Greeting a passersby with “aloha!” and asking where to get a lei in Vietnam will get you absolutely nowhere, but believe it not there’s a growing paradise being dubbed the ‘Hawaii’ of the nation. Unlike the real Hawaii, however, this stunning island is relatively unknown despite being one of the fastest growing destinations in Asia. …
White sand beaches, lush waterfalls, and an awesome street food scene. Phu Quoc is Vietnam’s largest island, and despite not being the most well-known destination in the country, it’s exploding in popularity right now. And it’s easy to see why! Up to September of this year, Phu Quoc welcomed 724,000 foreign tourists. Though …
Bali and Phuket may be two of the most popular island destinations in Southeast Asia, thanks to their beautiful nature, world-famous beaches and lively social scene, but according to Travel & Leisure, they’re far from being the subcontinent’s finest offer. Every year, Travel & Leisure announces their World’s Best Awards, with different destinations ranked based …
When we think of “luxury travel’, all-inclusive beach resorts, iconic cities to splurge on, and flying high in first class probably come to mind. But what about trains? It seems there are new train routes launching every week across the globe as many of us are opting to explore the world by rail. There’s a …
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 …