Vietnam

What are the TOP Beach Resorts in Vietnam to Stay?

Aside from being known for exotic rivers, Buddhist pagodas and post war museums, Vietnam is also popular for its stunning beaches where you can have a…

Vietnam One-Month Backpacking Itinerary

Vietnam is one of the most geographically diverse countries not just in the region of Southeast Asia, but in the entire world. Tackling this country on a 30…

KOTO: One of Hanoi’s Best Restaurants

One of the most overwhelming parts of visiting a new city is the overwhelming amount of options you have for dining. Learning about the cuisine in any given…

The Valley of Sa Pa, Vietnam

Sa Pa is unlike any other city in Vietnam. In fact, it’s unlike any other city in Southeast Asia. A true mountain town (yes, it even gets snow in the…

A Guide to Different Types of Vietnamese Coffee: Hot and Cold

There is a perhaps surprising amount of French influence in the country of Vietnam(interesting facts), most of which are after effects of the French…

Average Weather in Vietnam: A Guide

Surprisingly, Vietnam has huge variations in weather depending on the season and city. While many SE Asian countries remain hot and sticky throughout the…

Western vs. Eastern: What goods and services are cheaper in Vietnam?

One of the biggest misconceptions about international travel is that it is expensive. Of course, certain elements of travel are expensive: you can’t get…

Top 10 Surprising Things About Moving to Vietnam: Some Advice

1. The Language Barrier & Impossibility of Learning Vietnamese Though you will find a lot of the local Vietnamese population can speak traces of English, it…

Transportation in Hanoi: The 5 Best Ways to Get Around

Hanoi is an immensely sprawling city; it seems that no matter how far you get from the city center, it just keeps going. A city of 6.5 million inhabitants,…

The Cost of Living in Hanoi, Vietnam. Is it Cheap?

When moving or traveling to another country, it’s important to know what you are getting yourself in to from a financial perspective. Many who choose to…

A Pictorial Guide to Food Prices in Hanoi, Vietnam

The cost of eating in Southeast Asia is wildly different than in Western countries; the inexpensive cost of food and travel is a huge appeal for tourists…

Adventure around Cat Ba Island, Vietnam: Hiking, Beaches, Kayaking & Monkeys!

Cat Ba Island is quickly becoming a hot tourist destination in Vietnam (facts), and with good reason: the geography is stunning, the vibe is very relaxed,…

Checking Out The Old Quarter of Hanoi, Vietnam.

It seems that each major SE Asian city has a focal point for tourists around which their visit revolves – as Bangkok has Khao San, Phnom Penh has the…

Things to do in Ninh Binh Vietnam: With Map

Ninh Binh (pronounced Ning-Bing) is an up-and-coming tourist destination in Northern Vietnam, especially for those seeking to enjoy a scenic day trip from…

Cool place in Hanoi for Custom Handmade Leather Goods? Try Mammon!

At the end of one of Hanoi’s many unassuming, narrow alleys in the Old Quarter lies a small sliding glass door. Inside, artisans young and old can be found…

Cong Caphe: Hanoi Old Quarters - Coffee Shop in Vietnam

It is quite common for an influx of tourism in any given place to drastically alter the geography, population, and experience of a country or city. However,…

Why Visit "Po Nagar (Cham Towers) Nha Trang Towers" in Vietnam?

Constructed around 780 A.D., the Po Nagar Cham Towers have endured as one of the many monumental achievements of the ancient Cham civilization in Vietnam.…

Ca Na Beach the Beautiful! Vietnam

Ca Na beach in Vietnam can certainly be considered as one of the most beautiful and most popular beaches in Southeast Asia. It is an impressive area which…

Hanoi replacing dangerous over head wires and cables

Regulators within Hanoi are investigating in the removal of large tangle over head electrical lines, telephone and tv cables. It has come about as an…

4 Standard Things to do in Saigon Vietnam

What are you favorite things to do when traveling? Some people may choose to spend their time lounging on the beach, while others prefer the hustle and…

Video of the Week: Vietnamese Beef noodle soup (Pho)

Vietnam and Organic Farming

Worried about food safety? Vietnamese look again at small-scale organic farming. For two decades, Thanh was the only fruit vendor on Phan Huy Chu Street, in…

Young Vietnamese Phenom Footballer to join Lao Club

Lao Champasak club has signed a loan for a young Vietnamese Football to join the club. Nguyen Minh Hai at 19, signed a one year contract to join the team…

6,000-year-old tombs discovered in Vietnam

Tombs built 6,000 years have just been excavated in Bac Kan Province in the Northeast region, reported newspaper The Thao & Van Hoa (Sports & Culture) this…

Rare/Unseen War Photos From Vietnam War

It's hard to understate the impact photography had on the Vietnam War. When photojournalists talk about making images that inform, foment change, make an…

Backpacking experience: Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam

"Kampot pepper stars in this region too, notably at the nearby Kep crab market, where the locals serve it alongside the tasty little critters – well worth a…

The World's Largest Cave, Offering Public Tours

Son Doong, the world's largest cave is offering its first public tours at a cost of $3000. With length of 5.5 miles, it has rivers, jungles, wildlife. At…

Stunning Landscape Images from Vietnam

White sandy beaches, turquoise water, forested mountains and jungles all within a country that has 3 percent of the land mass of the United States; this is…

Da Nang a major port city but has a dark history

Da Nang, Vietnam, is a fast growing city rich in old and new architecture with influences from the French. The government has directed its focus onto…

Bird Spit - One of the world’s most expensive foods.

Bird spit, thats right! Is a delicacies in Asia, especially in Vietnam, where it's a growing industry. The saliva from the Asian Swiflets help this species…

Father and son hiding in the jungles of Vietnam for 40 years

The Vietnam war ended in 1975 and to many who lived through the war, still struggle with the strong memories. Ask a father and son, who have been hiding in…

Being a Female Rapper in Vietnam

Suboi, is a well known rapper in Vietnam where she has honed her skill by listening to Eminem. She has become extremely famous in a country where half the…

Travel Blog: Backpacking in Vietnam

Vietnam is hot spot for travelling, especially for backpackers who are on a budget. Here is a travel article written from an Indian travelling in Vietnam.…

John McCain and his Cell Mate

McCain talks about his time during the Vietnam War, in particular his cell mate. "Retired Col. George "Bud" Day was the "bravest man I ever knew," Sen. John…

Vietnam: The beauty of Sapa

"The rice terraces set amid the swirling clouds around the Vietnamese hill station of Sapa are truly eye watering. The cascading green steps wind down the…

Vietnam fan's joy at meeting Arsenal after pursuing their bus

"A Vietnamese fan of Arsenal football club has spoken of his joy at meeting his heroes after pursuing their bus. Vu Xuan Tien, 20, was invited to meet the…

Diabetes in Vietnam surges

Doctors are trying to puzzle out the spike in the disease which genetic predisposition, diet and exercise can’t fully explain, writes Thomas Fuller: HE…

Vietnam beat Australia in volleyball

Hosts Vietnam beat Australia 3-0 on the second day of the 10th international women's volleyball tournament, the VTV Eximbank Cup, here Sunday. With results…

Vietnam and Laos Celebrate Successful Bordering Demarcation

"Vietnam and Laos celebrated today the successful completion of the 2,067 kilometers borderline between both countries as a symbol of traditional friendship…

Foods at Vietnam airports leave a bad taste

When Nguyen Ngoc Tuyen’s flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang was delayed, he decided to get something to eat. “I…

Turf battles: Vietnam’s land rights crisis

BUON MA THUOT: Thi Sieu says her family lived for generations on a small plot of land studded with cashew trees until they fell victim to an alleged land…