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- April 29, 2017
Vietnam Reunification Day
April 30th marks the day that the war in Vietnam ended, closing the days when Northern Vietnam and Southern Vietnam were divided. ...READ MORE
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- April 25, 2017
Oi Gioi Oi, It's Hot! Travel Tips: How to beat the Vietnam heat
It's summer time and if you are planning to visit Vietnam, keep in mind these tips to stay healthy and "beat the heat". ...READ MORE
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- April 19, 2017
Four Palaces (“Tu Phu”) - A Beautiful Journey Into The Spiritual World
You may have heard of water puppet show, Ca Tru singing show, but probably not about Four Palaces performance. It is inspired by the ritual of the spiritual medium ship (“Hau Dong”) of the Mother Religion believing in The Mother Goddess. The spectacular show offers a unique opportunity to learn about Vietnamese culture. ...READ MORE
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- April 12, 2017
Agricultural Tour In Vietnam – More Than Just Rural Tourism
You may have heard that Vietnam is an agricultural country with approximately 70% relying on agriculture almost exclusively for their livelihood. Join the new adventure with us to some of the agri-tourism destinations to explore Vietnam’s tropical agriculture, from growing crops to harvesting fish, through hands-on experience with Vietnamese farmers. If you’re not afraid of your dirty nails or have enthusiasm for farming, keep reading on because this is for you. ...READ MORE
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- April 11, 2017
The Southern Treats
Vietnam’s cuisine is dynamic and incredibly distinct. Unlike the balance of the sweet and the salty from the North and spicy and strongly flavored from the Central Vietnam, you may notice the fresh textures and sweet flavour of the quintessential Southern dishes. If you are looking for information on culinary experiences in the South of Vietnam, browse our listing of 10 top dishes to try. By no means is this a definitive list—just 10 of the most memorable, most interesting, and most delicious dishes for me. With all that being said, are you ready to start exploring? ...READ MORE
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- April 11, 2017
The Central Treats
Distinct from the North and light tropical tastes from the South are the spicy and strongly-flavored dishes from Central Vietnam. The dishes are usually defined by Hue’s imperial food and few other popular cuisines from Hoi An. There is much more to discover food-wise in central Vietnam, take a look at our top 11 must try dishes down below! ...READ MORE
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- April 03, 2017
Homestay in Northern Vietnam
Footprint Travel is very proud to be the first company to partner with Taphin Village (Sapa, Lao Cai) and regularly run trekking and homestay trips to the community. From that time much has changed in the colourful hilltribe village, although successful trips continue to happen. Listening to our past clients who have gone on our 3 and 4 day trekking tour in Sapa, we have heard that to make the trips that much better, we need to be more diligent in providing information on ‘what to expect’ when visiting the homestays. ...READ MORE
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- April 03, 2017
The Northern Treats & Recipes
As a German, I have to admit that it took me some time to get used to the Northern Vietnamese food, but let me tell you one thing: Once you get used to it (which can already happen within a few days), there is no way out. ...READ MORE
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- April 03, 2017
A Guide For Trekking In Vietnam
Vietnam has become a destination worth visiting; not only for its world renowned destinations, fascinating cultures, as well as numerous World Heritage sites, but also for the variety of trekking options. It leads you through some of the most scenic regions of Northern and Central Vietnam which are often off the beaten track and offer great chance to discover the authentic local cultures. ...READ MORE
