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…
BUN QUAY ON PHU QUOC ISLAND
Phu Quoc’s delicious signature dish that is causing a stir. The anticipation is palpable as excited foodies and travelers arrive at Phu Quoc’s most popular Bun Quay restaurant. Bun Quay is renowned for its ingredients and its fresh aromatic flavor.…
HA LONG BAY ONE OF WORLD’S 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES: CANADIAN MAGAZINE
Canadian travel publication The Travel has listed UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay in northern Vietnam as one of the “world’s 10 most beautiful places to visit in 2022.” The bay in Quang Ninh Province, two hours from Hanoi, is…
EXPAND VISA EXEMPTION TO BOOST TOURISM RECOVERY: NA DELEGATES
National Assembly (NA) delegates urged the government to consider expanding visa exemption to more countries and allowing a stay of up to 30 days to increase foreign tourist numbers. Vietnam is more open than regional countries in terms of visa policy as…
VIETNAM TO RESUME E-VISA ISSUANCE TO 80 COUNTRIES
Vietnam will resume issuing e-visas for citizens from 80 countries under the amended Law on Immigration that takes effect July 1, according to a government resolution. Eligible countries include Belgium, Germany, India and South Korea. A full list is available here. Eight international airports…
Hotel reservation
Question: How do I get to the hotel reservation page on your site? I have completed my visa application and finished the payment process. I would like to make hotel reservations now for May, 2013. Thank you Answer Dear Esmaiel…
Visa for a citizen of Russian Federation
Question: We plan to travel to Vietnam (3 days), then Laos and Cambodia and than to Vietnam again for 6 days more. Do we have to obtain visa to Vietnam before travelling or not (because we won’t stay both times…