Looking for the best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City? See my recommendations below. Ho Chi Minh City — still widely known as Saigon—is Vietnam's largest and most dynamic city and home to around 10 million people. The city’s traffic is legendary—an endless stream of motorbikes weaving through intersections in a carefully choreographed […]
Looking for the best things to do in Hoi An ? See my recommendations below, Set along Vietnam’s central coastline, Hoi An is a beautifully preserved trading port dating from the 15th to 19th centuries. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its enchanting old town is illuminated by golden lanterns and lined with centuries-old shophouses, […]
Is this beautiful country on your bucket list? See my tips on how to plan a trip to Vietnam. Vietnam stretches nearly 1,650 kilometres from top to bottom, packed with ancient pagodas, colonial-era architecture, terraced rice paddies, and a spectacular coastline. Planning a trip here is genuinely worth it — but it requires a little […]
Vietnam's capital is a 1000-year-old city of striking contradictions. Buddhist monks in saffron robes walk past teenagers on electric scooters scrolling on their phones. Ancient temples stand between French colonial facades and bubble tea shops. Street vendors in conical hats sell hand-woven baskets in the shadow of glass-and-steel towers. The city is both traditional and […]
A Ha Long Bay Cruise with Emeraude Cruises Ha Long Bay is one of those places that feels so magical it almost seems unreal. This breathtaking natural wonder in Northern Vietnam covers approximately 1,553 square kilometres, with thousands of limestone karsts rising dramatically from emerald-green waters to create one of the country’s most iconic landscapes. […]
Looking for the best things to do in Hué? Read on... Tucked between the mountains and the sea in central Vietnam, Hué is a city unlike any other in Southeast Asia. Pronounced “hway” this quietly magnificent city served as the imperial capital for over a century and a half, and remains a living monument to […]
How to Apply for an E-Visa for Vietnam Vietnam has become one of Southeast Asia’s most popular travel destinations, known for its rich culture, delicious food, and beautiful landscapes — from the limestone peaks of Ha Long Bay to the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An. Before you can start exploring, though, you will need to […]