Useful info
Vietnam’s national flag, emblem, anthem, declaration of independence
National Flag The National Flag of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is rectangular in shape, its width is equal to two thirds of its length, in the middle of fresh red background is a bright five-pointed golden star. Emblem
Saigon’s Banh Mi
Booming Saigon, a city on the move, lays claim to a specialty that Vietnamese-American writer Monique Truong, author of “The Book of Salt” and the coming “Bitter in the Mouth,” calls “the ultimate on-the-go fare”: the extravagantly stuffed banh mi … Read more
Ditching the meat
Mai Linh writes of the growing numbers of people going vegetarian in Vietnam. More and more people are turning to the greener side of the plate, as vegetarian diets become an increasingly popular way to eat healthy without missing out … Read more
What should my travel insurance policy cover?
The policy should cover the whole time that you’re away. Your policy may also have: • Medical and health cover for an injury or sudden illness abroad – more information on medical and health cover • 24 hour emergency service … Read more
