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Vietnamese Women’s Day This weekend, Vietnam will celebrate Vietnamese Women’s Day. Celebrated on the 20th of October each year, Vietnam Women’s Day is an opportunity to thank and show appreciation for the women in our lives. This celebration reminds everyone about the importance of women for the society and nation, and the contributions they make in many areas including the …
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Happy New Year 2019!
Dear guests, colleagues, friends and supporters, from the team at In Country Tours… We wish you a Happy New Year and all the best for the 2019 Lunar Year “Year of the Pig”. Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! Note: the ICT office will be closed from Saturday 2nd February (midday) until Sunday 10th February, reopening on Monday 11th February. Of course travel doesn’t …
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Formula One in Vietnam!
Vietnam will host its first Formula One Grand Prix in 2020!!! Hanoi has just been announced as host of the first Formula One Vietnam race, to be held in 2020! The world’s most high-profile racing series has a new destination in South-East Asia and its sure to be a hit with teams, fans and residents alike. Asia represents a growing fan-base …
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What is Wellness?
During July we are exploring and celebrating the theme of ‘Wellness’ What is Wellness? If you ask ten people you are likely to get ten different answers. Wellness is an intangible concept, and therefore is difficult to define. Similar to concepts like ‘health’ or ‘happiness’, it is broad and can encompass many things. In the dictionary it is defined as …
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Liberation Day Holiday
The end of April/start of May is a busy time for holidays in Viet Nam… Residents of Viet Nam just celebrated the Hung Kings’ Day on April 25th and now have two more holidays next week on Monday April 30th and Tuesday May 1st. For some people it will be an official 4-day holiday, so many will use this to …
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Hung Kings’ Festival
A festival celebrating Viet Nam’s ancient leaders… What is the Hùng Kings’ Festival? The Hùng Kings’ Temple Festival honours the Hùng Kings, and is held annually during the third lunar month. The main festival is celebrated on the 10th day, Wednesday 25th April in 2018. The festival’s offical name is ‘Death Anniversary of the Hung Kings’, but the date does not mark any …
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International Women’s Day 2018
Thursday 8th March 2018 is International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Right across Viet Nam, individuals, families and workplaces have celebrated. Common gifts include flowers, jewellery, candy and cards. Other gifts include beauty, massage or relaxation …
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Lunar New Year Break
Dear guests, colleagues, friends and supporters, from the team at In Country Tours… We wish you a Happy New Year and all the best for the 2018 Lunar Year “Year of the Dog”. Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! Note: the ICT office will be closed from Wednesday 14th February until Tuesday 20th February, reopening on Wednesday 21st February. Emergencies should call …
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Vietnam’s Ao Dai
The In Country Tours logo consists of a woman wearing Vietnam’s ‘Ao Dai’, standing on a ‘monkey bridge’. But what does that even mean? Let’s take a closer look at this traditional dress. What is Vietnam’s Ao Dai? It is the Vietnamese national dress, in its current form consisting of a tight tunic and long silk gown worn over trousers. …
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Explore Viet Nam By Cyclo
See Viet Nam from a different angle, by three-wheeled cyclo! Viet Nam is a country full of wonders and visitors who explore can witness its hidden gems. For a unique perspective, ICT suggests travellers try and explore Viet Nam by cyclo – an adventure in itself! There is no better way to get up close and personal with the hustle and bustle …
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Viet Nam Teachers’ Day
Viet Nam Teachers Day honours the contribution of teachers past and present Vietnamese culture has an ingrained respect for elders and family. Many families have several generations living together in the one family home and families often work together too. When people greet each other, even as strangers, they call them by family terms (hello older brother, hello uncle, hello grandma …
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Viet Nam Women’s Day
Viet Nam Women’s Day is a special day to honor the women of Viet Nam and the vital roles they play in Vietnamese society. How did Viet Nam Women’s Day originate? The date 20th of October, 1930, is a significant date in Vietnamese history. On this day the women of Vietnam united and created a special organisation which later became known …
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Viet Nam’s Cultural Tapestry
Viet Nam is a multi-ethnic country with many different groups, each with its individual beliefs, practices, customs and languages. Viet Nam’s cultural tapestry is diverse: the government recognises 54 ethnic groups, many of which have smaller sub-groups. This gives Viet Nam the most complex and interesting ethnic diversity in all of South-East Asia. The majority of these groups live in …
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Unique Arts Experiences in Ha Noi!
The In Country Tours team and our guests treasure spending time with amazing artists throughout Viet Nam. Ha Noi, Viet Nam’s 1000-year-old capital city, is the perfect location for specialised arts-based day experiences. Read on for information on our unique arts experiences in Ha Noi. These unique arts experiences may include a guided exploration in Ha Noi’s diverse art galleries and museums, featuring local …
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Viet Nam Independence Day 2017
This Saturday 2nd September is Viet Nam Independence Day, celebrating 72 years of freedom from France’s colonial rule. France began ruling over Viet Nam in the mid 1800’s, as part of their colony ‘French Indochina’. On 2nd September 1945, following the end of World War II, Viet Nam’s first President, Ho Chi Minh chose freedom. Many thousands of people gathered in …
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Want To Join Our Team?
In Country Tours is looking for new members to join our growing and developing team. ABOUT ICT In Country Tours (ICT) is a family-owned and run, travel company based in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. We specialise in providing custom travel experiences throughout Viet Nam and beyond. Do you want to join our team? POSITIONS AVAILABLE Product Portfolio Contracting …
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New Website for ICT – Take a Peek!
The In Country Tours team have been busy developing our new website. Before we go further forward with the new website, it’s worth revisiting the site we had before. Check the pics below and see if you can spot which pics are from the old site! What’s the purpose of our new website? We want visitors to ‘Explore, Learn and Inspire’. This …
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