Fried pasted squid is Quang Ninh classic
The northeastern coast province of Quang Ninh is more known for its beautiful landscapes than its gastronomy. A recent visit to the area helped me discover a local specialty that is not to be missed, cha muc or fried pasted squid.
A bus trip to Binh Tay Market
A bus trip to Binh Tay Market   (Aug 15, 2013)
To travel to Cho (Market) Binh Tay is easy on Saigon's public transport system and for tourists it is a way of exploring the city for very little cost and…
Trekking up Cau Mountain
Trekking up Cau Mountain   (Aug 09, 2013)
Coming to Binh Duong Province, tourists should spend time making a pilgrimage up to Cau Mountain to enjoy the sanctuary's atmosphere, peaceful surroundings and explore its folklore.
Cham Island - a place to discover
Considered as a beautiful pearl of Hoi An in the central coast province of Quang Nam, the Cham Island has many interesting things to explore.
Exploring marine world on Phu Quy Island
We reached upon the wharf on Phu Quy at around 7 p.m. when the island was enveloped in darkness and twinkled by glistening light from dozens of fishing boats onshore and offshore.
Lak Lake - pride of Daklak   (Aug 07, 2013)
Lak Lake - pride of Daklak
Waterfalls, forests, rivers and mountains are the pride of locals in the Central Highlands region. For people in Daklak, along with Buon Don Tourist Village, Trung Nguyen Coffee, Draysap and Trinh Nu waterfalls, Lak Lake is the pride of the province.
Bun sung is Vung Tau treat    (Aug 05, 2013)
Bun sung is Vung Tau treat
Many people usually mistake bun sung (noodles cooked with water lily) of the coastal city of Vung Tau with noodle dishes found in the Mekong Delta provinces of Tra Vinh, Soc Trang and Ca Mau.
Visiting national relic Thay Thim Temple
Located in the Bau Cai Forest in Binh Thuan Province about 130 kilometers from HCMC, Thay Thim Temple was built in 1879 for worshiping a rich, kind hermit and his wife who are both respectfully called Thay (The Wizard) and Thim (The Aunt).
Hanh Thong Tay Church   (Jul 23, 2013)
Hanh Thong Tay Church
Located in a spacious setting of lush trees and diversified species of flowers, the ancient church named Hanh Thong Tay is a haven away from the bustling life in the largest urban centre in Vietnam.
Visiting the historic guerilla base of Minh Dam
Located on Chau Long-Chau Vien mountain, not too far from the well-known five-star beach resort of Anoasis (Long Dat District, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province), is Minh Dam which was a guerilla base during wartime (1933-1975).
At peace at Tay Phuong pagoda   (Jul 18, 2013)
At peace at Tay Phuong pagoda
Tay Phuong pagoda, also called Sung Phuc pagoda, sits on top of Tay Phuong Mountain proudly holding many valuable statues of Buddha, surrounded by green areas.
Visiting Da Ban stream, Phu Quoc in the rain
The rainy season helps cool us down from the scorching sun these days and where better to enjoy the cool air but in a stream inside a jungle.
Ba Hon Dam has southern charm   (Jul 10, 2013)
Ba Hon Dam has southern charm
Ba Lua Archipelago off the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang Province is gaining popularity with tourists due to its primitive charm.
Hoa Binh lures tourists with its unique character
For a long time, Hoa Binh Province has been considered the cradle for ancient Muong people with many significant cultural features, more than 200 historical relics and landscapes, of which 64 have been recognized as national relics.
The Ancient Pagoda of Van Nien   (Jul 04, 2013)
The Ancient Pagoda of Van Nien
Van Nien Pagoda is located on Lac Long Quan Road to the west of the West Lake in Hanoi. The thousand-year-old pagoda is considered one of the most famous ones in the old capital of Thang Long.
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