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29/12/2021

The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) says regular international flights will resume next month to Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Cambodia and the U.S.

08/11/2021

Cambodia re-opens e-Visa for tourists
Covid-19 pandemic visa update – updated Oct 20, 2021
Tourists visas are now available again online. Most other visas to Cambodia can only be obtained at a Cambodian embassy or consulate. Visa-on-arrival is currently suspended.
Land borders with Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam are closed, but those with proper visas and travel documents can still enter Cambodia by plane. Visas that are currently accepted are E-class “ordinary” visas, and EB, EG, ER, or ES extensions of stay (EOS), A-class diplomatic visas, B-class, C-class visas, and K-class visas. As of October 19th, T-visas (tourist visas) are also being issued.
Cambodia will be offering tourist visas (T-visas) after more than 18-months of a tourist-free Kingdom. Tourists can apply in advance for a 30-day visa on the official site, evisa.gov.kh.

13/05/2020

Many historical relics in Hanoi will reopen Thursday after remaining closed for more than a month to contain the coronavirus.
The Temple of Literature, Ngoc Son Temple, Hoa Lo Prison and other historic sites are among the attractions that will welcome tourists back, while still deploying safety precautions.
Many major travel businesses in Hanoi are launching a series of stimulus packages for the domestic tourism market this weekend.

13/04/2020

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30/03/2020

Today we so that tomorrow we can continue to discover our world

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20/03/2020

Don't want to fly during coronavirus crisis? Don't rush to cancel that ticket. Here's why
If you don't want to play "Will they cancel my flight and give me a refund'' roulette, cancel the ticket online now or through reservations (when you get through), bank the travel credit and move on.
Be sure to save your confirmation number, ticket number and other relevant information so it's available when you cash it in for a future flight.

10/03/2020

Please note the recent changes in visa policy in Vietnam
1. Passengers who have been in or transited through China (People's Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Viet Nam. This does not apply to passengers who travel for diplomatic or official purpose.
- This does not apply to nationals of Viet Nam.
- This does not apply to passengers who reside in Viet Nam.
2. All passengers must fill out a quarantine form prior to arrival.
3. Passengers who travel for diplomatic or official purpose will undergo a medical examination at the border before allowed to enter Viet Nam.
4. Passengers who have been or transited through Korea (Rep.) will be quarantined.
5. Passengers who have been or transited through Iran or Italy in the past 14 days will be quarantined for 14 days.
6. Nationals of UK, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, South Korean with a normal passport are no longer visa exempt.

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28/02/2020

Her beauty was known throughout the land.

20/02/2020

In connection with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in China (People's Rep.), the following changes have been published in Timatic:
Passengers who have been in or transited through China (People's Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Viet Nam.
- This does not apply to nationals of Viet Nam.
- This does not apply to passengers who reside in Viet Nam.

17/02/2020

Since the start of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Vietnam has closely monitored the situation and installed a series of proactive, comprehensive measures to combat the spread of the virus within the country and prepare its public health services. Past experience with other epidemics places Vietnam in a strong position to protect its population as well as visitors passing through.
Travellers in Vietnam or those planning holidays in early 2020 may have questions about the spread of the virus in Vietnam, as well as which destinations are still safe and open to visit. Below is a full overview of the COVID-19 situation in Vietnam as it relates to travellers.

09/04/2019

Sa Dec flower village

05/03/2019

BAHRAIN: FORMULA ONE 2019
Bahrain will be hosting the Gulf Air Formula One season between 28 and 31 March 2019.

Formula One Visas can be obtained, free of charge, at www.evisa.gov.bh or on arrival, between 17 March and 31 March 2019. This applies to: - nationals of Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium,
Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Rep., Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Rep., Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana,
Greece, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea (Rep.), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico,
Monaco, Morocco, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Fed., San Marino, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia,
St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Isl., USA, Uruguay, Vatican City (Holy See) and Venezuela; and - passengers with a British passport; and

- passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport; and
- passengers with a Macao (SAR China) passport; and
- passengers with a Chinese Taipei (on the cover: Republic of
China Taiwan) passport; and
- passengers residing in one of the GCC Member States.

Bahrain Visa : This site allows you to apply for a short-term visa for travel to Bahrain and have it issued within a short duration

05/03/2019

ESWATINI (SWAZILAND): NEW COUNTRY NAME
Effective from 19 April 2018, the country name of Swaziland was changed to the Kingdom of Eswatini, with the short form of Eswatini. To facilitate finding entry requirements for this country as well as for its nationals, in Timatic it will be published as Eswatini (Swaziland).

21/12/2018

The booking was fast and the staff were super friendly, Check-in was a bit slow. The flight was on-time. On-flight service fantastic, the seat were comfortable, the food were great, the staffs were nice, there was a strong turbulance when we were landing, so the landing didn't go very smooth, But overall the flight was good, the service was excellent and the food is acceptable! Keep up the good work.

18/04/2018

“Tết Hàn Thực” – Cold Foods Festival is a traditional festival of Vietnamese which takes place on the 3rd day of the Third Lunar month in the year. This is occasion for family gathering and remember ancestor.

07/02/2018

To enter Vietnam, you must have a valid and appropriate visa, a visa exemption document or a written approval letter for a visa to be issued on arrival. From December 2017, you are eligible to apply online for a single entry electronic visa (e-visa), valid for up to a maximum of 30 days.

http://visa.mofa.gov.vn/Homepage.aspx

You will be given a unique code to track your visa application status. Once your visa is granted, you must print it out and present it at check in. Keep this e-visa print out with you at all times during your travel in Vietnam.

09/06/2017

Hanoi by flycam

16/05/2017

Tuan Chau Wharf, where all Halong boat trips begin, will raise the entrance fee later this month.