Vietnam: why you should go
Your tailor-made trip through the tribal cultures of Vietnam could take you to remote Dao villages, steep-sided valleys and landscapes terraced with rice fields — as specialist Alex discovered on a recent trip.
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What to do in Vietnam: our highlights guide
From cruising past karst scenery in Lan Ha Bay to scouting out the best banh mi in Ho Chi Minh City, these are some of the highlights you might experience during a first-time trip to Vietnam, as recommended by specialist Matthew.
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A food journey through Vietnam: bun cha to banh mi
Vietnam’s cuisine varies from being more salty in the north to spicier in the south. Country Specialist, Lauren, selects some of her top dishes and where to try them such as Vietnam’s national dish pho, bun cha in Hanoi and cao lau noodles in Hoi An.
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Hidden Vietnam
When our Southeast Asia Regional Sales Manager visited Vietnam he discovered a hidden side of the country, working with the locals planting rice and exploring a secret weapons house used during the Vietnam War.
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Vietnam’s imperial city: our Hue travel guide
Specialist Georgina shares her suggestions for how to experience Vietnam’s regal city, Hue. Where to sample the freshest spring rolls, how to get hands-on in one of the many art studios, and which historical sites to visit to unearth Hue’s place in Vietnam’s imperialism and modern wars.
