Articles about Vietnam

Prices in Vietnam

One thing that can be hard to do is plan your spending money on holiday – no need to worry, we’ve got you covered.

Cuisine of Vietnam

Asian food is beloved the world over, yet when you’re visiting Vietnam you’re going to find a commitment to cuisine quite unlike anywhere else. Yet one factor that unites Vietnamese food, from its bustling street carts to its classiest restaurants, is a love of simple dishes with rich flavours. Blandness doesn’t come into the equation here, but the food is also among the healthiest around, and will often fit the bill even if you’re a veggie or a vegan.

Exploring Ho Chi Minh City

Although not the capital of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh is the country’s largest city and it’s close to popular tourist resorts in the south of the Vietnam, like Duong Dong on Phu Quoc island. It provides a fascinating mix of modern and ancient Vietnamese architecture along with splashes of historic Chinese and French buildings. You could choose to spend your time exploring temples and markets, learning about the American War or traversing the nearby Mekong Delta waterways.

Exploring Phu Quoc

Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island might once have been a tiny dot on the greater holiday scale, but no more. Over the last few years, it’s become a show-stopper, stunning holiday newbies with white sand beaches studded with hotels and palm trees. No, it’s not too good to be true – the scenery here is like something straight out of a postcard.

The best things to do in Vietnam

Vietnam is full of culture, history and incredible sights. Whether you’re travelling around for your holiday or setting up camp in one spot, there’s an abundance of things to do that will create memories for a lifetime.

Traditions, culture and history of Vietnam

The people of Vietnam have been influenced by historical rule, religion and strong cultural beliefs such as respect for elders and dead ancestors. A polite and friendly nation, if you’re holidaying in Vietnam you can explore the culture through remarkable Vietnamese and Chinese temples, modern cities and traditional villages. It’s good to know about the culture and traditions of the nation before you go.