A Guide to Your First Hour in Vietnam
Every adventure must start somewhere and we firmly believe that the first hour into that adventure may set the tone for your entire journey....
A Guide to Massages in Vietnam
One of the first stops in Vietnam for many travelers is the massage parlor! Getting massages in Vietnam (along with world-class street food and shopping)...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...




































