Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia stay in the same time zone known as Indochina Time (UTC+07:00). For example, when it is 12:00 in Rome, time in Vietnam is 18:00 in the winter and 17:00 in the summer (because of daylight saving time).
Obtaining visa on arrival in Cambodia is considerably easier than in Vietnam and can be done at the border. You have to present a valid passport and pay the entrance fee of $30. In five minutes you will receive a visa.
It's definitely more expensive to choose a direct flight from Europe to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). If you want to choose a ticket with lower price, be prepared to make at least one stop in one of Asia’s many international airports, such as in Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Doha, from which you’ll take another flight for toVietnam. However, you can also contact an airline ticketing agency for more information. There are more flights from Europe to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City than to the airports in Laos and Cambodia. A direct flight into Vietnam from Europe will average between 13 and 15 hours long.
As with every country, Cambodia encourages general sanitation behaviours, such as washing one’s hands with soap carefully before having meal. Even better, you should feel free to bring disinfectant wipes with you in case you can’t find clean water.
The national currency of Cambodia is the Riel (KHR). You can easily find stores where you can exchange money in larger cities. The most stable currency for currency exchange is the US dollar (USD). There are no problems for the exchange of travelers -cheques in banks.
Like all tropical countries in Southeast Asia, Cambodia has two seasons: a dry season, from November to March, and a rainy season, which usually extends from May to October. The first season is very dry, where thetemperature falls between 25°C and 30ºC, while the second season is warmer, around 35°C, but wet, with short and violent rains at sunset. The best time to go is from November to March.
In Vietnamese, the name of the Vietnam’s capital consists of two distinct words: "Ha", which means “river” and refers to the Red River and "Noi", which means " inside." Hanoi become the capital Vietnam after 1975, but it have a long history of development.
The name Halong means Descending Dragon. It is located in the Northeast of Vietnam, in the Quang Ninh province
Located 90 km from Hanoi, Ninh Binh was the former capital of Vietnam for 41 years in the Dinh dynasty (968-980 A.D.). Thanks to its stunning beauty, Hoa Lu is also called "Ha Long on earth".
Located 135 km in south-west of Hanoi, Mai Chau is a new destination for foreign travelers, where you can breathe fresh air, immerse yourself in unspoiled nature and discover the local tribal cultures
Located at altitude of 1,650 meters and, favored by a temperate climate, Sapa is a quiet town which concentrates a ide variety of ethnic minorities.
Mu Cang Chai is a rural district of Yen Bai, a province in north-east of Vietnam
Hue is the ancient capital of Vietnam, where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled from 1802 to 1945. It is the pride of the Vietnamese and is still well preserved.
Its buildings are the result of a unique blend of local tradition and foreign influence. Hoi An attracts many tourists also for the products of the local arts and crafts.
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is the largest, the richest, and most diversecity in Vietnam. This city is a important trading center for both Vietnam and for the South-East Asian region.
Cu Chi is located in the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, about 40 km from the city center. This place is famous worldwide for events related to the Vietnamese War.
Tay Ninh province is very famous with the building of Caodaism. The Caodaism is a native religion of Vietnam...
When speaking of the Mekong Delta, the first thing that comes to your mind must be Can Tho. The young and modern city of Can Tho is considered the capital of the Delta.
Ben Tre is another province in the Mekong Delta. It is placed between the branches of the Tien River.
Chau Doc is located about 245 km to the west of Ho Chi Minh City and 100 km from the border with Cambodia. Chau Doc is becoming an increasingly popular destination with travelers wishing to enter Cambodia through its waterways.
Mui Ne is a charming resort area in Phan Thiet, located 230 km north-east of Saigon. It is the anideal place for those who love the atmosphere of beaches with white sands dotted with coconut palms.
Phu Quoc is located in the Gulf of Thailand and is an hour’s flight from Saigon. It is also the largest island in Vietnam.
Ba Be Lake, whose name means "lake of three seas", is located 230 km from Hanoi and rests at 145 meters above sea level.
Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia, and is the largest and most populous city in the country. After Angkor was abandoned, Phnom Penh began to play an important role as the center of political.
Siem Reap is a province in the North-West of Cambodia. Located in the ruins of ex-capital Angkor (and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the great Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap is the gateway to the largest religious complex in the world.
Battambang locates along the river of Sangker and is the center of a fertile agricultural area and trading hub with Thailand.The city has also been nicknamed "the rice bowl of Cambodia".
Kampong Cham lies on the shores of the impressive Mekong River. The old town has a few buildings from the French colonial period.
Kep, located a few kilometers west of the Vietnamese border, is a seaside city on the southern coast of Cambodia.
Kratie (or Kracheh) is the capital of the Cambodian province of Kratie. The city lies on the banks of the Mekong River, where one can witness the breaching of. Rare Irrawaddy dolphins making it a well-known center of eco-tourism.
Sihanoukville, overlooks the Gulf of Siam. The city was founded in 1964 to become soon the most important seaport in the country. It adopted its present name under the King Norodom Sihanouk.
Kampong Thom is very rich in tourism potential, and attracts tourists with its exotic lakes, rivers, forests, mountains, and more than 200 ancient temples.
The province of PreahVihear is situated in the north of Cambodia and the border with Thailand. The major attraction of the province are isthe eponymous temple of PreahVihear, which is known for the conflict over sovereignty with Thailand.
The Mondulkiri is a beautiful green province, although less-visited than other parts of Cambodia
Vien Tiane is the capital of Laos and is located in a bend of the Mekong River. Despite its turbulent past, it is still a quiet city with peaceful pagodas and lively markets.
Situated on the banks of the Mekong, LuangPrabang is certainly one of the most fascinating cities in the country.The city’s colonial architecture, with its temples and terraced roofs,
Vang Vieng is the capital and a mecca for backpackers. This city is full of contradictions: on one side there are the old Laotian with their own customs and traditions
Don Khong - or Khong Island - is known for its natural beauty and status as a growing tourist destination. It is the largest island in the Mekong River, located in the Champasak province,
Pakse is the capital and largest city in the southern province of Champasak. It is also the third most populous city in Laos. Situated at the confluence of the Mekong and Xe Don
Being a true war museum, the city of Xiang Khoang was razed to its soil by American bombing in the 1960s and has been replaced by the new city of Phonsavan.