A Singaporean perspective: Vietnam’s hospitality is a gift, not an entitlement
Expat Life'Navigating the southern city’s chaotic charm taught me that Vietnam’s legendary hospitality is an act of profound generosity, not an invitation for entitlement."
Foreigners in Vietnam speak out against international tourists’ misconduct
Expat LifeForeign residents and frequent visitors in Vietnam have condemned the unlawful and disrespectful behavior of certain international tourists, as public discussion grows over a series of incidents involving foreigners violating local regulations and social norms.
Opinion: Vietnam should not tolerate misconduct by foreign visitors
Expat Life"I fully support the crackdown on these disrespectful foreigners and look forward to a time when the tourist precincts of major cities can once again be places of enjoyment, not sources of shame."
When traffic in Vietnam is navigated by courtesy
Expat Life"I thought a decade of navigating those busy streets had entirely desensitized me to how roads function in Vietnam. Then, stories began emerging from the streets of Da Nang, leaving me in absolute disbelief."
Australian man detained after damaging property at Da Nang coffee shop
Expat LifeAn Australian national was detained by authorities after allegedly damaging property at a coffee shop in the central Vietnamese city of Da Nang early on Saturday, police and the business said.
Important notes for foreigners entering Vietnam
Expat LifeThe Ho Chi Minh City Immigration Office has outlined important reminders to ensure foreigners comply with Vietnam’s entry regulations.
British-Canadian couple spends 3 hours daily answering thousands of Vietnam travel inquiries for free
Expat LifeLiam Gordon’s 'love at first sight' with Vietnam during a backpacking trip in 2017 eventually inspired him and his Canadian girlfriend Sarah James to create 'Two Peas Abroad,' a platform sharing travel experiences and helping international visitors discover the country they now call home.
Retiring in Vietnam: Challenges to consider before making the move
Expat LifeTurn to any social media and you will come across people telling you how good it is to retire in Vietnam. But the reality is that most people that try it end up returning to their home country because they fail to consider all the challenges before making the decision to retire in this Southeast Asian country.
19M-follower influencer faces backlash over alleged staged iPhone giveaway in Vietnam
Expat LifeAn influencer with more than 19.4 million followers on Instagram has recently been called out by Vietnamese netizens over an allegedly staged iPhone giveaway at Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Da Nang cracks down on misconduct by foreign tourists at popular destinations
Expat LifeLeaders of wards in Da Nang City said they are firmly handling legal violations involving foreigners at tourist destinations, amid a recent series of inappropriate behaviors by foreign visitors that have sparked public outrage in the central city.
