Toy Street in Hanoi

Top 5 Tips for Traveling Vietnam with Kids

The tourism industry in Vietnam has grown tremendously since the mid-90s.  Previously thought of as a war-torn and inaccessible country, it is now a...
Vietnamese Grill Pork over Rice

Eating Gluten Free and Other Food Restrictions in Vietnam (2023)

Vietnamese food is among the most delicious in the world, and is generally very fresh and healthy. You can try the famous Vietnamese sandwich Banh...
com binh dan street food

Shallow Pockets: Traveling Vietnam on a budget

Vietnam is one of the most popular budget travel destinations in the world.  Although one can have a very lavish vacation in this Asian paradise,...
Xe om driver on his bike

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...
Hoan Kiem Lake

How To Spend Two Days in Hanoi – Custom Itineraries for Vietnam

Beware! XO Tours DOES NOT operate in Hanoi. If you book with a tour operator in Hanoi that claims to be XO Tours, you...
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