holiday

Street Brawl in Bui Vien

This happened right in the middle of the famous backpacker’s district in Bui Bien. I used to live in Bui Vien and this is a high...

September 2, 2019
News Safety

Wi-Fi on Vietnam Airlines From 10 Oct 2019

Wi-Fi onboard Vietnam Airlines will be available from 10 Oct 2019. However, it will implemented on the four newly purchased Airbus A350 with code ranging from...

August 29, 2019
News Transportation

Visitor ripped off by bogus Mai Linh driver in HCMC

27 Aug 2019 Here we go again! Upon arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, the foreign visitor took a cab from the airdrome to a...

August 28, 2019
News Safety Transportation

Four storms to hit mainland in rest of 2019

The National Centre for Hydro-Met Forecasting has issued a forecast that another three to four more major storms to hit the central and southern regions for...

August 23, 2019
News Safety Travel Advisory Weather

Vietnam’s e-Visa

Vietnam has recently rolled out its phase 2 of the e-Visa program…. Visitors from 46 countries can apply entry Visa into Vietnam via the portal. 1. ARG...

Best place to exchange money in Ho Chi Minh City

So who is the best money changer in Saigon (HCMC), Vietnam? There are many money changers in Ho Chi Minh City. Official Money Changer Hotel Reception (Require to produce...

August 20, 2019
2
Top Advice

Man’s life in jeopardy over methanol poisoning in Vietnam

Here we go again! A Vietnamese man who was in a critical condition after consuming alcohol mixed with industrial methanol now has a bad prognosis as doctors...

February 1, 2019
News Safety

Tết – Vietnam’s New Year

A few more days and it is Tết! My family has already begun Tết preparation since last week. For foreigners it is important to understand and...

February 1, 2019
Festival Top Advice

Vinegar from industrial acid 😱

Police raided a family-run facility in Quang Ngai Province on Wednesday afternoon and found its owner Dang Thi Mua mixing acid with water to produce vinegar,...

January 29, 2019
0
News Safety

How to: Fake Taxi guide in Ho Chi Minh City / Vietnam

In Vietnam, fake taxi is the number one on the list of complaints for tourists and expats. Ripped off for a trip, going in circles, and...

October 8, 2017
2
Safety Top Advice Transportation