Tag Archives: Vietnam travel tips

7 things you should know about Mai Chau, Vietnam

Is Mai Chau worth visiting compared to Sapa? This post will give you the most honest answer, so keep on reading! If you would like to run away from the hustle and bustle of the city life to refresh your mind, Mai Chau – a rural district belonging to the west of Hoa Binh Province, is the new world that …

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Wuhan Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak Update: Is Vietnam Safe to Travel?

16/16 patients infected with the new Coronavirus Covid are recovered and released from hospitals

For international tourists who are still wondering whether Vietnam is a safe country to travel during Coronavirus Outbreak or not? The answer is YES! As Coronavirus is vulnerable to high temperatures, the weather warming up across Vietnam is a good condition to slow down or even prevent the spread of the new Coronavirus. Since 13 February 2020, there has been …

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Public Holidays and Observances in Viet Nam in 2020

Vietnam has 06 official holidays in a year. If a holiday falls on weekends, the preceding will be the observance day. On these days, especially Tet Holiday also known as Traditional Vietnamese New Year, all government offices including immigration are closed. If you plan to visit Vietnam this year, the specific dates for public holidays and observances in Vietnam in …

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Helpful Vietnamese Phrases for Travelers

Vietnam is a worthwhile visiting country due to its picturesque landscapes, delicious food, hospitable people and low living cost. However, in the place where most of people can’t speak English, it’s best for you to learn some survival Vietnamese phrases to make the most of your trip in Vietnam. In this post, you will learn 60 useful phrases that will …

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Benefits of Investing in Vietnam

Since 2005, Vietnam’s Government has applied different incentives and support to investment from outside of Vietnam. The purpose is not only to stimulate foreign investment into Vietnam but also create a fair investment environment for both domestic and foreign investors. Nowadays, foreign investors can be entitled to comparable or even more and better investment incentives than those of domestic investors. …

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How to Protect Yourself from Scams, Cheats, Frauds in Vietnam

Travelers are always the innocent target of scammers, Vietnam is not an exception. To ensure your trip is not ruined by Vietnamese fraudsters, let’s take a look at our tips below before booking a ticket to Vietnam. Taxi scams   There are countless taxi companies in Vietnam and even more unregistered ones but you can rest assured on companies like …

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Keep in Mind These Things before You Navigate Vietnam by Motorbike

Driving through Vietnam on a motorbike will be an adventure you won’t soon forget. To keep that adventure more about the fun and less about the frustration, there’s something you need to know before you go. The riders of motorbikes below 50cc are not required a driving license, hence, this type of motorbikes is only suitable for city riding. For …

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Traditional Wedding Ceremonies and Customs in Vietnam

Wedding is more than a ceremony of celebrating a union of two in the presence of their families and close friends, it is Vietnam’s oldest tradition and culture! Let’s explore the beauty of the traditional Wedding of Vietnam. A Vietnamese traditional wedding consists of 3 ceremonies: lễ chạm ngõ, lễ ăn hỏi and lễ rước dâu. Lễ chạm ngõ Lễ …

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Differences betwen Saigon and Hanoi Lifestyle

New tourists are often choosing big areas for their first time in any country, for Vietnam, it is Hanoi and Saigon. Even though they both are the economic centres of Vietnam, Hanoi and Saigon differentiate themselves for the geographical and cultural features. So here a few things that separate the travelling experience between Hanoi and Saigon. First thing first. Morning …

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Hanoi City Tour by Electric Cars and Cyclos

Electric car The electric car is a cheap and perfect option for a short ride around the Old Quarter – the heart of Hanoi – and West Lake with leisure. There are two lines/tours of an electrical car, operated by two separated companies: Line 1: West Lake Tour (by TLC Hotay Joint Stock Co.). The terminal of this line is …

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