Author: John Brent @johnbrenttravel and johnbrenttravel.com. My volunteer’s diary: Towards the end of 2019 I decided to look into volunteering. When I was younger I had thought about becoming a teacher, but it only remained a thought. After doing some research online I found a company based in Vietnam and completed a Skype call with […]
Teaching English as a volunteer: my Vietnam diary by @johnbrenttravel Read More »
Author: Mike @mikesbucketlist My top 5 places to visit in Vietnam – ranked: 1. Halong Bay My favourite place in Vietnam. The Bay is dotted with 1,600 limestone islands and islets and can be super touristy, but it is such a natural wonder! The junk boats are super to stay on and the landscapes are
Vietnam: top 5 by @mikesbucketlist Read More »
Vietnam is increasingly popular on the Gap Year circuit. We can see why – home to 8 UNESCO sites, a beautiful coastline of beaches and bays and vibrant cities. In addition, it’s cheap and has amazing food and scenery. Here’s our list of the pros and cons of a visit. Pros: Fascinating culture and history.
Vietnam – the Gap Year pros and cons Read More »
The former 16th century trading port of Hoi An is the tourist hotspot of Vietnam. It’s picture perfect – lined with yellow shophouses, decorated with lanterns and home to ancient bridges and temples. Although the centre is often busy, it’s easy to escape to the the surrounding countryside of mountains, rivers, beaches and rice paddies.
Hué is our favourite city in Vietnam. It’s pronounced ‘hway’, packed with imperial heritage and has some of the best food in the country. Endlessly fascinating Hué was the imperial capital of the Nguyen emperors from 1789 to 1945. Here’s our top 5 must sees: The Imperial City: This must visit, walled citadel contains ornate
