Vietnam Travel Blog

When visiting the countryside, have you ever noticed elderly women with vibrant red smiles? More than just a daily habit, betel chewing is a deeply rooted traditional custom practiced during significant events for millennia. The Vietnamese even have a time-honored saying: "Miếng trầu là đầu câu chuyện" ("A betel chew is the beginning of the conversation").

If you fancy getting away from Hanoi for a day, the Perfume Pagoda is the best option to enjoy the scenery and discover the site of the largest Buddhist pilgrimage in Vietnam.

Nha Trang, Vietnam has been recognized as one of the most beautiful bays in the world, bringing international fame to this Vietnamese city as a tourist destination. With its sublime beaches, its paradise islands, its varied aquatic life and its lively nightlife, Nha Trang has it all.

Did you know that Vietnam boasts some of the most beautiful train journeys in the world? The country, with its spectacular north dotted with rice terraces, its central region lined with bays, passes, and magnificent beaches, and its south where vast fruit fields stretch endlessly, offers breathtaking landscapes. Discovering Vietnam by train is an experience no traveler should miss.

The hotels in Ninh Binh complete this wonderful setting because they range from eco-bungalows to luxury sites, offering excellent retreats after visitors have spent their days out. Below is a list of hotels and resorts, which we love to recommend to our travelers for you to consult in planning your stay.

Vietnam is an incredibly rich place of festivals - alive and vibrant traditions. Festivals define the culture and spirit of this great nation. These festivals, which are an integral part of Vietnamese tradition, are a few of the main reasons why international tourists find themselves visiting this beautiful nation. Most festivals are based on the lunar calendar, which may be very inconvenient for foreign visitors to schedule their holidays. To ease all the troubles, we have created a detailed guide on these celebrations with their Gregorian dates. From Tet to some lesser-known local festivals, this article takes you through the most memorable holidays to ensure you never miss out on the enchanting cultural experience.