Vietnam shares 13 International border crossings with China, Laos and Cambodia each country and each border crossing has different rules for entering. For instance some border crossings into the same country accept visa on arrival where as others do not therefore it is important to do a little … [Read more...]
Vietnam China Border Crossings
April 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Vietnam and China share three international border crossings at Mong Cai Dong Hung, Dong Dang Ping Xian, and Lao Cai Hekou. Tips for Vietnam China Border Crossings: Visa on arrival into Vietnam is not available, travellers should ensure they obtain the correct visa before trying to enter … [Read more...]
Vietnam Laos Border Crossings
April 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Vietnam shares six international border crossings with Laos, which are fairly evenly spread along this their borders. Tips for Vietnam Laos Border Crossings Visa on arrival into Laos from Vietnam is available at all border crossings at a cost of US $30-40, which can be paid in Dong, Kip or … [Read more...]
Vietnam Cambodia Border Crossings
April 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
For travellers wanting a different experience rather than the regular fly-in fly-out trip travelling between Vietnam and Cambodia by bus via one of the Vietnam Cambodia border crossings is a viable option. Another great travel option is travelling from Vietnam to Cambodia (or vice versa) via the … [Read more...]
Vietnamese New Year Tet Festival and Dates
April 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tết Nguyên Đán or simply Tet is Vietnam’s New Year festival and is the most important festival in Vietnamese culture. As Tet is the celebration of the first day of the lunar calendar so it’s celebrated on a different day each year on a 12 year cycle. Tet was introduced to Vietnam by … [Read more...]
Saigon Central Post Office Ho Chi Minh City
September 10, 2012 by 2 Comments
The Saigon Central Post Office (Bưu điện thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) is located in District 1 of Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) directly across the road from Saigon’s Notre dame cathedral and within walking distance from other recommended District 1 attractions such as Ben Thanh Market, … [Read more...]
Saigon Train Station Ga Sai Gon
September 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Saigon Train Station (Ga Sài Gòn) is located at 1 Nguyen Thong Street, District 2 Ho Chi Minh City which is around 3 Km from Ben Thanh Market. Popular Stops or small trips from Saigon along the Vietnam Railways network include: Trip Cost VND (US/AU $) Duration Saigon - … [Read more...]
Mien Dong Bus Station (Eastern Bus Station) Ho Chi Minh City
September 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Mien Dong (Bến xe Miền Đông) is Ho Chi Minh Cities busiest regional bus station in Ho Chi Minh City and the port for most buses coming from or going to Eastern as well as Northern towns and provences. In total Mien Dong Bus station has buses going to/from around 160 towns and cities some of … [Read more...]
Top Must See Attractions on a Trip to Vietnam
August 30, 2012 by 2 Comments
Vietnam is such a diverse and stunning country, with awe inspiring landscapes that is matched by a rich yet sometimes turbulent history and a people that are always welcoming, this is Vietnam a country that has something for every traveller. Since there are so many things to see and do in Vietnam … [Read more...]
Saigon Ho Chi Minh City Taxi Guide
August 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Taxis and Transport in Vietnam especially Saigon can be a daunting experience, as there is a large number of fake taxis on the streets as well as some of the real ones just aren’t up to any decent standard. The good news is that there are several Saigon Ho Chi Minh City Taxi companies that do … [Read more...]
Vinh Longs Mekong River Food Vendors
July 23, 2012 by 2 Comments
On the streets of Ho Chi Minh City and for that matter most of Vietnams towns and cities, there is a constant stream of food vendors offering their goods up and down most busy streets, however if are living on the Mekong river gone are the street vendors replaced by river vendors that provide a … [Read more...]
The Vietnamese Coffee Debate Ca Phe Sua Da or Ca Phe Da?
May 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
How do you have your Vietnamese Coffee Cà phê đá or Cà phê sữa đá? For the un-initiated Vietnamese coffee is strong yet an enjoyable brew and is something most travellers to Vietnam will be come acquainted with before their trip is over, I and most Vietnamese start the day off with a … [Read more...]
Why I’ll Always Return to Vietnam!
February 10, 2012 by 5 Comments
Vietnam is the best country you will ever visit, its charm, character, people, places and food are unlike anything you will ever experience, down to earth, simple yet complex, vibrant yet peaceful. Walking the streets you can feel safe and confident that you won’t be hassled by beggars, shop … [Read more...]
Vietnam Embassy and Consulates
February 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Below are the location of all known Vietnam Embassies and Consulates around the world, there may be some missing, so if you know of any send an via the contact form and fill us in with the details. For any of the listed Embassies below click on the Embassy name with a link to get more details for … [Read more...]
Guide to Ho Chi Minh City Bus Service SaigonBus
February 3, 2012 by 2 Comments
If you are looking for cheap transport in and around Saigon that most tourists rarely consider, try the local Saigon Ho Chi Minch City Bus service SaigonBus, at a bargain basement cost between VNĐ 4,000-8,000 (aprox AUD/USD $0.20-$0.40) depending on the route this is the cheapest transport to be … [Read more...]
Guide iPhone & iPad 3G Data Access in Vietnam
February 1, 2012 by 11 Comments
3G data plans in Vietnam are cheap and widely available however there are some tricks to getting the best value and technically switching your overseas iPhone or iPad to work in Vietnam, so I have put together this iPhone iPad 3g Data access guide for Vietnam to help you stay connected while in the … [Read more...]
Vietnam Visa Information
December 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A Vietnam Visa is required for the majority of visitors to Vietnam however there are a few exceptions to. When applying for a Vietnam Tourist/Visitor visa there are several options that need to be taken into account. Length of stay: The standard Vietnam Visitor visa is 30 days however for a fee a … [Read more...]
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