Blog listing by tag Ha Long

Hoi An Lantern Festival

Hoi An Lantern Festival
We were instantly drawn in by the picture perfect lantern and candlelit Song Thu Bon River and we were amazed by the huge crowds and the festival atmosphere. The ancient town is closed to motorised traffic on the night of the festival and...

Prepare clothing when traveling to Vietnam

Prepare clothing when traveling to Vietnam
Depending on the seasons, you should choose the appropriate attire to ensure the comfort and wellness for you and your family on a journey. In Vietnam, the dress code is casual. Unless you wish to dress for dinner in the top-end hotels and...

Friendly people in Vietnam

Friendly people in Vietnam
The people in Vietnam are warm, kind, and love to laugh and smile. It is in this country where I have met some of the most caring locals.

Tet holiday in Vietnam

Tet holiday in Vietnam
Tet is Vietnam’s New Year festival, best described as a combination of western Christmas and New Year celebrations rolled into one. It heralds the arrival of spring in January or February, as calculated by Vietnam’s version of...

Eating Banh Khot in Vietnam

Eating Banh Khot in Vietnam
If you love crispy savory pancakes, you’re going to love Vietnamese banh khot!  Among the list of endless delicious Vietnamese snacks and light meals, is a little gem called banh khot (bánh khọt)....

A great trip to Halong Bay - Hanoi - Ninh Binh

A great trip to Halong Bay - Hanoi - Ninh Binh
We just returned from a 5 days 4 nights Hanoi Trip and we would like to share our experience. We travelled as a group of 10 family members spanning 3 generations, it was good family bonding time.