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Here are step by step instructions for getting a Vietnam Travel Visa in the United Kingdom.  These instructions apply to just about every country in the world with a Vietnam Embassy. http://london.stepbystep.com/how-to-get-vietnam-tourist-visit-visa-from-london-4914/ Read Full Story

The Last Blacksmith on Blacksmith Street (Pho Lo Ren) When you travel to Vietnam take the opportunity to visit the traditional trade / craft streets and villages that are found in and around Hanoi. Read Full Story

Mekong Delta, Vietnam  – Rated #9 Destination by Lonely Planet Can Tho Floating Market - Mekong Delta Vietnam is always good value, but you can now skip the package trips arranged in Ho Chi Minh City that tread the same worn-out routes. It’s become easier, more rewarding and just as cheap to go on DIY multiday adventures to destinations like Ben Tre, Chau Doc and the floating markets of Vinh Long, and some less-seen ones like Ha Tien or Tra Vinh. Go by air-conditioned bus or hire... Read Full Story

Updated November, 16 2011 Dengue Fever In Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City — The number of patients with dengue fever in Ho Chi Minh City is still on the upward trend, according to the city’s Preventive Medicine Centre. The city has recorded 10,550 patients with dengue fever since the beginning of this year. Ten cases have been fatal, compared to two during the same period last year. From November 3-9, the number of dengue fever patients increased to 294. In the previous week... Read Full Story

VIETNAM wiki travel + for Android is a useful Vietnam Travel App for everyone loves this S-shape- country. It provides you all information surrounding your trip to discover Vietnam. Written in 3 languages English, Japanese and French supporting you to search easily. Once you click in any one of these three languages, all information about facts, maps, weather, attracted places, historic sites, foods, restaurants, hotels, shopping and transportation will appear in detail.. Attractions... Read Full Story

MAKING BIRD CAGES – VAC VILLAGE, VIETNAM Vietnam travelers who enjoy handicrafts and craft skills will enjoy a trip to Vac village in the Thanh Oai District near Hanoi. It’s about 35 kilometers from Hanoi City center. Like many Vietnamese villages, Vac village is one of those communities that specializes in one product or craft. Most able members of village families are involved in the building of bird cages – some children as young as 8 years old contribute to the work force. Some... Read Full Story

This video shows what the monsoon brings to the Central Vietnam Weather Report in November. November is my time to travel to Vietnam, but I do get a bit wet when I visit HoiAn. People ask me how I can visit HoiAn in such weather. My reply:  “It keeps the riff-raff out.” Read Full Story

Vietnam Travel Budget Here are some general guidelines for setting a Vietnam travel budget . OLD QUARTER, HANOI, VIETNAM The first subject you should be aware of when planning a Vietnam travel budget is that prices in Vietnam are very volatile – prices can escalate daily – unfortunately prices decline slowly.  Inflation is a major problem in the Vietnamese economy. (October 2011) Hanoi and Saigon / Ho Chi Minh City – Plan on 2 or 3 days in these popular Vietnam travel... Read Full Story

Halong Bay Just over 160 kilometers east of Hanoi in northern Vietnam, Halong Bay is famous for its dramatic rock formations. With thousands of limestone karst rock islets soaring from its waters along with caves, mangrove forests and sandy beaches , the bay offers spectacular kayaking opportunities . Caves give way to hidden lagoons, channels are bordered by tall cliffs covered in lush, green vegetation and locals sell crafts and snacks on small boats around the bay. Many people choose... Read Full Story

Vietnam Travelers  should be aware of the business conditions that Vietnam Tour Agencies are under going in today’s economic conditions.   Relying on good negotiating / haggling skills should get travelers some good prices for day tours or 1-2 night tours. The following article should provide some insight into these conditions and allow Vietnam travelers to plan accordingly: Vietnam Travel, Vietnam Land Tour, Vietnam Tour, Travel to Vietnam Read Full Story