My Son Sanctuary Cham Temples
The ruins of Mỹ Sơn form a sacred architectural tapestry that was once the centre of the ancient Hindu kingdom of Champa…
7 Museums in Hanoi
From war to women, prisons to pre-history, fabrics to fine arts, Hanoi is home to the best museums in Vietnam…
Yen Hoa Tower & Phu Tuong Gate
Deep in the mountains & jungles of remote north-central Vietnam, lie two mysterious historical sites in a state of romantic decay…
Last Emperors: Nguyen Dynasty Sites in Hue
Vietnam’s last imperial line left behind a rich legacy of cultural attractions in and around the former royal capital of Huế…
The General’s Tomb | A Memory
Sometimes referred to simply as ‘The General’, Võ Nguyên Giáp is a giant of Vietnamese history. Following his death, in 2013, millions have made the pilgrimage to his tomb in Central Vietnam, myself included…
9 Cham Temples Near Quy Nhon
Scattered across the coastal plains are the impressive yet rarely visited ruins of the ancient kingdom of Champa….
Ho Chi Minh’s Cave: Hang Pác Bó
In the winter of 1941, Ho Chi Minh returned to Vietnam for the first time in 30 years. For several weeks he lived in Pac Bo Cave. Right on Vietnam’s northeastern frontier with China, Pac Bo is an important historical site in an enchanting location…