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My Son Cham Ruins, Hoi An 11 Aug 2010 | 12:06 am
My Son Ruins Mankind builds marvelous and imagination-defying cities and structures, then erases them again as the centuries, along with the fickle loyalty of scholars, priests, kings, and common peo...
Phong Nga Ke Bang National Park and Caves 9 Aug 2010 | 10:59 pm
Long before Phong Nha-Ke Bang (also spelled Phong Nga-Ke Bang) National Park came into existence, the Champa people were using its caves for various purposes. The Champa were people of ancient Cambodi...
Hue's Imperial Citadel 19 Apr 2010 | 06:04 pm
The Tay Son Rebellion in Vietnam brought Nguyen Phuc Anh to power in 1802. Declaring himself Emperor Gia Long, he began construction on a grand fortress-palace in Hue in 1804. Today the emperor's cons...
Vietnam Tours 9 Apr 2010 | 09:42 pm
Is it best to explore Vietnam on a guided tour? Vietnam is a beautiful country with a great deal to offer the visitor. However it is also a country that can be very tiring and at times frustrating to...
The History of Hoi An's Ancient Town 9 Apr 2010 | 07:03 pm
Today, westerners know the Vietnamese city of Hoi An mostly as a tourist destination. Thanks to its proximity to the Marble Mountains and lovely China Beach, Hoi An draws many visitors each year. But ...
Hue's Royal Tombs and Pagodas 4 Feb 2010 | 07:03 pm
The imperial capital of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945, Hue is filled with beautiful monuments, impressive architecture, and is especially well-known for its royal tombs. Sadly, the city suffere...
Museums in Saigon 16 Dec 2009 | 12:40 am
Vietnam has a fascinating 2,000 year history and there is plenty to learn about the country's past and how it affects life today. Sadly, however, while there are some excellent museums in Vietnam not ...
Night Markets in Saigon 2 Sep 2009 | 04:30 pm
While they may not be as bright and shiny as malls or supermarkets, night markets have their own character and are popular destinations for local people and travellers alike. For many travellers the d...
Updated Vietnam blogs and websites 27 Jul 2009 | 11:39 pm
After more than a year of neglect I realised it was high time to update the listings of English language blogs and websites devoted to Vietnam - after all, some people on the list have left Vietnam an...
Rick Stein's food tour across Vietnam 26 Jul 2009 | 08:46 am
We're back in the UK for a few more weeks still so it was great to see Vietnam featured on primetime TV on Thursday night, when Rick Stein, a popular UK chef, spent an hour travelling and eating throu...
