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Xin chao Travel Lovers! Welcome to AuthentikTravel's blog - The source of inspiration for people having curiousity set on the beauty of Vietnam. You may find here the latest travel news, advice and guidance to facilitate your coming trips. This is also where you can freely share your most amazing experiences, stories, photos and videos about Vietnam. 

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Advantages and disadvantages of visiting Halong Bay in December

Last update Oct 15, 2024 in Halong Bay - Quang Ninh
Advantages and disadvantages of visiting Halong Bay in December
December is really a good time to visit Halong Bay, especially if you are a Western tourist
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5 little-known things on Saigon Dong Khoi Street

Last update Oct 15, 2024 in Ho Chi Minh city - Saigon
5 little-known things on Saigon Dong Khoi Street
Despite 150 years passing, Dong Khoi street in Saigon or the old Catinat street remains a great landmark of the city, whether historical, cultural or architectural.
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Best time to travel to Cat Ba Island

Last update Oct 15, 2024 in Cat Ba - Hai Phong
Best time to travel to Cat Ba Island
Cat Ba is one of the largest islands in the Gulf of Tonkin and located next to Halong Bay. To reach Cat Ba Island, travelers have to move from Hanoi to Hai Phong and from Hai Phong to this beautiful Island by ferry or high speed boat. However, when is the best time to travel? Not many foreign tourists know the answer.
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Nouilles, different kinds of noodle in Vietnam

Last update Oct 15, 2024 in Gastronomy
Nouilles, different kinds of noodle in Vietnam
In Vietnam, noodle or "nouilles" are various with "bun”, “banh da” (rice noodles), “mien (glass noodles), “banh da”, “banh canh” (flat rice noodles) and they are different from each other. In this article, we will help you distinguish some types of noodle in Vietnam.
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Why is Saigon called "the pearl of the Far East"?

Last update Oct 15, 2024 in Ho Chi Minh city - Saigon
Why is Saigon called
Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon, known for its vibrant and bustling life, is an engaging city which charms visitors with a beautiful harmony of the essense of eastern and western cultures.
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Best things to do in Vietnam: guaranteed for a fulfilling trip

Last update Oct 15, 2024 in Ideas for itinerary
Best things to do in Vietnam: guaranteed for a fulfilling trip
Here is a compilation curated to show you the best things to do in Vietnam so you can thoroughly explore our enchanting country in the most authentic way possible
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5 good and bad things in Vietnam

Last update Oct 15, 2024 in Cultures and history
5 good and bad things in Vietnam
Vietnam enjoys a great popularity among travelers. Especially thanks to its hospitality and warm welcoming. However, everything is not always rosy. There are a number of points that can confuse foreigners. Here is our list of great experiences that deserve to share and things should be avoided to enjoy a total trip in Vietnam.
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Experience releasing baby turtles in Con Dao

Last update Oct 15, 2024 in Vietnam islands
Experience releasing baby turtles in Con Dao
Every year, from April to October, thousands of visitors are drawn to Con Dao to witness the release of baby turtles into the ocean
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Banh mi - Vietnamese sandwich and the History to the Five continents

Last update Oct 15, 2024 in Gastronomy
Banh mi - Vietnamese sandwich and the History to the Five continents
When mentioning Vietnamese cuisines, people often remember Pho, Bun cha, Bun bo Hue or other kinds of noodles. However, silently, Vietnamese sandwich - banh mi gradually asserted its place in the heart of people all over the world. As a Vietnamese, whenever it comes to Vietnamese cuisines in a conversation with a foreigner, I know Banh mi should be the star!
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