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Best Time to Visit Vietnam

Alex — Wed, 27 May 2020 16:58:43 +0000

The steady growth in Vietnamese tourism over recent years has been truly impressive. Tourists have really begun to recognize its beauty, the richness of its history and culture. Vietnam’s coastline extends for well over 3,000 kilometers. The degrees of latitude between far north and south coast is big and it is no surprise that great variations in climate exist. However, if you plan to travel…

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Top 9 Places to Visit in Vietnam

Alex — Wed, 13 May 2020 17:23:57 +0000

Planning a trip can be tricky. Especially if you are going to a country for the first time. But no need to worry, we are happy to share with you some of the best places to visit in Vietnam so you can plan your perfect itinerary and get the most out of your trip.Vietnam’s decision to open up the country to tourism has been a huge success. This amazing country has much to offer and the natural…

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Boats Full of Papayas in Mekong Delta

Alex — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:52:01 +0000

The main reason we went to Can Tho in Vietnam was to explore the floating markets in Mekong Delta. In town, we got to try some local beer bottled in metal cylinders and the food was great (as everywhere in Vietnam), but the floating markets were still the highlight. We arranged a boat tour with a couple of English speaking students a night before and set off to meet them before dawn the next…

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Shrimps and Coconuts in Phu Quoc

Alex — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 13:25:51 +0000

While Phu Quoc is located off the coast of Cambodia, it is actually in Vietnam. We visited it some time ago and it was a great place to relax after a few weeks of traveling through Vietnam. However, with the new international airport and many resorts being built, it may have become much busier. The beaches were not really suitable for snorkeling, but amazing seafood, fresh coconuts and beautiful…

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Ho Chi Minh City – the Heart of Vietnam

Alex — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:29:17 +0000

Ho Chi Minh City will always be special for us – it was our first trip to Asia. Dotted with pagodas and food stalls, Ho Chi Minh City is a mix of old and new – from fancy ice cream shops and designer boutiques to curbside food stalls and ancient temples. Also, be sure to visit Reunification Palace to discover more about Vietnam’s history and check out the local markets. And then there is food…

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Cao Dai Great Temple – home to a unique religion in Vietnam

Alex — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:49:49 +0000

Caodaism – a unique religion that was established in Southern Vietnam in 1926. It is a mix of Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Islam. In addition to Jesus Christ, Buddha and Muhammad, worshipers also honor Joan of Arc, Julius Cesar and Victor Hugo. The religion’s organization is similar to that of the Roman Christian – they have nine levels of hierarchy…

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Legends and Dragons in Ha Long Bay

Alex — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:35:25 +0000

If you are visiting Vietnam, be sure not to miss Ha Long Bay – a magical natural wonder in the north of the country. In Vietnamese, “Ha Long” literally means “descending dragon”. People say that there are a total of 1969 islands in Ha Long Bay – coincidentally that is also the year when the nationalist revolutionary Ho Chi-Minh passed away. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is located about 170…

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Hanoi – a Capital on the Red River

Alex — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:09:58 +0000

Welcome to Hanoi – an ancient capital of Vietnam. It is a particularly interesting city to explore on foot – the mix of French and Chinese architecture, amazing street food, local vendors and ancient pagodas will make sure you sleep well at night. The two main areas worth mentioning are the Old Quarter and the French Quarter, about 15 minutes walk apart.

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