How to Get Around Ho Chi Minh City on the cheap!
For travellers, Ho Chi Minh City (previously known as Saigon) can seem very centralized because not only are most of the tourist attractions around...
Unique Dining Experiences in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as it's referred to by the locals, is a mecca for foodies, with a lot of must-eat restaurants....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
FACES OF VIETNAM Edition 3 – A Cyclo Driver in Saigon
Drives a Cyclo!
Cyclo touring has declined in popularity in Ho Chi Minh City over the last several years. Its reputation has taken a hit...






































