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Bun Thang ( Hot rice noodle)

Oct 14, 2016

The name Yes, Hanoi is a paradise of noodles. You can’t count how many kinds of noodle that Hanoi proudly has. However, to my opinion, the special, signature noodle that you can only find the best in Hanoi is Bun Thang. The “Thang” in its name origins from the way the dish is prepared. Because it takes so many ingredients to perfect the dish that people link the process  to the process of old Vietnamese pharmacists… read more

Must-try street food in Hanoi: Bun Dau Mam Tom

Nov 21, 2016

The famous noodle that not every foreigner would have a bravery to try because the smell of the shrimp sauce. But we Vietnamese love it since behind the smell (which is unavoidable) the taste is pretty sweet and the combination of rice noodle, soya cheese and shrimp sauce brings joy to your mouth The name Noodles are the pride of Vietnamese people; we have hundred kinds of noodles in 54 provinces and cities. They mostly are… read more

Vietnamese Street Food – What are the best dishes in Saigon?

Jan 10, 2023

What are the most popular Vietnamese Street Food in Saigon and where to find them? In this blog, you may find 05 popular Street food dishes in Vietnam’s most bustling city.  Food plays a big part in Vietnamese culture. In fact, almost every aspect of social and family life revolves around either producing or sharing a tasty meal from North to South. Especially is street food in Saigon. Here are 05 Vietnamese Street food that will give… read more

Weather in Vietnam

Jan 3, 2023

With a coastline of more than 3,000 km from North to South, the Vietnamese climate varies greatly over the 15 degrees of latitude. The country has a much-diversified weather and climate, so visitors can travel to Vietnam all year. You can soak up the sun on the beaches in the Central and South and enjoy chilly cold air in the northern mountains at the same time. North Vietnam (Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, Sapa) This region… read more

Currency in Vietnam

Jan 3, 2023

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)… read more

How to: Transfer from Vietnam to Cambodia

Oct 3, 2018

Cambodia is such a must-see country while visiting Indochina. Travelers often include both Vietnam and Cambodia into one trip to experience the best things at once. To transfer to Cambodia from Vietnam, we have various options to choose, depending on each person’s interests, budget and liking. On this blog, we would like to share with you some info and ways to get to the country. Air The fastest and most convenient mean of transport, of course,… read more

HERITAGE LINE | JANUARY NEWS – “Anouvong Meets the Mekong River”

Feb 12, 2020

Anouvong is Heritage Line’s premier luxury vessel sailing the mighty Mekong River in Laos. This rarely-traveled stretch of the Mekong features outstanding riverscapes, charming remote local villages, and a deep spirituality permeating through all facets of Laotian life. While meandering along one of the world’s most spectacular waterways, this majestic vessel boasts traditional Laotian artistry paired with French-colonial elegance among its 10 onboard staterooms and suites. The maiden voyage is on 29 September 2020, and for a limited… read more

Thailand Destination | Phrae – The City of Teak Mansion

Feb 12, 2020

Phrae which is another tourism town, is a charming province and the gate to the north of Thailand, worthy of visiting and contains a lot of stories. Phrae was once an independent city-state. It’s also known as many names, for example, Phol Nakhon, Wiang Kosai, etc. There isn’t certain history that can exactly tell how the province was established but was recognized as the city of golden teak wood in Thailand. However, there are many pieces of… read more

Baan Kiriwong – An Ecotourism Destination

Feb 11, 2020

Kiriwong village is located at Kamlon subdistrict, Laan Saka district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province. The village is also best known as an ecotourism destination, and it was even awarded for such efforts in the 1998 Thailand Tourism Awards.The village is nestled at the eastern foot of the 1,835-metre-high Khao Luang, the tallest mountain in Southern Thailand and the source of the Tha Di River, which flows straight through town in a flurry of rocks, rapids and pools…. read more

HERITAGE LINE | NEWS – Introducing the “New Violet”

Feb 10, 2020

After undergoing a comprehensive 3-month renovation, Heritage Line is proud to unveil the new Violet, now outfitted with the latest bells and whistles. Halong Bay’s beloved Art-Deco-Indochinese themed vessel has received a complete overhaul to her accommodations as well as a comprehensive redesign and renewal of her public areas. With just six spacious and well-appointed suites onboard, journeys aboard Violet underscore both luxury and privacy aboard. Each of the vessel’s two meticulously designed Junior Suites and four Imperial Suites… read more

The Oriental Jade Hotel – The latest luxury boutique hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter 2019

Jul 9, 2019

Launched April 2019, The Oriental Jade Hotel has become one of the first-class boutique hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, Vietnam with 5-star customer service. The travel expert team of ALO Travel Asia had chance to inspect The Oriental Jade Hotel, the latest luxury boutique hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter back in May 2019, one month right after the hotel’s grand-opening. When we arrived, what firstly amazed us was the prime location of this hotel, only 170m walk… read more

Vietnam Airlines launch new non-luggage included fares

Jun 28, 2019

Started 20th May 2019, the nation’s leading air carrier, Vietnam Airlines, launched a promotion program to offer passengers traveling low-fare tickets without check-in baggage. Summer is here and the demand of air travelers has been increasing dramatically, with no exception to Vietnam. To meet the holiday demand and the new trend toward light and seamless travel, since 20th May 2019, Vietnam Airlines has launched SuperLite fares for passengers with no checked baggage traveling on routes between… read more