Experiences in Vietnam

Mui Ne: A Foodies Fantasy

Mui Ne is a coastal resort town located in the Binh Thuan Province (Southeast Vietnam). Mui Ne has become a popular tourist getaway, and for good reason: beautiful beaches, wind and kite surfing, flying sand dunes, a mystical fairy stream, a thriving fish mar…

Cu Lao Cau Island: Nature’s Unspoiled Paradise

Cu Lao Cau Island feels remote, like the shores a castaway might wash up on. But in reality, this pristine island is only about 8 km from the Vietnamese mainland and about 110 km from Phan Thiet City. Cu Lao Cau (known by locals as Cau Island, because of an a…

Vung Tau - A sightseeing wonderland

Sure, you can get to Vung Tau via car, bike, bus or taxi; but why not shuck all convention and travel by hydrofoil from Ho Chi Minh City—it’s the most scenic route. The “Fast Ferry” takes about two-hours and travels up the Saigon River and into the bay before…

Top things to do in Central Vietnam

When planning a trip to Vietnam for the first time, people often ask: “North or South?” But some of the country’s most popular and up-and-coming destinations are tucked somewhere in between, so the perfect answer to be given here is “in Central Vietnam”. In t…

Vietnam’s Best Wedding Venues

Thinking of a destination wedding? Vietnam is ripe for romance. Raw nature is ready to embrace your elopement; luxury resorts await gala dinners for thousands of guests. The eastern border of the country is coastline, with countless beachfront hotels lying of…

Famous Ha Noi Food and International Fine Dining

Northern culture is a world of its own compared to central or southern Vietnam, and Ha Noi is the place of origin for much of the region’s cuisine. In general, Ha Noi food is quite balanced, erring on the side of subtlety rather than pungence or power. Black …

Why Vietnam is Asia’s Best Golf Destination

In the last few decades Vietnam has risen rapidly to become one of the world’s leading golf destinations. Just a decade ago, it was named as “Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year” by the International Association of Golf Travel Operators. Just five years…

7 Ways to have fun in Mui Ne

Mui Ne – the tourist gem on the coast of southern Binh Thuan Province – is popular with adventure travellers who like their vacations to involve a bit of action. Unlike many other beachy hotspots in Vietnam, Mui Ne boasts both waves and wind, so it’s where pe…

Phu Yen: Undiscovered Nature and Remote Culture

Phu Yen is a province in central Vietnam, belted top to bottom by a dramatic mountain range and hemmed in on its eastern border by 200 kilometres of coastline. It’s a primarily agricultural province that is only just growing in popularity as a tourist destina…

Treat yourself to a unique spa experience at the Yoko Onsen hot springs

Are you looking for a wellness weekend away to relieve stress and revive body, soul and mind? Consider Yoko Onsen Quang Ninh. The Japanese-style spa and resort, which is built around natural hot springs, is about 10 km from Ha Long Bay and 34 km from Van Don …

Top 6 Cities for a Romantic Vacation in Vietnam

If love is a five-letter word and it is incomplete without you, then Vietnam would be one of inherently romantic countries for lovey-dovey lovers, and different regions offer different flavors of love. In the center of the country, Hue and Hoi An have heritag…

Things to do in North Vietnam

When planning a visit to Vietnam, many wonders: North, Central or South? While the South boasts the cosmopolitan Ho Chi Minh City and lush Mekong Delta, and Central Vietnam has many cultural and coastal charms, the North has a magic all of its own. With its f…

Visit the vineyards of Ninh Thuan

When visiting a country, one must try the local tipple. With its many rice fields, ‘bia hoi’ and local brews, Vietnam is associated with beer and rice wine, not wine. But acres of lush vineyards can be found in a place few travellers are aware of, where vitic…

Top 5 beaches in Binh Thuan

Binh Thuan is a south-central Vietnamese province about 200 kilometers north of Ho Chi Minh City. Rivers spurt from the highlands and spit out into the ocean. Agricultural land is fertile and abundant. Forests cover half the province, hiding winding mountain …

Best Mud Bath in Nha Trang

People have been soaking in mud baths for thousands of years. All around the world, people use communal mud baths as social and medicinal spaces – a relaxing, therapeutic experience with significant health benefits. But not all mud is the right kind of mud. T…

Kon Tum: The Kingdom of Coffee

When most people think of Asian aromatics, they conjure up images of tea. Vietnam, however, is known throughout the world for its coffee production and café society. Vietnam’s Central Highlands is the home for growing the potent Robusta coffee bean (which is,…

Phu Quoc Island: A Laid back, Leisure Getaway

Phu Quoc Island has long been Vietnam’s popular beach getaway for foreign tourists and well-heeled Vietnamese alike. But Phu Quoc has a fabulous duality which makes its appeal alluring to visitors with multiple agendas. While it has all the amenities of a ful…

Binh Thuan: A Waterfall Paradise

Source: Facebook - Khu Du Lịch Thác Bà Bình Thuận Binh Thuan province is located on Vietnam’s southeastern coast. Famously known for its beaches, islands, sand dunes and relic sites, Binh Thuan also offers a cavalcade of cascading, exotically named waterfalls…