How to avoid taxi and cyclo scams in Ho Chi Minh...
Taxi and transportation scams are a part and parcel of any large metropolis, and Saigon is no exception. As a seemingly unsuspecting foreigner, you...
Iconic Vietnamese Fashion: The Ao Dai & Non La
Nothing portrays iconic Vietnamese fashion more than the long flowy dress and the conical hat, otherwise known as the Ao Dai and the Non...
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...
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...
Surprisingly Affordable Luxury Travel in Vietnam
Traveling in the lap of luxury is often out of reach for many but it doesn’t always have to be. Due to favorable exchange...
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...
How to Spend One Day in Ho Chi Minh City – Custom Itineraries for...
If you had unlimited time in Vietnam, you would surely be able to explore every facet of what makes this country unique. Unfortunately, many...
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...
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Ho Chi Minh City During Tet
Vietnamese New Year aka Vietnamese Tet ( or ), or more commonly known as Tet, is a wondrous and prosperous time in Vietnam, and is an...
3 Reasons You Should Not Book with XO Tours
Although we are very proud of the acclaim our XO Tours have received over the years, we realize that they are not suitable for everyone. These...
