WHY YOU SHOULD PLAN AHEAD WHEN VISITING HANOI DURING TET Governed by tradition, taboos and legends, Tet Nguyen Dan (Tet) welcomes the lunar New Year and spring’s arrival. People honor their ancestors and make offerings at …
Governed by tradition, taboos and legends, Tet Nguyen Dan (Tet for short) welcomes the Lunar New Year and spring’s arrival. As Vietnam’s most important festival and public holiday, it is extremely important when families are …
A LITTLE BIT OF EFFORT MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE TO THE ENVIRONMENT Researchers estimate around 5 billion trees globally are cut down each year. 58,000 forest fires destroyed around 8.8million acres in 2018. Worldwide around 4 …
HANOI AT CHRISTMAS TIME - CHÚC MỪNG GIÁNG SINH (HAPPY CHRISTMAS) Western visitors to Hanoi in December are often amazed at how much the Vietnamese have adopted Western Christmas traditions. Festivities and the decorations often rival …
POETRY OF SILK, COLOR AND LIGHT One of the most beautiful and iconic sights greeting the visitor to Hoi An is the plethora of multi-colored silk lanterns, hanging from every tree, strung across the pedestrian streets …
PURPLES, BLUES AND YELLOW - HANOI’S FLOWERING MONTHS OF NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER People around the world love flowers. The Vietnamese are no exception and this passion is particularly strong in Hanoi. While the city has four …
LUNE PRODUCTION – A NATIONAL TREASURE OF VIETNAM’S STAGE AND THEATRE In the past tourists commented when it came to entertainment, Vietnam lacked the wow factor - something truly original and unique. However, Tuan Le, Show …
UNIQUE AND TRADITIONAL FARMING METHODS PRODUCE THE FESHEST HERBS AND VEGETABLES THANKS TO ALGAE AND WEEDS In addition to naturally fertile land, humble algae and weeds living in the ponds near the De Vong River can …
‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together’ (African Proverb)Ms Bui Thi Kim Cuc, La Spa Director, is a passionate environmentalist and voices her concerns about today’s …
HANOI AND HOI AN IN AUTUMN ARE FULL OF COLOR, FEELINGS AND MEMORIES Visiting Vietnam during the autumn months makes for a special experience whether you are in Hanoi or Hoi An. Both areas have different …
ONE VENUE, 60-PLUS DISHES WHICH TAKE THE DINER ON A JOURNEY OF VIETNAM’S CUISINE It is undeniable that street food and Vietnam are synonymous. Some of the most delicious, intriguing and simplest of foods are …
The cocktail craze has long been a world revolution and Vietnam is no exception. Whilst the country doesn’t yet have formal statistics on cocktail consumption, suffice it to say the cocktail culture is all the …
OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HELP THE COMMUNITY International NGOs and multi-national companies were the original driving forces behind the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Vietnam. Awareness in this initiative has blossomed making it one of the hottest topics …
A NOODLE DISH LIKE NO OTHER It is said that Hoi An cuisine includes one dish that cannot be authentically replicated outside the town thanks to its legendary water. Steeped in folklore and embodying the essence of …
THE SYMBOLIC IMPORTANCE OF TET TRUNG THU IN HOI AN The mid-autumn festival, known as Tet Trung Thu, is the second most important festival in Vietnam after the Tet Lunar New Year. It is usually celebrated …
A SPECIAL FOOD SERVED TO CELEBRATE THE MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL OF TET TRUNG THUIn Vietnam the Mid-Autumn Festival (Tet Trung Thu), also known as the Harvest Festival, is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th …
Viet Nam Soul cocktail is a blend of red glutinous rice wine (ruou nep cam in Vietnamese) combined with a sweet and sour mix of lime or orange juice with sugar, egg white and a …
Are you looking for a day trip from Hoi An with a difference? Then consider a visit to the Ba Na Hills (which means ‘my mountain’ in the language of the Katu ethnic group) and …
FEAST YOUR EYES ON HOI AN’S COLORFUL NATURAL BEAUTY Hoi An Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a beautiful and fascinating place to visit at any time of the year. However, during the summer …
The dream combination La Siesta Resort Hoi An has teamed up with Vietnam’s leading cultural performing company Lune Production. The result is a truly memorable package combining outstanding theater at the Hoi An Lune Center with …
