If you’re a trekking enthusiast or a cave explorer, Dong Doi Cave in Cao Bang Province is an excellent quencher for one’s thirst for adventure. Referred to as “Ca Khao” meaning “bat” by the locals, the cave is 930 metres in depth; 60 metres – 80 metres in height; and located in a dense forest […]
Vietnam recently issued a visa exemption policy for visitors from six European countries specifically United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Belarus good for 15 days effective from July 1, 2015 to July 30, 2016 and expectedly has resulted in more foreign tourists visiting the country. This government resolution was decided upon in order to […]
A Vietnamese local and a Briton were awarded a Medal of Labor for discovering caves in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Vietnam’s State President Truong Tan Sang awarded the prestigious medal to Briton Howard Limbert and Vietnamese Ho Khanh for helping to uncover a number of caves including the world-famous Son Doon Cave. Limbert […]
US President Barack Obama went to Hanoi for an official visit and one of his scheduled appointments included an interview with CNN’s Anthony Bourdain for his popular food and travel show “Parts Unknown.” They conducted it over dinner at a famous bun cha restaurant in the capital. Obama and Bourdain had dinner at Bun Cha […]
Depending on your purpose of visit, there are several factors to consider when planning to visit Vietnam. The season, holidays and the weather in general are crucial things to think about before booking your flight. Vietnam is considered a long country, stretching more than a thousand miles from Sa Pa in the North to Mekong […]
Falafel is one of the most famous street foods in the United States made from beans and vegetables and stuffed between sandwiches. Today, the popular American dish can be experienced in Vietnam thanks to the curiosity and determination of the local yoga instructor Sophia Pham. Pham encountered Falafel when she went to the United States […]
In Vo Nhai District, just 120 kilometres from the capital, in the Northern Province of Thai Nguyen, is a hidden paradise of vast green tea plantations situated on the mountains, both a breathtaking and relaxing sight unknown to even some local Vietnamese residents. Along the way is an adventure itself where one can see many […]
Covering the periods of 2015-2020, Quang Binh has created 34 projects in the field of tourism. With a total capital of more than 23 trillion VND (1.03 billion USD), investments are seriously needed to get the projects in motion. The said projects were established in order to upgrade the socio-economic development of the central province. […]
For Vietnamese retirees, especially those who have been living in the city for a long time, a quiet and peaceful place to settle tops their list. Over the past several years, Hoi An has been the choice destination for such a purpose because not only does it provide a restful solace for the elderly, it […]
In order to further boost its tourism, Hue City is planning to install an audio guide system, free Wi-Fi and e-tickets in all its attractions to entice more visitors. The audio guide system is programmed in five languages and is set to be placed in the royal citadel and major tomb sites in the […]