Tourists travelling to Viet Nam from the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand will no longer have to pay excessively high visa fees if the recommendations of a working group are adopted. Tourists from these countries would be able to apply online and then…

The five-star Rex Hotel Saigon under the umbrella of Saigontourist Holding Company is offering a wide range of attractive promotions this summer. At the corner of Nguyen Hue and Le Loi boulevards in downtown HCMC, Rex has 286 rooms, including 97 suites and one…

Vietnam has listed among top ten countries for solo travelers, according to Travel + Leisure. Traveling by yourself doesn’t have to be a lonesome experience, in fact, you may appreciate your surroundings more without your significant other/family/best friend complaining for that entire hike. It’s…

Made from simple ingredients including rice flour and fresh shrimp, Vac cake in Hoi An is one of the best Vietnamese street foods visitors should not miss when travelling to the famous central coast town. The dish is very simple but its taste will…

The ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam came in 15th on a roughguides.com list of the world’s top “20 unforgettable things to do at night on your travels.” “Banish thoughts of glow paint ravers on crowded Thai beaches,…

In Ho Chi Minh City, there are plenty of choices for weekend activities. But for those who want to have a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city, there are not as many options. Below are five emerging destinations for weekend…

Vietnam will offer more visa exemptions and set up a $100 million tourism fund to promote the country’s attractions in a bid to reverse a drop in foreign visitors that’s hurting the economy. “The hassle of getting a visa is seriously hampering Vietnam in…

With summer sizzling away, let’s cool down with some green selections at a vegetarian restaurant that is almost in downtown Saigon but is sheltered from the hustle and bustle. Situated in a small alley off Vo Van Tan Street, the three-story Prem Bistro &…

More than 400 people visited the Vietnam House in the Canadian capital Ottawa when it opened to the public for a second year on June 7. Located at No. 85 on Glebe Avenue, the 102 year-old house, designed by famous Canadian architect W.E. Noffke,…

Apart from staying in luxury resorts or conventional hotels, tourists on a limited budget to Ho Chi Minh City, particularly backpackers, can now choose to stay in capsule hotels, which are affordable and feature all the comforts such facilities have to offer. A capsule…