Vogue Paris, the worldâs leading lifestyle magazine, says Con Dao archipelago in southern Vietnam is among the most âbeautiful secretâ winter escapes. The French magazine earlier this week released a travel list of nine âdreamy islandsâ ideal for a winter…
WHERE TO GO TO SEE UNSEEN VIETNAM
Sometimes in travel, it only takes a small push â one more hour on the road, one slightly out-of-the-way booking â to win an invaluable reward. For every heavily Instagrammed tourist attraction in Vietnam, thereâs an alternative just as beautiful that…
EXPLORE AND EMBRACE: VIETNAMâS GREEN TOURS
Ever wanted to learn to dance with ethnic minorities? Or go bird-spotting at dusk in a canoe? Or share a cup of arabica with coffee farmers? These days in Vietnam, sustainable tour operators are pioneering new ways to bring guests…
SAPA FOR SUSTAINABLE TRAVELLERS
Clinging to the peaks of the HoĂ ng LiĂȘn SÆĄn Mountain Range, Sapa is known for rewarding trekking, stunning views and rolling rice terraces. The area is home to eight ethnic minorities who together weave one of the richest webs of culture in…
THE BEST SUSTAINABLE STAYS IN VIETNAM
From watching the sun rise over a lake from the porch of your tent, to eating like kings and queens at a family-run homestay, sustainable accommodations present countless ways to connect with Vietnamâs nature, culture and people, in a way that…
HO CHI MINH CITY CUISINE â FROM STREET
Whereas Hanoi food tends to be more delicate, sticking to traditional recipes that go lighter on seasonings and spices, Saigon is truly a âhot potâ food city, voraciously combining ingredients and recipes from many different regions and cultures. While Saigonese…
BUN QUAY ON PHU QUOC ISLAND
Phu Quocâs delicious signature dish that is causing a stir. The anticipation is palpable as excited foodies and travelers arrive at Phu Quocâs most popular Bun Quay restaurant. Bun Quay is renowned for its ingredients and its fresh aromatic flavor.…
HA LONG BAY ONE OF WORLD’S 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES: CANADIAN MAGAZINE
Canadian travel publication The Travel has listed UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay in northern Vietnam as one of the “world’s 10 most beautiful places to visit in 2022.” The bay in Quang Ninh Province, two hours from Hanoi, is…
EXPAND VISA EXEMPTION TO BOOST TOURISM RECOVERY: NA DELEGATES
National Assembly (NA) delegates urged the government to consider expanding visa exemption to more countries and allowing a stay of up to 30 days to increase foreign tourist numbers. Vietnam is more open than regional countries in terms of visa policy as…
VIETNAM TO RESUME E-VISA ISSUANCE TO 80 COUNTRIES
Vietnam will resume issuing e-visas for citizens from 80 countries under the amended Law on Immigration that takes effect July 1, according to a government resolution. Eligible countries include Belgium, Germany, India and South Korea. A full list is available here. Eight international airports…