Over the past three years, we’ve been fortunate to explore almost every corner of Vietnam. From trips down the Mekong river up to Sapa in the far northwest, it’s been quite a journey. As we prepare to move on to a new adventure in Japan, it’s time to look back at our top ten Vietnam…
Top 10 Places for Children and Families in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) After spending the past three years in Ho Chi Minh City with two young children, we’ve explored numerous parks, play areas and picnic spots. And we still have a feeling that there’s heaps more to be discovered. Vietnam’s largest city may lack…
You won’t find Phu Yen on many bucket lists. Nestled between the signature resorts of Hoi An and Nha Trang, it’s one of Vietnam’s best-kept secrets. The province is a 45-minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City, yet is usually overlooked, even by locals. That’s likely to change soon as resorts are starting to pop…
The coronavirus has spelled disaster for many in the travel industry. But one remote Vietnamese island continues to thrive thanks to an unlikely saviour. Hotels are filled with locals who come to pay tribute to the country’s most-famous female political martyr, Võ Thị Sáu. It’s nearly midnight and, in the heart of the cemetery,…