Having gotten used to meticulously mapping out an itinerary prior to a trip, usually cramming it with activities and so much sightseeing there is barely room left to breathe, I often looked down on others who sought relaxation alone visiting Vietnam. I wasn’t exactly keen on blending in with the crowd of holidaymakers sporting floral …
The heat in Vietnam can be punishing at times, especially when you’ve been out in the sun all day and the humidity starts to seep through your very pores. For that reason, picking a comfortable home base for exploring the East Sea coast, where you’re able to unwind and recharge your batteries, is paramount. Traveling …
Travel insurance is an essential part of planning a trip, right along with making flight reservations and booking accommodations. It provides travelers protection in the event of unfortunate events abroad, such as medical emergencies, cancellations or delays, and lost or stolen baggage. Having travel insurance can give you peace of mind knowing that you’re …
Vietnam is coming into prominence as one of the top destinations in Southeast Asia (SEA). Its natural wonders and incredible culture are making it into the mainstream, inspiring American tourists to get out of their comfort zone and travel across the world to explore the country – despite the limited flight options and the complex …
Vietnam has just removed its Covid testing requirement for all travelers – which means the country now has ZERO Covid-related entry requirements. With effect from 15 May any visitor that is entering Vietnam is no longer required to take a pre-departure Covid-19 PCR test or Rapid Antigen test prior to their arrival. Therefore, traveling to …
Vietnam has once again reopened for tourism purposes and now has the easiest entry requirements in Southeast Asia. Following up on the news of Vietnam reopening and the minimal entry requirements that travelers need to adhere to in order to enter the country, it now seems that Vietnam is in fact the easiest country to …
Vietnam finally opened for international tourism yesterday (15 March) – after more than two years of being closed due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Having reported last month that the country was looking to open its borders for tourists, Vietnam has finally done so – with travelers now able to enter for tourism purposes once …
On Monday, February 28, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States made an update on its Travel Notices and changed Vietnam from Level 3 to Level 4: Very High Level of COVID-19. The new warning arrives just a few days before March 15, when Vietnam will lift travel restrictions for …
Joining a list of other Asian countries opening up to travelers, Vietnam is the latest tourist hotspot in the continent to announce ambitious plans to scrap almost all existing travel restrictions. This time, even sooner than initially expected in June, with March 15 set as the official re-launch date. Following the rapid spread of the …
Vietnam will remove its Covid-19 restrictions on international flights beginning February 15th. The government-run media reported that flights “will return to a pre-pandemic level”. The country imposed incredibly tight border restrictions at the beginning of the pandemic that has decimated its tourism industry. Previously, Vietnam resumed regular flights with the U.S., Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, Taiwan, …
After a two-year closure, plans are being finalized for Vietnam to fully reopen to international tourism by this April. Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism sent a proposal to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh this week that the country should reopen by March 31 rather than waiting until May. The pitch is that an …
Two airlines in Vietnam are will offer regular, non-stop flights between Vietnam and the U.S. starting next year. The routes will make history as the first direct flights between the two countries, and will make travel to Vietnam easier than ever for American travelers. Vietnam Airlines had launched a successful test flight last week, and …