How to avoid taxi and cyclo scams in Ho Chi Minh...

Taxi and transportation scams are a part and parcel of any large metropolis, and Saigon is no exception.  As a seemingly unsuspecting foreigner, you...

Actionable safety tips for solo female travelers in Vietnam

Although Vietnam is one of the safest countries in the world for solo travelers, women traveling alone are still more likely than men to...

Shopping in Ho Chi Minh City – What to buy and...

Ho Chi Minh City is truly a mecca for shopping enthusiasts!  Everything from handicrafts to imitation brand name clothes and shoes is available at...
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Breaking Down the Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)

As a traveller in Vietnam, Banh Mi is one of the safer street foods you can enjoy (take a look at our previous blog...
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How long to travel in Vietnam: The perfect Vietnam itineraries

We're going to give you a quick breakdown of the major places to visit in Vietnam, what there is to see and do, and...
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The Ultimate Hanoi Shopping Guide – What to buy and where to buy it...

We wrote a very popular article focused on Ho Chi Minh City shopping awhile back, and have since had many requests for a similar piece for shopping...
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How-to-Guide to Travel Vietnam by Air, Land and Water

Vietnam is a long coastal country stretching 1650 kilometers (1,025 miles) from north to south. Dotting its narrow landmass are beautiful cities, beaches, and...
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Nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City: What To Do After Dark

As the intense heat and fierce solar rays of the day disappear a new side to Ho Chi Minh City emerges. The coolness of...
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Top 5 Historical Sites to Explore in Hoi An Ancient Town

With so many places to visit in Hoi An Ancient Town, it may be overwhelming to travelers that are only visiting this beautiful coastal city...
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Visiting Vietnam With Children: A Family Guide

Visiting Vietnam is a great family vacation option because the cities have a large variety of fun activities with high quality, affordable accommodations for...
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XO Tours Vietnam is back and reopened for 2022! Book your tour now!

After a long 2 year hiatus due to the Covid outbreak, XO Tours official reopened on April 1st, 2022! We're so thankful that the...
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Day Trip to Can Gio – Visiting a UNESCO Biosphere

Can Gio - The UNESCO Protected Mangrove Biosphere Reserve was mentioned one of our previous blog posts (Top 5 day trips you can easily go from Ho...

Mapping Street Food Culture in Saigon

Before delving into Saigon’s rich street food culture, it is helpful to know what makes Vietnamese street food cuisine special. Why does it beat...

XO Foodie Tour Review by a Renown New York Chef

Here is an excerpt from the food diary of Mario Tolentino, a New York Chef and winner of The Food Network's "Chopped" in 2010....
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