Experiences in Vietnam

Vietnam: Asia’s Premiere Nature Destination

Vietnam has been named: Asia’s Leading Nature Destination 2022, by the World Travel Awards – considered as the Oscars of the travel industry. A lofty honor indeed, especially in this era of conscientious, eco/nature tourism. Many travelers are forgoing the ur…

10 ways to spend a day at Ba Na Hills, Da Nang

Theme parks may not be to every traveller’s taste. But Sun World Ba Na Hills − the European-themed recreational complex in the Trường Sơn Mountains, about 30km from Da Nang – certainly draws the crowds. That’s because it offers every visitor, of all ages , an…

Explore Phu Quoc Island in 3 days, 2 nights

Speak to anyone who’s been to Phu Quoc – the ‘pearl island’ in the south of Vietnam – and they’ll smile in wistful reverie. There’s something so captivating about the tropical destination, which leaves visitors with good memories that last a lifetime. No doub…

4 must-try dishes from Quang Nam

Many travellers coming to Vietnam will visit Quang Nam Province, home to the historical gem that is Hoi An Ancient Town. The province in Central Vietnam borders Laos on the west; and faces the East Sea on the east. 40km away, for a spiritual journey into a pe…

Have yourself an eco-friendly nature travel in Quang Nam

Responsible tourism is becoming increasingly popular as travelers seek ways to minimize their environmental impact while supporting local communities instead of corporations. Green tourism, ecotourism, and sustainable tourism are all on the rise. Travel and h…

Visit Ly Son Island for pristine beaches and more...

Vietnam’s entire Eastern side is coastal, so the country boasts many island destinations. Some of these are remote and less known, such as the mysterious Ly Son island. It’s 30km off-shore from Quảng Ngãi, and is the province’s only island. To get there, you …

Back in time with the Hoi An Memories Show

The Hoi An Impression Theme Park is Vietnam’s answer to a Renaissance fair. It is one part museum and one part amusement park, blurring the lines between education and performance art. The entertainment extravaganza that is the Hoi An Memories Show is its hea…

Farm Tours, Flowers, Strawberries and Coffee: Agrotourism in Da Lat

Da Lat is known by some as the city of a thousand flowers, by others as the city of love, and still others as the city of spring. It is a mountainous terrain surrounded by pine forest, where temperatures hover at around 20 degrees Celsius year-round. Because …

Explore the global cultural and historical values of My Son Sanctuary

Lonely Planet magazine says one of the ‘15 best things to do in Vietnam’ is visit Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary. The complex of stunning, red-brick temples and towers near Hoi An give insight into the architectural temples of the Champa civilisation crystallised in long-l…

4 Reasons Why Da Nang is Vietnam’s Most Livable City

Da Nang is one of the biggest cities in Vietnam with about one million residents, yet it feels smaller and tamer than Ho Chi Minh City and Ha Noi. While it is a big city with everything big cities have to offer, it comes with a friendly and laid-back beach to…

Experience the Poetry of Autumn in Ha Noi

Autumn in Ha Noi is a season of poetry. Between the sweaty swelter of summertime and the crisp cold weather of winter, Autumn slinks in like a dissonant chord resolving into harmony. It is a season of romance and nostalgia that has been crooned about by centu…

Admire the stunning scenery of the “Nine Dragons” rivers in Vietnam

Look at a map of Vietnam, and you’ll be struck by the many lines indicating rivers. The country boasts more than 2,360 rivers stretching a total of 42,000 kilometers, including 16 major river basins, offering huge potential for a strong water-based transport,…

Vietnam crowned as “Asia’s Leading Destination in 2022”

At the 29th edition of the prestigious World Travel Awards, Vietnam bagged a bunch of awards for the nation and its destinations. Several Vietnamese tourism and travel brands were honoured, too. The awards were presented at the World Travel Awards Asia & Ocea…

‘Fly’ over golden rice fields at Mu Cang Chai’s paragliding festival

Mu Cang Chai’s towering terraced rice fields may be less well known – and less touristy– than those of Sa Pa. But those who’ve seen them swear they’ve caught a glimpse of heaven on earth. That’s why travel site Big 7 Travel named Mu Cang Chai as one of the 50…

Ho Chi Minh City – A Hub for MICE Tourism

Vietnam officially reopened to international tourism on March 15, 2022. The tourism industry has been ballooning since then, and it’s being reimagined to better suit the needs of the modern world and its “new normal”. Destinations and venues that can figure o…

Con Dao Specialty Cuisine

Con Dao is rich with culinary specialities cooked up straight from the local environment, both on land and in the sea. Seafood is where the archipelago really shines, but there are unmissable local dishes that are plucked straight from trees. The wealth of go…

Explore Con Dao’s heroic history and eco-tourism experiences

Craving the soul-restoring warmth of an island getaway? The type that’ll get you on beaches, over reefs, in forests, atop mountains? Con Dao – a historically important haven for creatures great and small – should be on your radar. In 2022, Travel + Leisure ma…

Ho Chi Minh City – Venue of the 29th World Travel Awards Gala Event

Ho Chi Minh City will host the Asia & Oceania Regional Awards Ceremony of the 29th World Travel Awards – the annual awards recognizing excellence in the global tourism industry. “A metropolis of boundless energy, Ho Chi Minh City draws together old and new Vi…