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From 1 July 2026, a mandatory health declaration applies to every person crossing a Vietnamese border – arriving, departing, or in transit. You cannot submit online yet. Here is what to do instead. Vietnam has never made border admin particularly straightforward, and 2026 is not the year it starts. On top of the e-visa and
Whale sharks are the largest fish on the planet – and one of the most exploited animals in ocean tourism. On a small Philippine island, something unusual just happened: the people in charge decided enough was enough. Whale sharks are not dangerous. That is the first thing to understand. Despite the name, they are filter
11 starred restaurants, three Green Stars, and 72 Bib Gourmand picks – here is how to eat well in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang without breaking the bank On 4 June 2026, at a ceremony in Hanoi, the Michelin Guide did something it had never done before in Vietnam. For the first
A new five-star resort opens on one of Vietnam’s south-central coast in September 2026. We wanted to give it an honest assessment of the property, the destination, and the questions readers should ask before booking. Cam Ranh Bay sits between Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City on Vietnam’s south-central coast, close enough to both
Once Southeast Asia’s most captivating undiscovered destination, Myanmar is now one of its most contested. Here is what you need to know. Asia Unmasked has not written about Myanmar until now. That is not an oversight. Since this publication launched, Myanmar has been a country at war with itself – a place where writing about
A major new report finds two in three captive elephants in Thailand live in poor conditions – despite the industry’s ethical re-brand. Here’s what the report actually says, and what you need to know before you go. The sanctuary had no riding. No shows. It had a logo with a lotus flower and a tagline
The Cabinet vote on 19 May 2026 reshapes entry rules for 93 countries. Here is a plain-English breakdown of the tiers, the timelines, and the options. Thailand’s Cabinet voted on 19 May 2026 to end the 60-day visa-free window that has been in place since July 2024. Most travellers from the UK, US, Australia, and
Visitor numbers at Angkor climb sharply from mid-June. The next few weeks are one of the best opportunities of the year to experience the world’s largest religious monument with space to breathe – if you plan it properly. There are over a thousand temples inside the Angkor Archaeological Park. Most visitors see three. They queue
The Philippines’ most biodiverse island province is one of Southeast Asia’s great travel experiences – here is everything you need to make the most of it The bangka rounds a limestone cliff, the engine cuts, and a hidden lagoon opens up ahead. The water is so clear you can see the reef fifteen metres below
Scientists in Phuket are banking frozen coral genetics against the day the reefs can be rebuilt. The question is whether Thailand’s tourism industry will give them that chance. Thailand’s reefs have endured repeated mass bleaching events since 2022 – the cryobank is banking the genetics needed to rebuild them. In a quiet laboratory at Phuket
From July 2026, Vietnam introduces two new long-stay visa categories for skilled professionals and their families. The headlines have been generous with the enthusiasm. I’ve read between the lines and here’s the honest version. Vietnam has been quietly rewriting its immigration story – and for those considering a longer stay, the latest chapter is worth
Real-time data, AI-powered itineraries, and sustainability tracking—Vietnam’s new platform could reshape how the entire region manages tourism growth Visit Vietnam’s real-time data dashboard allows authorities to monitor destination capacity and manage visitor flows across the country Vietnam officially launched Visit Vietnam on 20 December 2025—a national tourism data platform designed to manage the country’s booming
