Police in Indonesia have detained a local man for murdering an Australian tourist following an alleged brawl at a café in the popular tourist island of Bali. Gede Wijaya, owner of Uncle Benz Caffe in South Kuta District, has been charged with murder and could face a prison term of …
Read More »Iced Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk rated world’s second best: TasteAtlas
Ca phe sua da (iced coffee with condensed milk) ranked second in a list of the world’s 10 best coffees as voted by readers of international cuisine magazine TasteAtlas. The Vietnamese-style coffee received a high rating of 4.6 out of five. Ca phe sua da combines strong coffee poured over …
Read More »Luxury cruise ship carries 3,500 international tourists to Vietnam
Spectrum of the Seas, the world’s most luxurious cruise ship, docked at Phu My Port in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Sunday, carrying 3,500 foreign tourists. The tourists from Europe and the United States visited Ho Phap Pagoda, Hoa Long Market and ancient houses in Vung Tau beach …
Read More »Vietnamese to get visa-free travel to South Korean province starting mid-March
Vietnamese will get a visa exemption for 15 days when they travel to South Korea’s South Jeolla Province starting Mar. 15, the provincial governor said Saturday. At a ceremony for tourism cooperation in Nha Trang City, Kim Yung-rok, governor of South Jeolla Province, said Vietnamese tourists visiting his province will …
Read More »Travelers’ favorite dishes on road to Hanoi
Bus passengers between Hanoi and north-central Vietnam love to enjoy fish noodle soup and steamed rice rolls with grilled pork at a reststop in Phu Ly. The food is so popular that cars begin lining up down the road beginning at 5 a.m. Steamed rice rolls topped with fried shallots …
Read More »Tour operators in Nha Trang struggle as international cruise ships cancel voyages
Tourism businesses in Khanh Hoa Province are seeking help from provincial authorities after international cruise ships canceled their voyages to Nha Trang due to a ban on tourist buses during peak hours. Between Feb. 18-24, the Queen Mary 2 carrying 2,000 Western European tourists, the Seven Seas Explorer with 700 …
Read More »Cathay Pacific to offer 80,000 round-trip tickets to Southeast Asia, including Vietnam
Hong Kong’s flagship carrier Cathay Pacific announced it will give away 80,000 round-trip air tickets to residents in Southeast Asian countries including Vietnam beginning March 1. This initiative is part of a campaign sponsored by the Airport Authority Hong Kong to encourage global travelers to visit Hong Kong after more …
Read More »Social media influencers impressed with Vietnam’s landscapes, tourism services
After one month in Vietnam, a couple from the Netherlands were attracted to many tourist spots in Ha Giang, Hoi An, and Ha Long, as well as its resorts. Known as the “travel couple” on social media, Thomas and Sam, both 27, have gone viral thanks to their travel videos. …
Read More »Bali eyes $2M from tourist donations to preserve its natural environment
Authorities in Indonesia’s popular resort island of Bali are planning to collect Rp31.5 billion ($2.07 million) in tourist donations this year to preserve its culture and environment. Foreign travelers visiting Bali are expected to voluntarily give donations through the “We Love Bali” campaign, said Tjok Bagus Pemayun, head of the …
Read More »That’s right, grilled durian is a thing in Dak Lak!
Since mid-August, Dak Lak Province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands has been in the harvest season of durian, primarily the Ri6 and Dona varieties, which locals turn into many delicious dishes. One of the most popular methods of cooking is to grill the whole fruit over charcoal. After being roasted on …
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