Hanoi discovery - Five attractive Western bars in the old quarter in Hanoi

Hanoi discovery – Tasting a cocktail and starting a conversation with new friends are the ways to enjoy a night life of many backpackers who decide to stop in the old quarter.Unlike many Vietnamese who choose bars to relax, dance and taste beers and wine; foreign tourists come to bars just to listen to music, taste some cocktails or beers and have talks. Therefore, Western bars can be considered as the bars are run by foreigners or most liked by foreigners.1.      RockstoreRockstore is considered as a typical western bar in the old quarter which is run by Olivier Waryn from Switzerland. Has just opened in September 2013...

Hoian travel - Two firework sites in the new year’ eve

Hoian travel – On January 14th, Hoian cultural Center said “there are many impressive and large scale entertaining activities to greet new year”.In particularly, there are shows such as, dragon dance, ringing the bell and beating drums in the new year’s eve and fireworks in two places specifically, An Hoi statue garden and Cua Dai port. This new year is attached with the 6th Hoian lantern festival which takes place from January 28th to February 5th (from December 28th to January 6th in lunar calendar). The festival is going to have some contests such as, art lantern, commercial lantern and lantern installation arts which makes a light and colorful...

Saigon discovery - Ten “must see” attractions

Saigon discovery – Reunification palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Nha Rong harbor are very attractive to tourists not only for their histories but also for their impressive and old architectures.1.      Reunification palaceReunification palace was named Norodom palace and built on February 23rd 1868 by architect Hermite; it was completed in 1871. The work is located on the area of 12 hectares, including a large palace with the front of 80 meters. There are a guest room with 800 seats and a yard with green trees and grass cover. Almost every material was imported from France. In 1962, after the overthrow, a new palace was...

Saigon discovery - Nguyen Hue flower street in the new year

Saigon discovery – Nguyen Hue flower street is the beautiful image of the citizen in Ho Chi Minh city in every new year.The last days of year are passing very quickly and all families will reunite after a long and hardworking year. Tet is not long but is very worth for all people. Most people will try to spend time on visiting the street even though they are very busy. Visiting the street to enjoy the beauty and peace of new year after a busy year.            Saigon discovery - Nguyen Hue flower street in the new ye...

Phu Quoc listed in three most ideal winter destinations in 2014

Phu Quoc island only stand behind Paris in France and Whitefish, Montana in USA according to the recommendation of National GeographicAccording to National Geographic (USA), the most ideal beaches in Vietnam are located in the heart shaped island – Phu Quoc. In the gulf of Thailand, not only does Phu Quoc island have warm and turquoise water with long sand beach but also a rich national park. From the Phu Quoc airport, tourists can travel to the western beach of the island where has the biggest town or resorts in the Dai beach (Long beach) . Discovering Phu Quoc by motorcycle or taxi is the most favorite ones.National Geography also recommended...

Vietnam trek - Six secrets for a perfect trekking trip

Vietnam trek – consider the moving ability suitable with the strength, bring necessary and light tools.1.      Considering the moving ability-      Depends on the strength of each person in order to calculate a proper distance avoiding being overloaded. A normal person can move an average of 12km to 15km per day.-       See weather forecast to decide what to bring and have specific solutions-       Remember to bring your identity papers when you visit the border areas or conservation areas. A copy of your route or a map of trekking area...

Vietnam beauty - Hang Luoc street: famous flower market in Hanoi

Vietnam beauty – going to Hang Luoc street is not only to enjoy Tet but also to be a pleasure of Hanoian, because the market only opens once annually.Hanoi has a lot of places selling flowers in Tet, but for many people, Hang Luoc street market always has its own position evoking traditional new year climate. Established  in the first years of 20th century, this is considered as the oldest market in Hanoi.In the Le destiny, Hang Luoc was the land of Phu Tu hamlet and Vinh Tru hamlet, Hau Tuc district (being named as Dong Xuan district later) which were specialized in selling combs. Until 1912, Hang Luoc became the famous flower market in...

Although the economy has faced with many challenge, Vietnam tourism has increased gradually recently. Below is impressive numbers of smokeless industry in Vietnam through evaluation of international experts and tourists in 20131.      Vietnam listed in the second position about the world tourism development potentialThis is the survey result of global tourism trend which announced in London tourism exhibition.2.       Hanoi listed in the Top 10 of rising tourism destinations in the worldIn the top 10 rising tourism destinations in the world voted by audience of Tripadvisor, Hanoi was listed...

Vietnam Travel - Welcoming Lunar New Year in three regions

In the first days of lunar new year, traveling and visiting famous landscapes of three regions all over the country and enjoying the happiness are very exciting.New year in Hanoi is very beautiful and romantic. We can see somewhere the elderly enjoying hot green tea and playing chess. The North is very charming and attractive not only because of the landscape in wonderland of Truc Lam (Bamboo forest) Zen Monastery, Yen Tu cloudy mountain, but also the impression of Halong Bay or emerald Tuan Chau island. Moving to the Center, we will enjoy a new year of the discovering journey in the famous places. Hue with ancient sites will take you back in...

Vietnam beauty - The valuable and rare photos of “Hue, Saigon, Hanoi”

Vietnam beauty – below is the rare documentation recorded by foreign journalists – photos of Hanoi, Hue, Saigon in previous centuries.In the late 19th century and early 20th century, the appearance of vendors in every street were very familiar and became the culture of Vietnam at that time. Streets in Vietnam in the 1930s and 1940s were always associated with vendors.There were noodles with seasoned and saute beef stalls, refreshment booths…on every pavement in the streets in Saigon. While, Pho vendor stalls, street barbers…were more popular in Hanoi. The little and hardworking Vietnamese with smiling faces were always familiar and close images.Troupe...