES IN HOI AN
Having been an intercontinental port city for more than five centuries, Hoi An is now a patchwork quilt of culture. This global-facing heritage is reflected in its architecture and its handicrafts as well as its cuisine. Hoi An has perfected…
Visa requirment by oveland
Question: I am Sri lankan planing to go vietnam by crossing border at Cambodia and enter to Sigon how can i get visa please advise me the procedeure. Answer Dear Indunil De Alwis, Thank you for contacting us. We are…
Visa requirement
Question: I will be stopping in Vietnam for a few hours during an Asian cruise. Is a visa required if going ashore for 2/3 hours? Answer: Dear Bob Piggott, Thank you for contacting us. Regarding your question, we…
Visa by land
Question: We would like to get to the Vietnam by land (not by plane), how can we get Visa then? Is is possible to get Visa on the frontier crossing? Regards Answer: hello, i am afraid that you can not…
Hong Kong Cruise
Question: We are going on a cruise. Sailing from Hong Kong to Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. Would we be able to obtain a Visa on the ship?.We both hold a British Passport. Answer: hello, as no visa can be granted…