Archive for the 'Vietnam' Category
Historically, this rugged mountain province of Northwestern Vietnam was an area practically shunned by the Vietnamese for centuries. Its often dangerous, harsh terrain, made certain that only a handful of minority groups, and later, immigrants from China and Tibet, thrived in this merciless, yet spectacular region. Today, these indigenous people still call this place home, [...]
This charming capital city in Northern Vietnam has a decidedly old—fashioned feel not unlike a set from a foreign film. With its narrow old streets, French architecture and cafe society, roaming around this relaxed yet busy city can take you back to the ambient past of the Orient. One shouldn’t have to worry about getting [...]
Vietnam is an exotic land with so many things to offer its visitors — especially those who love to shop. One would probably never think of Vietnam as a shoppers’ destination, but it is! This land of green rice fields, fascinating monuments and conical hats is actually a shopaholic’s paradise, and the offerings are not [...]
Thirty years after the end of the war, the incredibly resilient nation of Vietnam, and the Vietnamese people, is beginning to emerge from the shadows. Vietnam is a country deeply scarred by war and yet its outlook is forgiving and forward—looking. Its people believe last century’s occupations, battles and political influences have enriched the nation. [...]