An ancient city with an incredible food scene, Hanoi is a fun and affordable destination for travellers. Scooters buzz through the streets, the smell of delicious food fills the air and everywhere you turn, there’s a friendly smile waiting to greet you. We love travelling in Vietnam and Hanoi is a destination we seem to […]
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Hanoi is a hive of winding streets and historic buildings with the buzzing sounds of scooters as the backing track. Life here is played out on the streets with roadside cafes and street food vendors dotted across the city. From the bright red bridge at Hoan Kiem Lake to the stunning Temple of Literature and […]
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Before we visited Hoi An for the first time a good friend told me all about having clothes made by a local tailor. When Matt and I arrived, I was really excited to find a tailor and have some gorgeous new clothes custom made to fit my body. This was especially exciting because I have […]
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Far away from Vietnam’s big cities, Lang Co offers an idyllic tropical escape from the world. With pristine white sand beaches, glistening blue sea and golden sunshine, it’s an oasis of relaxation. Not only that, but Lang Co is nearby to so many must-see sites, making it the perfect base for those who want to […]
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There’s something magical about Halong Bay. Floating gently past limestone cliffs covered in trees, the bright emerald water glistening under the sunshine. Spending days exploring hidden pockets, kayaking through caves, swimming and visiting floating villages. Watching the bright orange sunset while sipping on a cocktail, dancing the night away then slipping back to your room […]
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With a distinct French influence and local Vietnamese beauty, Hoi An is one of those destinations that seems other-worldly. Wandering along the streets of the Old Town, peering into dimly lit, historic buildings and pausing for coffee and pastries, it feels like you could have stepped into the pages of a storybook. Hoi An is […]
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I‘ve visited Vietnam a few times but had never heard of Lang Co until our most recent trip. I love Vietnam and have been so keen to visit places away from the cities and favourite tourist destinations. I imagined I’d need to journey into remote areas to find these quiet destinations and that a little […]
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When Matt and I started planning our first trip to Halong Bay we were totally and completely overwhelmed. There are so many cruise companies to choose from and, if I’m honest, I found a lot of their websites looked a little less than reputable which freaked me out (a lot!) We’ve had the pleasure of […]
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It’s safe to say Vietnam is one of my favourite destinations in Asia. There’s so much to love, from the busy, bustling streets of Hanoi to the unbelievable beauty of Halong Bay. In my experience, Vietnam offers a uniquely chilled out experience, where everything seems to be easy. I fell in love with the people, […]
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I‘ve been lucky enough to visit Vietnam a few times and it remains one of my favourite destinations in South-East Asia. It has a distinctly peaceful vibe to it, a relaxing atmosphere that should feel strange given the constant buzzing of scooters and local chatter on the streets. All the same, it’s incredibly peaceful and […]
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When it comes to budget-friendly destinations, it’s pretty hard to go past Vietnam. Not only will you find a visit to Vietnam incredibly affordable, you’ll also discover the locals are lovely, the food delicious and the sights fantastic. There are some great parts of Vietnam waiting to be explored and one of my favourites has […]
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It’s all too easy to get stuck in a travel rut. You start thinking about your annual leave and how you should spend it, where you should go, but all you can think of are the same destinations over and over. “Let’s go to Bali…” or “How about we spend a few days at a […]
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