Asia is known for its exotic travel destinations. Visitors come to this side of the world for historical sites, beautiful beaches, awe-inspiring architecture and townscape, food, and many other activities. However, apart from occasional fruit snacks served in some street markets, many...
Vietnam is a culturally rich country and a great place to collect mementos. What is Vietnam famous for? We have lots of wonderful Vietnamese souvenirs, some from historical places, some handmade by us in craft workshops, some bought in markets or in souvenirs shops. In this post, we share...
Best time to Visit Vietnam with Kids Are you planning to visit Vietnam with family? You should know when is the best time to explore it, especially if you are planning a family trip to Vietnam – Read, enjoy and visit Vietnam When is the best time to take that family trip to Vietnam…...
Hoi An and Hue are two of the most visited cities in Vietnam, perhaps because they are close to each other and this makes for an easy combined trip with contrast and variety. Another attraction here is the Hai Van Pass, which is one of the best natural attractions in central Vietnam and...
Vietnam Facts Vietnam is one of our favourite destinations. Its a country with a rich and interesting history. We love exploring it and learning interesting facts about Vietnam and Vietnamese life. Interesting facts about Vietnam’s history The official name of Vietnam is the Socialist...
Hoi An and Hoi An Beaches Hoi An is an ancient town, oozing cultural heritage, with plenty to do. We plan to spend there one week but after we discovered that Hoi An has as well beautiful beaches we decided to stay longer. The beaches in Hoi An are located just four kilometres from the...
We spent in Hoi An with kids two weeks and we loved it. We did all possible family activities in Hoi An. Read our post to learn about things to do in Hoi An with kids or without. Hoi An with kids – Pin it Hoi An Introduction Founded in the 15th century and once a busy seaport on the...
Things to do in Phu Quoc Island Vietnam – Pin it!!! Things to do in Phu Quoc Vietnam Phu Quoc is the largest Vietnamese island. Located to the south west, and closer to Cambodia than the Vietnamese mainland, the island is an Exclusive Economic Zone. So far as tourists are concerned...
Hanoi has consistently ranked in the planet’s top ten tourist destinations for years, but it manages to remain uncommercialised and full of local character. The city is beautiful, quirky, lively, and with all sorts of things to discover, both historical and living. The...
Saigon in my room Saigon came into my life when I was a teenager. My mum would come into my room and after one look of disapproval would say “what a Saigon you have here”. I didn’t bother much about it, thinking that Saigon must be an exciting place. I was still throwing...