Vacation enthusiasts are busy making travel plans for the three-day-long break to mark Vietnamâs Independence Day on September 2. So if you are not constrained by a tight schedule, here is a suggestion: check out these five beach paradises in…
YOUR BEACH BREAK GUIDE TO CON DAO
Out of the 15 islands forming the CĂ´n Äảo archipelago, only CĂ´n SĆĄn is inhabited, multiplying the potential for sunbathers and snorkellers to enjoy secluded beaches and see colourful coral reefs and fish. Even hikers can enjoy this beach destination by…
PRISTINE WINTER HIDEAWAY CON DAO IN VOGUE
Vogue Paris, the worldâs leading lifestyle magazine, says Con Dao archipelago in southern Vietnam is among the most âbeautiful secretâ winter escapes. The French magazine earlier this week released a travel list of nine âdreamy islandsâ ideal for a winter…
WHERE TO GO TO SEE UNSEEN VIETNAM
Sometimes in travel, it only takes a small push â one more hour on the road, one slightly out-of-the-way booking â to win an invaluable reward. For every heavily Instagrammed tourist attraction in Vietnam, thereâs an alternative just as beautiful that…
AN INSIDE GUIDE HUE TOMBS
From moss-covered towers hidden in the hills to faded stone warriors proudly protecting the dead, the Hue tombs evoke the feeling of a forgotten, almost mythological world. The kings of the Nguyen Dynasty designed their own tombs, reflecting their varying temperaments, philosophies,…
PRISTINE WINTER HIDEAWAY CON DAO IN VOGUE
Vogue Paris, the worldâs leading lifestyle magazine, says Con Dao archipelago in southern Vietnam is among the most âbeautiful secretâ winter escapes. The French magazine earlier this week released a travel list of nine âdreamy islandsâ ideal for a winter…
3 KONG SKULL ISLAND LOCATIONS VISIT NOW
When Kong: Skull Island opened in theatres, viewers marvelled at the use of real-world locations in the film. To bring to life the mythical lair of Kong, the crew chose one of the most underrated frontiers in the world: Vietnam.…
10 MUST-DO ACTIVITIES IN NINH BINH
Ninh Binh is a playground for adventurers, and an oasis for nature lovers. Vietnamâs first capital was established here, and today the area is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site, full of mossy pagodas, striking limestone karsts, and surreal landscapes. Ready…
MY SAPA: LY THY KER
Ly Thy Ker knew Sapa town back when it was a mountain enclave, and has watched it grow into the bustling tourism destination it is today. Ker is a young Black HâMong mother of two, and works part-time as a tour guide, taking…
HO DYNASTY CITADEL- A WORLD CULTURAL HERITAGE SITE
Visiting Ho Dynasty Citadel under the construction of Vietnamese people, tourists in Vietnam will have chance to admire its unique stone architecture. Recognized as the World Cultural Heritage Site at the 35th meeting in Bahrain in June, 2011, the Citadel…