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...
Mapping Street Food Culture in Saigon
Before delving into Saigon’s rich street food culture, it is helpful to know what makes Vietnamese street food cuisine special. Why does it beat...
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 8 Off The Beaten Track Destinations in Vietnam
Vietnam is seeing more and more visitors each year, with the actual number of tourists per year reaching to well over 12 million. Some...
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...
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...
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...
13 Things You Must Do in Vietnam – Vietnam Bucket List
From exploring the depths of a mysterious subterranean world to bargaining in a Mekong market, from sleeping under a bamboo roof in the mountains...
Strange Vietnam Street Food: Saigon’s Most Exotic Dishes
Saigon is renowned for its amazing street food culture. Comprising some of the most delectable dishes from all parts of Vietnam, its reputation for...
XO Foodie Tour Review by a Renown New York Chef
Here is an excerpt from the food diary of Mario Tolentino, a New York Chef and winner of The Food Network's "Chopped" in 2010....
