For many men and women in the (United States) armed forces, Vietnam may bring up less than pleasant memories. But for budget travelers keen on stretching their dollars and covering as much ground as the greenback can buy, Vietnam is a traveler’s paradise. Blessed with glittering coastlines and verdant mountains, …
Read More »The Vietnamese New Year or Tet Nguyen Dan is quite the most important holiday and festival in the country. The name translates to “The Feast of the First Morning” and it marks the arrival of spring. Because it is based on the Chinese lunar calendar, its date changes every year …
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Compared to its Southeast Asian neighbors, Vietnam only has nine public holidays. During these holidays, most offices are closed and workers get the day (or days) off. If a holiday falls on a weekend, the following Monday is considered a holiday in substitution. Other substitution holidays are also observed. For …
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