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GUIDE TO USING THE ELECTRONIC VISA APPLICATION SYSTEM Instructions for operating and using the functions of the electronic visa system Step 1: Upload a portrait and biometric passport photo. After uploading the photos, the system will automatically display personal information from the passport. Users can check and update any incorrect information. *Note: The visa applicant’s photo must be a recent 4×6 cm image in JPG or JPEG format, with a file size of less than 2MB…. read more

Best Time to Visit Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia & Thailand Month-by-Month Guide Choosing the best time to visit Southeast Asia is one of the most important decisions when planning a meaningful journey. While the region shares a tropical climate, weather patterns vary significantly by country — and even by region within the same country. A well-timed trip can mean blue skies, calm seas, and comfortable temperatures, while poor timing can lead to heavy rains, high… 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… read more

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

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

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

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

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

What is the best souvenir from Vietnam? What represents the country most? And what will serve as a valuable reminder for your time here? Read ahead for the top ten beautiful souvenirs from Vietnam. 1. Non La Non La (palm-leaf conical hat) is a traditional symbol of Vietnamese, they also use the conical hat to fan off the heat of summer and protect us from sun, rain or rough wind. The legend of the Vietnamese Non… read more

Get outside and read a book this summer. (Heribert Proepper/AP) There’s no better time than summer to lounge around with a good book. Whether you’re fresh out of college or a little older and wiser, there’s a story out there that’s perfect for you. Goodreads rounded up the best books to read this summer across a number of genres: fiction, young adult, nonfiction, historical fiction, romance, and fantasy and science fiction. In order to create the list, Goodreads picked the books… read more