SAIGON FREE WALKING TOURS

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Wed May 27 06:42:43 PDT 2015

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French newspaper voted top 10 most interesting things in Vietnam

by streetfood @ Hanoi street food tours|customized food tasting & culture tours

Wed Sep 09 19:18:05 PDT 2015

Tra Que village in Hoi An and cultures of ethnic minorities in the Northwest considered no less attractive than Ha long bay and Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh city France’s Figaro newspaper released a list of 10 things to do when traveling to Vietnam. The first destination mentioned is Ha Long Bay which ...

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Guide Ho Chi Minh city tour full day

by streetfood @ Hanoi street food tours|customized food tasting & culture tours

Thu May 19 19:14:43 PDT 2016

Ho Chi Minh city is the largest and busiest city in Vietnam with full of motorbikes and people. So glad for your choice to visit by “Sai Gon” (the formal name of HCMC) for one day. If it is your first time coming to Vietnam, there are such great and interesting things that give your ...

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Weekly Tour Photography Winners (Updated)

by kylelong @ UnTour Food Tours

Thu Dec 21 23:03:41 PST 2017

Share the foodie photo love. We invite our guests to upload their photos from their food tour on social media (Instagram @UnTourFoodTour FB: UnTourFoodTours or on WeChat moments and we’ll choose our weekly favorite to send a free tour voucher. Finally, a real reason to take photos of your food. See below for all of

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17 Do’s & Don’ts when Visiting Vietnam

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Thu Jan 18 14:26:21 PST 2018

Vietnam is one of the most rewarding places you can visit, but you need to be aware of these 17 Do’s & Don’ts when Visiting Vietnam. From the frenetic cities of Ho …

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Oolong Tea Tasting

by Trish @ TRISH TRAVEL FOOD

Tue Sep 26 08:44:03 PDT 2017

Tea Time It was coming up to 4pm, and I was walking down Chalk Farm Road on my way to Tea & Glory. I was going to meet up with Andrew Perryman, a certified tea sommelier, who was going to guide me through my first tea tasting. The first tea that Andrew will introduce me too [...]

Dating back to origin of mixed dishes in Hanoi

by streetfood @ Hanoi street food tours|customized food tasting & culture tours

Wed May 31 02:24:06 PDT 2017

1. Sour rice noodle Starting from a famous specialty in Cao Bang Province, the sour rice noodle becomes so familiar with Hanoi people. Like other mixed dishes, this kind of food is attractive because of the first look with deep fried potatoes, fried pork liver, pieces of sliced bacon, crunchy roasted duck, cucumber pieces, lettuce, ...

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Pho Binh Noodle Shop

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Fri Mar 20 01:03:40 PDT 2015

TOP 8 MUST-VISIT ISLANDS OF HALONG BAY

by Hue Nguyen @

Tue Apr 11 04:14:38 PDT 2017

Hello everyone! How was your day? I hope everyday will be a cheerful day to all of you! Last time, we have explored Top 8 most incredible beaches of Halong Bay (Part 1 – Part 2). So what we have this time? This time I will bring you another post about our unreal-beauty of Halong Bay. Halong Ba...

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Eating Bánh Khọt in Vũng Tàu

by Tom@VietnamCoracle @ Vietnam Coracle

Thu Jan 18 22:38:40 PST 2018

Bánh Khọt are delicious gems: crispy discs of rice flour batter & coconut milk, fried until they’re crunchy on the outside but moist on the inside, then wrapped in herbs & dipped in a sweet-spicy sauce. Here are 7 places to eat bánh khọt in Vũng Tàu... Continue reading →

Stray Days – Stories from the road. Straying with Clarke!

by Jodine La Pere @ Stray Asia – Southeast Asia Adventure Travel

Wed Jul 12 17:22:07 PDT 2017

Clarke Cooper had spent a year working and travelling in New Zealand having the time of his life when abruptly his visa was up! Shock and realisation set in. What would he do now? Going straight back to Scotland simply did not seem like a good enough option. Where could he escape to before he reluctantly […]

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Where to Get Your Xiaomi or iPhone Fixed in Shanghai

by kylelong @ UnTour Food Tours

Mon Dec 25 23:10:24 PST 2017

PLUS How to Get Your Phone Fixed Via Wechat So you dropped your Xiaomi or iphone on one of Shanghai’s many marble floors and now the shiny little screen looks like a cracked mirror that will bring you seven years of bad luck? Never fear. There are tons of places around town to get it fixed, but

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Exploring Off The Beaten Path Hong Kong: Pai Tau Village

by IFOTC @ Itchy Feet on the Cheap

Thu Feb 23 11:30:40 PST 2017

Visiting Po Fook Hill, the 10,000 Buddha Monastery, and the hills around Pai Tau Village Sha Tin is not only great for immature puns (I Sha Tin your shoe), it also has some worthwhile attractions. You can check out the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, or the the oldest walled village Tai Wai, there’s also the [...]

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A Guide to the Best Authentic Asian Cuisine

by Stray Intern @ Stray Asia – Southeast Asia Adventure Travel

Sun Aug 13 19:28:00 PDT 2017

There are plenty of reasons to get excited about travelling to Asia – the scenery, the people, the beaches, the culture. While Southeast Asia is a feast for the senses, it’s the prospect of an actual culinary feast that’s at the forefront of our minds. Southeast Asia is a food lover’s dream with countless options […]

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Saigon Central Post Office

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Wed Mar 18 04:03:38 PDT 2015

20 Best Lighthouses in the World

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Sun Oct 15 13:32:11 PDT 2017

We recently published The 60 Best Lighthouses in the World, and then we received another 20 Best Lighthouses in the World. Considering that everyone loves lighthou…

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An Illustrated Guide To Vietnam’s Motorbikers

by admin @ Saigon Free Walking Tours

Wed May 27 09:02:30 PDT 2015

Published on Tuesday, 07 October 2014 09:26. Written by Illustrations by Nam Núm. If you spend more than 5 minutes on Vietnam’s streets, you’re bound to run into one of these characters.               (source: Saigoneer)

SAIGON STREET FOOD

by admin @ Saigon Free Walking Tours

Tue May 26 08:40:40 PDT 2015

Transport: Scooter Depart: Daily 6:00 PM Duration: 4 hours **Scooter surcharge: 70.000 VND/ person/ tour** OVERVIEW: People once said that “Saigon is the kitchen of the world”, it certainly feels that way. Indeed, whenever you feel like grabbing some foods, to satisfy either your stomach or your appetite, it is always easy to find some […]

Spa Terminus Saturday Market

by Trish @ TRISH TRAVEL FOOD

Tue Dec 05 08:58:04 PST 2017

Hidden away in Bermondsey is a collection of food producers who principally sell wholesale. However, on a Saturday morning, if you know where to find the railway arches they are located in, they open the doors to the public, and you can get a taste of heaven. Every couple of months if I wake up [...]

Cantho City Tour

by @ MEKONG TOURS

Tue Aug 13 03:37:25 PDT 2013

Cantho City Tour is a fun and educational experience! Markets, Pagodas, temples, riverside, Can Tho quay, Ho Chi Minh Statue, churches, spots to eat out, Vietnamese coffee, local ways of life and even a former prison – Just a few things you can experience on the historic Can Tho City Tour. The tour starts daily at … Continue reading Cantho City Tour →

What to do in Katakolon, Greece

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Tue Jun 06 07:41:27 PDT 2017

Katakolon, Greece is a hole-in-the-wall port that is surprisingly charming. The port of Katakolon or Katakolo is a popular stop for cruise ships, offering an opportu…

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Hai Van Pass & Coastal Adventure – Hue to Hoi An

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Tue Aug 23 02:04:32 PDT 2016

Guests ride on the back with our experienced drivers on this tour to ensure safety. If you'd like to drive, please contact us directly!

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Bun Cha (grilled pork and noodles) listed top 10 best street food in the world

by streetfood @ Hanoi street food tours|customized food tasting & culture tours

Mon Jan 18 21:30:02 PST 2016

Readers from National Geographic who have ever enjoyed Bun Cha (grilled pork and noodles) claim that “Awesome Vietnamese food” when finding the voted result. This voted result is based on the reviews of numerous interviewers from Fanpage of National Geographic. According to that, people who joined and voted were asked to share experience with street food from anywhere they’ve been ...

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Images from our tour on June 21, 2015

by Vinh @ http://streetfoodiessaigon.com

Sun Jun 21 22:36:51 PDT 2015

Many thanks to Michelle, Jeff, Peeta, Oli and Kendra for a lovely evening of eating, drinking and walking!

How to Spend 24 hours in Aarhus in Denmark

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Thu Sep 14 16:00:16 PDT 2017

As the 2017 European Capital of Culture, here is how to Spend 24 hours in Aarhus in Denmark and make it a very worthwhile experience. In our opinion, Aarhus is a contempor…

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Foodie Flashcards: Week 2 – Wontons

by kylelong @ UnTour Food Tours

Sun Jan 07 21:06:43 PST 2018

Hungry to improve your Chinese vocabulary, but don’t know where to dig in? Welcome to our weekly Foodie Flashcard series. Follow along, study these morsels of knowledge, then dig in at your local restaurant to fully digest the information. What is it: Wontons take many forms in China, but are generally first stuffed with pork,

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Bicycle Tour

by @ MEKONG TOURS

Tue Dec 13 03:40:38 PST 2016

Cycling in the countryside is one of the best ways to enjoy the nature of the Mekong delta on a beautiful afternoon. Accompanied by our friendly and informative tour-guide, you will ride with singing birds along fields and creeks, rest with a herbal tea in a local garden, visit a noodle factory, see a boat making wood … Continue reading Bicycle Tour →

6 reasons why Vietnamese people are awesome!

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Fri Jun 09 05:22:03 PDT 2017

You love a place because of beautiful sights, because of local food, because of the good service and sometimes, the reason is very simply, you love a place because you love people there. So can see that Vietnamese is one of important reasons make tourist want to travel to Vietnam again. The care Vie...

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Drone photography in New Zealand – a new perspective

by Petra @ The Global Couple

Sun Jul 09 12:44:14 PDT 2017

New Zealand has some spectacular landscapes, and we think that there's no better way than to photograph it from the air with a drone!

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Top 20 FREE things to do in New York City

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Sun Jul 30 23:20:53 PDT 2017

New York City is one of the most visited cities in the world, and here is a list of the Top 20 FREE things to do in New York City. Just walking around the city is enough to keep y…

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Hong Kong on the Cheap

by IFOTC @ Itchy Feet on the Cheap

Thu Apr 20 12:00:20 PDT 2017

How Not To Blow Your Wad In Hong Kong (it’s a poker term) The 2nd most expensive city in Asia, but there are plenty of ways to budget travel Hong Kong. While Hong Kong is generally raved about, it’s not typically a backpacker stop, mainly because it’s too damn expensive. I’ve seen a lot of [...]

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The Best Places to Eat in Seattle Washington

by Daryl & Mindi Hirsch @ 2foodtrippers

Sat Jan 06 11:48:55 PST 2018

Seattle is known around the world for its coffee culture, the Space Needle and Pike Place Market. But what about Seattle restaurants? We’ve asked a local expert to share her picks for the best places to eat in Seattle Washington. Read on to find out how to eat like a local in this wonderful Pacific Northwestern city. Seattle is famous for its cutting-edge coffee culture. But coffee is just one aspect of Seattle’s culinary landscape. Locals dine at the best restaurants in Seattle, shop at Pike Place Market for some of the ...

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Hoa Vien Brauhaus

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Thu Apr 16 04:04:23 PDT 2015

Silverland Sakyo Hotel and Spa

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Thu Mar 19 21:03:57 PDT 2015

Gwangjang Market: South Korea’s Oldest Market is Filled with Incredible Food

by IFOTC @ Itchy Feet on the Cheap

Wed Feb 15 03:00:29 PST 2017

I’ll admit, I’m a little confused about Korea’s market scene. Gwangjang Market (광장시장) is located in what I believe is the oldest market building in Korea. It opened in 1905, when it was called Dongdaemun Market, which was the name of an older market that was destroyed in the Korean War and rebuilt in 1959. [...]

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The best food and drink in Queenstown, New Zealand

by Petra @ The Global Couple

Mon Jan 09 22:39:09 PST 2017

Eat the best food in Queenstown and Arrowtown with this guide. Featuring everything from food truck tacos to winery lunches, you'll find something you like!

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THE ORIENTAL SAIGON 2

by Phu Truong Thang @ Saigon Free Walking Tours

Tue Sep 29 03:48:11 PDT 2015

THE ORIENTAL SAIGON 2 Transport: Scooter Depart: Daily 8:00 AM* Duration: 4 hours **Scooter surcharge: 50.000 VND/ person/ tour Note: ***scooter surcharge*** will be 70.000 VND/person/tour starts on 17th February 2016 * The tour will not available on Monday. **If you’d like to do tour at afternoon, please make reservation 24 hours prior to the […]

Bottoms Up – Budapest Ruin Bars and Beyond

by Daryl & Mindi Hirsch @ 2foodtrippers

Sat Dec 23 07:45:07 PST 2017

Feeling thirsty in Hungary? Check out our favorite places to drink including hip Budapest ruin bars plus cool spots for beer, cocktails and wine. Finding a bar in Budapest is like finding hay in a haystack. The Hungarian capital has a lot of drinking establishments, many filled with young professionals and visiting tourists. Though infamous for its funky ruin bars, the river split city also has traditional pubs, classy wine lounges and even spa bars. Yes, you can imbibe at Budapest bars while getting your soak on. We visited our first (but ...

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Bun Bo Hue

by Vinh @ http://streetfoodiessaigon.com

Wed Jun 29 21:44:09 PDT 2016

Bun Bo Hue While the city of Hue is known for it’s fancy diminutive single bite royal cuisine, those of us spending our time eating on the street are more familiar with the soup that originates from it. We’re talking about Bun Bo Hue. Balance of flavours, usually seen in Vietnamese cuisine, gets thrown out […]

Insider’s View Episode 8 – Fiona Briers

by Sharyn @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights

Mon Sep 04 22:59:11 PDT 2017

Episode 8 of Insider’s View comes from Fiona Briers who runs the brilliant Bright Solutions in Vietnam. The work they do to empower women and produce gorgeous handicrafts is fabulous. She’s been here almost 9 years so I’d say she...

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Visiting The Medieval Village of Eze in France

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Tue Jun 13 22:40:12 PDT 2017

We started our tour of Monte Carlo in Monaco, and Visiting the Medieval Village of Eze in France, by driving along the scenic roads of the Moyenne Corniche. From here we h…

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Visiting the Seaside Town of Weymouth in England

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Thu Jul 27 22:42:48 PDT 2017

Located just 20 minutes from Portland, we spent a day Visiting the Seaside Town of Weymouth in England. Weymouth is the archetypal English seaside holiday destinatio…

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Burgers in Ho Chi Minh City

by Vinh @ http://streetfoodiessaigon.com

Thu Apr 27 19:30:20 PDT 2017

While all of us at Street Foodies Saigon are complete street food evangelists, there are times when you need a good burger. Thankfully, Ho Chi Minh City has plenty of options to choose from! From humble greasy spoon types to fancy pants gourmet burgers, the city has them all. So we’ve compiled a list  places […]

The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City

by fred wilson @ Back of the Bike Tours

Sat Sep 03 21:29:17 PDT 2016

If you are following us on our YouTube Channel (and you should!) you probably would have watched all of our top 5 already. Our goal as always is to provide travelers with the best spots, according to us, for various Vietnamese street food or activities here...

Visiting Valentia Island in Ireland

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Sun Nov 26 14:31:08 PST 2017

To be quite honest I had never heard of Valentia Island in Ireland. When we were planning our road trip of 3 weeks in Ireland, we knew we couldn’t do everything beca…

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Discover places near Ha Noi for New Year’s Festival

by streetfood @ Hanoi street food tours|customized food tasting & culture tours

Sun Jan 10 21:28:01 PST 2016

Lots of ecological resorts not only have a splendid landscape but also a perfect place to have fun and relax. Visiting here, you have chances to discover nature surrounding or daily life of local people. They’re interesting destinations to enjoy in a holiday. Places which are showed below are really appropriate for a 2-3 day ...

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The Best Value Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City

by fred wilson @ Back of the Bike Tours

Sat Sep 24 03:02:30 PDT 2016

After the best boutique hotels in Saigon, we decided to have a look at a cheaper selection of accommodation in our city. As always this is only based on our opinion nor this is a sponsored article/video by any of these hotels. Check out the...

Street Food in Copenhagen at Papiroen

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Tue Aug 08 17:23:36 PDT 2017

If you want to sample some amazing Street Food in Copenhagen, then head to Papiroen, or more correctly Papirøe, which translates to Paper Island. If you want the very t…

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Connecting you to the local experience – My day out with Inspitrip

by Sharyn @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights

Sat Oct 15 22:47:36 PDT 2016

Well, I haven’t been out on a trip for quite a while. (I think the last one was with Saigon Treasure Hunt) The main reason is, I’ve been totally flat out writing and editing the second edition of my book...

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Brussels Community Garden – A regenerative food system

by Trish @ TRISH TRAVEL FOOD

Tue Oct 17 08:00:09 PDT 2017

When I travel, I am looking for evidence of connections that can help regenerate our food system. At the end of June, I boarded an early Eurostar departure from London and arrived mid-morning in Brussels. I spent the rest of the morning looking around the Botanique Gardens.  In the afternoon, after checking into my hotel, [...]

Foodie Flashcards: Week 1 – Hotpot

by kylelong @ UnTour Food Tours

Sun Dec 31 23:56:50 PST 2017

Hungry to improve your Chinese vocabulary, but don’t know where to dig in? Welcome to our weekly Foodie Flashcard series. Follow along, study these morsels of knowledge, then dig in at your local restaurant to fully digest the information. What is it: Sometimes called Chinese fondue, hotpot is a fun DIY meal where diners dip

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Melbourne: a foodie’s paradise

by Petra @ The Global Couple

Sat Mar 25 19:01:34 PDT 2017

Melbourne is one of the world's great cities - the vibe is great and so is the architecture. But the food in Melbourne is what you go there for!

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BOOK NOW

by admin @ Saigon Free Walking Tours

Wed May 27 08:34:15 PDT 2015

There are 3 steps to book tour: Step 1: Complete and submit booking form: http://goo.gl/forms/9qg0usPKM3 Step 2: Wait for confirmation. Your request will be responded in 12 hours at the latest. Step 3: Confirm. Please note that the sooner you make reservation, the better service we provide. We recommend you to book tour 24 hours in advance.     […]

Spa & Massage

by @ MEKONG TOURS

Sun Dec 11 02:38:10 PST 2016

Enjoy the day and relax with the unique Spa and Massage Tour package in Can Tho city. You will be picked up at your hotel by your personal driver (included in price). We will stop at a nice local restaurant, where some small healthy snacks and drinks are served (included in price). Then you will … Continue reading Spa & Massage →

Hai Van Pass & Coastal Adventure – Hoi An to Hue

by admin @ Vespa Adventures » Products

Wed Nov 25 02:14:57 PST 2015

Guests ride on the back with our experienced drivers on this tour to ensure safety. If you'd like to drive, please contact us directly!

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Sapa-Y Ty Scenic Motorbike Loop

by Tom@VietnamCoracle @ Vietnam Coracle

Wed Nov 08 18:43:16 PST 2017

Sapa's dramatic mountainous landscape continues north of town, via Y Ty Village, all the way to the Chinese border. Several small roads penetrate deep into steep, terraced valleys & climb high above ferocious rivers creating a scenic loop.... Continue reading →

Hoi An Rural Villages & Luxury Spa Experience

by admin @ Vespa Adventures » Products

Mon Sep 07 02:29:41 PDT 2015

Hotel drop-off is not included in this package.

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Hải Đăng Vegetarian Restaurant, Saigon

by Tom@VietnamCoracle @ Vietnam Coracle

Fri Dec 01 01:38:36 PST 2017

Hải Đăng is a simple, local, informal vegetarian restaurant in Saigon's Binh Thanh District. The sheer variety and freshness of vegetable dishes on offer (not just tofu and 'fake meat') sets it apart from other Vietnamese vegetarian eateries in the city.... Continue reading →

Lasenta Boutique Hotel, Hoi An

by Tom@VietnamCoracle @ Vietnam Coracle

Thu Jan 11 19:43:23 PST 2018

A comfortable & aesthetically pleasing synthesis of the exotic & the familiar, the modern & the traditional, and Asian & European elements, Lasenta Boutique Hotel is yet another addition to Hoi An's list of excellent value, mid-range accommodation... Continue reading →

ISLETS OF HALONG BAY: HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THEY?

by Hue Nguyen @

Fri Apr 21 07:43:15 PDT 2017

What is the first thing that come to your mind when you’re thinking about Halong Bay?   Pretty islands? Pristine beaches? Mysterious caves? Lively floating villages? Or the culinary art?   If you’re thinking about one of these things above, you are missing out a very important ...

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Floating Market Tour

by @ MEKONG TOURS

Thu Dec 14 19:49:23 PST 2017

We offer two tour options for Floating Market Tours in Can Tho, either a longer 7 hour tour visiting both markets (Phong Dien and Cai Rang), gardens, canals and stops at sights of interest for $US47 per boat (up to 3 people/US$12 additional passengers), or a shorter tour visiting the closer Cai Rang market for $US29 per boat (up to … Continue reading Floating Market Tour →

Foodie Flashcards: Week 3 – Soup Dumplings

by kylelong @ UnTour Food Tours

Thu Jan 11 21:28:04 PST 2018

Hungry to improve your Chinese vocabulary, but don’t know where to dig in? Welcome to our weekly Foodie Flashcard series. Follow along, study these morsels of knowledge, then dig in at your local restaurant to fully digest the information. What is it: One of the region’s most famous dishes, xiaolongbao (or soup dumplings), can be

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The Coast Road: Saigon to Hoi An & Beyond

by Tom@VietnamCoracle @ Vietnam Coracle

Fri Jan 05 03:48:11 PST 2018

Thanks to new coastal roads, it's now possible to ride from Saigon to Hoi An, and beyond to Dong Hoi, following the coast all the way & avoiding the busy main artery of Highway 1 for the vast majority of the route. This is a salty, sunny, sandy & scenic road trip.... Continue reading →

A Study in Contrast when you visit Le Meridien Saigon

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Tue May 09 18:08:23 PDT 2017

Le Meridien Saigon is one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most ultra-modern 5-star hotels. If you like bright and shiny things, you will love this hotel. It is located across fro…

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5 reasons why you should include the Philippines in your travel list

by Petra @ The Global Couple

Mon Dec 05 12:51:11 PST 2016

The Philippines mesmerizes tourist and locals alike with its beauty. Here are 5 reasons why you should visit the Philippines.

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Eating it Raw in the Largest Fish Market in South Korea – Jagalchi Market

by IFOTC @ Itchy Feet on the Cheap

Mon Mar 13 12:00:16 PDT 2017

Busan’s Jagalchi Market (자갈치시장), the largest fish market in South Korea, has taken up two very different places in my memory. The first one is a very positive place, where the memories of incredible lunches, lively atmospheres, excitement and intrigue all sit. The second place is dark. It’s usually avoided at all costs. This memory [...]

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Bãi Rạng Beach, Quy Nhon

by Tom@VietnamCoracle @ Vietnam Coracle

Thu Dec 21 02:53:19 PST 2017

A small crescent of toast-gold sand lined with coconut palms & casuarina trees, Bãi Rạng Beach is squeezed between two rocky bluffs, 15km south of Quy Nhon. It's still a local, working beach & remains undeveloped.... Continue reading →

Vietnam Food Trip: Awesome Banh Mi Stands to Try Out

by streetfood @ Hanoi street food tours|customized food tasting & culture tours

Wed Nov 09 21:57:32 PST 2016

The Banh Mi is one of most popular sandwiches in the world, respected across the world to the same extent as burgers or clubhouse sandwiches, so much so it was even dubbed the ‘best sandwich in the world’. The Vietnamese sandwich has attracted global attention, and is now served in numerous other countries, from nearby ...

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Tomb Rider: Hue to Dong Hoi on Back-Roads

by Tom@VietnamCoracle @ Vietnam Coracle

Fri Nov 24 03:44:46 PST 2017

Covering nearly 200km of completely empty beach, coastal back-roads lead from the old imperial capital of Hue to the beach city of Dong Hoi. Scattered with thousands of traditional-style tombs, this coastal region is rarely explored by foreign visitors... Continue reading →

Blue River Hotel 3

by admin @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights - maps

Fri Mar 20 03:03:29 PDT 2015

Phnom Penh Nightlife Experience

by admin @ Vespa Adventures » Products

Tue Mar 08 01:34:45 PST 2016

Kickstart the evening with a cocktail at a rooftop bar overlooking the Mekong river on the famous Phnom Penh riverfront...

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Top 5 Com Trua dishes in Ho Chi Minh City

by Vinh @ http://streetfoodiessaigon.com

Thu Dec 10 01:20:41 PST 2015

Top 5 Com Trua dishes in Ho Chi Minh City One of our favourite spots to eat in Vietnam are com trua restaurants. Literally translated as “rice day”, these are canteen-like spots that serve homestyle dishes, perfect for the fast paced Saigonite.. Most canteens serve at least 10 different dishes during peak hours which usually […]

Travel with Ideal Escapes to enjoy your own way

by streetfood @ Hanoi street food tours|customized food tasting & culture tours

Mon Nov 14 01:25:10 PST 2016

You’re looking for your own travel that meets your passion. Here we have Ideal Escapes that helps people choose their holiday not depending only by destination , but also regarding their needs. NO worries, Ideal Escapes have always tours, accommodations available online you can choose your customized trip at everywhere. We spread widely around the world, from the ...

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Where to Eat in Budapest Hungary – The Best Budapest Restaurants, Cafes and Markets

by Daryl & Mindi Hirsch @ 2foodtrippers

Tue Dec 19 18:17:09 PST 2017

Wondering what and where to eat in Budapest Hungary? We spent a month eating our way through the sprawling Hungarian capital city. Check out our Budapest Food Guide with the best Budapest restaurants, cafes and markets. Four weeks of eating our way through Budapest was overwhelming. The Hungarian capital’s food scene, with its never-ending selection of restaurants, cafes and markets, kept us constantly on the go. But with the help of our and lots of third wave coffee, we survived a month of hearty eating without sacrificing our sanity or waistlines. ...

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I didn’t really like the Medieval Island of Rhodes in Greece

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Sun Jun 25 17:13:45 PDT 2017

I didn’t really like the Medieval Island of Rhodes in Greece. Rhodes  (pronounced rho-dos) is an odd little place, with a highly controversial history. Visi…

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Our 4½ Month Southeast Asia Budget Backpacking Trip: All the Costs, all the Details

by IFOTC @ Itchy Feet on the Cheap

Mon Mar 06 12:00:48 PST 2017

7 Countries47 Cities138 daysFor only $3081.30 eachThat’s $22.32 per dayAbout 156.29 per weekAnd $669.60 per month In this guide, I will share all the details of our Southeast Asia budget backpacking trip that included Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore. The Map: Budget Backpacking Southeast Asia The Details and Itinerary:A 47 Cities Tour [...]

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Making a difference at the Laos Homestay Village

by Lisa Taylor @ Stray Asia – Southeast Asia Adventure Travel

Thu Jun 01 01:00:45 PDT 2017

Nestled on the banks of the mighty Mekong River in northern Laos sits the tiny village of Ban Pak Nguey, location of Stray’s Laos village homestay. Over the past 3 years, this rural community has hosted Stray travellers from all over the world. In 2016 alone, over 900 people strayed through the village, stopping overnight […]

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42 Hoang Dieu: A street food paradise

by Vinh @ http://streetfoodiessaigon.com

Fri Jul 08 00:41:54 PDT 2016

When we find great street food for our tour, we tend to find it in random spots, usually a bit of a drive away from each other. So it’s a rare occurrence when we stumble across a group of stalls that boggles the mind with the amount of choice and quality. We were even more […]

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT HALONG BAY

by Hue Nguyen @

Thu Apr 27 22:08:54 PDT 2017

Halong Bay is the most famous attraction in Vietnam due to its speechless beauty. This beautiful bay was acknowledged as one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Once you come here, you will be seduced by the mysterious atmosphere and old legends of each place you visit. You may hear a lot of things about...

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Celebrating New Year’s Eve 2018 in Southeast Asia

by Jodine La Pere @ Stray Asia – Southeast Asia Adventure Travel

Wed Nov 15 17:41:22 PST 2017

Although New Year’s Eve in Asia is actually in April, the locals still think that the Western New Year is a great excuse for a party and you’ll find plenty to do in each of the major cities on the Stray route. Plan your trip so that you end up in one of these party-places on 31st […]

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Bun Thit Nuong

by Vinh @ http://streetfoodiessaigon.com

Mon Nov 23 19:37:34 PST 2015

Bun Thit Nuong Simple yet so complex, bun thit nuong has to be one of our favourite street food dishes in Vietnamese cuisine. Translated to noodle meat grilled, it’s a dish that lends well to the climate of Vietnam as it’s more of a salad than a noodle dish. It’s all about the layers in […]

Vietnamese grilled bamboo stick pork with Vermicelli – ancient taste of Hanoians

by streetfood @ Hanoi street food tours|customized food tasting & culture tours

Thu Feb 18 20:16:13 PST 2016

Many people find it hard to resist the attractive savor of the sizzling pork strips grilled by charcoal. As soon as the pork strips are cooked, they will be put immediately into the prepared dipping sauce, served with a plate of Vermicelli and a basket of vegetables. Generations of Hanoi’s residents have been familiar with ...

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VIETNAM’S TOP FIVE BEAUTIFUL BEACHES

by Hue Nguyen @

Tue Apr 11 07:00:40 PDT 2017

As summer is coming, the first word that comes to my mind is beaches. How wonderful it is to sunbathe on a beautiful white-sand beach or swim in the cool water. Since Vietnam has a long coastline, there’re a lot of beautiful beaches through the country. Let’s check out some of the most beautiful one...

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The Rex Hotel

by admin @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights - maps

Tue Mar 17 18:03:57 PDT 2015

10 Days in Vietnam via Ho Chi Minh City

by IFOTC @ Itchy Feet on the Cheap

Mon Feb 20 08:45:33 PST 2017

A Very Detailed Travel Itinerary Tours are for foo-ls. I tried my best to make that rhyme. While Vietnam may seem a little daunting at first, the country is not difficult to travel – especially if you have a great blog to aid you, with details on every leg of the trip, written by a [...]

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Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

by Trish @ TRISH TRAVEL FOOD

Tue Oct 10 08:38:49 PDT 2017

In February, I visited Ho Chi Minh City. I arrived on the train at 4 am, after a two and a half day trip from Hanoi. I spent the day walking to and through Ben Thanh Market and then visited the Fine Arts Museum. By late afternoon, I was ready to check into my hotel [...]

A look at Hanoi breakfast

by streetfood @ Hanoi street food tours|customized food tasting & culture tours

Sat Jan 23 00:55:44 PST 2016

There’s no surprise when “pho”, one of the world’s most famous dishes, is chosen for the very first meal of a day of many Hanoian. Apart from dinner which is considered as a daily occasion for family gathering, breakfast is also of importance to Hanoi people. This can be seen easily when walking around streets ...

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THE ORIENTAL SAIGON 1

by admin @ Saigon Free Walking Tours

Tue May 26 06:37:51 PDT 2015

THE ORIENTAL SAIGON 1 Transport: Scooter Depart: Daily 8:00 AM* Duration: 4 hours **Scooter surcharge: 50.000 VND/ person/ tour *If you’d like to do tour at afternoon, please make reservation 24 hours prior to the tour.   OVERVIEW: Beliefs and faiths are important and indispensable parts of people’s spiritual life, especially for Asian people. However, […]

#1 Hotel in Ireland – Harvey’s Point Hotel, Donegal

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Sun Nov 19 12:27:27 PST 2017

Harvey’s Point Hotel, Donegal has been named ‘No 1 Hotel in Ireland’ by TripAdvisor for the fifth year in a row, 2017 ‘Travellers Choice’ Awards on its websi…

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Bun Cha Hanoi

by Vinh @ http://streetfoodiessaigon.com

Wed Feb 24 23:07:51 PST 2016

Bun Cha Hanoi One of the iconic dishes in Hanoi, Bun Cha is one of our favourite of all street foods in Vietnam. What’s not to love? It’s got two types of pork, a smoking hot grill, a tangy fish sauce dip, tons of fresh veggies and noodles. What is Bun Cha Hanoi? Bun Cha […]

Can Tho Hotels

by @ MEKONG TOURS

Mon Dec 12 02:36:55 PST 2016

Enjoy one of the top ranked value hotels in Can Tho: Hotel Xoai | hotelxoai.com Book online now! or call us at ☏+84 907 65 29 27 Hotel ‘Xoai’ Can Tho welcomes International travelers since 2012. The hotel is centrally located in the Xuan Khanh quarter in vicinity to Can Tho University, the Tham Tuong … Continue reading Can Tho Hotels →

Shangli Ancient Village // This is Sichuan, China

by IFOTC @ Itchy Feet on the Cheap

Fri Apr 14 12:00:34 PDT 2017

Visiting Shangli Ancient Village in Sichuan Province Shangli has been through a lot, but you wouldn’t know it from the peaceful feeling you get while walking its lanes. It’s one of 10 Chinese ancient villages in Sichuan province, but unlike its counterparts the village has been able to keep its authentic charm. How to get [...]

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Longquan Peach Blossom Festival // This is Chengdu, China

by IFOTC @ Itchy Feet on the Cheap

Mon Mar 27 18:26:10 PDT 2017

If there’s an art to attending a Chinese festival, I’m the dumb kid who eats the paint. Give me some time and I’ll be linking to a How To Successfully Attend a Festival in China article right here. But for now, I’ll admit that my attendance at the Longquan Peach Blossom Festival was a short-lived [...]

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THE MUST- VISIT PLACES IN NORTHERN VIETNAM

by Hue Nguyen @

Sat Apr 15 07:26:36 PDT 2017

1. Sapa Sapa is a remote mountainous area up North of Vietnam with picturesque scenery and rich diverse culture. This place is host to many hill tribes and minority people. It is also the home of Fansipan, the highest peak in Vietnam (1613 m height), also known as “the Roof of Indochina”. How to get...

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Why ‘The Killing Fields’ & ‘S-21’ are a Must Do in Phnom Penh

by guestwriter @ Stray Asia – Southeast Asia Adventure Travel

Thu Jun 22 21:04:22 PDT 2017

Although not the lightest and brightest of conversation topics, the darker history of the Cambodian culture is extremely important. As a responsible traveller, it is crucial for you to understand the places and the cultures that you visit for what they were in the past and how that’s impacted what they are like today. There […]

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Insider’s View. Episode 7 – Jean Ngo (The Expat Shop)

by Sharyn @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights

Sat Nov 19 05:08:12 PST 2016

Editor’s Note: Episode 7 of Insider’s view comes from Jean Ngo, owner of “The Expat Shop.” Jean is yet another visitor who fell in love with this crazy city while on holidays and returned to make Saigon her home. As...

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The Best Cooking Class in Tuscany in Italy

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Fri May 05 05:27:23 PDT 2017

We went to the best Cooking Class in Tuscany in Italy. This is a tour which is bookable on TripAdvisor. This was something that I have wanted to experience for a long time. …

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Hike China – Beijing & Hangzhou Hiking Plans & Tips

by kylelong @ UnTour Food Tours

Tue Dec 05 20:27:30 PST 2017

Hiking in China – What to know Touring China does not have to be all ancient temples, museums and big cities. When you’re traveling in the world’s most populous country, it takes a bit of effort to avoid the crowds – why not add a little adventure to the effort and a day or two

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Streets & Eats of Hue

by admin @ Vespa Adventures » Products

Thu Jul 14 00:49:04 PDT 2016

This is an all you can eat & free flow drink tour, so come with an appetite!

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Visiting ABBA The Museum in Stockholm, Sweden.

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Mon Sep 18 22:10:36 PDT 2017

We visited ABBA The Museum in Stockholm, in Sweden. Gordon wasn’t really fussed, but I said, ‘take a chance on me.‘ He said well, ‘you are the danc…

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Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens

by admin @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights - maps

Thu Mar 19 21:03:09 PDT 2015

48 hours in Helsinki, Finland

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Tue Aug 15 13:29:41 PDT 2017

What to see, what to do, where to stay and where to eat when you have 48 Hours in Helsinki, a city that will pleasantly surprise you. As the capital city of Finland, spendin…

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Eat Well While Doing Good With UnTour Shanghai During Chi Fan For Charity 2017!

by jamie @ UnTour Food Tours

Sun Oct 29 21:03:36 PDT 2017

UnTour Food Tours is excited to be the first non-restaurant partner in the history of Chi Fan For Charity! This annual event – the largest F&B charity event in Asia – brings together restaurants and diners to create set menus – all proceeds are donated to two awesome charities. In 2016, CFFC Shanghai raised RMB

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Visiting Vigeland Park in Oslo, Norway

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Sun Sep 03 15:58:16 PDT 2017

A screaming kid with a gold fist; a woman who looks like me first thing in the morning and yes, we were Visiting Vigeland Park in Oslo, Norway.

Frogner Park is the largest p…

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24 hours in Dublin

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Mon Dec 18 21:14:28 PST 2017

Let’s face it, 24 hours in Dublin is never going to be enough time, but if that’s all you’ve got, then here is how to make the most of it. 24 hours in Dubl…

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Cádiz in Spain will be the next Hot Spot Travel Destination

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Thu Jul 20 22:42:01 PDT 2017

I am calling it here and now; Cádiz in Spain will be the next Hot Spot Travel Destination. I probably shouldn’t tell people this and ruin what is one of the most delight…

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Bonsai Saigon River Cruise – Resurrection!

by Sharyn @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights

Thu May 04 18:10:33 PDT 2017

Bonsai is Back!!! It’s my great pleasure to announce that as of April 2017, Bonsai Dinner Cruises has a brand new boat, “The Bonsai Legacy,” and is re-open for business. I often get queries from my readers about which night...

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LIGHT UP THE NIGHT

by admin @ Saigon Free Walking Tours

Tue May 26 06:57:50 PDT 2015

Transport: Scooter Departure: Daily 6:00 PM Duration: 4 hours  *Scooter surcharge: 60.000 VND/ person/ tour  **From 14/10/2015, the scooter surcharge will be 60.000 VND/ person/ tour. Note: ***scooter surcharge*** will be 70.000 VND/person/tour starts on 17th February 2016 OVERVIEW: Saigon, Vietnam’s economic hub, is reputable for its hectic daily life and sparkling nightlife that is popular amongst […]

Black Friday-Cyber Monday: Get 25% Off Gift Certificates

by jamie @ UnTour Food Tours

Fri Nov 24 05:17:23 PST 2017

UnTour turns SEVEN! It’s holiday time! WE’RE OFFERING 25% OFF ALL SHANGHAI & BEIJING GIFT CARDS! The holiday season is upon us and if UnTour was a child, it would be in that picky eating phase (ugh, the worst). As proud operators of a seven-year-old food tour and big fans of the holiday spirit, we’re offering

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Top 5 Markets in Cambodia and Vietnam

by guestwriter @ Stray Asia – Southeast Asia Adventure Travel

Wed May 24 01:00:03 PDT 2017

Visitors to Southeast Asia will be spoilt for choice on sights to see, people to meet and food to devour. However, many people also come to places like Cambodia and Vietnam in search of a great bargain, a meaningful present or a little souvenir to remind them of their time travelling. Across Cambodia and Vietnam […]

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Banh Cuon

by Vinh @ http://streetfoodiessaigon.com

Wed Jul 06 01:07:54 PDT 2016

Banh Cuon When one thinks of Vietnamese breakfast, the many different noodle soups that litter the street food landscape come to mind. Most of the time, that is true for me as I can hardly turn down a great bowl of pho. But when I do, it’s probably for banh cuon. What is banh cuon? […]

Visiting Saigon During TET – 2017

by Sharyn @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights

Mon Dec 05 21:37:18 PST 2016

TET or Lunar New Year occurs at the end of January in 2017. The lead up to the Year of the Rooster will be very festive, but during the actual holiday period, the atmosphere around the country will change completely. The...

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Christina's Saigon

by admin @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights - maps

Wed Mar 18 02:03:40 PDT 2015

Many great reasons to visit Kilkenny, Ireland

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Thu Oct 26 00:03:31 PDT 2017

From the hole in the wall pub run by the towns cardiologist, who was the doctor for Metallica, to the milk bar where you can get a whisky, to the hospitable publicans at the …

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UnTour Food Tours Eats Beijing Chestnuts with CBS Sunday Morning

by jamie @ UnTour Food Tours

Sun Dec 17 20:16:38 PST 2017

UnTour Beijing City Manager and tour guide extraordinaire Chang Qian joined Ben Tracy of CBS Sunday Morning’s Postcard from China to explore one of our all-time favorite winter snacks: chestnuts! On this special chestnut food tour, Chang took the CBS crew to one of Beijing’s most famous chestnut stops. Daily queues are long, but it’s

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Bandstand Beds – Community Growing on Clapham Common

by Trish @ TRISH TRAVEL FOOD

Tue Oct 24 08:00:25 PDT 2017

This is the latest post in a series that I am writing about community growing spaces in urban settings. Bandstand Beds is a community growing project situated on Clapham Common, in south London. Bandstand Beds provides, ‘…an area for the local community to discover the joys and benefits of growing and cooking their own food, [...]

Multigenerational Travel – Why We Do It – Contributing Writer

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Thu Jun 15 22:28:07 PDT 2017

Multigenerational travel is certainly one of hottest travel trends these days. Taking a trip with three or more generations of a family is making the travel ind…

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Ho Chi Minh Museum

by admin @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights - maps

Thu Mar 19 22:03:15 PDT 2015

Top 5 Seafood dishes to try in Vietnam

by fred wilson @ Back of the Bike Tours

Mon Sep 12 01:07:48 PDT 2016

We always recommend travelers in Vietnam to definitely try what the locals call “ốc”, which literally means “snails”, though its meaning is actually going out and enjoying seafood, including crabs, shrimps, oyster and yes, snails. However these ốc restaurants usually have only a 5 to 10...

Food Matters

by Trish @ TRISH TRAVEL FOOD

Sun Nov 26 06:08:48 PST 2017

This week I went along to the Food Matters live event. The tagline is “Many Voices, Making Food Matter”. Food is medicine. And I am always interested in sustainable, foods of the future. My focus at this event was to find examples of controlled environment agriculture, algae, seaweed and insects. I was not disappointed, and [...]

Best of 2017 – Our Food and Travel Favorites

by Daryl & Mindi Hirsch @ 2foodtrippers

Thu Dec 21 14:06:36 PST 2017

2017 was a busy year for the 2foodtrippers. We traveled to three continents, 13 countries and too many cities to count. Check out the food and travel experiences that were our best of 2017. We began the year 2017 without definite plans. Perhaps we could plan our calendar way in advance as some ‘type A’ people probably do, but what’s the fun in that? Sometimes, we’re just hanging around our Naples, Italy apartment and, all of a sudden, the spark of travel shoots across our brains and, on a whim, we ...

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Liberty Central Hotel, Nha Trang

by Tom@VietnamCoracle @ Vietnam Coracle

Sat Sep 30 07:12:21 PDT 2017

Liberty Central Nha Trang is a contemporary, stylish, high-rise hotel just a block from the beach. Featuring elegant, minimalist decor, extraordinary sea views, rooftop bar & its own section of beach, Liberty Central is a solid place to stay in Nha Trang.... Continue reading →

10+ INCREDIBLE GROTTOES IN HALONG YOU NEED TO VISIT (Part I)

by Hue Nguyen @

Wed Apr 26 21:19:32 PDT 2017

Welcome to another post of trulyvietnam.com! Today we are going to introduce you the list of 10+ incredible grottoes in Halong you need to visit at least once. Bet that you will never regret it! Get a comfortable seat and some yummy snacks before reading this amazing list. Without further ado, let&#...

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Learning about Lisbon from a local

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Thu May 18 00:11:12 PDT 2017

We spent some time with Nuno, a local Lisbon man from Lisbon Riders, a tour company where we spent our day Learning about Lisbon from a local. There is nothing like spendi…

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Stray invests into Australia

by admin @ Stray Asia – Southeast Asia Adventure Travel

Mon Sep 11 16:34:47 PDT 2017

Stray and Loka set to become the largest Hop-on Hop-off Adventure Travel Network across the Asia Pacific region. Stray Ltd (‘Stray’) is pleased to announce its recent investment, which will see it become the majority shareholder of Loka Pty Ltd (‘Loka’), an Australian Adventure Travel Operator based out of Byron Bay. This investment will create […]

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Ho Chi Minh City

by Phu Truong Thang @ Saigon Free Walking Tours

Tue Jul 14 10:39:25 PDT 2015

Known to most as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is a city of contrasts. The pace of life is frenetic, and yet the wide boulevards and parks help the city retain an air of calm. Classic French architecture competes for attention with brand new high-rise buildings. The port hosts vast tankers and cruise-liners while tiny […]

Top 5 Children Activities in Saigon, Vietnam!

by fred wilson @ Back of the Bike Tours

Thu Sep 08 00:25:46 PDT 2016

We’re quite proud to say that we had our tours customers aged from 1 to 95 years old, and they all enjoyed it! Though parents are often quite scared to let their children on a motorbike in busy Saigon, we believe that is also a...

Where to Find Shanghai’s 2018 Bib Gourmand Cheap Eats Winners

by kylelong @ UnTour Food Tours

Tue Jan 09 23:17:33 PST 2018

Want to Eat Cheaply in Shanghai? Try these 2018 Shanghai Bib Gourmand Winners Looking for Michelin Guide-worthy dining on a budget? The 2018 Bib Gourmand winners represent some of the city’s best casual dining on a budget. With street food stalls rapidly disappearing as the city makes way for new developments, these winners are a

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Must Visit Sites in Hoi Chi Minh City

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Thu May 11 18:05:42 PDT 2017

When you visit Vietnam, these are the Must Visit Sites in Hoi Chi Minh City (Saigon). Saigon is the more familiar name of this very popular city to visit. The city is beaut…

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Eating Tapas and Exploring Cartagena in Spain

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Sat Jul 15 22:40:57 PDT 2017

I can’t say I knew a lot about this town, but I can tell you that Eating Tapas and Exploring Cartagena in Spain was one of those serendipitous moments. This city was amaz…

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Li'l C - Big Shoe Lady

by admin @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights - maps

Fri May 08 22:05:02 PDT 2015

Budapest Cafes – A Budapest Coffee Guide for the 21st Century

by Daryl & Mindi Hirsch @ 2foodtrippers

Thu Jan 04 12:34:12 PST 2018

The new breed of Budapest cafes are hip, happening and highly caffeinated. Read on to find out our favorite spots to drink third wave coffee in Hungary’s capital city. Budapest is a city known for a cafe culture that’s as rich as the cream that flows into its coffee. Back in the day, artists and poets would meet at Budapest coffee houses to share ideas and philosophies while sipping strong brews and eating a variety of Budapest cake specialties like strudel and flodni. Hundreds of cafes graced both sides of ...

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Spending Christmas in Saigon, Vietnam

by fred wilson @ Back of the Bike Tours

Thu Nov 17 23:37:24 PST 2016

Christmas is nearly a month away, and can be trully a magical time in Vietnam (minus the snow). If you decided to spend our favorite holiday in the South of Vietnam, make sure to check out our video on what Xmas is really like like...

The Best Desserts in Ho Chi Minh City

by fred wilson @ Back of the Bike Tours

Tue Oct 04 21:19:11 PDT 2016

  It’s not always easy to explore Saigon under this unbeatable heat, and sometimes a quick ice cream stop can be the best way to refresh yourself and have enough energy for your adventures here. Fortunately, with a summer all year round, Ho Chi Minh...

Where to find Street Art in Saigon

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Mon May 08 18:06:41 PDT 2017

Away but within earshot of the cacophony of motorbikes and beeping horns in Hoi Chi Minh City, you will find a little alley full of Street Art in Saigon. Most things in Sai…

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About

by @ MEKONG TOURS

Tue Dec 06 02:56:58 PST 2016

Mekong Tours Information Bureau is your friendly local tour and hotel provider operating from Can Tho city since 2009. We offer tours to floating markets, motorbike tours with young guides, pay what you like food tours, kids tours and customized travel tours in the Mekong Delta. If we hear that you found our tours ‘lovely’ … Continue reading About →

Discover “The Quintessence of Tonkin” – Must-see show in Hanoi

by Hue Nguyen @

Tue Dec 26 02:02:05 PST 2017

As the name suggests , The Quintessence of Tonkin  is the biggest and most impressive liveshow, offer the audiences the the art and cultural performances  enhanced by blend of light &  music.  The huge venue of this show is located in Quoc Oai , Hanoi with an open air setting  of a village with ...

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Com Suon Nuong

by Vinh @ http://streetfoodiessaigon.com

Thu Jan 14 22:51:01 PST 2016

Com Suon Nuong Here at Street Foodies Saigon, we are unabashed lovers of all things pork. And in the great city of Ho Chi Minh City, you can’t walk more than a block before running into a vendor that sells some form of pork deliciousness. Most likely than not, if you see some smoke as […]

The Best Boutique Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City

by fred wilson @ Back of the Bike Tours

Mon Sep 19 22:49:04 PDT 2016

While it is quite easy for anyone to look up on TripAdvisor or Agoda for the best hotels in Saigon (and get some great deals), we have decided this time to search some accommodations here that stands out (to us) for their decor and style....

TOP 13 MUST-TRY SPECIALTIES OF HALONG BAY

by Hue Nguyen @

Tue Apr 18 03:24:38 PDT 2017

Hello, everyone! We are back with another post about Halong Bay. This time, we are not going to search for new places in Halong Bay, but explore a new feature of Halong Bay : the culinary art. In this list, we will list out 13 specialties of Halong Bay that you must try when you come here. Some of t...

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Do-It-Yourself Walking Tour of Dalat, Vietnam – A Perfect Day in Dalat

by IFOTC @ Itchy Feet on the Cheap

Sun Feb 05 01:00:35 PST 2017

Signup for my weekly newsletter The first time I took Chopper Suey (my Chinese-made American cruiser bike) on a road trip, was to the sexy hills of Dalat. As we pulled into town, surrounded by pines and fresh cool air, I knew I was going to love the place. Formerly a retreat town for the [...]

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The 60 Best Lighthouses in the World

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Sun Oct 01 08:27:05 PDT 2017

What is it about lighthouses that appeal to so many people? We live next to two lighthouses in Australia, and we love them. So maybe that has something to do with it. Check …

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Nick the Greek and Exploring the island of Corfu in Greece

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Tue May 30 07:40:27 PDT 2017

Let me tell you about Nick the Greek and exploring the island of Corfu in Greece. I am fairly sure that when you get off a cruise ship in Greece, the waiting hordes of taxi dr…

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Saigon to Hanoi: A Food Diary

by Tom@VietnamCoracle @ Vietnam Coracle

Thu Nov 02 19:24:06 PDT 2017

On a recent road trip between Saigon & Hanoi I made a record of some of the meals I ate along the way, to try and illustrate the variety of food available, and what a delight it is to eat your way from one end of the country to the other... Continue reading →

The Best Place for Shopping in Saigon

by fred wilson @ Back of the Bike Tours

Wed Sep 28 00:23:59 PDT 2016

Everyone likes to go on a shopping spree sometimes, and Saigon is definitely one of the best place for this. Through a quick Google search will help you find countless of high end shopping malls (Vincom A and B, and the most recent Takashimaya), we...

7 Travel Tips For Every Hijabi

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Wed Oct 18 12:52:34 PDT 2017

7 Travel Tips For Every Hijabi. Hijabi is women or girl who wears the Islamic head-covering respectfully, called Hijab. This article has been written by a guest co…

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The best breakfasts in Ho Chi Minh City

by fred wilson @ Back of the Bike Tours

Fri Sep 16 02:38:50 PDT 2016

If you’re like us and got the Vietnamese habit of waking up with the sun and a cup of cà phê sữa đá, you probably have already your favorite Phở or Bánh Mì joint that will help you start the day in ease. For most...

Everything We Ate in South Korea

by IFOTC @ Itchy Feet on the Cheap

Mon Apr 10 12:00:40 PDT 2017

This is (almost) all the food we ate during our 2 weeks in South Korea. The absolute number one thing we were looking forward to in South Korea was the food. It did not disappoint. We were introduced to new dishes we had never had before, and some old dishes that we had eaten bastardized [...]

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The Insider’s Phnom Penh

by admin @ Vespa Adventures » Products

Wed Mar 09 18:50:04 PST 2016

If you’re looking to see not only the highlights of Phnom Penh but the secret spots too – this is the...

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Vietnam on the top of 2016 best culinary journeys

by streetfood @ Hanoi street food tours|customized food tasting & culture tours

Thu Jan 14 22:20:04 PST 2016

Telegraph recommends some culinary journeys in a new year with Star hotel Michelin, Bordeaux wine tour and Mekong discovery tour. Eastern cuisine Chef Luke Nguyen, the judge of the second season of Vietnam MasterChef show, is the tour guide of this interesting culinary journey. The tour lasts 20 days so tourists will have a chance to ...

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Essential Packing List for Travelling Southeast Asia

by guestwriter @ Stray Asia – Southeast Asia Adventure Travel

Thu Jul 06 17:53:19 PDT 2017

Luckily because Southeast Asia is usually hot, it’s possible, and advisable, to pack lightly. I didn’t. I found myself looking through the contents of my backpack after a week in Southeast Asia and asking myself ‘why?’ To save you the trouble of asking yourself the same question, this post has been broken it down into […]

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Vertical Farming and Farm Business Innovation

by Trish @ TRISH TRAVEL FOOD

Wed Nov 15 12:09:42 PST 2017

Farm Business Innovation Show Last week I attended the Farm Business Innovation Show in Birmingham. I participated as an exhibitor, as a volunteer with the Association for Vertical Farming (AVF). It was a valuable learning experience and led me to question where vertical farming in the UK can flourish. Alongside us on the AVF stand were AVF [...]

30 of the Best Lighthouses in the World

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Wed Nov 08 12:06:35 PST 2017

It appears that I am not the only one with a thing for lighthouses, and here are 30 of the Best Lighthouses in the World. It all started when we visited Hook Lighthouse in Ir…

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Hue Imperial Adventures

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Sun Jul 17 19:20:38 PDT 2016

Hue Imperial Adventures To the Citadel…and beyond! The day begins with a coffee or juice, where you’ll meet your tour...

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Visit Hook Lighthouse, Ireland

by Paula McInerney @ Contented Traveller

Tue Oct 31 14:10:04 PDT 2017

An excellent day trip from the charming town of Kilkenny in Ireland is to go and visit Hook Lighthouse, the oldest operational lighthouse in the world.Hook Lighthouse …

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Cantho Food Tour

by @ MEKONG TOURS

Wed Dec 14 02:36:07 PST 2016

Join our Local Can Tho Street Food Tour and explore Cantho life through the food we eat. Learn more about our food and the culture of the Mekong-Delta. Just pay for the food and tip the guide whatever you think is appropriate at the end of the tour (recommended 5 USD). “A fantastic food walking … Continue reading Cantho Food Tour →

The Best Lunch Foods in Ho Chi Minh City

by fred wilson @ Back of the Bike Tours

Wed Dec 02 23:24:03 PST 2015

What to eat for Lunch in Ho Chi Minh City a.k.a Saigon? Entering the world of Vietnamese food can be a daunting task for a beginner out there on their own. What is it? Where is it? Is it the best? These are the questions...

10+ INCREDIBLE GROTTOES IN HALONG YOU NEED TO VISIT (Part II)

by Hue Nguyen @

Thu Apr 27 09:26:44 PDT 2017

Hello everyone! We are back with the final part of 10+ Incredible Grottoes in Halong. You can read the previous part by clicking HERE. Now, let’s explore others wonderful grottoes with trulyvietnamtour.com. Let’s begin! TRONG GROTTO Trong grotto or Man grotto is situated opposite Trinh N...

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Escape Hunt Experience Ho Chi Minh City

by admin @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights - maps

Thu Jul 09 01:07:18 PDT 2015

SAIGON FREE WALING TOURS

by admin @ Saigon Free Walking Tours

Wed May 27 06:38:31 PDT 2015

Founded in September 2014. We have accompanied more than 200 tourists so far.

Binh Chau Hot Springs Resort & Spa

by Tom@VietnamCoracle @ Vietnam Coracle

Fri Nov 17 02:11:50 PST 2017

Just a couple hours' drive from Saigon, Binh Chau Hot Springs Resort & Spa has improved it's facilities and aesthetics in recent years: it's now a lush, relaxing and satisfying retreat from the city.... Continue reading →