Hoi An Lantern Festival

24 hours in Hoi An

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 visitors. But if you don’t have much time, Travel Consultant Dylan has a plan for how to make every moment matter.

Streets of Hoi An, Vietnam

Photo blog: Highlights of Hoi An, Vietnam

With no less than 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Vietnam isn’t short of highlights, but there’s one place that never fails to capture the imagination: Hoi An. So, what is it that makes this pretty port town so popular? Tyler Palma captures just a few highlights of Hoi An on our Highlights of Vietnam Small Group […]

7 of the best festivals in Vietnam

Imbued with tradition and rituals, festivals provide an authentic way to see the “real” Vietnam. The calendar is peppered with events, but here are 7 of the best.

Hoi An Lantern Festival: 2018 dates

With an array of architectural styles, a charming laidback atmosphere, and some of the country’s loveliest food, UNESCO World Heritage town Hoi An is a popular stop for first – and second and third – timers to Vietnam. The town is an attraction in itself, and you could easily lose a few days strolling around […]

Hoi An Lantern Festival: 2017 dates

Hoi An Lantern Festival is one of Southeast Asia’s most popular events. For centuries, the Vietnamese have considered the full moon a time to pay their respects to their ancestors, hold candlelit ceremonies at temples and generally make merry. In recent years, the quaint port town of Hoi An has taken this to the next […]