Hanoi, located in north Vietnam on the banks of the Red River, is the perfect city to explore on foot. An ancient capital filled with well preserved colonial era buildings, ancient pagodas and fabulous museums. Famous for its delectable cuisines readily available both on the streets and inside the many restaurants. Hanoi is a multicultural

Scandinavians are known for traveling. There are not many places you travel to where you do not meet one Scandinavian. Perhaps it is the cold and harsh winters that makes people travel abroad, or simply because of the curiosity of seeing a country that is different. Whatever the reason, the Scandinavians are diligent when it

An often overlooked destination in Vietnam, Ninh Binh is a small city in northern Vietnam roughly two and a half hours from Hanoi. The limestone scenery and breathtaking natural landscape are just a couple of reasons why Ninh Binh should be on your list of destinations to visit. It’s also a fantastic base to visit

Phu Quoc Island is a paradise land located in the Gulf of Thailand just off the coast of Cambodia. The Vietnamese island is the perfect holiday destination featuring white sands, beach resorts and tranquil waters. More than half of the island is home to Phu Quoc National Park with mountains, lush jungle and wildlife. Whether

Deciding on the best time to visit Vietnam will generally depend on which places you plan on visiting. Of course, there are other factors to consider as well, such as holidays and festival. The country is long and narrow and this means that different places in the country tend to experience different seasons. Just to

Hanoi is considered by many to be the Paris of the east—one of the world’s most unique and exciting places to visit. As the capital of Vietnam and home to over ten million citizens this is a city which quickly captures the imagination of the thousands of visitors who arrive here every year. The city

Vietnam is a top tourist destination with millions of visitors flocking there yearly. With resorts and hotels popping up all over the country and upgraded roads, travelling through Vietnam is now easier than ever. Visitors are charmed by its friendly and welcoming locals, delicious culinary efforts and beautiful landscapes. From the rice paddies in Sapa

Ho Chi Minh, formerly called Saigon, is one of Asia’s most famous destinations. Although Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital and where most travelers to Vietnam would first land, there are a lot of good reasons why you should include Ho Chi Minh in your list of places to see in Vietnam. Read on to find out

Paradise in transition When you’re in Vietnam you do not need to fly to Tahiti, Bora Bora or the Maldives in order to visit paradise. Why? Because some of the world’s most beautiful beaches are right here in the East Vietnam Sea. Con Son Island is a case in point. An island in the process

Vietnam is an incredible foodie destination and with delicious street food around every corner, you won’t be hungry for long. Vietnamese food uses a number of distinct flavours to create fantastic dishes. The main ingredients often include meats such as pork, beef and chicken as well as a huge range of vegetarian and vegan options.