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...
Vintage Skyscrapers? The Evolution of the ‘Tube House’ in Vietnam
The architecture in Vietnam is heavily influenced by the cultures who have played a big role in the country’s history. It’s difficult to miss...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Visiting Vietnam With Children: A Family Guide
Visiting Vietnam is a great family vacation option because the cities have a large variety of fun activities with high quality, affordable accommodations for...
A Guide to Living in Vietnam
Living in Vietnam has become a popular destination for not only short-term travel but long-term expat living as well. Due to the increased prominence...
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...
