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As tea lovers, Ethan and I were excited to visit the Thai Nguyen province with Footprint Travel's Tea & Bike Tour. Thai Nguyen province is the primary tea growing region of Vietnam and is famous not only for its green tea, but also for its beautiful Nui Coc Lake and mountain scenery. Located about 2... Read More...
We love to find places that offer good views of a new city and the rooftop bars in Ho Chi Minh City provide not only an excellent opportunity to get a good orientation to the city, but also some delicious cocktails. Ho Chi Minh City, often still referred to as Saigon, is a booming city on the riseâ€... Read More...
Halong Bay is considered one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Vietnam, and a Halong Bay cruise is a must-do on many travelers' lists. Imagine an emerald bay peppered with about 2,000 tiny vegetation-topped islands which feature numerous caves, lagoons, coves, and coral reefs. This breatht... Read More...
The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi serves the dual role of being both a historical landmark and a luxury hotel. Opened in 1901 by two French investors, the French colonial-style hotel soon became one of Southeast Asia's most iconic hotels and today is the oldest continuously operating hotel in Vietn... Read More...
One morning while in Hanoi Vietnam, we got up before 4:00am to go on an early morning city tour. Crazy, right?! Now, we are not early morning people by any means, but we trusted our guide and drug ourselves out of our comfortable beds to explore Hanoi at 4:00am. We are so glad we did as there are th... Read More...
Hoi An is a postcard perfect historic riverside town that has been carefully preserved so that the Old Town looks as it did centuries ago; however, the town is hugely popular and the crowds might have you searching for some Hoi An day trip destinations. Hoi An is certainly a gem but we were feeling ... Read More...
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is a beach getaway destination for the rich and famous and is Vietnam's most exclusive resort, being accessible only by boat. Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is situated north of Nha Trang on a calm bay with a golden sand beach and surrounded by tall boulder-strewn mountains. A total... Read More...
If you are planning a trip to Vietnam, you may not be thinking about places to go for afternoon tea in Ho Chi Minh City. For most people, Vietnam does not conjure up images of high tea, but you'll be surprised by how many of the old grand hotels—and some of the shiny new ones—are offering up som... Read More...
