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I have to be honest, I was a little scared when I first arrived in Vietnam. I belong to the slightly older generation who never got the chance to take off and travel the world in our youth. The most exotic place I had visited before was Dubai where finding the local experiences and culture sometimes proved difficult. When my daughter packed her bags and moved to Ho Chi Minh City, I knew this would be my chance to see a bit more of the world. My husband and I decided to take leave and visit our d

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Our very own travel and photography influencer. There is no better person to show you around this city cool coffee shop and to teach you a thing or two about how to capture the perfect image. Nicolas Mas’s ability to capture a unique perspective has even got him noticed by Trip Advisor, who he now freelances for. If you want to check out what all the fuss over the Vietnamese coffee is then we can guarantee he can find the perfect spot to fit any preference. Traveling is responsible for his caree

Bring your dancing shoes for a day with our hip-hop inspired socialite Yen. She is the perfect tour guide if you want to have fun and meet new people or if you want to slow it down and relax in one of the cities hidden coffee shops. If you are looking for someone who is passionate about this city, then Yen is your girl. One of her idols is Ho Chi Minh so this has lead her to learn a lot about the history of the famous landmarks dotted around the city. Yen’s bravery to follow her dreams have mea

I wanted to share these Vietnam travel tips with you, in the hope that you too can dive right into the deep end of the experiences Vietnam has to offer. Here are top things to do in Vietnam you should never miss. Top things to do in Vietnam Two years ago I took a trip to Vietnam and Thailand with a couple of friends. We had heard so much about the beauty of Thailand's golden beaches that we were reluctant to even make it over to Vietnam. Vietnam, the country where I was born, had become a dist

The recipes was passed down from generation to generation, and now become daily staples. The recommended list is long, but we have curated the ten most popular traditional Vietnamese food to sample on your adventures.

Travel in a developing city has always suggested a potential blend of mystery, adventure and romance, three words not automatically associated with Hanoi in the context of commercialization. Yet there’s also another unseen and hidden Hanoi that will require you to be more adventurous than just following a group of tourists or flipping through the Lonely Planet book of Vietnam. As a person who tends to linger over the past, my guide is not about what to do or how to spend one day in Hanoi. It is

Visiting floating markets in Mekong Delta is one of the most exciting and eye opening activities to do in Vietnam. Although there are a few to visit, Cai Rang floating market is the largest and most accessible from Saigon. I have lived in Vietnam for a while, yet this is the first time I have ventured down to the Mekong Delta to embrace the hustle and bustle of the floating markets. How to get to Cai Rang floating market? The most popular method of transport to get to Can Tho is by buses, and

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