The otherworldly beauty of the Long Coc tea hills in north Vietnam is a photographer’s dream One of the remarkable early entries for the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards, a prestigious competition hosted by World Photography Organization, is Nguyen Phuc Thanh’s capture of tea hills in Phu Tho Province, around 100 kilometers to the northwest...
Hanoi has made it to Time magazine’s list of “best destinations for every type of traveler”. The US magazine said a trip to the Vietnamese capital is the right choice for romantic people and those who are looking for love. “Navigate the hectic, crowded streets of the Old Quarter, dodge motorcycles that zip down the roads and sample street food...
South African website Independent Media has listed Cat Ba Island in their list of top five active travelers’ destinations. For most people, holiday travels involve relaxing by the beach or hotel pool, but there are also many who see it as an opportunity to get fit or keep fit, get their heart racing and adrenaline...
After years of staying shy, Lan Ha Bay is now presenting itself with grace and confidence to visitors. A charming cousin to the world famous Ha Long Bay, the Lan Ha Bay has been a hidden treasure in Vietnam. After staying quietly away from the tourist eye, Lan Ha Bay has gradually repositioned itself and...
U.S-based National Geographic’s listing of best travel spots for 2019 includes Vietnam’s Hoang Lien Son mountain range. The magazine said the range, located around 195 miles northwest of the capital city, “remains rugged, rural and a world away from hectic Hanoi.” A scene from the Hoang Lien Son National Park. Photo by Shutterstock/Aivars Ivbulis The...
At night Hanoi’s streets are a combination of tranquility and bustle 10 p.m: Jazz Bars Cocktail, jazz music and night time are inseparable factors when it comes to entertainment. Listening to jazz in a Southeast Asian country must be an unforgettable experience for foreigners coming to Vietnam. There are many bars where jazz is played...
Contrasting major Southeast Asian destinations with relatively lesser traveled ones, a leading travel news site of Canada recommends the latter. An aerial view of Provincial Route 723 at Long Lanh Pass in Lam Dong Province that connects the highlands town of Da Lat with the beach town Nha Trang. Photo by Shutterstock/Tonkinphotography In Vietnam, the Daily...
From rice-based soups to steamed mollusk, five dishes stand ready to warm you up in Hanoi’s late autumn chilly weather Vietnamese hot steamed rice cake Hot steamed rice cake is complemented by stir-fried ground pork and Jew’s ear mushroom. Photo by VnExpress/Tuyet Mai The steamed rice cake is cooked and stored in a hot pot,...
Boats carrying flowers, fruits and other goods at the Nga Nam floating market in the Mekong Delta Photo by VnExpress/Nguyen Chi Nam A riot of colors hustling and bustling on water, Vietnam’s floating markets are among the best destinations for photography enthusiasts. The Telegraph has listed the floating markets in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta among the ten best...
As chilly November arrives it is the best time to pay a visit to these places Photo by VnExpress/Tung Duong Ha Giang – buckwheat flower festival Ha Giang Province nestles in the mountains of northern Vietnam. It is home to ethnic minorities like the H’Mong, Thai and others. Visitors to the province can witness exotic...
