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Top hideaway resorts in Phu Quoc Island

Mar 28, 2017

Fusion Resort Phu Quoc 5* Coming soon on June 2017 – the most awaited resort of 2017 Style decor: Rustic charm Highlights: Secluded resort located in one of most beautiful beaches – a private bay; large size bungalow/suite with private pool;All spa treatments included; breakfast available any time, any place; Fusionista program;  A modern all-spa inclusive resort with a rustic charm. Located in a private bay on the coastline of Phu Quoc Island, the resort boasts cosy, thatched bungalows… read more

Review: Mekong delta 2 day tour experience

Mar 9, 2017

This article features our genuine reviews about Mekong Delta 2 day tour and what exactly you will get when you book the trip with ALO travel Asia We (our company) took a tour from Saigon moving to Cai Be then Vinh Long and finally Can Tho and then back to Saigon on October 2017. During that time, the weather was very nice in the South of Vietnam. There are 12 members on the groups included children and an elder …. read more

Australia’s Jetstar to fly non-stop to Ho Chi Minh City from May

Mar 6, 2017

One-way tickets are on sale until Thursday night from just $159. Australian budget carrier Jetstar Airways has announced the launch of direct flights to Ho Chi Minh City from May this year, naming it a rising holiday destination star in Southeast Asia. The airline said on its website that it will be flying non-stop to Ho Chi Minh City from Melbourne from May 10, and from Sydney the next day. A 12-hour sale which ends at… read more

Tailors made in Saigon: TIPS

Feb 27, 2017

You are looking for best tailors in Sai gon (Ho Chi Minh city)? Where can we buy fabrics / silk for your dresses and suits ? How to work with local tailors ? How to choose the right tailor… this article will give you some helpful tips on making clothes in Vietnam IDEAS: New design: You have new ideas of your dress? Draw it down the paper plus the sample (you can print photos from internet); then come to… read more

9 Unique Restaurants in Saigon – Ho Chi Minh

Feb 8, 2017

1. Noir – Dining in the dark Add: Lane 178 Hai Ba Trung . Da Kao . District 1 . Ho Chi Minh City . Vietnam At Noir. Dining in the Dark, you will embark on a sensory journey into a different world and savour exquisite tastes and textures in complete darkness. This multi-sensory dining experience will stimulate your senses and open your mind. The experience begins in our pitch black dining room where you will be… read more

Top 4 lovely, must-go-to cafe shops in Sapa

Dec 26, 2016

Sapa has never out of tourists’attention hot with, so just update the petite and interesting café with beautiful view for an upcoming trip will you? Whether going solo or with companion,  Sapa is always deserved to be a place people  should visit and check-in at least once in their lifetime. There are many reasons for that assertion, especially this year Sapa even more appealing and attractive. Not only with the cold weather which the snow will… read more

E-Visa trial begin in 2017

Nov 7, 2016

Vietnam would grant electronic visas to foreigners, starting on January 1, 2017 through 2018, on a trial basis, announced by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) at a press conference held on November 4 in Hanoi. Accordingly, every step from application dossier submission and consideration for settlement to result notification will be carried out via the electronic system. The payment of e-visa fee will be transferred through bank accounts… read more

Cai Rang Floating Market

Nov 2, 2016

Cai Rang floating market is a hidden charm for tourist when traveling south to Vietnam. Travelers often think of the bustling Saigon, the relaxing Phu Quoc island when the Southern of Vietnam pop into mind. However, as the large parts of Southern Vietnam is belongs to Mekong Delta, traveling to one of the hot spots of the area may bring you a lot of surprise experience and feeling. Located in Can Tho city which is 4… read more

Food street in the center Saigon

Sep 20, 2016

Ben Thanh market: Lunch stopover on shopping day in Ben Thanh market Hue traditional food: Enter Gate 7 on Phan Chu Trinh street, you can see this court on the left with the board ” BANH BEO HUE”. Only $1 for a mixing dish here. The mixing dish include banh beo, banh bot loc, banh khoai, banh it, cha Hue and fish sauce, dried shrimp topping. Sweet soup dessert – Che Be ($1/glass): a 40 year old stall… read more

Laos travel tips

May 8, 2016

Laos is one of Southeast Asia’s least developed and least populated countries. The mighty Mekong River is at its heart, and flows through most of the major towns and cities you will visit. A strong Buddhist culture pervades, and the sight of glittering golden temples and monks collecting alms add to the country’s beauty, serenity and undeniable allure.Tourism in Laos is somewhat developed and there are luxury lodgings and wonderful eateries, yet patience is still required… read more

Phu Quoc Island – Paradise of beaches

May 17, 2016

Phu Quoc is the largest of all Vietnamese islands, far from Hochiminh City 500km. Phu Quoc is called the Emerald Island because of its triangular shape, as well as the island of “99 mountains” because of its many sandstone chains gradually descending from the north to the south. The longest one is Ham Ninh which stretches for 30 km along the eastern edge with its highest peak called Mount Chua (603m). The second highest peak is Mount… read more

Cambodia Travel tips

May 9, 2016

Cambodia is a reasonably safe destination and can be visited throughout the year. The capital, Phnom Penh, is rapidly developing, as are the other major cities and towns. Many of the comforts of home can be found here, from air-conditioning and wireless internet in many hotel rooms, restaurants and bars, to the availability of food and other products from around the world. Other aspects of travel in the country may be less comfortable, such as uneven… read more