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...
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 Art of Finding the Best Tailors in Hoi An
With over 400+ tailors in Hoi An today, working both in shops and individually, it's not so easy to find the best tailors in...
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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...
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...
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...
8 Reasons Hoi An Should Be Your Next Travel Destination
Ask anyone who has spent time in Hoi An, the popular UNESCO World Heritage former trading village located in the middle of Vietnam’s sprawling coastline, and...
Things To Do in Vietnam For Families With Children
Vietnam is a great country to visit with kids. Not only because it is one of most affordable countries for families to travel to;...
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...
How is Vietnamese Coffee Made? Does Starbucks Know?
Well, it has happened - Starbucks has finally opened shop in the coffee capital of Asia! You may be wondering does Starbucks know Vietnamese...
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...
