Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Having enjoyed one of our small group tours in Japan, Nan Merritt joined us on our Indochina Encompassed small group tour. Here are a few highlights from her travels around Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Vietnam
Top 5 cultural things to do in Hue
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! The ancient city of Hue in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam is often overlooked by travellers short on time in favour of its neighbour Hoi An. Hue has been referred to as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and there are a multitude of places […]
Cycle in the Hoi An countryside
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Richard Pearce, although based in Japan, frequently travels to Vietnam to take our small group tour groups on unforgettable adventures. Here he gives us a sneak peek of a cycle ride near Hoi An, Vietnam, weaving past rice fields, over rivers and around daily life in the […]
24 hours in Ho Chi Minh
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Richard Pearce is one of our Senior Tour Leaders and has lived in Asia since 2004. Among many other adventures, he has eagerly explored the jungle-clad temples of Angkor, the golden pagodas of Luang Prabang and the caves in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park. Although he currently calls Japan home, […]
Top 5 foodie experiences in Vietnam
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! The cuisine of Vietnam is, without a doubt, one of the tastiest in the world. Jam-packed with fresh herbs and spices, it encompasses a huge variety of dishes – from the light, balanced flavours and fresh seafood in the north to the spicy cuisine of the centre […]
In with the old: Exploring Hanoi’s old quarter
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Hanoi has been around for an awful long time. It’s been the capital of Vietnam since 1010 (excepting a period of 150 years, from 1802–1945), has been inhabited since at least 3,000 BC (yes, really!), and is probably Vietnam’s greatest repository of traditional art and culture. Of […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Hanoi has been around for an awful long time. It’s been the capital of Vietnam since 1010 (excepting a period of 150 years, from 1802–1945), has been inhabited since at least 3,000 BC (yes, really!), and is probably Vietnam’s greatest repository of traditional art and culture. Of […]