Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the destinations that stirs up a whole array of emotions and imaginations with its rich history, stunning scenery, vibrant people, and mouth-watering cuisine. One could say it’s a quintessential Southeast Asian country but it begs to differ as it has one foot solidly out the door towards progress and development and another foot firmly planted on preserving its past and protecting its lush natural beauty – it knows where it stands and that’s why travelers are always compelled to make Vietnam part of their travel bucket list.

It’s a destination that has everything for each traveler where a city slicker may feel right at home at the nation’s capital, Hanoi or in the bustling financial center of Ho Chi Minh City; or a nature lover may never want to leave exploring the Cat Tien or Cuc Phuong National Parks or even marveling at the rice terraces of Yen Bai or Sa Pa. Water lovers have Ha Long Bay etched in their dreams but may have hundreds of beaches to choose from with Phu Quoc Island, Nha Trang and Mui Ne to name a few. It’s a widely known food lovers paradise that the late great Anthony Bourdain swears by that is spread out across the country. Photographers and vloggers will need to clear up their memory cards or else commit to memory all the beautiful wonders that each destination has to offer. It’s a treat both for the senses and the soul.

There are no easy ways to describe Vietnam with its colorful character – Buddhist temples and Christian churches alongside massive skyscrapers; office workers in business suits having their lunches right on the streets; a mountainous cold region on the north, a laid-back coastline at its center and its exotic flood plains on the south; its character can only be described as purely Vietnam. So whether you are a big spender or a backpacker, a nature lover or a culture seeker, Vietnam’s geography and character make it the most perfect travel destination for everyone at any time of the year.