Experiences in Vietnam

5 ways to encounter Vietnam's ethnic groups

Vietnam is home to a vibrant collage of ethnic groups. There are 54 recognised ethnicities that filter into hundreds of subgroups. Wondering where to start? The best way to understand Vietnam’s ethnic makeup is through hands-on experiences. From mountain home…

A vegetarian guide to Vietnam

Vegetarians have a lot to look forward to in Vietnam. Vietnamese kitchens are known not only for balanced, flavourful, healthy cooking, but for their liberal use of fresh vegetables and herbs in every meal. Throughout the country, it’s easy to find vegetarian…

7 stunning rooftop bars in Vietnam

When it comes to rooftop bars, Vietnam is up there with the best in Asia. The ever-changing urban skylines of Da Nang, Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City are best seen from the perspective of a few stories up. Elevated above the chaos, cool drink in hand, you can fe…

The essential Vung Tau guide

The pretty seaside town of Vung Tau is the Vietnamese equivalent of fish n’ chips and a few days by the sea. In short, it's where locals go to relax, soak up the sea breeze, and indulge in seafood feasts. Vung Tau may not have Con Dao's paradisiacal white-san…

4 things you'll love about Mu Cang Chai

Mu Cang Chai is home to some of Asia’s most magnificent cultivated topography. Rice terraces coil in ribbons around the hills to spectacular effect, luring photographers, hikers, and avid motorbikers. Ready for an adventure? Whatever you’re looking for, here …

Vietnam mobile wallpapers

There's no better time to visit Vietnam than now! To inspire your Vietnam travels, here are 18 mobile wallpapers from some of the country's top destinations. Feel free to download these to your mobile phone, and share them with your friends. Happy travels! A …

Family Getaway at the InterContinental Danang

The Family Getaway package is available for two-night stays, and features access for children to the resort's popular Funky Monkey Camp and Planet Trekker facilities. International breakfast buffets at Citron, complimentary lantern-making classes, and yoga or…

Christmas & New Year activities in Vietnam

Travelling in Vietnam this December? You may be in a tropical country, but you can still catch a spark of that cosy Christmas magic – sometimes in unusual places. From midnight mass in Sa Pa to festive fairs in Ho Chi Minh City, here’s a handy list of ideas f…

Tham gia #MyVietnam

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My HCMC: Nam Quan

Nam Quan is a Ho Chi Minh City native, entrepreneur and avid sneakerhead. He’s created his own brand at Retrokid, and finds himself inspired by the energy and hustle of his city. Here, Nam shares his personal Ho Chi Minh City highlights, including alleyway ca…

How to join #MyVietnam

Do you have a story to tell about your city? Vietnam’s Tourism Board is looking for inspiring videos about Vietnamese destinations to share with the world. Create a video showing the special moments that make up your city in your own #MyVietnam video, and you…

Best of #MyVietnam on Instagram

Vietnam captures the imagination of visitors from all over the world. It's easy to see why with this compilation of the best of #MyVietnam on Instagram. Discover the stories, experiences and impressions through the lenses of locals and travellers alike, and s…

Sustainable cruising with Bhaya Cruises

Formed over 200 million years, Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam’s most captivating draws. Every day, cruises ferry travellers through this legendary seascape, creating lifelong memories. However Ha Long’s beauty is not immune to environmental dangers, and higher…

Wind, sand and sea: Mui Ne's must-do list

Nestled on a sleepy coastline only four hours from Ho Chi Minh City, Mui Ne’s long, palm-fringed beaches entice all types of travellers. Culture enthusiasts explore fishing villages and Cham ruins, familes unwind with seafood feasts and beach days, and advent…

My Mui Ne: Tom Pham

Tom Pham is the owner of Flyboard, a top-rated kiteboarding school in Mui Ne. Born in Ha Noi, Tom lived his early years in the Netherlands, and returned to Vietnam in 2008 after graduating with a degree in Business & Economics. Tucked inside Joe’s Cafe, Flybo…

Motorbiking Hoi An to Hue over Hai Van Pass

Hoi An to Hue is one of Southeast Asia’s most spectacular coastal journeys, and the best way to see it is by motorbike. The windy climb over world-famous Hai Van Pass is a definite highlight, but there’s much more to see. Follow this full-day itinerary — abou…

Seeing Vietnam with Victoria Voyages

If there’s one thing Victoria properties have in common, it’s a sense of place. Set strategically on beaches, riverbanks and hilltops in some of Vietnam’s most desirable destinations, the group’s hotels and resorts are infused with the spirit of the location,…

My Hoi An: Tran Thanh Duc

Trần Thanh Đức is a restaurateur and chef in Hoi An. At 16 years old, Đức became a boat refugee, and spent a year in a camp in Malaysia before he was relocated to Texas. After cooking in restaurants all over the globe, Đức returned to Vietnam and put down roo…