Top 5 Reasons to Visit Ho Chi Minh City During Tet

Vietnamese New Year aka Vietnamese Tet ( or ), or more commonly known as Tet, is a wondrous and prosperous time in Vietnam, and is an...

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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...

What Kinds of Jobs Can Foreigners Get in Vietnam?

New expats in Vietnam often default to teaching English, thinking it’s their only option. In reality, there are many opportunities to pursue careers they’re...

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....
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