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New York Times names Vietnam a place to travel in your 20s

Dec 6, 2016

Ha Long Bay, Hoi An and Hue stand out as some of the must-see places in the country. A new travel check list by the New York Times has listed Vietnam among 20 places you should visit in your 20s, an age when people are eager to explore the world but do not have a lot of money or time off from work. Vietnam is recommended as a country rich in cuisine, culture and natural beauty, as… read more

Updated Vietnam Visa Policy: Everything You Need to Know Starting August 15th

Feb 8, 2025

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… read more

Best Halong Bay Cruises 2024

Feb 10, 2023

Halong Bay is an incredible landscape. A trip to Vietnam will not be completed without spending your time exploring the area. 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… read more

10 Best & Authentic Thai Dishes You Should Try

Mar 13, 2023

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 This well-known soup, which comes from the country’s central region, can awake… read more

Hanoi Train street coffee – how to get there

Apr 7, 2023

🚉 Train street is a narrow railway track running through the densely populated residential area in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, Vietnam. It has become a popular tourist attraction. However, in recent years, due to safety concerns, the local authorities have restricted access to certain parts of the street. 🏡 It’s not just about the moment the train passing by, the local life around here is interesting and the area itself has its own charm. Make… 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

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

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

Ngon Gallery Restaurant Lobster Buffet In Nha Trang -Introduced By Michelin-Star Chef

Jul 6, 2019

“You get what you pay for – And even exceed” As being the first Lobster Buffet serving in Nha Trang, we are proudly presenting not only Lobster but also Fresh Seafood and multiple countries corners at one place. Food’s coverage expands from Vietnamese to Thai, Korean, Japanese Chinese selected carefully from the freshest ingredients and seafood in Nha Trang Bay, introduced by our Celebrity Chef Michelin starred Mr John-Burton Race. Let’s have a quick look at… read more

President Cruises Halong Bay -The First Innovative Michelin Star Dining

Jul 6, 2019

Step aboard this sumptuous floating hotel 46-cabin as it glides through the world’s most magnificent seascape, with Michelin star dining, live band entertainment, your own private butler, and the most generous cabins found anywhere in Halong Bay. Enjoy two capacious sundecks with wrap-around views, an outdoor Jacuzzi from which to gaze at evening sunsets, and an onboard spa from renowned Vietnamese wellness group Kaia. The five-deck steel craft measures 86 meters long, 13.9 meters wide and… read more

How to spend your 2 days in Siem Reap

Oct 9, 2018

Thinking of Cambodia, the thing may pop up immediately maybe Angkor Wat – one of seven new wonders of the world that has been recognized by UNESCO. With two days in Siem Reap, we can visit most of the highlights inside the Angkor Complex. Our plan for the visit was: Day 1: Siem Reap – Angkor Complex Day 2: Siem Reap – Banteay Srei – Rolous group Day 1: Siem Reap – Angkor Complex That morning,… read more