Category: Vietnam
What to do in Vietnam? Lots of options.
When you travel to Vietnam you will see that there are many options available. In order to see all that is recommended here you’ll need at least six weeks. So what to see in Vietnam? All, that makes South East Asia as a whole such a good travel spot, is on offer: Wonderful beaches, cultural…
Explore the culture of Sapa in Vietnam
If you’re visiting Vietnam and want to see as much of the culture as possible you should make time for to a trip to Sapa in northern Vietnam. Located in the mountainous Lao Cai province about 350km northwest of Hanoi, Sapa is a great travel tip and gives you a great chance to see Vietnam’s…
Visit Hoi An and the My Son temple
Hoi An has been a happening place for a long time! For more than 2000 years the area has been inhabited and was, within the various kingdoms to which it belonged, always a thriving centre for trade with an international atmosphere – a perfect travel destination for independent travellers. Find out more about Hoi An’s…
Explore the things to do in Saigon
Officially the city is actually called Ho Chi Minh City, or HCM for short. But at some point it is sure to return to its former name. After all, does someone still remember the former names of St. Petersburg and Volgograd today? This is why I will refer to the city as Saigon.The best way…
Vietnam’s imperial city Hue
Hue is the former imperial city of Vietnam. It has to be noted though that contemporary Vietnam’s territory is not the same as the empire’s. The city harbours a large palace, which resembles that of China’s Forbidden City, but is substantially more decayed. Piece by piece it is being restored to, perhaps one day, shine…
Dream away in Halong Bay
Vietnam’s Halong Bay is a lesson in gaining perspective. Some people can’t see the ocean in between all the boats in the bay. Others, me among them, almost don’t notice that, amidst the ocean, the gorgeous views and the beautiful sunsets and sunrises, one is not actually entirely alone in these beautiful parts. Halong Bay…
DMZ Vietnam – Things to see
Located north of Hue is the former border between North and South Vietnam, the DMZ (demilitarized zone). I toured this area for a day and learned a whole array of interesting facts. The region north and south of the border was demilitarized and had been heavily bombed during the war. Border River Unfortunately the bus…
Vietnam Mekong delta
When you visit the Mekong-Delta in Vietnam, you’ll get a firsthand experience of the country’s agriculture. You get to see the smallholdings and get to enjoy the unique landscape of the Mekong-Delta with its various side arms.The trip there is very easy to organize from Saigon’s backpacking district. The pity is that all travel agencies…
How to get a Vietnam visa
There are three options to acquire your Vietnam visa (valid 30 days, one entry into the country) Through a Vietnamese embassy of any country: Contact the Vietnamese embassy (by phone or internet) and enquire about the price and the procedures. The prices are rather high (from 70 to 120 US Dollars). This is how it…
Dalat to Nha Trang in Vietnam by motorbike
Dalat is a very nice place in the South Central Highlands of Vietnam. I imagine it is a nice place to just chill out and go out for a trek and to just stay for a few days. The city has a nice look and the landscape is awesome so full of different colours. But…