“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” ― Bill Bryson
“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” ― Bill Bryson
First up, you have unmatched scenic beauty, like sailing through the limestone towers in Ha Long Bay, drifting along the Mekong Delta and the seemingly endless view of rice terraces in Sa Pa. Lit by lanterns, the glowing city of Hoi An alone draws thousands of tourists each year.
Then you have the incredible culinary scene, which gives you the opportunity to sample world-famous Vietnamese dishes first hand, pho, bun cha, banh mi and the essential iced coffee.
Finally, there’s its intense history. You’ll find disturbing reminders of devastating wartime atrocities throughout the many museums and sights in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
Vietnam is not a place you forget quickly. It gets under your skin and keeps you coming back for more.
Bustling, vibrant, sprawling, exciting—Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City is a haven for those who love that big city feel!
With dozens of tour operators and hundreds of dollars to be spent, planning a trip out on Vietnam’s Bai Tu Long Bay can be incredibly stressful. And yet, once you feel brisk sea air on your face and see the famous limestone towers, you’ll instantly forget why you were worried in the first place.
Wander amazed through the Ancient Town of Hoi An at night as its lit almost entirely by lanterns. Considered something of a time machine, Hoi An’s architecture reflects its roots as a Vietnamese fishing village, ancient Chinese sanctuary and old world European trading port.
Two weeks in Vietnam? Start in chaotic Ho Chi Minh City, set up beachside in Da Nang, explore old world beauty in Hoi An, marvel at limestone formation from an old junk boat and then end your journey in Ha Noi, where the bahn mi cannot be beat!
It's only seven in the morning and I'm already sweating profusely as I wait for a tour van to the Củ Chi Tunnels.
