Vietnam finally opened for international tourism yesterday (15 March) – after more than two years of being closed due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Having reported last month that the country was looking to open its borders for tourists, Vietnam has finally done so – with travelers now able to enter for tourism purposes once…
CDC Warns Americans To Not To Travel To Vietnam Despite Removal Of Restrictions
On Monday, February 28, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States made an update on its Travel Notices and changed Vietnam from Level 3 to Level 4: Very High Level of COVID-19. The new warning arrives just a few days before March 15, when Vietnam will lift travel restrictions for…
Vietnam Tourist Visa: Everything You Need to Know
Vietnam has been a popular tourist destination for travelers worldwide for several years. From its vibrant cities to ancient landmarks, golden beaches and green mountains, Vietnam has a lot to offer tourists. But, before you visit, you need to check out the Vietnam visa requirements. Many international visitors to Vietnam require a Vietnam tourist visa…
Vietnam To Further Loosen Entry Requirements For Tourism Reopening
After a two-year closure, plans are being finalized for Vietnam to fully reopen to international tourism by this April. Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism sent a proposal to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh this week that the country should reopen by March 31 rather than waiting until May. The pitch is that an…
Healthy Food in Vietnam: Tofu & Tao Pho
Now in my thirties, I have clear memories of curling up on my grandfather’s lap, back when I was a small child. He’d sit on a old wooden bed and smoke a china bowl pope, his ancient shriveled hands breaking grilled tofu into pieces and dipping the morsels into salt. As a child, I thought that…
