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…
BEST CUISINE IN BINH THUAN – FOOD AND WINE
Phan Thiet is the capital of Binh Thuan, a coastal province in south-central Vietnam. It is a port city with a vibrant harbor. Brightly colored boats bob in the water, waiting to carry local fishermen out to sea. Early in…
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…
FOREIGN TOURISTS UPBEAT AS MINISTER SEEKS VISA WAIVER EXPANSION
Foreign tourists have hailed as “positive step” Vietnam’s tourism minister proposing visa exemption be expanded for major markets like Europe and the U.S. Nguyen Van Hung, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, had proposed earlier this week that Vietnam expands visa…
THE NATIONAL: FIVE REASONS FOR TRAVELERS TO VISIT VIETNAM THIS TIME
Gorgeous landscape and marvelous ethnic minority villages are among the reasons that UAE suggests travelers visit Vietnam. According to The National (UAE), after a two-year hiatus of the Covid-19 pandemic, the South-East Asian nation welcomes vaccinated visitors from mid-March, and there are…
THE TIMES SUGGESTS SEVEN EXTRAORDINARY TRIPS TO BOOK IN VIETNAM
UK media outlet The Times has hailed a visit to Vietnam as the most extraordinary trip to book this year, adding that the rising star of Southeast Asia deserves to top the bucket list for travelers. Vietnam reopened its borders…
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…
Can I make visa on arrival?
Question: Portuguese passport. Stay for 10 days. Answer Dear Jose Cardoso, We are very happy to say that our service has been supported the Portuguese passport holder with Vietnam visa on arrival. You can access here to apply for your visa to…