Upon their arrival in either Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, the tourists must follow social distancing orders, i.e. remaining in isolation and undergoing a healthcare examination in order to curb the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. … [Read more...] about Hanoi, HCM City to receive 1,700 more tourists stranded in Da Nang
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HCM City supports tourism businesses in face of COVID-19
Authorities of the southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City are continuously taking preventive measures to ensure safety for tourists while supporting travel businesses to overcome difficulties and devising policies to promote tourism for the post-pandemic period. As the disease broke out again in Da Nang in July, many enterprises in HCM City have delayed or cancelled their tourism programmes in the central coastal city. Foreign tourists visit Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA) … [Read more...] about HCM City supports tourism businesses in face of COVID-19
Is it raining yet?
Starting from about this time, expats on social media will begin the ‘Is it raining yet?’ speculations. There was only one expat whose predictions I trusted and he’s gone now – so I’m back to using my trusty elbow extra-sensory powers and sticking my thumb out the window. It might also be a handy moment to dispense with the bloatware on your phone and update the weather app. Come to think of it, how come no one ever looks up anymore to check the weather? … [Read more...] about Is it raining yet?
Sons of Giang Brothers establish Vietnam record
Giang Quoc Co and Giang Quoc Nghiep celebrate with their sons after establishing a Vietnam record in Ho Chi Minh City, August 8, 2020. Photo: Viet Khoa / Tuoi Tre Quoc Co and Quoc Nghiep became internationally famous after earning a spot amongst Britain’s Got Talent finalists in June 2018. … [Read more...] about Sons of Giang Brothers establish Vietnam record
On difficult but beautiful trekking route Ta Nang-Phan Dung
The mountains, dense with old natural forests, seemed to invite us in, and it was an invitation we accepted as we began our descent. The thickness of the forest was such that we had to ensure we wouldn’t get lost by moving in a line, with the person in the front virtually creating a route. At several junctions we took the extra effort of blocking misleading turns with rocks and tree trunks so others could avoid getting lost later on. … [Read more...] about On difficult but beautiful trekking route Ta Nang-Phan Dung
