When you’re in Hanoi, these are ten dishes you should never miss to make your trip complete: Banh Cuon. Banh Cuon or rice noodle roll is basically steamed fermented rice batter spread out into a thin, wide sheet and stuffed with seasoned ground pork, minced wood ear and minced shallots. It is best served with […]
While there are many known beaches in Vietnam, foreign tourists today are no longer as enticed as before in visiting highly popular places because of their growing crowded and commercialized environments. Instead, true beach lovers prefer to take on a long and maybe difficult, but totally worthy, trip of discovering an untouched and truly beautiful […]
Especially for photographers who are always in search of the perfect subject, Dong Van is one excellent choice, but not without challenges. Situated at the entrance of Ha Giang Province, Dong Van is a highland district, specifically 1,000 meters above sea level. Its capital is located 146 kilometers from the province. It has 19 wards, […]
For Vietnamese retirees, especially those who have been living in the city for a long time, a quiet and peaceful place to settle tops their list. Over the past several years, Hoi An has been the choice destination for such a purpose because not only does it provide a restful solace for the elderly, it […]
In Co Tu Village in Quang Nam Province, traditional celebrations require young women to wear one-of-a-kind costumes that can only be found in the community. But what is attracting more visitors into the village more than these unique, beautiful dresses are the men who wear necklaces. What is special about these necklaces is that they […]
In order to further boost its tourism, Hue City is planning to install an audio guide system, free Wi-Fi and e-tickets in all its attractions to entice more visitors. The audio guide system is programmed in five languages and is set to be placed in the royal citadel and major tomb sites in the […]
With a naturally spectacular scenery, it’s not surprising that Phu Quoc is named the Pearl Island in the Southern province of Ken Giang. It is also Vietnam’s biggest island, that is why it has an immense potential for becoming an international eco-tourism and resort centre. In 2014, about 600,000 tourists visited Phu Quoc. This was […]