Follow In The Footsteps Of A Fan Maker In Chang Son

Everything you have read or heard about Hanoi is true. The endless flow of motorbikes, the lively markets and some of the world’s best street food are all here. However, Hanoi also abounds with traditional craft villages from pottery, conical hat, carpentry, statue – making. Just to name a few. One of the villages with a long history of crafting is Chang Son – paper fan making village located not so far away from the city centre. ...READ MORE

Fines introduced for energy abuse

In Vietnam, a local responsible tour operator has begun efforts to reduce its power usage. Among, its green office programs (recycling, greening balcony, water conservation, and reduced elevator usage), the Footprint Vietnam Travel team has begun delivering fines to its staff for ‘power abuse’. For example, if a staff member forgets to turn off a computer or unplug something a fine of 50,000 VND (and some playful razzing) is enforced. ...READ MORE

Finding out about local events in Vietnam

Finding those local events around Hanoi or Saigon, or any other destination you might be travelling to in Vietnam is extra important if you want to experience true Vietnam culture. Many of the events that travellers like to find their way to are concerts, performances, art showings, sporting events, and networking events. ...READ MORE

Fight back against pick-pockets

Every Friday afternoon as Hanoi’s Dong Xuan evening market begins to get set up those weekend-night-market-pickpockets start getting excited. This weekend lets ‘fight’ back. ...READ MORE

Fascinating Sapa markets

Bac Ha market, Love market and more ...READ MORE