Leaves are a big deal in Japan. For a fortnight each Spring, locals will travel miles to catch a glimpse of cherry blossom, or sakura. The birth of these delicate pink leaves signifies the end of winter and the start of a new season. Then, each November, the leaves transform again. Autumnal oranges, yellows and…
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…
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,…