How to Stay Safe and Avoid Scams in North Vietnam –...
Generally, Vietnam is a very safe country in which to travel. Compared to most major tourist cities in the West – Paris, London, New York,...
Actionable safety tips for solo female travelers in Vietnam
Although Vietnam is one of the safest countries in the world for solo travelers, women traveling alone are still more likely than men to...
Shopping in Ho Chi Minh City – What to buy and...
Ho Chi Minh City is truly a mecca for shopping enthusiasts! Everything from handicrafts to imitation brand name clothes and shoes is available at...
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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...
XO Tours Vietnam is back and reopened for 2022! Book your tour now!
After a long 2 year hiatus due to the Covid outbreak, XO Tours official reopened on April 1st, 2022! We're so thankful that the...
The Best Vietnam City Tours
As Vietnam's tourism industry skyrockets, many tour operators offer travel experiences that vary drastically in quality. There's a huge number of tours and activities...
Planning A Trip to Vietnam – A Helpful Illustrated Guide (last update 2023)
Traveling to Vietnam and have lots of questions? Then you will love "A Helpful Illustrated Guide To Planning A Trip To Vietnam!" This article...
Day Trip to Can Gio – Visiting a UNESCO Biosphere
Can Gio - The UNESCO Protected Mangrove Biosphere Reserve was mentioned one of our previous blog posts (Top 5 day trips you can easily go from Ho...
5 Incredible Islands in Vietnam
When it comes to tropical islands in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is often overlooked in favour of Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. But, as we...
Nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City: What To Do After Dark
As the intense heat and fierce solar rays of the day disappear a new side to Ho Chi Minh City emerges. The coolness of...
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...
