South Vietnam – Saigon, a city that never sleeps

I can say,  Saigon is a place in Vietnam that I know the best. Simply, it is my hometown. Saigon is an unofficial name of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), the most exciting city in Vietnam, located in the South. During the war, Saigon was the former capital of the South of Vietnam, and Hanoi …

Central Vietnam – Part 2: Nha Trang islands’ paradise of Vietnam

Mentioning Nha Trang, people who know this place will immediately think of seas and islands. Yes, Nha Trang is a perfect place to visit during summer. Visiting Nha Trang, you should spend three days and two nights. In order to visit Nha Trang, you can either go by airplane or bus. However, an airplane traveling is …

Central Vietnam – Part 1: Ancient, Tranquil and Adorable

Mentioning Central Vietnam in regards to traveling, the three top-of-mind places are: Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An Hue, the Citadel City: it is worth a visit for those who love architectures and histories. The rich history of Vietnam is somehow presented in this city Da Nang, a city of seas and mountains: Mỹ Khê beach in …

North Vietnam – Part 4: Trang An, Heaven on Earth

Stunning, breathtaking and tranquil are words that most of the tourists describe when they visit Trang An, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Trang An is located in Ninh Binh Province, North Vietnam. You can go to Trang An by bus or car from Hanoi, about 1-hour length. The best way to explore Trang An's beauty …

North Vietnam – Part 3: Ha Long Bay – A wonder of towering limestone islands

Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage in Quảng Ninh Province, North Vietnam. Halong Bay is famous for its beautiful rock formations and caves. A dense cluster has two types of limestone islands and shale islands. This is the oldest heritage of terrain with a geological tectonic age of 250 - 280 million years, …

“The White Silk Dress” film – A story about the eternal vitality of the Vietnamese

After 2 days travelling around Hanoi and nearby areas, it is time to relax. No travel in this week, but movie time. Some of you may say, “I am not here for movie”. It is wasting my time. However, movie is one of most genius ways to understand about culture of a country. I am …

North Vietnam – Part 2: Hanoi surrounding areas – Local experiencing

After a day in downtown Hanoi, you can experience the traditional handicraft villages. One of the below villages is enough for half a day travelling by taxi. Now, what are they? Duong Lam Ancient Village Duong Lam is an ancient village that retains the material and non-material values of ancient lifestyle. The Government funds regularly …

North Vietnam: Part 1 – Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam

Hanoi, the capital located in the North of Vietnam Hanoi, an ancient and peaceful city Hanoi, a city of charm Even though growing up in Saigon, the biggest city located in the South of Vietnam, I always save a big room in my heart for my beloved Hanoi, the typical-Vietnamese-lifestyle city. I still remember the …

Legends of life under the ground

Have you ever imagined just 10 minutes staying in tiny holes in the ground with no sunlight, breathing dusty air, not being able to stand straight or most of the time crawling is the way to move? I used to experience that for just 15 minutes, and I bet if you were there you gotta …

Vietnam – The S Land

Located in South East Asia, Vietnam with unique shape like the letter S has become a target travelling place for many tourists, especially the youth who love to experience Vietnamese lifestyle. below are some interesting facts that you must know about this lovely country Street food One of the best places to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine …