Recognized as the natural wonder of the world by UNESCO, Halong Bay is among the landscapes in Vietnam most worth visiting for those who love Mother Nature. Halong Bay is at its most beautiful during the summer, even though sometimes it has heavy ra
Vietnam is a beautiful country of rice paddies, cyclos, water buffaloes and tasty food. When people first travel to the country, they know very little about it all, but after a couple of days in Vietnam, people they learn quickly. There are several
Coming to Ha Long Bay, apart from exploring the famous scenic spots, the entertainment and shopping at the trade centers also particularly attract the tourists. Shopping in Halong Bay and its city could be a fantastic experience despite limited optio
The islands of Con Dao find their mention among the most mysterious islands in the world. Beautiful and primitive beaches, corals, forests, and other attractions of the archipelago are perfect for a summer Vi
Low-cost dishes local favorites that are super easy to make.
Purple Cabbage Salad
Curly strips of purple cabbage are probably one of the most beautiful things you can put on a plate, and they taste great with just extra sweet and sour sauce.
What's it like for a boomer who who avoided the Vietnam War to finally face up to that Land of Awful Names: Da Nang, My Lai, Khe Sanh and others? I’m long overdue to find out. Just seeing the word "HANOI" on the destination board at JFK makes my hear
Along the northernmost coast of Vietnam, this dramatic UNESCO World Heritage archipelago of some 2,000 limestone islands (whose name is sometimes spelled Ha Long) has become one of the world's iconic travel destinations and bucket-list musts. And so
Covering 600 square miles of the northernmost coast of Vietnam's South China Sea coast, UNESCO World Heritage Site Halong Bay (also spelled Ha Long) has become one of this country's most popular tourist attractions thanks to its 1,600 dramatic limest
Midway along the long, narrow country that is Vietnam, the now provincial capital of Huế was once the capital of the Nguyen dynasty, then the entire country until 1945, when the emperor abdicated and the communists took over. Though largely heavily d
By now many non-Vietnamese have made the acquaintance of pho, the beef or chicken noodle soup that's a popular street food in Hanoi, Vietnam. Others are a bit, well, special for today's Western palates (Mrs. Hong's sweet-and-sour pig ears, anyone?),
From the island-studded seas of the north to the meandering waterways of the south, the perfect itinerary to a country defined by the diversity of its land and the resilience and generosity of its people...
The Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest wholesale floating market in the Mekong delta, starts around 05am and runs until around midday, meaning that you’ll have to get an early start to the day if you want to visit. Most tour boats along the
When you travel to Hanoi, Vietnam, do not miss try the transportation unique to Hanoi: the cyclo, A cyclo tour takes you around Hanoi's old quarter or around Hanoi Kiem lake, that will give you a difference impression... keep reading
How is Christmas in Vietnam celebrated? Despite Christmas not being traditionally celebrated in Vietnam, the Christmas spirit has certainly arrived in recent years, with decorations proudly lacing many an office and apartment building. Today, Chris
Yes, it's somewhat touristy these days, but don't let that deter you: the charisma of this port town on Vietnam's central south coast still manages to shine through - especially in the preserved UNESCO World Heritage old quarter. That's thanks to a
True, one person’s “freaky” is another’s chicken nuggets. And we all know there’s a big, wide world of gustatory tastes out there. But most people reading this would have to agree that fried tarantulas, chicken fetuses, worm cheese, and baby mouse wi
CDS Rural Education Development Organization (Vietnam) is looking for interested volunteers who would like to share their time and talents with the staff and students of our school. Volunteers strengthen and enrich educational programs and foster gre
There are four fishing villages in this World Heritage site: Ba Hang, Cua Van, Vong Vieng and Cap La, a village of about 600 inhabitants. After disembarking the mother boat, tourists will be transferred by rowing boats, tender boats, or kayak to e