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...
Top 5 Historical Sites to Explore in Hoi An Ancient Town
With so many places to visit in Hoi An Ancient Town, it may be overwhelming to travelers that are only visiting this beautiful coastal city...
Custom made? Yes Please! A Guide to Custom Tailoring in...
If you haven’t already heard, Vietnam is a superstar manufacturing country and Hoi An is now considered by many to be the new tailoring capital of...
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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 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...
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...
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...
How to Spend One Day in Hoi An – Custom Itineraries for Vietnam
Hoi An is one of the few cities to remain firmly in Vietnam's cultural history. The Old Town portion of the city is a UNESCO...
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...
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....
