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Future of Vietnam Tourism

According to Vietnam daily newspapers, 95% tourists visited Vietnam said they dont think they will come back to this S-Shaped country. How about you, guys? What MUST the Vietnam tourism department do? Your solutions? Below is an article from Dan Tri news ( By JC Smith | dtinews.vn) Future of Vietnamese tourism – malaise or Malaysia? I’ve always been remarkably sceptical about Malaysia’s tourist advertising, but it’s managed to permeate the popular consciousness perhaps like no other country. I bet even now as I’m speaking you’re humming ‘Malaysia truly Asia…’ and recalling the rather bland feel-good images from their latest Star World TV adverts. I got to test the veracity of the adverts recently when I was invited (against my will you must understand!), to go on a trip to Malaysia on a Malaysia Tourist Board press familiarisation tour of the East Malaysian province of Sarawak and Kuala Lumpur. Now the theory is I’m supposed to use the wonderful experienc...

Phone Use In Vietnam

The most popular sim cards By far, the best way is to buy a local Vietnam sim card. The most popular sim cards in Vietnam now are Mobifone and Vinafone. Mobifone: http://www.mobifone.com.vn/portal/en/  How much Many people prefer the sim card of 100,000VND and the accoun t is about 150,000VND (Pa y 100,000VND and accoun t is 150,000VND). Time of use for this sim card is 30 days. Can make in ternational call. Mobifone charges for calls / messages in Vietnam:                                       1,180VND / minute (call s in its same network )                                       1,380VND /minute (calls to o utside network , for example to Vinaf one)     ...

Vietnam culture

Eating and etiquette: Top tips for joining a VN family meal   VietNamNet Bridge – During my 10 months in Viet Nam, I was invited a few times by Vietnamese friends to eat with their families. Every time was a new discovery. Meals in Viet Nam are often very subtle and really different from France. Here is what I learned from my experiences: If you look at all the world's cultures, they all have some kind of eating ritual. So when you are invited to eat a meal in Viet Nam, look for the unique local traditions. As in many countries, it is not advisable to come to someone's house empty-handed. The most popular offering is, in my experience, fruit. Dragon fruit, mangoes and other expensive fruit are especially prized. Don't be surprised if the host does not unpack the fruit right away – he or she will keep it and instead offer you other fruit. It's also to your advantage to bring a specialty from your country or even a bottle of wine. Chopsticks ...

SENDING LUGGAGE / PACKAGE

Content includes: 1/ Overview 2/ TheSinhTourist 3/ Phuong Trang 4/ Ngoc Trang Tieu Cuc 1/ Overview You fly with budget airline, and would like to send your luggage / package / parcel by bus? Come to TheSinhTourist. It has offices along the country and its staffs speak English. Many local people prefer using the service of Phuong Trang as it offer cheaper rate.  If you would like to send something fast from Saigon to Dalat, or Can Tho to Dalat, then Thanh Buoi bus operator is a good choice too Hanhcafe on Pham Ngu Lao street, Saigon also offer service for Saigon - Mui Ne - Nha Trang...  Those want to send motorbike or large package / parcel from Saigon to Phan Thiet - Nha Trang, come to Ngoc Trang Tieu Cuc. (Ngoc Trang uses truck) 2/ TheSinhTourist      How long does it take? Saigon - Mui Ne, Sai Gon - Nha Trang:   It offten takes 01 day (The bus leave at 8:00PM and arrive in Mui Ne about 1:00AM, and in Nha Trang about 6:...

Metered motorcycle taxi in Hanoi

Owner: Than Thien company  Operator / Hotline: (04) 66 55 66 11 Overview: The first metered motorcycle taxi company in Hanoi with a fleet of Honda Wave established in November 2012.                     Main station: you can see them at My Dinh bus station and Hanoi University of Industry only. Employee (Motorcycle driver): 25 ( with many students work part-time) Fare 6,000VND / Km Pictures:   Pics: Petrotimes and Giaothongvantai                                                          

Motorbike

Content includes: 1/ Motorbike taxi in Vietnam 2/   Metere d motorcycle taxi in Saigon 3/  Metered motorcycle taxi in Hanoi 4/  Metered motorcycle taxi in Nha Trang 5/ Driving motorbike in Vietnam  6/ Motorbike tour operator 7/ Vietnam’s xe om service enters digital age with GrabBike app 1/ Motorbike taxi in Vietnam Name: Locally known as xe ôm ("Xe" means motorbike. "Ôm" is a verb, its meaning is "hug")   What is it: This  lightweight mode of transportation is one of the most popular in Vietnam. It surpasses public buses  when it comes to speed and mobility. Most of motorbike taxis are Honda (Wave and Super Dream).  How to call them:  Passengers can find drivers who usually gather at public places such as schools, markets, hospitals and bus or train stations. In big cities such as Saigon, Can Tho, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hue, Hanoi, the drivers will find you. Fare: For a short ride under 2Km, it costs about 20,000VND. I ...