Shallow Pockets: Traveling Vietnam on a budget
Vietnam is one of the most popular budget travel destinations in the world. Although one can have a very lavish vacation in this Asian paradise,...
Unique Dining Experiences in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as it's referred to by the locals, is a mecca for foodies, with a lot of must-eat restaurants....
The Ultimate Hanoi Shopping Guide – What to buy and where...
We wrote a very popular article focused on Ho Chi Minh City shopping awhile back, and have since had many requests for a similar piece for shopping...
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Breaking Down the Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)
As a traveller in Vietnam, Banh Mi is one of the safer street foods you can enjoy (take a look at our previous blog...
How long to travel in Vietnam: The perfect Vietnam itineraries
We're going to give you a quick breakdown of the major places to visit in Vietnam, what there is to see and do, and...
The Ultimate Hanoi Shopping Guide – What to buy and where to buy it...
We wrote a very popular article focused on Ho Chi Minh City shopping awhile back, and have since had many requests for a similar piece for shopping...
How-to-Guide to Travel Vietnam by Air, Land and Water
Vietnam is a long coastal country stretching 1650 kilometers (1,025 miles) from north to south. Dotting its narrow landmass are beautiful cities, beaches, and...
TOP 5 Day Trips from Ho Chi Minh City
After you have done a tour of Ho Chi Minh City(notice some tube house style architecture) and if you have an extra day in your...
The 11 Best Tours in Vietnam: Pros and Cons
In this post, we present the best tours in Vietnam offered by some of the most reputable tour operators in the country. The tours...
The Best Day Trips from Hanoi
Hanoi sits on a bend in the Red River. To the south and east lies the watery world of the Red River Delta, where...
How to Spend One Day in Hoi An – Custom Itineraries for Vietnam
Hoi An is one of the few cities to remain firmly in Vietnam's cultural history. The Old Town portion of the city is a UNESCO...
The Complete Guide to Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge
Ba Na Hills has been in the news a lot recently due to images of their latest attraction “The Golden Bridge” going viral. In...
Entrepreneurship in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam is truly a country of entrepreneurs, pretty much every house facing a street is a business of some kind. Many are traditional family-owned...
XO Tours NOT in Hanoi
XO Tours does not operate in Hanoi, and it's unlikely we ever will. So why the misleading blog title? We felt the need to write...
