From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam encapsulates the exotic, the astounding and the sheer beauty of Southeast Asia. The coastline offers pearl after pearl of lovely fishing villages and rural delights as well as cultural gems such as Da Nang.
MoreVietnamese food is becoming more and more appreciated all over the globe. There are Vietnamese restaurants throughout Europe and the US or wherever Vietnamese immigrants have settled. Their cuisine is considered one of the world's healthier diets, mainly because of the minimal use of oil, less meat and lots of fresh vegetables.
MoreMany tourists who fly into Vietnam for the first time are simply amazed as they don't quite know what to expect. Vietnam is a country has something for everyone. If you are a nature buff then, with either the country's beaches, mountains, tropical forests and even a Sahara-like desert – Sand Dunes of Mui Ne – this is the place to be.
MoreThe nightlife scene in Vietnam is changing dramatically. Big cities like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are now full of lively pubs, clubs and bars. The same applies to many tourist destinations such as Halong Bay, Mui Ne and Phan Thiet. The good news is that it's not particularly expensive to go out at night as Vietnam brews some of the cheapest draft beer in the world.
MoreMany tourists can’t help but throw themselves head-first into shopping while in Vietnam. Why? Probably the variety of quality goods and the tempting prices have a lot to do with it. Many low-budget travelers considered Vietnam a heavenly place because in many shopping situations they can bargain the prices down to as much as a third of the original cost.
MoreIf you are an active type, Vietnam has many a trail for you to blaze and hiking in this country features so many different types of topography you'll wonder if you haven't strayed over the border or not. Scuba Diving along the central coast is gorgeous while exploring the nooks and crannies of Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, or even paradisiacal Hoi An is a great way to spend the afternoon.
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