Alexandre Yersin, doctor and explorer
Alexandre Yersin spent most of his life in Indochina, dedicated his life to medicine and discovered one of the bacillus of the plague.
Video: Just Another Day in Vietnam
Some travelers see things differently than the rest of the tourist crowd. They manage to overlook most visited sites to go beyond must-see places and dig out daily moments, showing…
A Huffington Post Journalist Fell in Love with Vietnam
A journalist from the Huffington Post wrote a list of the reasons why she fell in love with Vietnam and we totally agree with it.
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Hanoi’s nocturnal attraction overlooked by tourists
“Most backpackers are fast asleep, but I had heard a rumour about another dimension of this city, one which exists only in the darkest hours, one which most will miss.”
12 Photos That’ll Make You Want To Travel To The Halong Bay, Vietnam
In the Gulf of Tonkin, the Halong Bay is one of Vietnam’s most powerful symbols, but also one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. With its breathtaking scenery made…
Pho, Vietnam’s National Dish
Some dishes stand as national prides. In Vietnam, pho is obviously one of them. That noodle soup, accompanied by slices of meat, can be found throughout the whole country but…
The Asian elephant, a giant from Asia
One of the most emblematic animals in Asia is the Asian elephant. This giant mammal, strong symbol of this area, has belonged to culture and traditions for thousands of years….
Danang, Glittering Port City
Located between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Danang is listed as Vietnam’s fourth largest city. Besides being a mine of wealth, it is also one of the most important…
Coffee in Vietnam: a daily routine
Robusta coffee comes along daily life of Vietnamese, and is best-known for its strong but chocolaty taste, and ideal combination to help you getting up in the morning. Prepared in…
Banh cuon, the Vietnamese breakfast
Made of a rice-flour pancake stuffed with pork meat or shrimps, banh cuon stands among Vietnamese’s favorite dishes for breakfast.
