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Make the most of your trip and explore all of the highlights of Vietnam with this bucket list! Why not do some more research and add some of your own?…

Vietnam is generally a fairly safe country to visit with relatively low violent crime and sexual offences. There are however a considerable amount of petty crimes and thefts, especially against…

Vietnam is a shopping heaven; you can find anything from locally produced souvenirs to high-end luxury goods. Prices are relatively cheap, especially if you master the art of bartering! Vietnam…

Vietnamese cuisine traditionally combines five fundamental flavors: spicy (metal), sour (wood), bitter (fire), salty (water) and sweet (earth). Taking influence from both Chinese and Thai cooking styles it is considered…

The transport infrastructure in Vietnam is fairly good and relatively cheap. You can easily navigate around using local transport if you are willing to brave a little sign language and…

The joy of accommodation in Vietnam is that the possibilities are endless and there is something for everyone. Nowadays there is Wi-Fi in most places so even the most basic…

To get the maximum from your travels it is well worth doing some planning in advance. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you should have everything booked and every stage of…

01. Mount Popa Just southeast of Bagan, at the base of Mount Popa is a solitary peak topped by golden stupas. The peak, known as the Popa Taung kalat shrine,…