Banh mi, the world’s best street food
Posted On Wednesday, March 7, 2012 By Julia. Under Vietnam Travel Tips Tags: banh mi, street food, travel tips
The famous newspaper of Britain Guadian has featured Banh mi Vietnam as one of the world's best street food.
Photograph: Rebecca Skinner/Lonely Planet
What is it?
A little-known secret is that the world's best sandwich isn't found in Rome, Copenhagen or even New York City, but on the streets of Vietnam. It begins ...
Two-wheeled adventures in Southeast Asia
Posted On Saturday, February 11, 2012 By Julia. Under Vietnam Travel Tips Tags: Hanoi, mekong delta, saigon, southest asia
Southeast Asia is home to some of the greatest adventures on earth. Throw a motorbike into the mix and you’ll have the time of your life. Here’s our guide to a two-wheeled adventure in the Mekong region.
Vietnam and Laos – sublime scenery from mountain to coast
To kick off, the infamous ...
Try Vietnam before it gets attention of the tourist world
Posted On Friday, November 11, 2011 By Julia. Under Vietnam Travel Tips Tags: halong bay, Hanoi, mekong delta, saigon, travel tips
We are very happy to receive an email from Ranjan Kar, one of our recently clients, sharing his feelings about his trip to Vietnam. It is our pleasure to introduce it to you.
Living in Bengal during the decades of 60s and 70s, many of you will remember the very famous slogan ...
Mekong Delta – Vietnam is one of the top 10 best value destinations
Posted On Tuesday, November 8, 2011 By Julia. Under Vietnam Travel Tips Tags: lonely planet, mekong delta, Vietnam travel guide, Vietnam Travel Tips
The famous website Lonely Planet has listed Mekong Delta - Vietnam as one of the top 10 best value destinations for 2012 along with many others including Tajikistan, Lesotho, Porto (Portugal)...
"Vietnam is always good value, but you can now skip the package trips arranged in Ho Chi Minh City that tread ...
Son Doong Cave features on US National Geographic website
Posted On Friday, May 6, 2011 By Anna Quach. Under Useful information, Vietnam News, Vietnam Travel Tips Tags: quang binh, son doong cave
On December 17, 2010, the US National Geographic Magazine introduced the world’s largest cave on its website.
Son Doong Cave in Quang Binh province was discovered in 2009 by the British Royal Cave Society in the World Natural Heritage Area of Phong Nha-Ke Bang.
Immediately, the vast cave in Vietnam ...
Five reasons to check out Phu Quoc Island
Posted On Tuesday, February 15, 2011 By Julia. Under Useful information, Vietnam Travel Tips, Vietnam Visa Exemption Tags: Phu Quoc, phu quoc hotel, Phu quoc Island, phu quoc national park, phu quoc vietnam, Vietnam Visa, Vietnam Visa Exemption, visa to Vietnam
Phu Quoc, mostly called Pearl Island, is the largest island and most unspoiled island of Vietnam. Being fashioned as the “next Phuket”, Phu quoc has many reasons for both domestic and foreign travelers to check out this beautiful paradise. Nevertheless, there are five main reasons for ...
Vietnam’s best beaches according to Lonely Planet
Posted On Thursday, November 18, 2010 By Anna Quach. Under Useful information, Vietnam Travel Tips Tags: Add new tag, Useful information, Vietnam Travel Tips
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View along the tranquil and idyllic beach at Nha Trang.
Kraig Lieb
Lonely Planet Photographer
Vietnam might have been late to Southeast Asia’s beach party, but it was worth the wait. The country boasts more than 3400km of coastline, with infinite stretches of powdery sand, hidden coves, lovely lagoons, impossible boulder formations ...
The Top 10 Airlines in the World
Posted On Tuesday, June 1, 2010 By Bella Bui. Under Useful information, Vietnam News, Vietnam Travel Tips Tags: The Top 10 Airlines in the World
1. Asiana Airlines
The second largest Airline of South Korea can satisfy any Passengers from all over the World in serving food of Kimchi's Country, modern Entertainment Equipment and beautiful flight Attendants.
2. Singapore Airline
Flying with Singapore Airline can be a depressing experience with the most sumptuous aircraft, the best ...
Vietnam – Entry and Customs procedure
Posted On Thursday, May 27, 2010 By Julia. Under Useful information, Vietnam Travel Tips, Vietnam Visa Information Tags: check-in at Vietnam airport, custom procedure, entry procedures, Vietnam custom information, Vietnam customs
Customs procedures in Vietnam are quick and simple. To enter and exit Vietnam, visitors are required to fulfill the entrance and exit procedures in the form (in Vietnamese or in English languages). Luggage of people on entry (including clothes, personal belongings with reasonable quantity in service of the trip's purpose) ...
Climate in Vietnam
Posted On Tuesday, May 18, 2010 By Bella Bui. Under Useful information, Vietnam News, Vietnam Travel Tips, Vietnam Visa Information Tags: Climate in Vietnam, Climate of Nothern Vietnam, Climate of Southern Vietnam
The climate of Vietnam varies greatly from one region of the country to another. The south of Vietnam is a mere 8 degrees north of the Equator, whereas the most northern point is almost on the tropic of Cancer. One can't really say that there is one average temperature for ...
Vietnamese Border Crossings
Posted On Monday, May 10, 2010 By Bella Bui. Under Useful information, Vietnam News, Vietnam Travel Tips, Vietnam Visa Information Tags: Vietnam border crossings, Vietnam borders
To Laos There are two border crossings to Laos: ▼ Keo Nua Pass (also known as CaU Treo): From Hanoi, you can take direct overnight buses to Vientiane, across the border at Cau Treo, 80kms from Vinh City in Vietnam's Central Provinces. For tickets and information, ...
Saint Giong Festival – On the way to become an Intangible Heritage of Humanity
Posted On Thursday, April 22, 2010 By Julia. Under Vietnam News, Vietnam Travel Tips Tags: Giong Festival, Hanoi, Intangible Heritages, Phu Dong Village, Saint Giong, UNESCO, Vietnam Festival, Vietnam News, Vietnam Travel Tips
Following to the two former Intangible Heritages of Humanity, Nha nhac (the Royal Refined Music) and The Cultural Space of Gong, Giong Festival now "meets enough standards to be recognized as a new intangible cultural heritage", affirmed by Katherin Muller-Marin, head of UNESCO's office in Hanoi. At the present, ...


