Discover the enchanting city of Hoi An and indulge in a variety of unforgettable activities. As a former bustling trading port in Southeast Asia, Hoi An offers a plethora of attractions, accommodations, dining options, shopping opportunities, and entertainment. Dive deep into the array of extraordinary encounters that this city has in store for you, and let them weave a tapestry of cherished moments that will stand the test of time. The Most Popular Activities in Hoi An: Cam Thanh Coconut Village Tour: Cooking & Basket Boats Trip Embark on an extraordinary half-day adventure, immersing ..read more

In an effort to promote tourism and facilitate more accessible travel to Vietnam, the government has implemented a new law, the new Visa Policy 2023. This exciting development aims to attract more visitors to experience Vietnam’s diverse culture, natural beauty, and warm hospitality. Here, you will find up-to-date information on visa restrictions, policy changes, and relevant announcements that impact visitors to Vietnam. Key changes: Approval of a new visa policy in Vietnam on August 14, 2023 Three-month multiple-entry visas will be available starting from August 15, 2023. Citizens from all ..read more

Bun Cha has long been in a list of most favorite food by Vietnamese people. You can see them eating Bun Cha at any time of the day whether it’s morning or late at night. The grilled meat eating together with vermicelli rice noodles originates in Hanoi for more than 60 years ago and still standing strong. The combination of meats, rice noodles, fresh herbs and sweet broth can easily satisfy anyone likes. Although its reputation is already well-known to local and foreigners, US president Obama eating Bun Cha in the local restaurant was the big hit that sweeps not only international news but al ..read more

It’s sure that siting in a low plastic stools and enjoying street food of Hanoi is fun and amusing. However, if you want a dinner or lunch in a great restaurant serving Vietnamese authentic food or the fusion of Vietnamese to some other countries’ influence in cozy, pretty ambiance, we have the list of those restaurants for you to select. Each one below is unique and a little bit “wild”, but for sure, it’s all delicious. 1.Home restaurant Address: 75 Nguyen Dinh Chieu street (31 Van Ho 2), Le Dai Hanh, Hai Ba Trung, Ha Noi The name has summed up the vibe. Whenever being there, we feel so cozy ..read more

It’s sure that siting in a low plastic stools and enjoying street food of Hanoi is fun and amusing. However, if you want a dinner or lunch in a great restaurant serving Vietnamese authentic food or the fusion of Vietnamese to some other countries’ influence in cozy, pretty ambiance, we have the list of those restaurants for you to select. Each one below is unique and a little bit “wild”, but for sure, it’s all delicious. Home restaurant Address: 75 Nguyen Dinh Chieu street (31 Van Ho 2), Le Dai Hanh, Hai Ba Trung, Ha Noi The name has summed up the vibe. Whenever being there, we feel so cozy an ..read more

Hanoi is famous for its wide range of traditional desserts especially desserts making from beans such as: red bean, black bean, white bean, green bean, soya, lotus bean… In Vietnam, Coffee’s also considered a dessert drink. You will usually get invitations for a coffee after breakfast or lunch but not dinner cause sleepless issue. Coffee (Ca Phe) Strong and flavorful Vietnamese coffee makes converts as quickly as it raises pulses. French colonists might have introduced coffee to Vietnam, but the morning cup of ca phe soon became a local habit. Traditional Coffee – Phin Coffee:  ..read more

Beside Vietnam, Thailand is renowned for its food among countries in South East Asia. Explore what’s best in Thai cuisine, and go beyond to the truly local and authentic food of our favorite destination of Thailand. Explore what’s best traditional food in Hue – Vietnam Find out the most loved street food in Saigon – Vietnam 1. Tom yum goong – Spicy shrimp soup Photo: Freepik This well-known soup, which comes from the country’s central region, can awake all your senses with its iconic flavor of spicy, sour, and aromatic. This soup is made from spicy galangal, shallots, fish sauce, galangal, l ..read more

Halong Bay. Photo @freepik Halong Bay is an incredible landscape. A trip to Vietnam will not be completed without spending your time to explore around here. However, looking for the best cruise in Halong Bay might be confusing and overwhelming by the countless options out there. ALO Travel Asia has recently reviewed all of them. We’ve narrowed down to five cruises that we recommend, which are picked based on their itineraries, price and experience. Now, let’s dive in our list of 5 best cruises in Halong Bay in 2023! Capella Cruise: Modern cruise of leisure and recreation Jacuzzi pool on Cap ..read more

In preparation for your first visit to Vietnam, let’s learn about the local currency and payment system so that you can enjoy your holiday in Vietnam even more. Here’s a quick guide about currency for Vietnam travelers. Vietnamese currency The local currency is the dong (abbreviated “d” or VND). Bank notes are 500 / 1,000 / 2,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 / 20,000 / 50,000 / 100,000 / and 500,000 VND.  The exchange rate (December 2022) is approximately 23,500 VND to 1 USD. If you’re confused by all the zeros, mentally remove the three zeros to get a simpler number. To quickly convert from VN ..read more

Hue was the capital of Vietnam for nearly 150 years during feudal times (1802 – 1945).  The long history of royal lifestyle and custom made Hue cuisine inevitably the most refined of all among Vietnamese culinary traditions. The Hue traditional food reflects well the elegance and courtesy of Hue people. First-time travelers to Hue? Check out here our list of top Hue traditional dishes that everyone should try at least once when they visit Hue. List of 9 must-try  Hue traditional dishes  1. Bun Bo Hue (Hue-style Beef noodle soup) Bun Bo Hue is a popular Vietnamese soup containing ..read more