Experiences in Vietnam

Inside Greg Norman's Vietnam courses

Vietnam’s golf courses are not widely known, but they’re getting there. When it comes to quality, variety, and natural beauty, Vietnam delivers some of the most lauded golf experiences in the region. No one knows this better than golfing legend and Vietnam to…

Greg Norman's ultimate Vietnam itinerary

Planning your first golf getaway in Vietnam? Take your cues from World Golf Hall of Famer and Vietnam Tourism Ambassador Greg Norman, who has visited the country countless times and knows its best courses by heart. In this itinerary, Greg highlights four must…

Explore and embrace: Vietnam’s green tours

Ever wanted to learn to dance with ethnic minorities? Or go bird-spotting at dusk in a canoe? Or share a cup of arabica with coffee farmers? These days in Vietnam, sustainable tour operators are pioneering new ways to bring guests closer to the places they’ve…

Vietnam for solo travellers

Vietnam promises solo travellers the trip of a lifetime. Steaming bowls of hủ tiếu on a boat in the Mekong Delta, glorious sunrises on the beach in Nha Trang, misty hikes in the mountains of Sa Pa -- here you can have a wealth of beautiful moments all to your…

The best sustainable stays in Vietnam

From watching the sun rise over a lake from the porch of your tent, to eating like kings and queens at a family-run homestay, sustainable accommodations present countless ways to connect with Vietnam’s nature, culture and people, in a way that creates a posit…

5 incredible crags in Huu Lung

With one new crag bolted each year, Hữu Lũng in Vietnam is one of the most exciting climbing destinations to emerge in Southeast Asia. To date Hữu Lũng boasts 110 routes including the longest route in Vietnam at 105 metres. Most of the routes are stellar line…

5 unique towns in the Mekong Delta

No traveller in their right mind would skip Vietnam’s Mekong River Delta. The colourful collection of towns sprinkled along the banks of the Mekong River are blessed with dazzling blue skies, brimming with exotic fruits, and dotted with markets, temples and c…

Eating Vietnam with Spice Viet

Vietnamese cuisine is more than meets the eye, and the eye meets a lot. Each dish is an adventure in colour, flavour, texture and aroma. Vietnamese believe that each plate should have five flavours in balance, five sources of nutrients and five colours. If th…

Why you'll love Victoria Mekong

There are many ways to see Vietnam’s gorgeous Mekong Delta, but when it comes to blending leisure, culture, and views, nothing beats a stylish cruise. Why not spread out on a lounger and let the scenery come to you? That’s what holidays are for! To bring trav…

Vietnam's cities in 360°

Vietnam’s cities are treasure troves for explorers. Love eating? There’s virtually no end to the secret stalls and new variations on Vietnamese dishes you thought you knew. Enjoy a hushed walk in a hidden pagoda? You won’t believe the worlds that are tucked a…

5 day trip destinations from Ha Noi

Go just a few hours outside of Ha Noi, and you’ll find another world, one that can be dreamy, dramatic, and enriching all at once. After taking in the whirlwind of sights, tastes and sounds in the capital, it’s good to spend a day in the countryside, getting …

7 superb banh mi to try in Vietnam

When the French baguette arrived in Vietnam more than 100 years ago, no one could have guessed it would change Vietnamese cuisine forever. Bánh mì, the streetside sandwich loved by so many, is now one of the most iconic Vietnamese dishes. But its apparent sim…

Escape to Sa Pa with Victoria

No one in Vietnam does hospitality quite like Victoria. Take a brand built around caring for its guests, place it in a striking highland destination, and what do you get? A mountain resort with all the comforts of home (or more!) as well as spectacular sights…

My Phong Nha with Ngan

Life in the ‘adventure capital of Asia’ is bound to be extraordinary. Kieu Ngan is an adventure consultant at tour company Oxalis, where she aids adventure enthusiasts in planning incredible trips through Phong Nha’s caves and natural wonders. Ngan is passion…

My Hoi An with Chau

Surrounded by vegetable farms, rice paddies, rivers and beaches, Hoi An remains one of Vietnam’s most alluring destinations. Receptionist Chau Le divides her time between her desk at at Hub Hoi An and exploring Hoi An's many natural charms and peaceful alleyw…

Muong Thanh Summer Promotions

From now until June 21, 2020, Mường Thanh hotels offer travellers special discounts on all room categories. Get an additional 5% off when you reserve your stay at two hotels per booking, or an additional 10% off for bookings worth 10,000,000 VND and more. Dai…

10 tasty Vietnamese snacks to try

With fresh ingredients at the ready and a long tradition of creative cooking, a tasty snack is never far away when you're in Vietnam. Some come with age-old stories, while others take great Vietnamese products and elevate them with a modern twist. From salted…

15 ways to visit Vietnam from home

While you can’t pop over for a beach vacay in Phu Quoc right now, and there’s no way to get your fix of smoky bún chả just yet (sorry!) with a little creativity you can still enjoy Vietnam’s timeless beauty and culture wherever you are. If you’re itching for …