Since 1978, UNESCO has chosen over a thousand natural and cultural attractions as World Heritage Sites. This designation indicates that an area or landmark has cultural or historical value. Unsurprisingly, a lot of natural sites from Asia have made it to the list. In 2021 alone, the Korean Tidal Flats and the Kaeng Krachan forest …
Vietnam is a pretty amazing country and amongst our top picks for those who relish authentic culture, beautiful landscapes, fine beaches, great food and laidback vibes. Ho Chi Minh City, affectionately known as Saigon, however, often gets a bad rap for being boring, polluted, nothing-out-of-the-ordinary – from pundits on the Internet, the list of …
Vietnam is one of the most visited countries in South East Asia, and for good reason. With so much history along with beautiful beaches, mountains and unique villages to explore, there’s a lot going for it. Not only that but it has some of the most delicious food in the region with lots of fresh, …
Rolling green landscapes spanning as far as you can see, halting just in time for swatches of sandy beaches flanking the azure sea. These fairly untouched, wind-tickled sands beckon the wanderlust traveler to explore on. Choose whether to trek on or retreat to the creature comforts of your luxury hotel. Sound like a great escape …
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When it comes to a destination for romance, very few places boast a wider and more gratifying array of unique travel experiences than Asia. The Orient is exotic, indulgent and over-the-top in so many ways. It is blessed with some of the most beautiful beaches on the planet – from Phuket’s idyllic Surin Beach, to …
Though hundreds of thousands have stepped foot on Vietnam, its people remain somewhat a mystery. What is it about this unique heritage that makes it a hard code for outsiders to crack? For travelers, seeing it through the lens of the locals and understanding the people and the culture of the country you visit will …
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For a country that boasts more than 3400 km of coastline, the beaches alone should be enough to warrant a journey to Vietnam. With infinite stretches of powdery sand, pristine azure water, tropical islands, coves, spectacular seascape and lagoons, it’s no wonder that a growing number of big-name players had staked their brand along this …
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In many ways, Hanoi could not be more different when compared to Ho Chi Minh City in the south. To some degree, it swaps out the hectic swarms of scooters found in Ho Chi Minh City for bicycles, while its architecture – an eclectic mix of colonial French, Chinese and indigenous styles – is refreshing …
When most people think of South East Asia it can be easy to imagine ornate temples, floating markets on the Mekong or island life unhampered by the stresses of the west. While these sites and experiences are some of the best parts of South East Asia, there is a whole other side of the region. …
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Just like how India had huge cultural influences on South-East Asia, the dynasties that ruled over much of what is modern day China had a similar impact on East Asian countries such as Vietnam, Korea and Japan. Within the territory of what marks modern-day China today was a long line of dynastical rulers whose power …
