The ancient town of Hoi An is captured from above. Photo by VnExpress/Vo Rin Hoi An has been ranked 14th among 20 best places in the world for expatriates to live by the The Travel website. The website mentions the ancient town’s “cheap cost of living” as making it an ideal place for expats to...
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A food map of where to eat what in Vietnam
A food map of where to eat what in Vietnam A primer on dishes from different locations in Vietnam that will whet the appetite of both visitors and locals. Wherever you go in Vietnam, one thing is assured. Good food. Great food, actually. Vietnamese cuisine has been widely complimented for its fresh ingredients, minimal use...
Hoi An among cheapest long-haul destinations: UK Post Office report
The ancient town is ranked the fifth cheapest global destination in the Post Office’s annual Long Haul Holiday Report. Hoi An ancient town is a top tourist attraction in Vietnam. Photo acquired by VnExpress The report considered 34 destinations, comparing the average price of 10 travel essentials including food and drinks. It said in Hoi An the...
Vietnam a great place for good food, cheap beer
Binh Tien beach on the border of Ninh Thuan and Khanh Hoa provinces, Vietnam. Photo by VnExpress Australian travel experts have rated Vietnam a top 2019 destination, citing great food, cheap beer and adventure tours. The Traveller, an Australian travel news magazine, asked 19 travel experts to draw up a list of “Best places to travel...
Vietnam Mountain Marathon runs through stunning landscapes
Around 3,400 from over 50 countries and territories were treated to breathtaking vistas in Sa Pa Town last weekend. They made it to the mountainous town of Sa Pa in northern Lao Cai Province to run the September 21-23 annual Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2018. The timing of the race, September, coincides with the rice harvest season in...
Da Nang gains stature as a must-go destination
Tourists enjoy the blue sea in Da Nang in central Vietnam Da Nang should be high on the list of places to visit in Southeast Asia, says Channel News Asia. The Singaporean pay TV channel has included the Vietnamese city in a list of five under the radar destinations in south and southeast Asian regions....
Another island in Vietnam comes out of the shadows
Phu Quoc is renowned for its pristine beaches. Photo by VnExpress. The Hon Xuong Island offers the same beauty as Maldives without the 5-star expense. The Evening Standard, a U.K based newspaper, has named Hon Xuong island in southern Vietnam among seven cheaper options that are on par, beauty-wise, with the renowned Indian Ocean island nation...
Vietnam wins prestigious award as Asia’s leading tourist destination
Vietnam was crowned the leading destination of Asia in 2018. Photo: Ma Pe Leng Pass – Ha Giang. Vietnam won the award for “Asia’s Leading Destination” at the 2018 World Travel Awards in Hong Kong this month. It is the first time the country has achieved this honor and the only win for Vietnam despite being...
Vietnam’s Cu Chi Tunnels a top underground destination
Foreign tourists climb into the underground network during a tour to Saigon’s Cu Chi Tunnels. Photo by AFP The famous tunnel network that survived intense Vietnam War bombings by the U.S. is among world’s best underground tours. The Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post (SCMP) has listed the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City among...