Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual...
Being known as Ha Long Bay within the land , Trang An Landscape Complex is a spectacular view dominated by towering limestone karsts covered with tropical plants and conjoint by emerald rice fields and sapphire rivers. This natural wonder is Vietnam’s only Mixed Cultural and Natural Heritage Site, recognized by UNESCO in 2014. Best Time to Visit Trang An Landscape...
Travel to Vietnam this Winter is not yet allowed from most countries. Is it safe to fly to HAN Hanoi, DAD Da Nang, or SGN Ho Chi Minh City International Airport? Travelling through airports can bring you in close contact with other people and frequently touched surfaces, which increases your chances of getting infected and infecting others. Non-essential travel is not currently allowed....
Stepping into the ancient town of Hoi An in the south-central province of Quang Nam, visitors can deeply feel a diverse and artistic blend of typical architectural works from the Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and French cultures. After two quiet years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hoi An is now bustling again as it is among the two destinations selected by provincial...
The Hon Thom Cable system will welcome international tourists with "vaccine passports" coming to Phu Quoc Island during the first phase of reopening. HCM CITY — Kiên Giang Province People’s Committee on October 21 issued a pilot plan to welcome international tourists using "vaccine passports" to Phu Quoc Island beginning November 20. The plan aims to gradually restore the international tourism...
Beaches in Vietnam are popular spots of tourists and locals looking to escape the bustling city life. Travellers will find that no two beaches are the same, ranging from bustling Tran Phu Beach, for tourists looking to stay in the centre of all the action, to the more remote Qui Nhon, that’s popular among adventurous travellers. Aside from over 3,000...
Van Long Lagoon in Ninh Binh Province has become the first of its kind in Southeast Asia to receive the Green List certificate from the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Green List Committee. A charming view of Van Long Lagoon. Looking like a charming natural painting dotted with untapped landscapes, Van Long Lagoon used to be one of the filming...
Though Vietnam looks small on the map, you could easily spend weeks exploring this fascinating country. From the jagged mountains in the north to the tropical beaches in the south – and all of the history and culture in between – here are the 15 best destinations for you in Vietnam. Hà Giang Hà Giang is rugged, remote and spectacular. This area...
Photos show why Anguilla has been named the best island in the Caribbean 4 years in a row The Caribbean island of Anguilla has been voted the best island across the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2020. Each year, Travel + Leisure readers rate the best islands on a set of criteria: activities...
introduction | guide | map The Saigon Waterbus should be near the top of every visitor’s (and, for that matter, expat’s) itinerary for Ho Chi Minh City. As a way of seeing the city’s increasingly impressive skyline, of experiencing its many different neighbourhoods, and for sheer value for money, the Saigon Waterbus is pretty much unbeatable. And yet, the Saigon Waterbus doesn’t receive nearly...
