If you have connecting flights and your stopover is Vietnam, then you’re probably wondering whether you need a Vietnam transit visa or not. However, there is no exact answer or confirmation for all cases as whether you need a visa for your…
AN INSIDE GUIDE HUE TOMBS
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…
VIETNAM’S BEST OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Take a walk on the wild side in Vietnam, a country overflowing with outdoor adventures. Go kitesurfing off the rugged coastline, scale mountains for spectacular views, or burrow inside the world’s largest caves — so much awaits you in Vietnam’s…
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…
5 DAY TRIP DESTINATIONS FROM HANOI
Go just a few hours outside of Hanoi, and you’ll find another world, one that can be dreamy, dramatic, and enriching all at once. After taking in the whirlwind of sights, tastes and sounds in the capital, it’s good to…
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…
SAPA FOR SUSTAINABLE TRAVELLERS
Clinging to the peaks of the Hoàng Liên 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…