Many foreign visitors to Vietnam complain about limited nightlife and shopping options and cheap travel experiences, and spend less money in the country than elsewhere in its neighborhood. Indian Sharma Mrinal visited Ho Chi Minh City last month and said he had little opportunity to spend money due to the …
Read More »Laos-China cross-border passenger train services launched
The first international cross-border passenger train services between Laos and China officially began on Thursday, with one train per day in each direction making the border crossing. The trains operate between China’s Kunming station and Vientiane, Laos, taking 10 hours and 30 minutes, including two stops for customs and immigration …
Read More »Thailand threatens jail for foreign tourists who sneak in cheap fruit
The Thai government has warned foreign tourists that if they bring fresh fruits into Thailand without a valid permit they could face one year in jail. The Department of Agriculture reminded international travelers and Thai citizens who return from abroad that importing fruits from aboard without a phytosanitary certificate is …
Read More »Hanoi among top 10 destinations for backpackers
Vietnam’s capital Hanoi ranked fourth on a list of 10 cheapest destinations for backpackers thanks to low prices for hostels and public transportation, according to U.K. retail company Cotswold Outdoor. The company selected the most desirable destinations for backpackers around the world based on average costs, crime rates, mobile Internet …
Read More »Black-burnt liver draws hundreds to pho stall
The wonderful smell of fragrant fried liver has attracted hundreds of customers to Vinh’s pho noodle eatery every day since it first opened its doors in 1984. Hoang Xuan Vinh, 64, is the owner of the pho eatery in the northern province of Bac Ninh that has been a popular …
Read More »Airlines reopen routes connecting Da Nang and Asian cities
Okay Airways and Pacific Airlines will begin their flights connecting Da Nang with Hunan (China) and Muan (the Republic of Korea) from late April. The services will increase the number of airlines restarting operations at the Da Nang International Airport to 28. A source from the Da Nang International Terminal …
Read More »Singapore’s tourism recovers in Q1
Singapore announced on Friday that it welcomed more than 2.9 million visitors in the first quarter of this year, about two-thirds of pre-Covid figures. Although the number of visitors has not yet fully recovered, tourists have stayed longer in the country – 3.97 days on average, up from 3.34 days …
Read More »Celebrate Easter Saigon style
For a festive feast this Easter, try celebrating the holiday in stylish Saigon, where these dining options make for unforgettable experiences. Le Méridien Saigon Le Méridien Saigon’s Latest Recipe, one of the eight best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City according to Tripadvisor, is offering a delectable Easter seafood buffet …
Read More »Russian, Australian tourists deported for breaking the law in Indonesia
The Indonesia government have deported two foreign tourists carrying Swedish and Brazilian passports for violating local laws amid a major crackdown. A 24-year-old Russian man who dropped his pants and posed for semi-naked photos on Mount Agung, a sacred destination on Bali, was barred from entering Indonesia for at least …
Read More »Thailand reinstates 30-day period for visa-free tourists
Thailand has gone back to 30 days from 45 for the visa waiver it offers tourists from 64 countries. From April 1 tourists from Europe, the U.S. and Southeast Asian countries among others are only allowed to stay for 30 days without a visa, the National News Bureau of Thailand …
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