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The Russian Photo Suspected of Being AI-Generated: Where Is the 250 km Western Line in Quang Tri Province?

A single road photograph taken by drone by Anatolii Kusurko, a Russian resident of Ho Chi Minh City, garnered more than 7,000 likes in a travel group for foreign visitors to Vietnam. The location is the "Ho Chi Minh Road – Western Route" running through Quang Tri Province. The road climbs a steep...

September 25, 2026
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Quang Ngai–Nha Trang Expressway: Tolling Begins on 5 Sections From August 14

Five sections of the North–South Expressway in central Vietnam, covering approximately 351 km between Quang Ngai and Nha Trang, become toll roads from August 14, 2026. All sections are ETC-only, at 900 VND per km. Key points on checking your VETC/ePass tag and balance before travel, and what to watch for when arranging rental cars or private transfers.

August 14, 2026
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Rental Wi-Fi “Vietnam Data”

No setup, connect several devices at once

A mobile router that connects your family’s or group’s devices all at once — just switch it on. Pick it up at a Japanese airport, and on return simply drop it in the return post box. Reassuring for those who find setup tricky or for larger group trips. You can even choose an unlimited-data plan on a Vietnam-only line.

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Overseas eSIM “Saily”

Your phone works the moment you land

No more hunting for Wi-Fi at the airport or café. Set it up while you’re still in Japan, and the instant you arrive in Vietnam, maps, translation, and social media run smoothly. With data plans where you pay only for what you use, it’s perfect for short trips too.

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Overseas VPN “Sekai VPN”

Use Japanese videos and services abroad, just as you do at home

Japanese video streaming and online banking that you can’t access from abroad work as usual once you connect to Japan via VPN. It also encrypts your traffic on free Wi-Fi as a security measure. 1,100 yen a month, with up to a two-month free trial.

#Try two months free →

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The Russian Photo Suspected of Being AI-Generated: Where Is the 250 km Western Line in Quang Tri Province?

Quang Ngai–Nha Trang Expressway: Tolling Begins on 5 Sections From August 14

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