The Spanish Government has agreed to provide 400,000 EUR in non-refundable aid for Vietnam to enhance tourism sector capacity. An agreement to this effect was signed by Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho Anh Tuan and Spanish Ambassador to Vietnam Fernando Curcio Ruigómez in Hanoi on Nov. 29. Funded via the Spanish Agency [...]
Bartering: The prices for goods in supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants, hotels, official transport, basic commodity shops and so on, are usually fixed. Those for fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers from street sellers, motorcycle taxis (’xe oms’), bicycle taxis (‘cyclos’), souvenirs, clothes (especially in tourist areas), and goods bought from peddlers are usually variable. To barter effectively, [...]
Visitors to Hoi An never forget Cao Lau (vermicelli), the special Hoi An and Quang Nam special symbol Cao Lau is the foremost traditional Hoi An food. Visitors to Hoi An always remember Cao Lau, which was considered by Quang Nam people as a special symbol for Hoi An. Cao lau noodles are carefully made [...]
Bidding farewell to the harsh sun of the summer, Hanoi begins its winter with pleasant afternoons when there is sunshine on every street. Sipping a cup of coffee, listening to music and thinking of fond memories is a good way to enjoy oneself in autumn. Hanoi in autumn can be felt by all of the [...]
With its rich culinary heritage and an exciting street food scene, Hanoi is a wonderful city for many delicious dishes. They say that the way to man’s heart is through his stomach; cook him a good meal and he’s putty in your hands. I’d argue that somewhat similarly, residents of Hanoi are happiest at mealtimes, [...]
Arriving in Vietnam, all visitors must fill in declaration forms and show their luggage to Customs Officials upon request. There are no limited amounts of foreign currency, objects made of gold, silver, precious metals and gemstones or plated with silver or gold but visitors must declare these in detail on the customs forms. Luggage of [...]
There are so many choices of activities and services in Vietnam that you may become quite confused about what to do and what to leave for another time Vietnam Spirit Travel would like to list some of the highlight activities that we think you should try while travelling in Vietnam. However, we also understand that [...]
Not only is it a tourist centre, Vung Tau also has the biggest offshore oil fields in Vietnam and its shopping choices reflect the town’s cosmopolitan nature. Though it might not be the best place in Vietnam to shop for souvenirs, what the town has by way of shopping is quite interesting. Con Dao Market [...]
A must-buy item in Hue should include the Vietnamese Nón lá, the conical-shaped hat made by woven palm leaves. The hat has been around almost as long as the country and is worn by men and women everywhere. The lighter the hat is the more elegant the look. In Hue especially, the hat makers insert [...]
Gifts and souvenirs from Vietnam Most visitors like to take souvenirs and gifts with them when they go home. The following suggestions are ‘very Vietnamese’, but not too heavy or bulky. We can provide advice, and assist you to get what you want at a fair price. Your guide will also be a good source [...]
