Hoi An was awarded the ‘UNESCO World Heritage Site’ badge in 1999 and is known as one of the most picturesque towns in Vietnam. Night view in Hoi An’s Old Town A trading port since the 2nd century BC, Hoi An reached its peak between the 16th and 18th centuries and has a rich architectural and culinary heritage. From luxurious …
With the help of our trusty Lonely Planet Vietnam guide and the staff at Tu Linh Palace Hotel, we set about exploring Hanoi’s famous street food scene. Hanoi’s reputation is well-deserved and we sampled the best street food that we had tasted during our three months in Vietnam. These were our favourites: Banh Goi 52 P Ly Quoc Su, Old Quarter Banh …
Dog Meat on a restaurants menu in Old Quarter, Hanoi Rat in the Mekong and Dog in Hanoi, Vietnam always offers plenty to challenge your palate.
Consisting of more than 1600 karst limestone islands rising from the Gulf of Tonkin, Halong Bay is one of Vietnam’s biggest tourist attractions. Designated as a world heritage site in 1994, Halong Bay attracts millions of visitors every year, either on day trips or live-aboard cruises. Views in Halong Bay, Vietnam As our remaining time in Vietnam was limited, …