The beauty of Sam Mountain

Sam Mountain, also called Vinh Te Son, is 284m above sea level. On the top of the mountain stands a big stone pedestal covered in green moss, where the Local Tutelary Goddess had sat on, as believed by the folks, before being taken to a temple dedicated to her at the foot of the mountain.

Ant’s egg rice cakes, a Tuyen Quang specialty

'Banh nep nhan trung kien', glutinous rice cakes filled with ant eggs, are a specialty of the Tay, an ethnic group that has existed for hundreds of years in the northern province of Tuyen Quang.

Ke Mon jewelry making village in Hue Imperial City

Ke Mon Village which is located about 40km northeast of Hue is home to some of the most esteemed silversmiths and goldsmiths in Vietnam.

Lesser-known destinations in Da Lat that soothe the soul

For anyone looking for peace and quiet as well as stunning vistas, Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong features a number of easy-to-reach destinations that soothe the soul.

Lakeside beauty with a taste of chicken is anything but fowl

On a sultry summer day, O Thum Lake provides a relaxing getaway as the sunlight hits its silver waters.

Ha Noi, Hoi An among Eid Al Fitr holiday ideas to get you packing

It’s that time of the year again when UAE residents make those last-minute travel plans to jet off for the Eid Al Fitr holidays.

Ninh Thuan stone park

The Stone Park in Ninh Thuan is a well-known destination for tourists with its large rocky field.

Save the Red-shanked Doucs of Son Tra

Since November 2017 I often come to visit Son Tra Nature Reserve in Da Nang. There, in the forest’s green lungs, I made friends with the red-shanked doucs, one among 287 species of fauna at Son Tra.

Longest temporary bridge in Viet Nam creates permanent memories creates

Phu Yen, Viet Nam’s sunrise land, hosts a long rudimentary, annually repaired bridge that is the darling of all photographers.

Da Lat palace of Viet Nam’s last king laden with history

An opulent vestige in Da Lat, used by the last king of the Nguyen Dynasty, has an escape tunnel that leads directly to a helipad.