Open doors a true sense of community
A small village in the southernmost tip of Ca Mau Province is a unique community thanks to its peace and security. Mui Village in Dat Mui Commune, Ngoc Hien District, down the southernmost tip of Ca Mau Province, is well-known for its open houses. Almost all 300 houses in this village are built without doors. [...]
On the roof of Vietnam
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing”, said Helen Keller, a deaf and blind American writer and activist. For those who choose adventure, life is an endless journey to be savoured and enjoyed. Increasingly more people are opting for adventure in their daily life, to feel the joy and excitement of living. For these, [...]
Hill station blend of old, new
Nestled high up in northern province of the Vinh Phuc, Tam Dao is perhaps the perfect respite from the heat and humidity of Ha Noi. Tam Dao is just 86km northeast of the capital. The town, occupying 253ha, is 900m above sea level in the heart of Tam Dao National Park – the largest in [...]
Yang Bay attracts tourists in search of natural paradise
Yang Bay in the central province of Khanh Hoa is famed for its pristine beauty, expansive forests, and glassy waterfalls – in fact the superlatives go on and on. Duong Le Na, an overseas Vietnamese from the US and her friends recently decided to travel to the site. When they arrived at Yang Bay she [...]
Conquering Fansipan to be the champion
In late September, we went on a tour called “Conquering the roof of Indochina” held by Lua Viet Tours to climb Mount Fansipan, 3,143 meters above sea level. We met at Hanoi railway station at 8:30 p.m. to catch the train to Lao Cai. That night we could not sleep and the weather was very [...]
Mysterious Cham towers in central Vietnam
Ninh Thuan is home to many old monuments of the Cham people, particularly Cham towers. Among the mysterious towers are Hoa Lai, Poklong Garai and Porome; all recognised as historical architectural works by the the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Just a short trip from the south of Nha Trang City in Khanh Hoa [...]
Phu Yen’s unforgettable vegetable village
Ngoc Lang is known as a peaceful village with vegetable fields that are as green as jade stones. It is located in Binh Ngoc Commune, Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen Province. The village is compared to a child protected and nurtured by two mothers that are the Chua and Ba rivers.
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