Celebrating Luke’s contribution to Vietnam Coracle as a writer, researcher & photographer for multiple guides, articles & reviews…

The ruins of Mỹ Sơn form a sacred architectural tapestry that was once the centre of the ancient Hindu kingdom of Champa…

The best places to drink in Hội An, from wine bars, cocktail lounges, craft beer taprooms, beach pubs & clubs…

Exploring the rich food scene of a central Vietnamese culinary hub…

Intimate, cosy, independent & off-beat, these bars offer refuge from the city & getting there is half the fun…

Exploring the multiple faiths & religions of the Mekong Delta via a selection of places of worship in the western corner of the region…

An express boat service from Châu Đốc, in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, across the international border to Phnom Penh, the Cambodian capital…

A bustling fishing community, Phan Thiet is home to a vibrant streetside seafood scene…

The story of a unique drink created in a local cafe in Hue that went from being a secret recipe to a nationwide success…

A colonial-themed hotel on the banks of the Mekong River near one of the region’s most culturally diverse towns…

Places to rest, drink, sleep, eat & take shelter when on the road, hammock cafes are a valuable resource for long-distance travellers in Vietnam…

A community-based project offering rustic yet cosy accommodation in a minority village on a great riding road…

To celebrate the Lunar New Year, I put several questions to all members of the Vietnam Coracle team to find out their thoughts about Vietnam in the Year of the Cat…

Vietnam’s last imperial line left behind a rich legacy of cultural attractions in and around the former royal capital of Huế…

An up-and-coming beach city on the south-central coast, Quy Nhon has a vibrant dining scene, featuring fresh seafood & a host of local specialities…

Artisanal breweries, local beer restaurants, dive bars for resident artists, chic cocktail lounges for posers & budget hangouts for backpackers…

Explore the famous ‘royal cuisine’ of Vietnam’s former imperial capital with this extensive Huế food guide, featuring 16 Huế dishes & dozens of specific location recommendations…

A floor-by-floor guide to this cool & iconic Saigon landmark…

Explore one of the most exciting street food scenes in the world…

Local markets exist in another dimension to the rest of the city. Vibrant, bustling, fresh & organized, there’s magic in these markets…

Escape the heat at these open-air public pools in the steamy southern metropolis…