Top city in Vietnam

Top city in Vietnam

 Vietnam

Main attractions: Vietnam’s most modern and dynamic city still retains its old charm with colonial style buildings: Notre Dame Cathedral, the City Hall, the Municipal Theatre, etc., old pagodas such as Thien Hau, Giac Lam, Vinh Nghiem and the busy markets of Binh Tay and Ben Thanh, etc., Cu Chi Tunnels.

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Vietnam: Travel tips

Vietnam: Travel tips

 Vietnam

The Vietnamese used to greet one another by clasping their hands, prayer-like, in front of their faces and bowing slightly. Unfortunately, this charming custom has been replaced by the handshake.

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Popular local food drink in Vietnam – best dishes should try in Vietnam holidays

Popular local food/drink in Vietnam – best dishes should try in Vietnam holidays

 Vietnam

Vietnamese food is one of the most varied and healthiest on the planet. Nowadays, it has become more and more famous throughout the world with several delicious dishes, from Pho (rice noodle soup) to Banh mi (bread), spring roll to Bun cha (grilled pork with rice vermicelli), etc. The taste of each region from the North to South is also different: savoury in the north, spicy in the centre and sweet in the south.

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Festive holiday in Vietnam

Festive holiday in Vietnam

 Vietnam

Tet is the most important celebration, lasting for a week, from the last day of the last lunar month, to the 4th day of the first lunar month. Falling at the same time as Chinese New Year it revolves heavily around food —indeed Vietnamese refer to Tet celebrations as “eating Tet”.

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Vietnam visa – How to get a Vietnam visa

Vietnam visa – How to get a Vietnam visa

 Vietnam

Most nationalities require a visa for Vietnam before departure or a pre-approved entry visa (visa is issued on arrival at Vietnam’s International Airports). Still, there are certain foreign tourists are eligible to have Vietnam visa exemption.

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Best time to get a Vietnam beach holiday

Best time to get a Vietnam beach holiday

 Vietnam

Vietnam is a country with 2000+ miles of coastline with different weather systems due to the country’s length. In winter from Dec to Feb, it is quite chill in the North even snow in the mountainous far north while the Southern beaches enjoy sunshine. However, at certain times of the year, some parts of the country are affected by unpredictable tropical storms and which may cause flooding.

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Vietnam weather – best time to travel to Vietnam

Vietnam weather – best time to travel to Vietnam

 Vietnam

The weather in Vietnam varies depending on the region you are in. In general, it is warm and humid but the temperatures and the rainy seasons will differ. So the best time to visit Vietnam can be spring (Feb – Apr) and autumn (Aug-Oct) when the temperature is moderate and rainfall is lighter. In spring, from Mar – Apr has the lowest rainfall across all destinations and temperature is pleasant.

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Top city in Laos

Top city in Laos

 Laos

Vientiane is Southeast Asia’s smallest capital city with a population of 800,000 inhabitants. Located along a bend of the Mekong River in the north-west of the country, the city exudes a laidback atmosphere and old world charm with its mix of Chinese shop houses and French colonial architecture.

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Lao: Travel tips

Lao: Travel tips

 Laos

Lao people are very polite, courteous and it is recommended to adopt the same attitude when addressing to them, as well as to never touch their heads, nor touch or point anything with your feet.

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Popular local food drink in Vietnam – best dishes should try in Vietnam holidays

Popular local food/drink in Vietnam – best dishes should try in Vietnam holidays

 Vietnam

Lao food is traditionally eaten with sticky rice using fingers, by first rolling it in the hand and then dipping it into other foods or sauces. Variations include brown sticky rice or sticky rice cooked inside a bamboo tube.

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