Walk down any street in Vietnam and it quickly becomes apparent this is a country that’s crazy about coffee. From people sipping and sitting on low plastic stools on the sidewalk while gossiping with friends, to those who prefer the pricier, hipster-style cafes popping up around Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, the need for […]
I journeyed to Northwest Vietnam in the gentle breezy cold first days of spring; interestingly, I was strongly impressed by multi – colored wildflowers in blossom in Northwest Mountains. I departed from Hanoi and journeyed through Highway 1A to Lang Son. Along the paths I encountered amazing white and pink plum and peach fields. Meanwhile, […]
Ta Xua is a mountain range located in Bac Yen District of Son La Province, lying in northern Vietnam and just about 240 km from Hanoi. This mountain range naturally forms a border between the two provinces Son La and Yen Bai. At the height of 2865 meters, the peak mountain of Ta Xua is […]
In the previous blog post, we have introduced the three most famous lakes in Hanoi. In this one, we would like to help discover even more the “water side” of this beautiful capital city Thien Quang lake Located in the center of Hai Ba Trung district, which has the most crowded population, Thien Quang lake […]
In the rush and crush of modern urban life, the rarities are what we most valued, such as space, silence and time. Some tranquil zones to breathe, some spare time to daydream. You could find these gems in the wilderness of Pu Luong Nature Reserve, where the rice terraces are plenty and the people are […]
Talking about Hanoi, tourists tend to mention their “on land” favourite destinations, from the Old Quarter to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, from Temple of literature to Hanoi Opera House. However, there also are an undiscovered “other side” of this elegant capital – the water side. Hanoi is famous not only for its ancient streets, tasty […]
When caught with a thirst for adventure, Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave is one of the few destinations that stand out on this gorgeous planet, the Huffington Post marked on its website. In addition, Son Doong cave in Quang Binh was ranked No. 5 in the top 10 destinations adventurous tourists need to visit once in […]
Nowadays, plenty of supermarkets, malls, and stores could be found anywhere in Hanoi; however, there are still open markets, where the food baskets are placed by the sellers on the sidewalks and spread all over an area. Visit Vietnam and experience a unique shopping stroll around the traditional old market, where the spirit of our […]
Ninh Binh is such a beautiful destination that there are also many Vietnamese people come to visit this city. Moreover, it just takes about 2 hours to drive away from the busy city life of Hanoi to Ninh Binh. Let’s find out what the amazing places are and what you can do here! A spectacular […]
Son La, a mountainous province in northern Vietnam, inhabited by 12 ethnic groups, including the White Thai. White Thai people, originally distinguished from other Thai peoples by the colour of their clothes, owns their unique customs. Xip Xi is one of the most major day for the White Thai to celebrate and practice their culture. […]
Quang Ninh is currently best known for Halong Bay – one of the 7 natural wonders of the world since 2012. This place annually welcomes huge number of tourists. However, this northern province of Vietnam also has its own untouched beauty where visitors can spend one or two days finding their peace alongside nature. Idle […]
Earlier this summer, between 11th and 15th May 2016, a group of international ambassadors to Vietnam have recently completed an exploration of Son Doong, the world’s biggest cave, which is located in the heart of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Quang Binh, Vietnam. Besides the participating Ambassadors from six countries of the UK, Australia, […]