All aboard Vietnam’s new five-star train
byThere once was a time when the 31-hour trip from Hanoi to Saigon by train via the 1,726 km (1,072 mi) Reunification Railway was…
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Everything you ever needed to know about Vietnam visas
byOne of the most common questions our customers ask us is whether they need to get a visa to visit Vietnam – and the best…
Vietnam to slash entrance fees to its famous caves
byThe national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Phong Nha-Ke Bang in Vietnam (which we recently mentioned in Five lesser-known destinations to visit in…
Vietnam at the forefront of LGBT rights in Southeast Asia
byOn New Year’s Day 2015, Vietnam repealed its ban on gay marriage – putting it leaps and bounds ahead of its Southeast Asian neighbours…
New traffic restrictions make for a safer, cleaner Saigon
byThere may be nine million bicycles in Beijing (if Katie Melua is to be believed), but according to Thanh Nien News reporting last week,…
Five lesser-known destinations to visit in Vietnam
byYou’ve heard all about Hanoi, Saigon, Halong Bay and imperial Hue – but what of the Vietnam’s lesser-known destinations? The following are our pick…