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...
Iconic Vietnamese Fashion: The Ao Dai & Non La
Nothing portrays iconic Vietnamese fashion more than the long flowy dress and the conical hat, otherwise known as the Ao Dai and the Non...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Fun Team-Building Activities in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is the business capital of Vietnam. It is no wonder that it has become a popular destination for corporate travel....
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...
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....
