Hue is famous for the Perfume River which winds slowly through the middle of the city on it’s way to the sea. The river flows peacefully over 80 Kilometers from Truong Son Mountain past Hue City Center and Bang Lang Fork. It was named over 100 years ago for the scent of orchard blossoms that

If you’re planning on traveling to Vietnam, surely one of these cities are on your agenda. Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, while Ho Chi Minh City is the country’s biggest city. Both of these cities have so much to offer and no trip is complete without visiting at least one of these cities. But

If you’re a foodie, then Vietnam is the best place to be! Food plays an important role in Vietnam’s culture, and in fact, food is part of each and every aspect of a Vietnamese’ social and family life. More than half of the country’s population earns a living through agriculture and food trade industry. This

The old capital of South Vietnam teems with ancient history. By providing a never-before-seen perspective, Ho Chi Minh is a true hot spot for anyone fascinated with the country’s history. Check out the top five places to visit while in Ho Chi Minh: 1. War Remnants Museum This is definitely Vietnam’s boldest museum. Originally named

Halfway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, you’ll find the coastal city of Da Nang. The city is well known for its sandy beaches, coffee culture and beautiful landscape. Originally a French colonial port, you’ll see French remnants in the architecture throughout the city. Some travellers decide to skip Da Nang due to its close

Hai Phong you may ask? Where is that? Mind you, it is not one of those famous cities in Vietnam that everyone goes to, like Hoi An, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Hue (just noticed that every city starts with an H). But that does not mean that Hai Phong is not worth a

If you’ve been in South East Asia for a while you are going to love Dalat City. Are you ready!!! Really ready—to cool off. Known as ‘Le Petit Paris’, Dalat City is a favorite get away escape from the lowland heat of Vietnam. Resting 1500 meters above sea level, this European like city of over

Europe’s French Riviera has nothing on Vietnam’s Nha Trang Bay. Approximately 300 kilometers north of Saigon, lies Nha Trang Bay with the popular and beautiful six kilometer long Tran Phu beach featuring soft white sand and the crystal clear, turquoise blue water of the East Vietnam Sea. Framed against a vibrant green backdrop of the

Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia’s most popular backpacking destinations, attracting visitors year round. Travellers come for the lush landscape, breathtaking views and fascinating culture. Remnants of the relatively recent Vietnam War can be seen up and down the country. It has, however, not affected the kindness of the Vietnamese people. You’ll be welcomed with

A few years ago, Vietnam was still under the radar, competing with neighbouring Thailand. When I traveled to Vietnam ten years ago, everything looked differently. You would see the occasional tourist in Hanoi, you would hear about hostels opening up, but you would never have imagined that the tourist scene would look like it does