Sure, you have heard of banh mi, pho or bun as Vietnamese signature street foods. They are, however, for the most part, salty and savoury dishes. Vietnamese has mastered the craft of street foods with their sweet desserts in addition. Be it cakes, pies, soup or snacking candies, they will all leave you craving for...Read More
The Land of Descending DragonHalong Bay is located in Quang Ninh Province 160 km from Hanoi, in the Gulf of Tonkin, and is undeniably one of the must-visit postcard-worthy landmarks of Vietnam. In 1994 Halong Bay was by right granted the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just imagine: over 1.500 km2 of serenity and...Read More
Phu Quoc Island, nicknamed the “Emerald Island” is truly a green gem on the Vietnamese crown. It is actually one big island surrounded by several smaller islets. Being the biggest island of the Gulf of Thailand, and Vietnam too, with approx. 1320 sq km (119198 sq feet) it has something to offer to everyone. From...Read More
Whatever place you are coming from, you probably encountered Vietnamese cuisine even if you have never visited the country. Famous for noodles, soups, rice, spring rolls and thanks to the history baguette or coffee too, Vietnam is definitely a spot that should be on your gourmet travel list. View this post on Instagram The President's...Read More
Did you know that… 1. About 97% of Vietnam’s coffee comes from Robusta and Vietnam is the 2nd on the world’s most important coffee producing countries with shocking 1,650,000 metric tons (3,637,627,000 pounds). Only Brazil produces more. Credit: europeancoffeetrip 2. Beer is hugely popular in Vietnam. In summer, it is served with a glass of...Read More
Cat Ba Island… do you imagine it flooded with cats like Japanese island Ōkunoshima is smothered by bunnies? No. On Cat Ba Island, you will find only hotels, hostels, restaurants, friendly locals, tourists in awe… and Monkey Island, Cat Ba National Park, places to hike, bike, and kayak! Quirky fact: The name Cat Ba means...Read More
Are you wandering around, still wondering where to eat in Hanoi? Trust us, for first-time Hanoi visitors and experienced ones alike, we’ve all been there once or twice. Hanoi, at first glance, seems like a mundane capital full of political buildings and not too many attractive restaurants.Read More
When it comes to Vietnamese cuisine, a bowl of Pho is presumably the first image that pops up in your head. Indeed, Pho is a must-try for any first-time traveller to Vietnam. Yet it is just the tip of the iceberg amongst various other Vietnamese noodle dishes. Believe it or not, locals are not always...Read More
You might have probably heard of the Forbidden City in China, or the ancient Kyoto Capital of Japan – where emperors, feudal lords and ladies of different Imperial dynasties reside. But do you know that in Vietnam there exists a similar city? Located in the very heart of Vietnam, Imperial City Hue (pronounced /hwě/) used...Read More
