Travel

I am a dual citizen of Vietnam and the U.S. My Vietnamese passport expired during the Covid-19 pandemic while my American passport is still valid. If I want to enter Vietnam to visit relatives, do I need to apply for a Vietnamese visa despite being a citizen? (Kim Minh) Answer: …

Vietnam received 1.04 million foreign visitors in July, the highest in a month since it reopened its borders in March last year after Covid. So far this year there have been 6.6 million foreign arrivals, equivalent to 83% of the full year’s eight-million target, according to the Vietnam National Administration …

Vietnamese aged between 20 and 40 spend an average of VND30 million (US$1,260) while traveling, a survey by travel e-commerce platform Klook found. Some 71% of respondents prefer nature tourism and outdoor activities, 61% want cultural experiences and 53% like water activities, the survey of 300 Vietnamese respondents found. “Snorkeling …

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has set a target of receiving 2 million Russian visitors next year, double this year’s target, driven by the increase in regular flights. Prior to the war with Ukraine, Russian tourists typically picked up European destinations for their summer holidays but now they travel to …

The Immigration Agency of Indonesia has announced that the “golden visa” policy will be implemented this July for foreign companies and citizens investing in the country. Silmy Karim, head of the agency, claimed that the policy will benefit the country as visas will be granted selectively. Companies applying for this …

The exemption of tourist visas for citizens of all 27 EU member countries would help Vietnamese tourism compete with neighbors like Thailand and Singapore, experts say. “Vietnam should consider waiving visas for all EU citizens to boost its tourism industry and strengthen its ties with the European Union,” Martin Koerner, …

A common point among some of the popular tourism destinations I have been to is that the people there are friendly and enthusiastic and offer proper services. Earlier this year I went on my first trip to France. It was late at night when the plane landed in the capital. …

Vietnamese adventurer Noah has been exploring more than 100 countries, risking all for hidden lands and tribal cultures. Nguyen Noah bears a few small scars on his legs as remnants of a Colombia robbery incident in 2019. Despite the potential dangers involved in his trips, his passion for discovering new …

Vietnam Airlines has announced to delay a series of flights from Taiwan to Hanoi and HCMC on Thursday by three to four hours due to the impacts of Typhoon Doksuri. Other flights from Japan and South Korea to HCMC and Da Nang on Thursday would arrive later than scheduled since …

Thailand has declared a special government holiday on July 31 to offer people six days of uninterrupted holidays as part of efforts to spur tourism. July 28 is the king’s birthday, July 29 and 30 fall on Saturday and Sunday, August 1 is Asana Bucha Day and August 2 is …