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Thoughtful gifts and honest Vietnam travel tips
Gift guides that explain why a gift works, and Vietnam travel help from people who host travellers in Vietnam. No made-up reviews, no fake "we tested" claims.
Holiday gift guides
Christmas office party gifts
Safe, useful, inclusive gift ideas for office Christmas parties and gift swaps, plus tips on budgets and etiquette.
Gifts for puzzle lovers
Gift ideas for jigsaw fans, crossword and sudoku solvers, and brain-teaser lovers, with tips on choosing difficulty.
Activity gifts for seniors
Activity gift ideas for older adults: large-print puzzles, easy-grip crafts, games and gifts that keep family connected.
Secret Santa under $20
Secret Santa ideas that usually cost under $20: cosy, useful and fun picks for coworkers, friends and classmates.
Cozy winter gifts
Warm, cosy gift ideas for winter: blankets, slippers, warm drinks and quiet indoor hobbies, with safety tips.
Tết gifts for colleagues
Thoughtful Lunar New Year (Tết) gifts for colleagues and clients, with Vietnamese gift etiquette tips. Tết 2027 is on 6 February.
Vietnam travel
Tết 2027 in Vietnam: What's Open, What's Closed and How to Book
Tết 2027 is Saturday 6 February. What closes, what stays open, and booking tips for trains, flights and stays during Vietnamese Lunar New Year.
Vietnam Homestay Checklist: What to Check Before You Book and When You Arrive
A practical Vietnam homestay checklist from a homestay host: booking questions, the passport registration step, house manners and packing.