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Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam has been ranked the 14th best place in the world for expatriates to live by the The Travel website, thanks to the ancient town’s “cheap cost of living”. According to the Canadian travel site, Hoi An is the best destination for budget-conscious foreigners who want to settle down in Vietnam, and monthly living costs can be managed within USD1,000.  The Chua Bridge in Hoi An (Photo: VNA) Cuenca in Ecuador topped the list, followed by Ambergris Caye in Belize, Tagaytay in the Philippines, and Ljubljana in Slovenia. Indonesia’s Bali made it into the top 10 while Cambodia was 11th and Penang in Malaysia was 16th. British newspaper The Telegraph last week named Hoi An among the world’s cheapest global destinations, citing the Post Office’s annual Long Haul Holiday Report.  CNN recently listed Hoi An as one of the 16 best places in the world to relax and de-stress. Hoi An ranked second in a list of the … [Read more...] about Hoi An rated among world’s best places for expats

Hanoi is a popular city for many travellers across the world, according to Bigseventravel. (Source: https://bigseventravel.com) Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi has been ranked fifth among the seven best places in Asia for solo travellers by Bigseventravel. The Italian tourism website described Hanoi as a hectic, crazy and often confusing city. It said Hanoi is a popular city for many travellers across the world.  “From street food markets to cultural museums and scenic freshwater lakes, Hanoi has something for all tastes.” Hanoi is a wonderful base from which to explore the north of Vietnam, including the world natural heritage site of Ha Long Bay in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh and the popular resort town of Sa Pa in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, the website said.  Visitors can also enjoy the comforts of a modern vibrant city, it added. Tokyo (Japan) topped the list, followed by Bali (Indonesia), Singapore, and Seoul … [Read more...] about Hanoi among seven best places in Asia for solo travelers

Located in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Con Dao island has been included on a global list featuring the top places where visitors can enjoy the bluest water, according to Travel Leisure magazine. One of the most popular features of Con Dao among visitors is the island’s crystal blue water and pure air.  Travelers can get to Con Dao via a 45 minute plane journey from HCM City. The island attracts visitors due to its peaceful atmosphere and pristine beaches. Con Dao island has appeared in Travel Leisure’s list several times previously. In 2011, Con Dao was named among the best secret islands on earth. Travel Leisure also advises tourists to hire a local tour guide and rent a motorbike in order to see all of the island’s beautiful landscapes.  The crystal blue water creates the perfect conditions for visitors to dive and enjoy the local marine wildlife. Dantri/Lonely Planet/VOV Vogue magazine: Con Dao Island is one of best … [Read more...] about Con Dao named among best places with bluest water in the world

Illustrative photo (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam was voted as the second-best destination for expats to live and work in 2019, revealed the latest Expat Insider survey published by InterNations. The country moved up 12 steps in just one year from the 14th out of the 68 destinations last year, said InterNations, the world’s largest expat community with 3.6 million members, in the survey. Vietnam is only behind China’s Taiwan which secures the first place, and followed by Portugal. Expats are particularly happy with their career prospects (68 percent satisfied vs. 55 percent globally) and their jobs in general (74 percent satisfied vs. 64 percent globally) in Vietnam, the survey reported. Vietnam is not only the highest-ranking place when it comes to working abroad but it is also the best destination for personal finance (1st out of 64), it said. In fact, 81 percent of expats are happy with their financial situation (vs. 64 percent worldwide), and 75 percent … [Read more...] about Vietnam voted second-best destination for expats in 2019

Vietnamese coffee (Photo: CNN) Hanoi (VNA) – CNN Travel compiled a list of places in the world where one can find the best coffee in the world on the occasion of the International Coffee Day (October 1), one of which is the Vietnamese capital Hanoi.   “Coffee is deep in the DNA of Vietnam, and the country is one of the biggest producers of the beans in the world,” CNN said, noting that one does not have to go far for a fantastic cup in Hanoi. Coffee shops in the city recommended by CNN include Cafe Giang, Cafe Dinh, Loading T, Cafe Duy Tri and Xofa Cafe & Bistro. The other places with best coffee in the world are Wellington (New Zealand), Melbourne (Australia), London (the UK), Iceland, Rome (Italy), Singapore, Seattle (the US), Austria and Nigeria./. VNA … [Read more...] about CNN recommends Hanoi as one of places with world’s best coffee