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Thuc Don restaurant noodles

Top Ten Things Not to Miss in Vietnam

When we asked our Enfys for suggestions on ‘must do’ experiences in Vietnam, she gave us a huuuuge list. Here is just ten of her suggestions of ‘must do’s’ in Vietnam…..more to come from Laos and Cambodia soon. Take a cooking class: From Pho to spring rolls, one of the best things about Vietnam is […]

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A Vietnam inspirational video

If you spoke to our tour leader Tyler Palma about what he had done this summer, you would probably be stood with him for quite a while as he tells you about his time in Vietnam. It is always a pleasure to speak to our Tyler, but however to save you a few minutes, here […]

Hoi An's Japanese Bridge

Oi Oi Hoi An – A nice slice of Vietnam

If there are any comparisons to be made between Japan and Vietnam, I think that Hoi An is the place to do it. Yet, at the same time, Hoi An is (in my limited opinion) quintessentially Vietnamese. First of all, the place is renowned for its Japanese bridge providing an easy link to Japan. Originally […]

Delicious food

Top tips for travelling in Vietnam

We’ve learned some things on our journey through Vietnam… And made some mistakes as well, just so you don’t have to! Here are our top tips for smooth travels in this part of the world. 1. Happy room If you need the loo in Vietnam, just ask for the happy room…

Buffalo at the market

Coc Ly Market, Sapa

It was a privilege to visit the Tuesday morning market at Coc Ly, in Lao Cai province near Sapa in north-western Vietnam. This is a real working market that draws huge number of Flower Hmong people each week to buy and sell fruit, clothing, electronic goods and animals, especially water buffalo. Enjoy our photo blog […]

Sapa Town, Sapa Vietnam

The mists of Sapa Vietnam

As well as visiting the rural villages around Sapa Vietnam, we enjoyed exploring the town itself. Although when we arrived, we couldn’t see much more than this.