A grand show of Ao Dai (traditional long dress) took place at Hue National University as a key event of the ongoing Hue Festival. Themed “Lotus in painting”, the show attracted thousands of visitors, including foreign ambassadors to Vietnam and international friends. The event aimed to honor the beauty of Vietnamese women’s tradi…

Sunset (and maybe sunrise too) is the best time to take a stroll on Vọng Cảnh Hill from where you can have the best view of fabled Hương River. Tiên, my friend, enjoyed her little walk on the pine hill last weekend when she came back to Huế for a family visit between her career break in Sài Gòn. And there on Vọng Cảnh Hill, she ran…

As a world-famous Buddhist teacher from Huế once said, “If you want to live deeply, you have to live slowly.’ People from Huế strive to live life toward that ideal. For visitors, there are ample opportunities to deepen the experience with access to nature, fresh and healthy food, and meditations on the region’s beautiful landscape.…

Do you want to enjoy all four Vietnamese seasons in one day? Do you want to indulge yourself at one of the biggest indoor parks in the region? For those who answer "yes", let me introduce the Ba Na Hills in central Da Nang City. The city is one of my favourite holiday destinations due to its beautiful beaches and close lyi…