Cat Ba island – Women’s Island

Vietnam owns many beautiful islands with great potentials for tourism, Cat Ba island is one of these. Cat Ba Island means “Women’s Island” (Cat meaning sandy and Ba meaning women), and it lies just right next to Ha Long Bay. ...READ MORE

Cai Be Floating Market (Mekong) guidebook updates

Cai Be – a charming town which is only 2 hour drive by car from Saigon, makes it a much preferable tourist draw. It has long been famous with the floating market where visitors can soak up in the uproarious atmosphere of lively market. Unfortunately, Cai Be floating market is getting less bustling since the trade is shifting more to land-based market. ...READ MORE

Bia Hoi culture in Vietnam

Bia hoi: fresh and cheap and sometimes half decent, sometimes well… just fresh and cheap. Served straight from the metal kegs into distinct bia hoi glasses, it’s an iconic Vietnamese drink. ...READ MORE

An Ultimate Guide To Souvenir Shopping In Vietnam (Part 2)

No matter where you travel to in Vietnam, a keen sense of adventure follows you everywhere you go. Whether you are crossing the road in Hanoi, joining on a culinary adventure in Hoian, or even shopping in the busy market and being enchanted by all the beautiful souvenirs. It’s full of the unexpected but we can be certain about one thing: you won’t return home without stock up on souvenirs to bring back home. ...READ MORE

Christmas in Hanoi

Vietnamese might not traditionally celebrate Christmas, but driving or wandering the streets of Hanoi will leave one thinking that Santa Claus will soon be coming to town. There are many Christmas things for locals, expats, and visitors to take part in including midnight mass, Christmas dinners, and Christmas decorating. ...READ MORE