Category: aventures

Museums to see in Hanoi

Museums to see in Hanoi

Tom Vaughan 04/02/2023 0 Comments
"Explore the Wonders of Hanoi's Museums - A Journey Through Time!" Introduction Hanoi is a city full of culture and history, and its museums are a great way to explore the city's past. From the Museum of Ethnology to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, there are plenty of museums to explore in Hanoi. Whether you're interested in learning about the city's history, its art, or its culture, there's something...

Vietnam’s Lunar New Year (Tết): A Cultural Journey

Tom Vaughan 18/01/2023 0 Comments
Experience the Magic of Vietnam's Lunar New Year - A Cultural Journey of Joy and Celebration! Introduction Vietnam's Lunar New Year, also known as Tet, is a time of celebration and joy for the Vietnamese people. It is a time to honor ancestors, celebrate family, and welcome the new year with hope and optimism. It is a time of reflection and renewal, and a time to enjoy the beauty of Vietnamese...

From Street Food to Landmarks: A Tourist’s Guide to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Tom Vaughan 17/01/2023 0 Comments
Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as it is often referred to by locals, is a vibrant and bustling metropolis in Vietnam. It’s a great destination for tourists and adventurers alike, offering many sights and attractions to explore. From street food to landmarks, here is a tourist’s guide to Ho Chi Minh City. One of the best things about Ho Chi Minh City is the street food. From pho to banh mi,...

Sapa: North Vietnam’s Mountainous Heaven

Tom Vaughan 25/03/2020 0 Comments
Sapa is a popular but quiet mountain town in Lao Cai Province, which is on the northern Vietnamese-Chinese border. It is located about 350 kilometers northwest of Hanoi, on Fan Si Pan mountain, which is the highest peak in Vietnam!  Sapa is very close to the border of China and is a part of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. When the French arrived in the Tonkin highlands in the late 1880s,...

Long Bien Bridge

Tom Vaughan 21/03/2020 0 Comments
Only a kilometer from the Old Quarter you will find the Long Bien Bridge.  The Long Bien Bridge was designed by Gustave Eiffel, who is world-renowned for the Eiffel Tour in Paris.  The bridge was built between 1899 and 1902 by architects Daydé & Pillé of Paris, and opened in 1903.  More than 3,000 Vietnamese people took part in the construction of this bridge.  The...
halong bay

Halong bay in winter

Tom Vaughan 21/03/2020 0 Comments
should you go to halong bay in winter? Of course you have to visit Halong Bay. It is one of the most beautiful bays and one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the world. Known for its hundredss of islands, Halong Bay is one of the most wonderful places I have had to visit. All these islands as out of the sea have nothing in common with any of the landscapes I have seen before. And remember that...

Hanoi Ton That Thiep street market video

Tom Vaughan 21/03/2020 0 Comments
Ton That Thiep a typical street market in Hanoi that i recomand There are many street markets in Vietnam. Some are tourist and recommended by guides. Here is a video of a real local market if you are interested. He gets there early in the morning, around 6 or 7 am. The images, the smells, the sounds will make you travel like never before. There, you are far from everything, in a universe teeming...

Hanoi west lake

Tom Vaughan 05/03/2020 0 Comments
A peaceful café around Hanoi biggest lake. West lake (Hồ Tây in Vietnamese) is the largest lake in Hanoi. It is a place where I like to come and rest. Latmosphere is peaceful and the view magnificent. All around the lake there are multiple cafes. my favorite is most certainly Cà Phê Ven Hồ Tây, located on a small peninsula, here you can drink Vietnamese coffee, drink lemon juice while...

The Amazing Maze of the Old Quarter

Tom Vaughan 05/03/2020 0 Comments
         If you are interested in a fun night out on the town, head over to Luong Ngoc Quyen and Ta Hien streets where the famous Bia Hoi is served fresh and cold for a fraction of a dollar a cup.  There is bar food and street food a plenty along these streets and Ma May street.  After sunset this is the place to be for nightlife.  It’s...