Vietnam / 7 posts found
En eventyrlig lille dansk oase i Vietnams bjerge
På en en smuk bakketop, dybt inde i bjergene i det nordlige Vietnam, midt i Hoang Lien National Park, ligger en charmerende og idyliske lille danske oase. Omgivet af frodige rismarker, bølgende bakker, dybe dale, frodige grønne skove og bjerglandsbyer, ligger Topas Ecolodge på toppen af to koniske bakker dybt inde i Sapa dalen. De 25 bungalows er spredt cirkulært rundt om bakken og har en fantastisk udsigt over dalene og landsbyerne nedenfor i dalen. Hver bungalow er komfortabelt og kreativt designet og indrettet i minimalistisk stil med private balkoner og flisebelagte badeværelser. Strøm og varmt vand leveres af solpaneler. Fra […]
Explore Hanoi with a local student as your guide
Explore Hanoi with a local student as your guide facebook twitter google+ pinterest The best way to explore Vietnam’s beguiling capital Hanoi is with a local student, who can give you a unique insight into the local life, the culture and traditions, as well as the sights. Hanoikids, established in 2006, is a student-run organization based in Hanoi, Vietnam. By voluntarily taking city tours in Hanoi, they hope to bring travellers from all over the world an insight into their culture, tradition, as well as great sight-seeings. Each member of the club seek to explore their full potential through cross-cultural […]
The inside track on Hanoi
The inside track on Hanoi facebook twitter google+ pinterest The best way to explore Vietnam’s beguiling capital is to get a local to give you the inside track, says Alex Whittleton. I arrived at my hotel in Hanoi’s brash and beautiful old town in a state of bleary-eyed excitement. My flight had been long and sleepless, but I’d just had one of the most entertaining taxi rides of my life. The 45-minute trip across town from the airport felt like a kaleidoscopic dream – dazzlingly colourful, deafeningly loud, and the perfect primer for a stay in the animated capital of […]
The 20 Best Beaches in Vietnam
The 20 Best Beaches in Vietnam facebook twitter google+ pinterest With over 2000 miles of coastline, Vietnam has plenty of secluded coves with white sands and waters fit for snorkelling. For days spent sunbathing and evenings watching stunning sunsets, these are the best beaches in Vietnam: Long Beach, Phu Quoc Long Beach (Bai Trong), spanning the west coast of Phu Quoc Island, is a 20km stretch of largely deserted soft yellow sand and swaying coconut palms. Ideal for sunbathing, sunset watching and swimming, this beach is great for classic tropical beach views and is undoubtedly the best Phu Quoc has […]
The 10 Best Treks In Asia
The 10 Best Treks In Asia facebook twitter google+ pinterest Southeast Asia offers some wonderful treks, allowing you to spend days walking through dense rainforests, spotting spectacular wildlife, learning about the cultures of the many different tribes who live in the remoter areas, and often staying with them in their homes and sharing their meals. The following ten treks are highly recommended, and also ensure that any communities visited benefit from your presence. Taman Negara, Malaysia There are six observation hides in Taman Negara – one of the oldest rainforests on earth and pictured above – where you can stay […]
Vietnamese Food For Beginners
Vietnamese Food For Beginners facebook twitter google+ pinterest Take a gastronomic tour of Vietnam, but be warned – do not read this article if you are even slightly hungry. 1. Pho They call it beef noodle soup, and such it is, but it is also so much more. It is Vietnam in a bowl. Pronounced like “fur” without the “r”, it is beef noodle soup raised to the nth degree. You can have pho everywhere in Vietnam, but it is almost a cult in Hanoi. Try it Pho Gia Truyen in Hanoi’s Old Quarter for a taste of the really […]
The Perfect Trip To Vietnam
The Perfect Trip To Vietnam facebook twitter google+ pinterest From the island-studded seas of the mystical Halong Bay to the meandering waterways of the Mekong Delta in the south, Vietnam is a country defined by the natural beauty, the more than 50 ethnic hilltribes, the exiting history, the diverse culture and traditions and the friendliness and hospitality of the hard working, resilient and generous people. Once upon a time, a friendly dragon lived in the heavens above Halong Bay. With invaders from the seas threatening Vietnam, the gods asked the dragon to create a natural barrier to protect its people. […]