Why Vietnam? 10 Reasons Everyone Should Know

Most travellers place Vietnam in a comparison chart as they decide where to go next: will Thailand, Laos, Hongkong or Vietnam be worth my precious vacation? Will my kids have fun in that place? Will I encounter any problems as a single woman traveler? VietnamOnline will tell you the top 10 reasons why Vietnam should be on the agenda for your upcoming...

Beef Pho Vietnamese Soup (Pho Bo)

Steve Cylka 6 quarts water (24 cups) 4 pounds of beef short ribs (or beef neck or ox tail) 3 inch piece of ginger 3 garlic cloves 5 star anise 7 whole cloves 1 stick of cinnamon 1 tsp black peppercorns 5 tbsp fish sauce 1 package rice vermicelli noodles 1 pound thinly sliced beef (Korean style, or any lean tender beef) lime wedges 4 green...

CU CHI UNDERGROUNDS TUNNELS

Located 60km from HCM city, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role in the anti American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for Original tunnels system of over 220km and is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors. The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalos swimming in the...

Traffic in Vietnam

 The traffic can be a nightmare for visitors to Viet Nam for the first time. Believe it or not, there are transport rules but people don't seem really interested in following them. Chances are, you will see people cross the street anytime they want instead of walking all the way to the zebra-crossing.  For those who come to Vietnam...