Where to find rice terraces in Vietnam
Jaw-dropping rice terrace views have become synonymous with Vietnam, but they’re not postcard perfect all year round. Here are our favourite countryside corners and…
Culture & History
Southeast Asia’s culture is rich, diverse and ancient. This is our introduction to not only the culture and history of Vietnam, but Cambodia and Laos as well. Learning all about this region will help you enjoy your visit so much more. Read on for a fascinating insight.
5 alternatives to the Hoi An Lantern Festival
The Hoi An Lantern Festival is beautiful, there’s no doubt about it, but when it comes to waterborne parties and flickering lanterns floating downstream…
24 Hours in Hoi An
Chances are, you’ll want to spend far longer than 24 hours in Hoi An – this pretty town remains a firm favourite amongst first-time…
Photographing Vietnam’s tribes: Réhahn’s Precious Heritage project
French photographer Réhahn is currently working on an ambitious, eight-year project to photograph all 54 of Vietnam’s tribes. It’s taken years of travelling Vietnam…
5 ways to learn about rice in Southeast Asia
Few images are as romantic as the terraced rice paddies found throughout Southeast Asia, but whether witnessing an eccentric harvest ceremony outside the National…
6 of the best bike rides in Southeast Asia
Avoid wasting precious holiday time and rent a bike! Not only will you travel further than on foot, but you’ll see far more than…
Street food and sightseeing: A day in Saigon
Hectic, restless and bursting with life, Ho Chi Minh City’s heady combination of street food and skyscrapers is an assault on the senses.
How to spend two weeks in Vietnam
Vietnam is a sprawling country filled with UNESCO World Heritage Sites, national parks, otherworldly natural highlights, modern cities, laidback towns and remote villages… And…